Die. Simple as that.Originally Posted by jeremysprite
Yes, ride any capacity, any hp/kg ratio.
Yes, do it like in Oz, ride up to 500cc and under a certain hp/kg
No, the law is good as it is
No, I wouldn't be able to resell my ZXR for $6,500
Cougar Bait
Die. Simple as that.
Peace hath higher tests of manhood
than battle ever knew.
Hardcore Biker
Well, yeah. Would you trust yourself to buy and ride within your limits?
Cougar Bait
Yes, I would. I plan to go from my Spada (250cc v-twin) to an SV1000s. It's a big step, I know, especially for a young guy. But I'll be careful and ride within my limits. I may crash, but it'll be my fault only.
Some people need to control the urge to whack the throttle full tap everytime they can. I've learnt to, anyone else can.
Peace hath higher tests of manhood
than battle ever knew.
Hardcore Biker
Fair enough then. I don't know if riding an fxr has been good for me, as it's taught me how to ride a slow bike fast, or bad, because I go everywhere with throttle pretty much wide open.
Could be a bad point about 250's (or maybe just slow 150's) - it teaches you to ride with no holds barred
STEVE!
In Germany they have them, only ever seen them use them for scooters though (the germans go crazy with their tuning...)as of yet i have not seen a Dyno that will fit in the boot of a Patrol Car.
Scotsman on a German
Yeah - often wondered about that - never ridden a big bike - ride the 250 with 2 throttle settings fully closed and fully opened...will this not work on a Sports thou then? Will I have to unlearn all that I've learnt?
In space, no one can smell your fart.
Hardcore Biker
I learnt that real quick going from a 250 to the RF900... Can imagine what it'd be like on a sportier 1000!
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"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." Edmund Burke
Hardcore Biker
Nah you just have to learn to do all the other stuff 10x faster, like stopping. And recognising that that speck of white behind the line in your vision which is actually a 4m wide tree, is a car thats pulling out on you.
L-Plate Rider
It's like a lot of laws in this country. They don't tend to suit everyone, but what will? Enjoy your time on a 250...it's all about learning anways. The only question I have is why 70kph was chosen as the speed limit for learners. The L plate comes off when I hit the open road cos it's downright dangerous to be a law abiding citizen and hold up impatient cage drivers with a motorcycle.
Hardcore Biker
Too right there. I don't think cops really police the 70k rule.
Scotsman on a German
Seriously though - I'm happy enough with the VTR for the moment - I had a ride on a 636 - didn't even try to fang it - just tickled it along the road.
Also tried an XT660 - well torquey and heaps of fun - too wide for comfortable lane splitting though.
I might just stick with the VTR once I've got my full - it's still faster than going to work in a car. The only time it feels lacking is on Thursday nights and on trackdays...so I'll stop doing Thursdays nights and track days - simple.
In space, no one can smell your fart.
Hardcore Biker
You should put one of those Neptune mufflers on and remove the baffle - someone on here did it, watched the video like 5 times, just to hear that sweet unchoked vtwin again...
If the FXR had a bit more top end I'd keep it, it's comfortable, light, and I've grown attached, but wringing it to go 130 ain't that fun.
No longer stutter bike
I've lernt to ride on a FXR and yea although you rip it backgoing anywhere atleast when I get a 250 ( soon) or higher I'll be fine and dandy confidence wise but this may prove a bad thing.
No longer stutter bike
Maybe they should leave Restricted at 250 and change Learners to 150
Hardcore Biker
Yes! Then my FXR would be worth heaps!
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