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PPS · 03-04-2007, 03:31 AM

Hi Everyone. I'm from Melbourne, Australia.

I've always been into bikes. I first rode a motorcycle 2 years ago in Taiwan (it was a scooter). And since then I have been a fan of bikes.

Tomorrow I will be getting my Learners Permit (wow).

From this forum I would like to learn more about riding skills as well as getting an idea of what will be my first bike. I love the cruisers, however I also love the head down sports bikes.

Its a tough choice.

**inspiron** · 03-04-2007, 04:56 AM

G'day!

I've never been down under, but your choice of bike should reflect (in some respects) the type of riding you'll be doing. If you are riding mostly flat, straight roads, a cruiser will definitely be fine. If you have lots of twisty hills and valley roads, you might find that a more "sporty" bike (e.g. Suzuki SV650, Honda CBF600, etc.) may be more suitable.

scrimmer · 03-04-2007, 11:00 AM

Mate! Lots of good info on here that should help with your decision.

omegajim · 03-04-2007, 01:06 PM

Good to hear from overseas!

Uncle B · 03-04-2007, 01:19 PM

HOWDY "

" NEIGHBOR

Westward ho 6/2-9/2007 look out New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, & Colorado.

Rickster · 03-04-2007, 01:37 PM

SNAFU · 03-04-2007, 02:40 PM

robertc729 · 03-04-2007, 05:49 PM

MOTOHOLIC! · 03-05-2007, 04:29 PM

Welcome!

D REX · 03-05-2007, 05:41 PM

as soon as i seen australia, I thought, someone is going to say G'day.....Arrrrrghhhhh! LOL Welcome friend!

PPS · 03-06-2007, 05:31 PM

G'Day.. I got my learners permit yesterday. So exciting..

During the practice run before the test, I made a very silly mistake. While turning a corner I went to wide and tried to correct it, and used the front breaks. Then suddenly, CRASH!!!! I stacked the bike... It bloodly hurts.. my palms, elbow, left knee and left hip had gravel rash all over.

Helmet was my only proper gear. I was also wearing gloves (fabric), long sleeve shirt and jeans. Now, I've learnt that its really important to wear to proper gear to protect your skin. I was really lucky to crash in a controlled invironment where instructors quickly came to my aid.

Then last night my friend let me ride on his CBRR250. He also let me wear his riding gear. It was an awsome bike. Very responsive and easy bike to learn on.

I'm starting to like riding very much.

omegajim · 03-06-2007, 09:00 PM

Some lessons you learn the easy way, some the hard way. There are more than a few good books out there, but they mean a lot more after you've been driving awhile so you can relate and appreciate the points made.

Keep working at it, you'll get there, heck I did and I don't even have a particularly good sense of balance.

03-04-2007, 03:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
PPS Newbie Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 3	Hello Bike Fans. Hi Everyone. I'm from Melbourne, Australia. I've always been into bikes. I first rode a motorcycle 2 years ago in Taiwan (it was a scooter). And since then I have been a fan of bikes. Tomorrow I will be getting my Learners Permit (wow). From this forum I would like to learn more about riding skills as well as getting an idea of what will be my first bike. I love the cruisers, however I also love the head down sports bikes. Its a tough choice.

03-04-2007, 04:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 12,060	G'day! I've never been down under, but your choice of bike should reflect (in some respects) the type of riding you'll be doing. If you are riding mostly flat, straight roads, a cruiser will definitely be fine. If you have lots of twisty hills and valley roads, you might find that a more "sporty" bike (e.g. Suzuki SV650, Honda CBF600, etc.) may be more suitable. __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

03-04-2007, 11:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
scrimmer Third gear and cruising Joined: Nov 2006 Bike: '06 M50 Grey Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 503	Mate! Lots of good info on here that should help with your decision. __________________ *I used to be disgusted; now I try to be amused.*

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Uncle B Want's A New Title Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: 06 Suzuki Boulevard C50T Location: Gordon Texas Latitude: 32.54833 Longitude: -98.36889 Posts: 4,423	HOWDY " " NEIGHBOR Westward ho 6/2-9/2007 look out New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, & Colorado. __________________ Ride Safe, Ride Long, & Have Fun Benjamin Franklin> They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security. http://www.gordontexas.net/ http://www.gordonvfd.com/

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SNAFU Just Won't Go Away ! Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: '06 M50 Black Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 4,988	__________________

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omegajim M-J.Com Lifetime Achievement Award Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: 1980 Yamaha XS850 Location: Washington County, WI Posts: 6,464	Good to hear from overseas!

03-04-2007, 05:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
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03-05-2007, 04:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
MOTOHOLIC! Sit speling cheker Joined: Sep 2006 Bike: don't have one Location: Eastern Kentucky Posts: 1,758	Welcome! __________________ One person with commitment is worth a hundred who have only an interest.

03-05-2007, 05:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
D REX Seat Tester Joined: Feb 2007 Bike: VTX 1300 Location: battle creek, mi Posts: 74	oh god as soon as i seen australia, I thought, someone is going to say G'day.....Arrrrrghhhhh! LOL Welcome friend!

03-06-2007, 05:31 PM	#11 (permalink)
PPS Newbie Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 3	G'Day.. I got my learners permit yesterday. So exciting.. During the practice run before the test, I made a very silly mistake. While turning a corner I went to wide and tried to correct it, and used the front breaks. Then suddenly, CRASH!!!! I stacked the bike... It bloodly hurts.. my palms, elbow, left knee and left hip had gravel rash all over. Helmet was my only proper gear. I was also wearing gloves (fabric), long sleeve shirt and jeans. Now, I've learnt that its really important to wear to proper gear to protect your skin. I was really lucky to crash in a controlled invironment where instructors quickly came to my aid. Then last night my friend let me ride on his CBRR250. He also let me wear his riding gear. It was an awsome bike. Very responsive and easy bike to learn on. I'm starting to like riding very much.

03-06-2007, 09:00 PM	#12 (permalink)
omegajim M-J.Com Lifetime Achievement Award Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: 1980 Yamaha XS850 Location: Washington County, WI Posts: 6,464	Some lessons you learn the easy way, some the hard way. There are more than a few good books out there, but they mean a lot more after you've been driving awhile so you can relate and appreciate the points made. Keep working at it, you'll get there, heck I did and I don't even have a particularly good sense of balance.

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