On the road again!

**Str8 Jacket** · 9th September 2005, 12:19

Just got back form test riding the KR, I loved it! Despite being a kick start (making it hard on my bung knee). It sure takes alot of revs to keep it going, as I found out by stalling it at a couple of sets of lights. I then remembered the advice given by Ixion, COVER THE DAMN CLUTCH, with that sorted I slowly played around with the gears, boy does she scream when you miss one! All in all it was a much more comfortable bike than the GN, I could feel the power that it capable of too! So with all that sorted I rode it back to the shop, jumped of it and said "i'll take it thanks". Im hoping that I havent made a mistake, but it just feels right.
For now im just gonna take it slow, probably not go on too long-a rides for awhile and im gonna work on improving my ridiing. See ya'll out there!

**Smorg** · 9th September 2005, 12:24

Awesome stuff bet its good to be back on 2 wheels again just take it easy till you've got it sussed

**Wolf** · 9th September 2005, 12:26

Good on ya, Hells. Glad to hear you're mobile again.

**James Deuce** · 9th September 2005, 12:27

Aaaa ring ding ding ding - ding ding
Aaaa ring ding ding ding - ding ding
Aaaa ring ding ding ding - ding ding ding
Aaaa ring ding ding ding - Baah Baah

You haven't made a mistake. The bike's just more "you" - you know, frantic, irritating, LOUD.

Might see you on the weekend.

**Str8 Jacket** · 9th September 2005, 12:30

Originally Posted by Jim2

You haven't made a mistake. The bike's just more "you" - you know, frantic, irritating, LOUD.

Might see you on the weekend.

Hehe, so very very true!

**Sniper** · 9th September 2005, 12:40

Originally Posted by Jim2

Aaaa ring ding ding ding - ding ding
Aaaa ring ding ding ding - ding ding
Aaaa ring ding ding ding - ding ding ding
Aaaa ring ding ding ding - Baah Baah

Oi, quiet you

Welcome back Str8. Have fun on the new bike.... and cover the clutch

**Dafe** · 9th September 2005, 12:42

Good Move, The KR will be a better bike to develop on. See you on sunday then 1030 at the Caltex. I'm bringing my mate who just brought a GSX250 on tuesday.
Does anybody know if VTwins coming? By now he has probably modified his trailer to fit behind his SV!

No more pressing the Oil slick button on the noobies Bruce!

**F5 Dave** · 9th September 2005, 12:43

Good on ya, have fun but the main way to build your confidence is ride your bike. Talking about this just yesterday with a friend who is an instructor.

Long rides are good as they give you time to analyse what you are doing & let techniques soak in. I really feel you have to ride every day for a year or so to get a good base, but longer rides def help concentrate things. Find a sensible friend to go over the Wairapapa or wherever & ride a bunch of challenging but lightly trafficked roads. Don’t have to concentrate on fast, just safe.

Biggest rule esp. after an accident is to constantly say to yourself, LOOK where you want to go.

If you are nervous you will tend to look too close. I’ve been riding & racing for years but still need to ingrain this point into my head from time to time if my riding gets disjointed.