Help! Lots of it

**gummibear** · 26th January 2008, 12:34

I just came back from my learn to ride course at roadsafe, they told me not to do the basic handling skills yet because i'd probably fail it and to wait until I get better at riding. The reason I was behind everyone else was because I was the only one who hadn't driven a manual car before, and took a while to get used to the clutch. But I don't have a motorbike to practise on, is there anyone in Wellington who'd let me practise on their bike and help me prepare for the basic handling? I'm rebooked for it on 9th of feb, and really want to pass it then and be able to get my learners. Please, please help me out, I know its a huge ask but I really want to be able to ride and get a bike and not wait forever.

**Zealnz** · 26th January 2008, 13:38

I've added you on msn if you need help

**325rocket** · 26th January 2008, 13:43

you need to get hold of some one with a dirt bike so you can practice off road.
sorry i dont have one.

**scracha** · 26th January 2008, 13:49

Originally Posted by 325rocket

you need to get hold of some one with a dirt bike so you can practice off road.
sorry i dont have one.

Should only take you a couple of hours max buddy. Sod the dirt bike, go to South Auckland and practise kerb crawling at walking speed.

**scootnz** · 26th January 2008, 14:53

Really? I did my basic handling skills test never having driven a car at all, or ridden any motorbike. When I got there and saw the bikes available, I quickly nabbed the 50cc auto step through, and did the BH on that. Bugger trying to learn footchange clutch/gear technique in one short session.

**quallman1234** · 26th January 2008, 17:13

We have a bunch of dirt bikes. At home, Specifically my sister's little DRZ125 with a manual clutch. Don't let it get you down just keep going at it

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I live near hutt high so could teach you down at the strand.

**Padmei** · 26th January 2008, 19:43

When I did mine a couple of years ago that was my plan but they said you can't do it on a moped or 50cc or under.
Don't be despondent but also don't underestimate the skills needed for the test - I had a bike when younger & I currently mountainbike technical tracks but actually found it v tricky t get around the cones. The woman doing it on her new bike failed as did others in a friends test group. Not trying to be negative but get as much practise as you can but keep on its awesome...

**McDuck** · 26th January 2008, 21:21

I passed mine ok.... then again i am a petrol head. I recoment finding a different teacher person. When i ddi mine there were 2 instructers for the 7 students and jsut spotted problems and helped with them.

**quallman1234** · 26th January 2008, 22:18

When i was watching my brother today i noticed that the instructor (andrew), was being a bit more villgiant because there were so many people doing it!, I did mine with 2 other riders and he spent time with everyone and even wrote the BHS's up before we started the test hehe.

Gimme a yell if you wanna take my offer up.

**325rocket** · 27th January 2008, 08:48

Originally Posted by quallman1234

Gimme a yell if you wanna take my offer up.

take his offer up

**Roki_nz** · 27th January 2008, 20:54

I did mine having never ridden a motorbike before and I passed. I can understand the clutch issues since you had never driven a manual car.

As for practicing if you don’t have a motorbike just use a pushbike. I know its not the same but its close enough to get your body knowing how to move etc on a motor bike

**gummibear** · 28th January 2008, 08:30

Yea, i've been practicing on a pushbike lots now, but don't find it difficult at all. I tried some cone(shoe!) weaving too on that, and after a few tries, could do it ok. Quallman- was your brother the one in the red tshirt? I also wouldn't be able to make it to the hutt or i'd probably take up your offer, but may have found a motorbike to borrow, i'll find out today. How long on a motorbike do you guys think i'll need? A few hours or a few days??

**Lissa** · 28th January 2008, 08:53

When I did my Basic Test I had never riden a bike in my life, I did one lesson for about an hour just to get the basics before I passed, so I don't think you really would need days of practice to get it..... Think confidently

and good luck!

**Str8 Jacket** · 28th January 2008, 09:03

Yep, have faith chick! I don't drive a car, never had my car licence either and when I did my learn to ride with Andrew I managed to highside the lil 125 and still pass my BHS.... Learning to ride takes ALOT of patience and you'll get there eventually. Take Quallman up on his offer, he has lots of area near his place where you can practice....