Newbie...dealing with a#*hole driveway....arggghhhh (Stirts)

**Stirts** · 30th April 2007, 15:52

Originally Posted by Lteejay

Hey Stirts

Nice bike - from one hornet chick to another. You ever want to go for a ride, give me a bell. On the learning curve myself.

And what a ride it is....would certainly be keen to go for a ride once I get a little more practice in....will pm you

**Stirts** · 30th April 2007, 15:53

Originally Posted by TempBJ

Hey, I've spent a good deal practicing getting in and out of boxes, dont worry about me

Dodgy as ever.....keep up the good work

**jafar** · 30th April 2007, 19:13

Originally Posted by TempBJ

Hey, I've spent a good deal getting in and out of boxes,

Explains the TempBJ moniker that

**jafar** · 30th April 2007, 19:19

Originally Posted by Stirts

YOUR ON

So when is the shout ?

?

**Toaster** · 30th April 2007, 19:25

Originally Posted by Stirts

Will try this....I like the "CLOSE MY EYES" part....try not to hit the house, and hopefully run my b/f over....hee hee JOKING

Doesn't sound like the best plan of attack. I'd expect to hear you binned it a 3rd time risking injury to you (bad) and damage to your bike (also bad).

Have you got an experienced rider who can come along and coach you through hill starts/riding up steep driveways?

Get used to riding the clutch at the point of tension and learn to pull away while riding the clutch.... use the same principle up gentle slopes then try the drive. In other words, build your confidence up gradually and get the technique right so it serves you in all situations... not just your driveway... hill-starts in busy traffic being the thing I would be concerned about here.

Remember the rear brake too, especially down-hill as a good control device. Gentle pressure on the rear is important during slow-speed riding. Always cover the clutch with your fingers under 30km/h.

**Stirts** · 30th April 2007, 20:06

Originally Posted by Toaster

Have you got an experienced rider who can come along and coach you through hill starts/riding up steep driveways?

Had.....he's buggering off to Welly....selfish bastard - how dare he!....I have had a few offers, but have decided to, as you have so rightly said.....

Get used to riding the clutch at the point of tension and learn to pull away while riding the clutch.... use the same principle up gentle slopes then try the drive. In other words, build your confidence up gradually and get the technique right so it serves you in all situations... not just your driveway... hill-starts in busy traffic being the thing I would be concerned about here.

Once confidence is off the floor I will get an experienced rider to help me out

**Stirts** · 30th April 2007, 20:11

Originally Posted by jafar

So when is the shout ?

?

Cheekie little firker ain't ya....

Hey...pitty we didn't put a time limit on it aye....next time I do drive, I will do drive

**Toaster** · 30th April 2007, 20:59

Originally Posted by Stirts

Had.....he's buggering off to Welly....selfish bastard - how dare he!....I have had a few offers, but have decided to, as you have so rightly said.....

Once confidence is off the floor I will get an experienced rider to help me out

Sounds sensible! Good on you. keep it up and do n't let the bad experiences stop you from getting back on the bike and learning some more!

**jafar** · 30th April 2007, 21:08

Originally Posted by Stirts

Hey...pitty we didn't put a time limit on it aye....next time I do drive, I will do drive

Me thinks this is half your problem, You DRIVE a car ... You RIDE a bike.

Seriously though if you do need a hand sing out

**Stirts** · 1st May 2007, 08:39

Originally Posted by jafar

Me thinks this is half your problem, You DRIVE a car ... You RIDE a bike.

Seriously though if you do need a hand sing out

Oops me havin a blonde moment yet again.....I meant driveway. And thanks for the offer...will keep in mind

**Babelfish** · 9th May 2007, 17:23

[QUOTE=Stirts;1035459]Had.....he's buggering off to Welly....selfish bastard - how dare he!....I have had a few offers, but have decided to, as you have so rightly said.....
QUOTE]

No longer buggering...now buggered...but you have all you need...you did all along...just click your heels together and say "I must harden the fuck up", "I must harden the fuck up"

If you get out there and just ride T, I cant wait for a months time when you wonder what all the fuss was about with the drive...you just gotta get out there. Ride slow and careful, but ride nonetheless and you will be amazed at your progress in these early stages I promise....perhaps you need a carrot dangled in front of your face to aid the cause....

**gijoe1313** · 9th May 2007, 21:03

Originally Posted by Stirts

Oops me havin a blonde moment yet again.....I meant driveway. And thanks for the offer...will keep in mind

And here's another offer of help! From a bona fide little ol'Hornet rider! Anytime you need a hand, I'll see what I can do - seriously, just an excuse for me to go visit another little ol'Hornet!

Heck, I haven't even been able to see Lteejay's one yet!

**Stirts** · 11th May 2007, 10:48

....No longer buggering...now buggered...

Buggered alright...straight from the horses mouth

....perhaps you need a carrot dangled in front of your face to aid the cause....

I always need something dangled in front of my face

**Stirts** · 11th May 2007, 11:09

Originally Posted by gijoe1313

And here's another offer of help! From a bona fide little ol'Hornet rider! Anytime you need a hand, I'll see what I can do - seriously, just an excuse for me to go visit another little ol'Hornet!

Heck, I haven't even been able to see Lteejay's one yet!

Thanks for that. I have actually finally got my arse into gear and PM Lteejay to see if she wants to meet up for ride/practice...if this pans out you welcome to cruise along.....go hornets go!