100km without getting my arse off the bike

[bosslady]

Ahhh I suppose I could get to it in the next couple of weeks, booking it in I mean. I only got my full licence I think maybe 2 1/2 - 3 years ago since I was a late "bloomer" but I got my restricted as soon as I could, so too with my full. Just *feels* better having my full, so don't think I'll put it off but no harm in booking it far in advance and I'll have to do it... cause I hate wasting money, hah!

[FJRider]

There are a few threads about the current restricted test. Troll through a few and see what you need to know, and practice a few routes maybe.

[bosslady]

There are a few threads about the current restricted test. Troll through a few and see what you need to know, and practice a few routes maybe.

Good idea

[nakedsv]

+1 on booking early, I rang to see what dates were avaliable for my full and by the time I got in to book and pay I had to wait another two weeks. Ridiculously easy test too.

[caseye]

5 year maximum on a learners or restricted from (in two years time) soon onwards.
Bout bloody time too.

[Katman]

definitely is, but stressful when you're a newbie

Reset your trip meter each time you gas up and use it as an indication of when you're likely to run over onto reserve.

[FJRider]

Reset your trip meter each time you gas up and use it as an indication of when you're likely to run over onto reserve.

Good advice.

A note book to keep a record of km's done/fuel (in litres not $$) used. Gives you a better idea how far you CAN go on a tank full ...

[bosslady]

Reset your trip meter each time you gas up and use it as an indication of when you're likely to run over onto reserve.

Yea FJ told me awhile ago to do that too. Problem is I keep effing forgetting. I just filled up before though so will go reset it shortly!

Good advice.

A note book to keep a record of km's done/fuel (in litres not $$) used. Gives you a better idea how far you CAN go on a tank full ...

[Subike]

Yea FJ told me awhile ago to do that too. Problem is I keep effing forgetting. I just filled up before though so will go reset it shortly!

it took me two weeks to develop the habit of resetting the trip meter, every time I stop for fuel, regardless if even it is a small top up before doing a long ride, I reset the meter, now I dont even have to think about it it, has become so much a part of my refueling routine, that if i do forget, I stop and reset as soon as I notice. I know that when Im approaching the 190k mark, its time to start thinkng about fuel, 200k and on goes the reserve , 230k, start pushing.
The other habit have got into, after low siding the bike due to a soft tire, is checking the front tire at ever fuel stop if the station has the right fitting on the pump. This I think has been a major reason I have so far got 14000k out of the factory tires, and they could just reach the 1st WOF yet,

[scumdog]

Reset your trip meter each time you gas up and use it as an indication of when you're likely to run over onto reserve.

Yep, that's what C.B (normajeane on KB) does with her Sporty, anything past 180km and she starts looking for a gas station.

[bosslady]

she's been reset, only done a few km since last full. To be safe I might top up again after work and reset trip meter just to be more accurate I guess.

[The End]

she's been reset, only done a few km since last full. To be safe I might top up again after work and reset trip meter just to be more accurate I guess.

Use this. Helps keep track of things much easier than pen/paper imo.

http://www.fuelly.com/

[Maha]

she's been reset, only done a few km since last full. To be safe I might top up again after work and reset trip meter just to be more accurate I guess.

Get your flat mate to look at the clutch lever, there seems to be alot of travel there and could be part of the (at times) stalling problem. Just a thought?
A small and easy adjustment can make all the difference.

[bosslady]

Get your flat mate to look at the clutch lever, there seems to be alot of travel there and could be part of the (at times) stalling problem. Just a thought?
A small and easy adjustment can make all the difference.

You mean when you sat on my bike? Will do, I'll see what his temperament is like tonight (he's prepping his bike for HD tomorrow) and if he can help me. Pretty sure it's just me being a TARD, but maybe that might help - thanks for the tip!

[Grant`]

Bring on HD's tomorrow can't wait to get out on my bike again but thats a good ride for you its quite neat coming along and having a look at the track and the bikes if you haven't been before.