Long ride: Preparations?

[Lucy]

Glad you had a good time, and welcome to the 'i love twisties' club! Next 250 ride I'll have to follow you and see if I can keep up.

[zeocen]

Ha! I may like them but I'm certainly not their best friend just yet, still going around some at a nana pace but I'll get there eventually Would have loved to have your gn250 seat though, got pretty numb down below

[gijoe1313]

W00t! I'm glad you stayed safe and really got to know a little more about your bike (and your own reactions!) It's a blast ain't it? I'm still grinning from my little blat last week (around 600km!) and I feel like I did when I first "got" what twisties and pootling around meant for us bikers!

Now, don't forget, lube your chain - do a visual inspection of your ride and give it a top to toe, clean and polish (it'll love you for it!) and most importantly...start planning the next ride out!

[zeocen]

Yeah I did an inspection, I'm not sure if my bike has 2 bulbs or what but the lowbeam has died, I can only ride on hi-beam now.. so I somehow have to figure out how to fix that, and fast

[samwp]

Yeah I did an inspection, I'm not sure if my bike has 2 bulbs or what but the lowbeam has died, I can only ride on hi-beam now.. so I somehow have to figure out how to fix that, and fast

Chances are its a two filament in the one bulb deal, find out how it comes out and you're set.

1. Turn up at the local SuperRepcoCheapBikeshop

2. Rip out bulb

3. Slam light on counter

4. Remove glass from hand

5. Ask staff member for new bulb that fits (H4?) and has the same Wattage


it's also a good chance to get a brighter one

glad to hear you're enjoying twisties and your trip went ok.

and with tyre pressures my Dad tells me to check them when I fill the tank, I always forget but it seems like good advice to pass on.



See you on the road

Sam

[ZeroIndex]

it's not a difficult ride.. it's a fun one.. I've done it in moderate rain at night with a tinted visor, i've also done it in the wet (light drizzle) during the day fully tapped out on my old Kinetic GF170, and that's from Hamilton.

[heyjoe]

Didn't find this thread until later but enjoyed reading of your thoughts pre and post ride. We were all beginners once. Some with more starting confidence than others but all beginners once. Every day you ride you will build your bank of memories and lessons learnt. Hopefully you will learn something new each time that you can use to improve your experience and confidence. Take your time and don't let anyone push you out of your comfort zone but let yourself grow out of it. That includes yourself.

I am please that you enjoyed the trip and wish you well for a safe riding future.