Tips for a complete newbie, and some questions.

[nigelp]

Went for a ride nigelp today, was very helpful, pointed out that I should be further over, and also that my speedo was out (when its reading 63kmph its doing 50, that will explain why traffic was always building up behind me, wasnt that they were all breaking the speed limit). And I also checked my chain, which is too loose, (I now know how tight to have it aswell, which is very helpfull).

Glad to be of assistance! Look forward to doing it again!

[Indiana_Jones]

Make sure you look before you take off from traffic lights, might not be so bad down there, but in Auckland there are 1000's of pricks running them.

-Indy

[Indiana_Jones]

Went for a ride nigelp today, was very helpful, pointed out that I should be further over, and also that my speedo was out (when its reading 63kmph its doing 50, that will explain why traffic was always building up behind me, wasnt that they were all breaking the speed limit). And I also checked my chain, which is too loose, (I now know how tight to have it aswell, which is very helpfull).

Oh yea, not just your speedo that is out, seems to be the same on all FXR's

Mine does like +15kph what your really doing. Kinda annoying.

-Indy

[SDU]

Welcome who_me_33 to the freedom of bikes & KB

You are right to be wary of dodgy drivers there are heaps around, keep ya eyes open & give yourself space. there are quite places to not far from your place to practise in if you pick your times. don't get overwelmed/intimated by all the learning & other drivers, it takes practise.
Check out Mainland driving school, they do some good courses.

There's a meeting at the Speights Ale house by the Tower Junction Riccarton Wed 17th 7pm. Check out the thread & bowl on out & meet some of the KB locals.

[who_me_33]

Welcome who_me_33 to the freedom of bikes & KB

You are right to be wary of dodgy drivers there are heaps around, keep ya eyes open & give yourself space. there are quite places to not far from your place to practise in if you pick your times. don't get overwelmed/intimated by all the learning & other drivers, it takes practise.
Check out Mainland driving school, they do some good courses.

There's a meeting at the Speights Ale house by the Tower Junction Riccarton Wed 17th 7pm. Check out the thread & bowl on out & meet some of the KB locals.

Went to mainland driving school for my handling test, and am probably going to do one of there courses there. And as for the meeting tomorow night, would like to go, but im off to get my chain tightened that night (probably only a short job, but got to go round to my flatmates dads, as I have no tools here).
And as for finding neutral when you dont want to, ive ended up doing that a couple of times (it only seems to happen at bad times, bloody murphy).

[Guitana]

Yeah plenty of dodgy drivers here in Wellywood they like to pull into your lane without looking!!! I always keep in front of cages they just don't look for bikes.
Always be cautious at round abouts and intersections and look for slicks or shiny patches on the road. Avoid white lines and cats eyes in the wet and scan ahead for any cars that may pull out-watch their tail lights and front wheels they quite often don't indicate before pulling out but brake lights going off and front wheels turning can tell you they're about move. Cage drivers have the attitude that if you're smaller than them you should give way!! Always be aware of your surroundings and take it easy on unfamiliar streets and roads. Skill comes with practice and experience. Thats the best advice I can give you.
Good luck and ride safe


Enjoy the freefall while it lasts the next bits gonna hurt!!!!!

[SDU]

...as for finding neutral when you dont want to, ive ended up doing that a couple of times (it only seems to happen at bad times, bloody murphy).

Yeah Murphy is rife in these parts, just be positive with your changes, it can happen to us all at times.
Keep an eye out for meetings & rides Or start your thread for a ride.