Automatic bikes?

[FJRider]

I don't ride with a back pack - there's going to be a whole argument now about this - my position is based on the fact that if you come off, a backpack is more likely to make you tumble and upset any slide ..

So ... if you do wear a back pack .... and come off ... be sure to slide on your front.

And ... the later skin grafts will be easier on you ... as you will be able to just lie on your back.

Many (including me) DO wear back packs on occasion .... just be aware that items you put in it may hurt you when they become embedded in your spine ... if you DO fall off and land on your back.

[HenryDorsetCase]

The Kreiga backpacks have Level 2 CE armour built into the back of them which I thought was a good idea: bring money though

http://www.kriega.com/r30/

[buggerit]

I keep my tampons in a backpack.

Roll yer own ?

[Big Dog]

The Kreiga backpacks have Level 2 CE armour built into the back of them which I thought was a good idea: bring money though

http://www.kriega.com/r30/

I happen to have some old armour out of an old jacket. I could stitch some into a backpack for about half that if your keen?
Lol.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[ryanstev]

So I just went for my Basic Handling Skills Test, my first time riding a bike (other than a quad bike years ago) and learned how easy it is to change gear on a bike, which puts into perspective some of the replies here.

I did my test on a GN125, passed and will be going for my learners soon and most likely buying a GN250.

[carburator]

Well, I'm letting myself in for even more shit, but yes, my turbo Legacy is an auto.
I have a 5 litre muscle car, which is an auto too.

I can drive manual, I learnt on an old 72 Hiace column shift.

OK, well, I'll need to take some classes anyway, which will be on a normal bike, so I'll give a manual bike a try.
I know bikes are light, but with such small motors, compared to cars, I thought I'd have to ride the clutch too much to get up a steep drive like mine, it's OK for experienced riders, but for a learner I just figured it wasn't a good idea.

I haven't bothered to read the whole six pages but if its a short commute why don't you gear the bike up by going 2 to 3 teeth up on the back
sprocket giving you a really low first gear , ok high way speed its going to be reving higher but still its not like your jumping on a r1..

[SNF]

So I just went for my Basic Handling Skills Test, my first time riding a bike (other than a quad bike years ago) and learned how easy it is to change gear on a bike, which puts into perspective some of the replies here.

I did my test on a GN125, passed and will be going for my learners soon and most likely buying a GN250.

Did my test on one too. Told you gears are easy. GN's are light little thumpers, good idea, should be easy for your driveway. Eventually you'll crave something with a bit more power.

I haven't bothered to read the whole six pages but if its a short commute why don't you gear the bike up by going 2 to 3 teeth up on the back
sprocket giving you a really low first gear , ok high way speed its going to be reving higher but still its not like your jumping on a r1..

This isn't a bad idea - although GN's don't really suffer in the torque department - I mean for their power

[HenryDorsetCase]

I did my test on a GN125, passed and will be going for my learners soon and most likely buying a GN250.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

its not too late to do something useful with your life.

[ryanstev]

The GN250 isn't really my style of bike, (I do like the GZ250 though) but I need to be realistic, it'll be my first bike, I want something easy, with a similar RPM to a car (rather than learning how to ride at 11k, etc) and I'll be able to sell it without losing much value.

[Akzle]

The GN250 isn't really my style of bike, (I do like the GZ250 though) but I need to be realistic, it'll be my first bike, I want something easy, with a similar RPM to a car (rather than learning how to ride at 11k, etc) and I'll be able to sell it without losing much value.

what the fuck is your objection to learning things?

[HenryDorsetCase]

The GN250 isn't really my style of bike, (I do like the GZ250 though) but I need to be realistic, it'll be my first bike, I want something easy, with a similar RPM to a car (rather than learning how to ride at 11k, etc) and I'll be able to sell it without losing much value.

Honda VTR250

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-788371699.htm

an actual motorcycle.

there is no "learning how to ride at 11k" You just get on the fucking thing and ride. If you see valves or things that should be inside the engine on the outside, then you have revved it too much.

You're overthinking. Just get on with it.

[Reckless]

Honda VTR250

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-788371699.htm

an actual motorcycle.

there is no "learning how to ride at 11k" You just get on the fucking thing and ride. If you see valves or things that should be inside the engine on the outside, then you have revved it too much.

You're overthinking. Just get on with it.

My son started on one of these great bikes!!
Still reckon lams approving 650cc is freckin crazy but my opinion only??

[breakaway]

Honda VTR250

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-788371699.htm

an actual motorcycle.

"x2 woman owners "

Translation: dropped a lot, maintenance ignored, clutch almost totally fucked, treated like shit in general.

[ryanstev]

what the fuck is your objection to learning things?

In case you can't tell, I err on the side of caution, maybe too much.
I think it'd be a bad idea to just go straight to a sport bike with fairings and a high RPM and learn all this new stuff, while also being paranoid about damaging things if I drop the bike. But then again, I'm a learner, so what would I know (not sarcasm)

[awa355]

"x2 woman owners "

Translation: dropped a lot, maintenance ignored, clutch almost totally fucked, treated like shit in general.

Add in 'thrashed/trashed by the boyfriend, partner etc'.