New rider here... Hi All!

**Breed777** · 26th March 2009, 23:18

So at what revs/speed should i be looking to change to 2nd?

When changing to the next gear, say 1st to 2nd, do i let the throttle off briefly, or keep it constant?

Thanks guys, sure i will have more Q's to come.....

**Breed777** · 26th March 2009, 23:20

Sorry post was meant to be part of the other thread.....kinda new to this forum thing.... does this count as a screw up?

**RocKai** · 27th March 2009, 00:00

One more thing: Ride in at least Draggins Jeans or Cordura (For Me). Saved my kneed today on a low spill. Mine got soft paddings on it so only a little bruise. Imagine jump from your bed height onto the road on Soft paddings or Jeans than you'll feel much safer wearing the right gear.

Mike

**RocKai** · 27th March 2009, 00:05

Change the rev when you hear it needs to change. When starting in cold you'll probably wanna keep it low rev i.e. 4-6k on your 250 until it warms up and do whatever you want.

When changing gear, let the throttle off then clutch in at the same time. Just release it slowly on the low gear, if you need the power then give it more rev before releasing your clutch. Just like car you know.

Just my N00Bish 0.02c.

**DMNTD:Me** · 27th March 2009, 00:17

Originally Posted by Breed777

So at what revs/speed should i be looking to change to 2nd?

When changing to the next gear, say 1st to 2nd, do i let the throttle off briefly, or keep it constant?
Thanks guys, sure i will have more Q's to come.....

Come into Bayride Motorcycles and ask for Chris (me)...I'll point ya in the right direction for your basic handling test and give you more than a few pointers.

**hellnback** · 27th March 2009, 08:10

Basic Handling course & test is usually about $100 - they teach you how to ride clutch/brake control, gears, then teach you how to pass the test, then sit the test. Easy peasy - missis did it in 1 try having never ridden a bike before. That was in Auck, not sure what's avaliable in Tga though.

I'd take DMNTD up on his offer...

**sleeqe2000** · 27th March 2009, 09:49

I found the best way to learn is to try and find a new sub-division that is close to where you live where the roads are empty and you can get lots of practice in - Aotea just outside Wellington was a great spot for me.

And ignore those saying that you're going to drop your bike - I've done over 10000 k's in the last 6 months and never come close to it
- good luck (nice looking bike too)

**Skinnyninny** · 27th March 2009, 18:03

Originally Posted by sleeqe2000

And ignore those saying that you're going to drop your bike - I've done over 10000 k's in the last 6 months and never come close to it(nice looking bike too)

It does happen but don't let this put you off. No rider should ever be at a point where they are confident they will never crash as this is not the right attitude to have as i found out the hard way. Ride safe and you should be fine, just never get too cocky like i did.

Dan

**GOONR** · 27th March 2009, 20:48

I did my BHT not so long ago, I was all over the clutch and the front brake, this makes one bouncy bike. Personally, may get bitten by others on the forum here but... I would get the slow speed stuff sorted first.. use the back brake to control your speed, you will be amazed at the difference it makes to the handling. If you haven't had any training I would recommend getting some, even just an hour with someone will make sooo much difference to your skill and confidence.

Good luck..

EDIT: I was all over the clutch and front brake before my instructor (training before BHT) told me how to make it a smoother ride.

**cheekyone** · 6th April 2009, 22:01

hey breed777 i got an 88gsxr250 also mine got a bit more on the lock than yours but they go like a rocket as for smokeu's comment on them being shit THAT DEFINATLY AIN'T TRUE. i rode 15 different 4 stroke bikes before i decided on the gsxr and this one smokes them all. i found it easier to get a couple of mates with bike (regardless of cc) i just go out for rides with them thats how i was able to build up my ability to ride. As for the choke start it on full choke with just a bit of gas then after it starts move the choke up about 10mm leave it till i revs out till about 7000rpm then open the choke fully. been doing that with mine perfect everytime. lastly change your profile so that it says your ride is a GSXR not a GSX, they're different bikes (ours are better

**gatch** · 8th April 2009, 19:42

Hey man, you should be sweet on the gsxr, little 4 cyl bikes are sweet for power, they will only make any if you rev them out to red line etc.

As for the choke, having it wide open is not always the best, just got to fiddle with it a little (that's what she said

).

Shifting gears on a bike is much the same as in a car unless you are going flat out or riding a harley.. You are at an rpm which requires shifting up a gear, back off the gas and pull clutch, shift up(try not to hit neutral), release clutch and get back on the gas. And just like cars the exact timing is different on every bike.. Time on your bike is key.

Shifting down is a little different, but like anything else you will figure it out with time. Good luck dude, keep safe.

**Thani-B** · 9th April 2009, 21:25

Originally Posted by hellnback

Basic Handling course & test is usually about $100 - they teach you how to ride clutch/brake control, gears, then teach you how to pass the test, then sit the test. Easy peasy - missis did it in 1 try having never ridden a bike before.

Thats what I did, never been on a bike before, did the course, sat the test and got my cert. A month later got my own bike and just started going out for rides to start teaching myself. One tip though, learn to brake properly, its easy enough getting started and changing gears to go faster, but it can be a bit of a problem if you start getting up in speed and then realise you dont know how to stop properly. (Running into a fence to stop is not a good idea

)

**Laxi** · 11th April 2009, 23:49

Originally Posted by hellnback

Basic Handling course & test is usually about $100 - they teach you how to ride clutch/brake control, gears, then teach you how to pass the test, then sit the test. Easy peasy - missis did it in 1 try having never ridden a bike before. That was in Auck, not sure what's avaliable in Tga though.

I'd take DMNTD up on his offer...

I'd have to recomend this, test is basic but the course will teach you stuff you wont use in the test but when you need it it'll be money well spent (brake progression & that sort off thing), enjoy your riding and dont worry too much about binning it, not everyone does