My first stuff up

[Tigadee]

It ran real rough for a few minutes once it was up and also leaked a little fuel(?) when it went down

That's normal and to be expected... Looks like it's fine and nothing major to worry about.

[BigAl]

That was what I was thinking. Might just see if I can sand it down a little, bog it and re paint. Won't be perfect but will look nicer

Yep that's what I'd do ME, file and touch up with black enamel and wouldn't worry about getting the bike checked out as long as it is now running ok.

You'd be understandably tired after riding 320ks and doing a course over a day so wouldn't lose any sleep over a very minor incident.

[neels]

If that's the extent of the damage just get it a once over when it's serviced as you said above.

A quick sand and a spraycan will sort that out and it's not at all unusual to see that sort of damage, every second bike for sale on trademe has the same scrapes (and always done by the previous owner, not the current one )

[rideon]

<<<< This worries me..You are allowing the speed others travel at to dictate how you are riding. DON'T DO IT. Ride at YOUR speed, You've just experienced what over reaching yourself can do, don't repeat the lesson at 100kph, huh?

Very good advice mate, how many times do we see ambition outweigh ability in a group situation??? I would say find riders or people of similar ability or a group that support & encourage all levels of skill & get some good steady k's under your belt. ALWAYS ride your own ride. If you are getting those heart in your mouth moments , or shots of ice through your veins in the twisty stuff , slow down, they're the best indicator that you may be just pushing it a bit hard.

[Geeen]

<<<< This worries me..You are allowing the speed others travel at to dictate how you are riding. DON'T DO IT. Ride at YOUR speed, You've just experienced what over reaching yourself can do, don't repeat the lesson at 100kph, huh?

I've been in two minds as to respond to this post for much of today, but, I have ridden with the OP and she is improving dramatically. The Pro-rider course we both did in the weekend assigned coaches to your ability. The track was used purely as a controlled environment.
The more experienced riders we ride with are more than happy to take turns tootling at newbie speeds to make sure everyone is happy and arrives right side up.
I am aware large blocks of text aren't great at conveying the intent behind what is being said but your respones to the opening post hit a nerve with me and I felt I had to say the OP is not a Rossi/Stoner wannabe but a mature new rider.

Mini-rant done

[Road kill]

I always thought coming off in your own driveway was a right of passage sort of thing.

Anybody that hasn't done it yet just isn't trying hard enough.

Engine side covers are what MC wreckers are for an for this bike I doubt there will be any shortage.

[MystikEagle]

I've been in two minds as to respond to this post for much of today, but, I have ridden with the OP and she is improving dramatically. The Pro-rider course we both did in the weekend assigned coaches to your ability. The track was used purely as a controlled environment.
The more experienced riders we ride with are more than happy to take turns tootling at newbie speeds to make sure everyone is happy and arrives right side up.
I am aware large blocks of text aren't great at conveying the intent behind what is being said but your respones to the opening post hit a nerve with me and I felt I had to say the OP is not a Rossi/Stoner wannabe but a mature new rider.

Mini-rant done

Thanks Gene. I too have been struggling with what to reply to a few posts. As to the Pro rider course, we were all split into groups with others of a similar skill level and the basics were well covered. First lesson was braking. As Gene said, the track was simply a safe place to practice and be observed without the worry of on-coming traffic.
I think that worried was probably the wrong word to use when it comes to group riding and holding others up. I am more than happy to cruise along at the back and take my time. I was just wishing that I could corner faster while still being safe and now I can. I feel like I have alot more in reserve when I head around a corner. My lines have gotten better, I'm staying wide rather than hugging the inside of the corner the whole way round.
I am definately riding within my limits and if I was feeling pressured in a group situation I would simply tell them to go on without me.
This accident simply happened because I was tired (I'm just glad I went down the night before so I didin't have that to cope with too) and not thinking clearly. I turned into the drive a little too fast and lent over a little too far and the back wheel just dissapeared on me. I would have been fine if it was paved but just wasn't thinking. I have learnt the hard way to not lean too far in the gravel...

[duckonin]

I've been in two minds as to respond to this post for much of today, but, I have ridden with the OP and she is improving dramatically. The Pro-rider course we both did in the weekend assigned coaches to your ability. The track was used purely as a controlled environment.
The more experienced riders we ride with are more than happy to take turns tootling at newbie speeds to make sure everyone is happy and arrives right side up.
I am aware large blocks of text aren't great at conveying the intent behind what is being said but your respones to the opening post hit a nerve with me and I felt I had to say the OP is not a Rossi/Stoner wannabe but a mature new rider.

Mini-rant done

I don't think there is one person taking the piss here. The simple message is 'be safe' get good sound training. The more good advice that can be conveyed and that advice is taken in the the better the person should be for it.

Many times words 'typed' are taken as agressive when really it can be quite the contrary. There is no emotion in typeing Many times those with an amount of grey hair are short on words , they just say it like it is rather than making a bloody booklet of it.

I do not know of one person who rides bikes that would not impart with good advice to those who ask or may need it. Good luck to the person who started this thread, may they have many safe k's ahead of them.

[FJRider]

I always thought coming off in your own driveway was a right of passage sort of thing.

Anybody that hasn't done it yet just isn't trying hard enough.

Engine side covers are what MC wreckers are for an for this bike I doubt there will be any shortage.

The only better place to come off your bike ... is outside a hospital.

Such rider courses are what you get out of it. If you do it again in a year or so .... you may see things on it you missed ... or did better second time around. List the time as experience. Something a biker can never get too much of ...

[Geeen]

I don't think there is one person taking the piss here. The simple message is 'be safe' get good sound training. The more good advice that can be conveyed and that advice is taken in the the better the person should be for it.

Many times words 'typed' are taken as agressive when really it can be quite the contrary. There is no emotion in typeing Many times those with an amount of grey hair are short on words , they just say it like it is rather than making a bloody booklet of it.

I do not know of one person who rides bikes that would not impart with good advice to those who ask or may need it. Good luck to the person who started this thread, may they have many safe k's ahead of them.

Thats kinda why I was in two minds about replying.

Laura, I can attest to how well black nail polish works. Kat suggested it and it needs a womans touch to apply properly.

[FJRider]

I have learnt the hard way to not lean too far in the gravel...

You will get practice ... every time you go home ...

A few dozen rides and you'll be sliding happily into the drive ...

[tbs]

Don't worry about the drop... Or the apparent haters. Think of it as just as much of a learning experience as the course.

I was doing the track day there on the weekend. Having (as far as I know) first suggested Pro-rider to you on your other thread I was happy to see you were booked in and I went and sat at the end of the pit wall to spot your bike. It looked like you were going really well. I know when I did my course at Pukekoke I was feeling super confident at the end of the day, but my then my ride home was a mess. Taupo is a much better track to learn on; lots of corners, both left and right, instead of just maxing it out down the long Puke straights so that will have been good for you. But I think you will find that it takes quite a while for some of the lessons to really sink in. I'm still a far better track rider than road rider as I haven't spent much time out on the open road. Just keep dwelling on the techniques they taught you and they will become second nature. Go back and do another Safe Rider day or just a track day in the slow group, remembering to ask for advice from the tutor, sooner rather than later.

Above all, focus on riding Smooth! Practice that and the rest will follow. Go to a MotoTT day and get on the back of Allan Ure's bike. (KB user name Kiwifruit) I had a ride with him a few weeks back and was amazed at how easily and smoothly he could get round the track. Speaking of which, I saw him out with a camera for the last couple sessions yesterday and found the photos online today. Photorecall.co.nz

MotoGP champion Jorge Lorenzo has 'Mantiquilla' written on his brake lever. It means 'like butter'. It's a pretty good mantra.

[ckai]

<<<< This worries me..You are allowing the speed others travel at to dictate how you are riding. DON'T DO IT. Ride at YOUR speed, You've just experienced what over reaching yourself can do, don't repeat the lesson at 100kph, huh?

I've been in two minds as to respond to this post for much of today, but, I have ridden with the OP and she is improving dramatically. The Pro-rider course we both did in the weekend assigned coaches to your ability. The track was used purely as a controlled environment.
The more experienced riders we ride with are more than happy to take turns tootling at newbie speeds to make sure everyone is happy and arrives right side up.
I am aware large blocks of text aren't great at conveying the intent behind what is being said but your respones to the opening post hit a nerve with me and I felt I had to say the OP is not a Rossi/Stoner wannabe but a mature new rider.

Mini-rant done

Thanks Gene. I too have been struggling with what to reply to a few posts. As to the Pro rider course, we were all split into groups with others of a similar skill level and the basics were well covered. First lesson was braking. As Gene said, the track was simply a safe place to practice and be observed without the worry of on-coming traffic.
I think that worried was probably the wrong word to use when it comes to group riding and holding others up. I am more than happy to cruise along at the back and take my time. I was just wishing that I could corner faster while still being safe and now I can. I feel like I have alot more in reserve when I head around a corner. My lines have gotten better, I'm staying wide rather than hugging the inside of the corner the whole way round.
I am definately riding within my limits and if I was feeling pressured in a group situation I would simply tell them to go on without me.
This accident simply happened because I was tired (I'm just glad I went down the night before so I didin't have that to cope with too) and not thinking clearly. I turned into the drive a little too fast and lent over a little too far and the back wheel just dissapeared on me. I would have been fine if it was paved but just wasn't thinking. I have learnt the hard way to not lean too far in the gravel...

haha looks like there was a few of us that were unsure I'm another one that will have to vouch for Miss Eagle. Although never riden with her, seeing what she was doing on Sunday and also what she says on here, it's clear she's going to ride her own ride "most" of the time. I say "most" because, let's be perfectly honest, 99.999999% of people will, at one time or another, worry about holding others up or try to keep up with others. Especially when starting off.

I've seen times when no matter how much you tell people to ride their own ride, they still try and push themselves to keep up. For some, it's just in their heads. The chill moments rideon was talking about, I feel are one of the most effective learning tools though

Laura, I can attest to how well black nail polish works. Kat suggested it and it needs a womans touch to apply properly.

I know a professional that can help with that Could even use flash stuff that hardens with crazy light. Hell, could even make the marks look carbon fibre! Actually, I wonder how long it'll last. Perfect for those "just before selling" moments I suppose.

[ducatilover]

Oh noesssss!!!!
Glad you're okay.
If you're wanting to be fussy I'll repair the cover for you

Keep it upright!

(p.s: running rough after being dropped is okay, the fuel tends to overfill past the floats and fuck off up in to the intake, causing it to run pig rich)

[arcane12]

haha looks like there was a few of us that were unsure I'm another one that will have to vouch for Miss Eagle. Although never riden with her, seeing what she was doing on Sunday and also what she says on here, it's clear she's going to ride her own ride "most" of the time. I say "most" because, let's be perfectly honest, 99.999999% of people will, at one time or another, worry about holding others up or try to keep up with others. Especially when starting off.

I've seen times when no matter how much you tell people to ride their own ride, they still try and push themselves to keep up. For some, it's just in their heads. The chill moments rideon was talking about, I feel are one of the most effective learning tools though



I know a professional that can help with that Could even use flash stuff that hardens with crazy light. Hell, could even make the marks look carbon fibre! Actually, I wonder how long it'll last. Perfect for those "just before selling" moments I suppose.

I am not sure if I should mention it here but hey thick skin right? My last 'chill' moment I had was actually following ME. It was a road I did know well (might have been on it once before?) a slight downhill slope with a blind drop. I am not sure why the chill happened - the road revealed a gradual left which I should have been able to deduce, but I think it was just that I did not expect it to be so close to the increase in gradient? It was silly as there was no need for it, but I guess it might have been the slap of reality that told me 'you assumed the road to be straight and was presented by a slight curve. What if there had been something actually dangerous?'

It was a strange time to have a chill as there was no real danger - but I prefer to be as aware and in control as possible, and to suddenly realise that the road could suprise me like that was unsettling. The next day I was out on the road to Kawhia, not a single chill moment even though I was riding a bit harder (without pushing myself to keep up or anything).

I have tried not to say much on ME's riding as I am too new to have a real 'valid' opinion, but I would have to say she has a mature approach by just taking it at her own pace rather than trying to keep up with anyone, and is happy to be conservative to get used to the road and the bike.

The talk of gravel is wher eI am out of my league. 'Too much lean for gravel' - wait does that mean you plan on doing more than 10km/h on that evil stuff? I guess I did not buy the Boulevard with gravel riding in mind!