What a day

[gammaguy]

my first bike(suzuki GT 250)pushed it all the way home when it ran out of gas.

Then my old man showed me the fuel tap had a reserve position............

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Good on the both of you.

Lteejay and Crashe, you could make a joint entry about your ride today over on the "Sunday 7th January Where Did You Ride and What Did You Practise?" thread in the wannabe newbie forum....

Though you are spreading your wings and moving up the speedo, remember to go over your slow bike control routines for 15 to 20 minutes before you head off on your relaxed ride.

Heads Up and Enjoy

[gijoe1313]

Aww that's so kewwwwwl, I's so jealous - laid up with a very sore right foot at the moment. Glad to hear you are getting out there and kudos to Crashe for pootling along with you also!

Keep up the good work and remember to keep reflecting on riding skills when you are off the bike - what did you do right today? What could you improve on? Which area of skills do you really need to practise in a quiet carpark? How are you "thinking" when you are on a ride?

Just by doing this, it'll get you to constantly think about the way you ride and how you handle your purty little ol'Hornet!

Now if only this foot would heal so I can get out and ride - and take a looky at your ride!

[SilentDtH]

Very nice work Lteejay!! Yes the Hornet is VERY touchy on the throttle, you just have to stroke it gentle and wait for the power. Practice keeping the revs constant with the bike in neutral as I found that helps a lot. My best advice is just be really gentle and take it slowly.

I rode out to a friends place 60 odd km's away yesterday and return trip today. Great fun - and I got overtaken by a black Hornet... mmmmm!!

[gijoe1313]

Very nice work Lteejay!! Yes the Hornet is VERY touchy on the throttle, you just have to stroke it gentle and wait for the power. Practice keeping the revs constant with the bike in neutral as I found that helps a lot. My best advice is just be really gentle and take it slowly.

I rode out to a friends place 60 odd km's away yesterday and return trip today. Great fun - and I got overtaken by a black Hornet... mmmmm!!

And then, once you got that sorted out, you fang it into 10000 revs and go hunting the twisties!

But enough of that I shall speak no more till Lteejay has mastered her little ol'Hornet and seeing the endless, bountiful joys that the Hornet has in store for her!

And lo, all was good again and normal riding function ensues!