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The best thing to do would be to get intouch with a bike school, explain the situation to them and tell them you'd like to take a few lessons to get used to riding a geared bike! |
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as a newbie to bikes too, I was just like you, no idea of how to ride, and no idea to the gears etc. I have been driving cars for 20 years, and I would recommend you do the CBT BEFORE you attempt a car.
I have since become a more considerate car driver, and realise just how important it is to treat bikes with much more respect, no-matter how small / large the engine, or whether it has an engine at all! (pedal cycle!)
I would recommend going to a GOOD driving school, ask around, best schools are ones that YOU are comfortable with. Most are willing to do free assessments, and will then give you a better idea of costs etc.
Most of all, think carefully about what YOU feel comfortable with. Bike versus car is not the question, what do you want to be able to drive first is the question. You can (and I am proof of that) that it is NEVER too late to learn new skills, and the one will help the other.
Good luck with your decisions, and let us know how you get on. ____________________ Ive now passed my test, now I am learning how to ride!!! |
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Posted: 23:55 - 22 May 2004 Post subject: |
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I took my CBT on a ped, got my geared bike and rang up the place I got my CBT with, asked if I could tag along for the morning part of a CBT so I could learn the gears, and it cost like £15 I think, but it was well worth it, and I have no rev counter, so it was difficult, but fun, and the instructors were great, it wasn't just "Change gears like this, now practice and sod off" they were great and helpful, and it only took a couple of hours to get it learned, and yeah, it was great. :> ____________________ 04 Suzuki GSX-R 600 K4 - Sex on wheels :>
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Posted: 00:38 - 23 May 2004 Post subject: |
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I learned before I went on my CBT so I didn't look like a prat stalling all the time.
When in first, let the clutch out slowly until the bike begins to bite and move slowly forward. Then add some more revvs and let the clutch out more.
Changing up into second/third/fourth is alot easier to get the hang of. After a week on the road you dont even think about the gears.
Took me 30 mintues with no previous bike experience to get the hang of. Oh, and don't go hitting the bike when it stalls
Good luck. ____________________ RooRoo: just like the time i stuck my finger up my arse with no lube at all and she didnt talk to me for hours |
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 19 years, 344 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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