Big Red's progression April 07 to June 07

[ZeroIndex]

Went for a big ride with Oscar, the day started allright. We went to a massive car park. We just practised riding around, hill starts/ riding in a straight line/ emergency stoping/ counter steering.

Ending kinda crap with the clutch plates screwing up and having to be towed home....Because, i tried to go up the Motormail (main shop) hill they have for the carpark in second gear... very bad mistake.

What did I learn?

Dont ride the clutch too much, dont go up a hill on second gear.....

Sorry to interject, but what is wrong with going up a hill in second gear? What gear do you normally do that? Isn't your bike still newish? Why are the clutch plates already screwed?

And finally: I wish I had a big carpark to mess around in...

Well done on the progress, keep it up dude!

[BigRed2007]

Sorry to interject, but what is wrong with going up a hill in second gear? What gear do you normally do that? Isn't your bike still newish? Why are the clutch plates already screwed?

And finally: I wish I had a big carpark to mess around in...

Well done on the progress, keep it up dude!

Hi

Um it was a very very very very steep hill, and it wasnt really a hill. It was more like a drive way, but i described it as a hill lol. I think as it was going up the hill, the clutch slipped completely and then basically I was left with pretty much nothing... I was screwed so I rode from town to mt albert road with no clutch-- just on gas... lol and then got towed from there. I wonder does Kb have a "Help list" ???

After getting twinkle to look at it, the clutch plates were a bit worn but still were ok. So I didnt need to replace them, just had to readjust the cables.

Lol yeah big carparks:P love them especially when they are empty.

Once this weather clears up, I will start going around and practising again. I have to get new tires before I take on the rain.

Big Red

[ZeroIndex]

Hi

Um it was a very very very very steep hill, and it wasnt really a hill. It was more like a drive way, but i described it as a hill lol. I think as it was going up the hill, the clutch slipped completely and then basically I was left with pretty much nothing... I was screwed so I rode from town to mt albert road with no clutch-- just on gas... lol and then got towed from there. I wonder does Kb have a "Help list" ???

After getting twinkle to look at it, the clutch plates were a bit worn but still were ok. So I didnt need to replace them, just had to readjust the cables.

Lol yeah big carparks:P love them especially when they are empty.

Once this weather clears up, I will start going around and practising again. I have to get new tires before I take on the rain.

Big Red

Ok, re-adjusting clutch cables makes a bit more sense than burning out a clutch from going up a hill in too high a gear... normally a bike would just stall - end of story...

[BigRed2007]

yup, sorry I am still a noob, and from the sound and smell of the high reving I thought I had grinded the clutch plates to nothing

But its all good now, just got to find me a good rescue service to join just in case!! of anything!

[Biff]

I wonder does Kb have a "Help list" ???

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/cu...p?do=shownotes

[ZeroIndex]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/cu...p?do=shownotes

that only works once you become a senior member though...

[BigRed2007]

Cant really see the notes which is kinda stink...

Monday 23 July 2007

Took the Bike to uni man it was an awesome ride. No problems I was a little scared with the clutch having failed once my before but yeah i was allright once i started riding.

I have been practising getting my lines right into and out of the corners.

Stopping and starting at the lights has become much easier using crashe's technique of breathing in and out to relax myself.

Its been a challenge getting around the city with the lunatic cages but most have been good so far. I hope my luck continues.

One thing thats pissing me off:

I make sure I nod/ wave to fellow motorbikers- but some dont respond which makes me kinda pissed off that I took the trouble to wave/ nod but they dont.

If your one of them that dont respond have the courtesy of responding if waved/ nodded at.

[BigRed2007]

Btw can anyone help get a hold of Frosty for me? Since he is out west ???

I tried to pm him but he didnt respond, so yeah dont know if he has been on the forums or not.

Cheers

[crashe]

Don't worry if some riders don't wave/nod back at you.... they are just snobs....

Good to see that you are getting out and about on the bike.... and got the clutch issue all sorted out...

Keep up the practise......

[ZeroIndex]

Cant really see the notes which is kinda stink...

Monday 23 July 2007

Took the Bike to uni man it was an awesome ride. No problems I was a little scared with the clutch having failed once my before but yeah i was allright once i started riding.

I have been practising getting my lines right into and out of the corners.

Stopping and starting at the lights has become much easier using crashe's technique of breathing in and out to relax myself.

Its been a challenge getting around the city with the lunatic cages but most have been good so far. I hope my luck continues.

One thing thats pissing me off:

I make sure I nod/ wave to fellow motorbikers- but some dont respond which makes me kinda pissed off that I took the trouble to wave/ nod but they dont.

If your one of them that dont respond have the courtesy of responding if waved/ nodded at.

Don't worry if some riders don't wave/nod back at you.... they are just snobs....

Good to see that you are getting out and about on the bike.... and got the clutch issue all sorted out...

Keep up the practise......

Ah F**K!!!! Not this again... dude... it's all well and good waving/nodding at other bikes, but sometimes we either don't see you, or are busy looking around for hazards, looking through a corner, or just can't be f**ked...

[BigRed2007]

yeah i know :P just a rant geez

arent i allowed that :P

thanks crashe and zero :P for your comments

[BigRed2007]

Wednessday 25 July 2007


Took my bike to uni again,

8 am: freaking cold but it was good getting out there and experiencing the cold in the morning. It was a bit tricky going in and out of the bus lane and main lanes.

One thing I think all noobie riders and normal riders have to be really careful is in the bus lanes having cages giving way to right turning traffic into the side streets. I always try to slow down when approaching a side street on the main road. Other than that, i made sure I went down to 1st gear when i stopped on the hill and started up.

1 pm: return ride from the city. Well big red's first time being riding in the rain. It was really annoying with the beautiful sun out one minute and almost drenched the next lol. Ah wel cold legs, face, lol thats about it. I made sure I slowed down to about 40-45 and drove very very very carefully. It was annoying with the glasses fogging up, so what I did was drop the visor half way so the rain got caught in the visor and then just wiped off the water. Very effective tbh but thats all i could do. Got home safely thank God

Big Red out

[Cr1MiNaL]

Good to hear ur commin along nicely buddy. once u can ride a bit further drag ur arse to the wednesday night mentor night pm disco dan or bigdog. Will help u.
Ride Safe. and if u feel u cant do it just get out there n try, n if u bin so what.. its ur first bike, atleast ul no how it feels and can learn from it. chin up.

[BigRed2007]

Yeah I am planning to do that soon, I am going with James today to go to the shell west gate again and get used to the motorway eh... and I will get there :P soon!!!

Got to get the tyres and WOF done on Saturday.

[BigRed2007]

Bike Back in action

Had the following done

Wof- $35
Tyres - front $ 199 ( AVON) and back $ (Kenda)
Packrack put on!
New Number palte ( old one was crusty)
L plate properly fitted


Big thanks to Suzuki Colemans- great service but dam they aren't cheap. I guess you get what you pay for, high price for great service:P

I will be looking to wear in the tyres soon ,but I am looking forward to the sunday Ride!!!! Just have to wait for the info from Maverick