TIPS FOR NEWBIE RIDERS

[FROGGYRIBBIT]

I did a search and didn't see anything I was thinking of a list of simple but not so obvious things about biking for new bikers. Things that might save them time , effort and maybe an accident in the future

So ill start , im pretty new myself .

Always check your fuel tap , first time I had a real bike it was on reserve didnt know ran out 10 miles from home

dont forget to cancel your indicators.

Most people on the roads are out to kill you and drive like idiots , deal with it try to read what they are going to do.

always wear gear , even if your just popping the shop down the road comming off hurts , even at 20 mph in a tshirt and shorts

dont feel like you need to ride left of center of the road, all it does it give cagers a excuse to try and overtake you with no room . If your doing the speed limit STUFF THEM.

I always carry an adjustable wrench in my tank bag. Fix my bike with that plenty of times

Check you chain weekly maximum and nuts and bolts

If it won't start , check your kill switch and check your stand is not down with it in gear and your fuel is on.

Reset your trip meters when you fill up.

Mr sheen polish ,works as a good anti rain for your Visor .

Your front brake give you 70% OF YOUR STOPPING powers squeeze it , dont yank it.

Its nice to nod.

manholes, drains and white lines arw slippery in the wet.

You are faster than that car who wants to race you. We all know were faster, save it for the track.

The life saver is your friend.

If you have an old bike . Put your light one , the dosey perso who will pull out on you , may just see you.

If you see a stranded biker stop and offer help. Karma and all that.




please add more there are lot and lots.
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[evilbond]

[Boris the spider]

Always stop if you see an accident happen.

Regardless of the vehicle type..

Don't want bikers getting a bad name😛
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[bazza]

[delsol]

So far, very good, worth listing, have to say I had forgot some of those (only temporarily of course).

[delsol]

I hit the post button a few minutes too late, hey, that's BCF,

[trevor saxe-coburg-gotha]

You is dosey perso innit.
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Mobylette Type 50 ---> Raleigh Grifter ---> Neval Minsk 125

[FROGGYRIBBIT]

Well thats the first dick of the day out of the way, anyone else got any helpful hints. FOR NEW RIDERS.
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[wr6133]

[Teflon-Mike]

[Dave70]

[Bubbs]

Joined 2007... You sure he/she's on a CBT? Sounds like it's advice from a biker to new riders.
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[Teflon-Mike]

[wizzzard]

[Bubbs]

[Teflon-Mike]

[Bubbs]

[brains_t]

[Monkeypony]

Any Mr Sheen or Pledge type furniture polish is the absolute ticket for visor cleaning.

That 'just polished' smell when you're heads inside the lid is quite pleasant too!
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[RhynoCZ]

You're thinking too much, and where's don't buy a brand new crappy chinese bike for the same money that'd buy you a nice used japanese bike?

Advices that saved my ass: know the road where you go flat out, never ride over tar snakes in rain and faster you go closer to the center of the road you should be. Also never try to impress anyone, I mean chicken stripes, kneedowns, wheelies, being the fastest and so on. It's not like you're gonna get paid for that and it unnecessarily increases the risk.

And the most helpful thing in the world, there's no point in being right all the time. People that wanted to be right while riding a motorcycle are two things, badly injured or dead.

By the way, some of your points only work, if the bike works well. How about something more general? Like check the neutral by moving the bike a bit, the neutral light doesn't have to work well all the time, the switches could be faulty and you don't want to take off with the stand down, do you? These are things that are easily avoidable and when you buy a bike that is 20+ years old you can't be sure everything is alright.

PS: I'm so bored I even gave this a thought.
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'95 Mercedes-Benz w202 C200 CGI, '98 Mercedes-Benz w210 E200 Kompressor

[djrikki]

Before fucking my visor with RainX I googled and learned of the Mr Sheen idea - works great for me too. It doesnt smear either as you wipe the residue off once its dried.

Along with what the OP said I'd add ...

Earplugs are a good investment

Hands will get cold even when you think they wont

Everything and everyone is out to kill you - think like this all the time - its a real life game of paperboy

[andyscooter]

been using mr sheen for years

also have used it on brake discs

it comes off with heat when applied so is ok and brings off loads of crap

(i have used it but not often and have never had trouble but this isnt a reccomendation)
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[FROGGYRIBBIT]

I was hoping for people to add to the list with their experiences and tips . I do take all of your advise onboard , except for the cocky arrogant , keyboard warriors that pop up .

And yes I am new to biking . I used to ride scooters and a few 125s when I was younger and just got back into it. Thats why ive got post from 6 years ago. To be honest I had forgot I had done them post all them years ago.

all I was trying to do was be helpful to new kids on scooters learning , things that ive learnt over the last year of being back on a bike . Amd I choose to ride a 125cc im not limited to it . Thats wht there is no L plates on my bike
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[mikesaa309]

[FROGGYRIBBIT]