Got new bike, again! Pg 11/12

[R32UK]

Don't worry about a luminous vest, and if you ride with your lights on during the day you run the risk of accidentally flashing someone out in front of you if you hit a bump. This = T bone.

Take it steady on bends until you're comfortable.

Easy on the front brake, especially in the wet.

Keep your eyes open for sh!t in the road, wet leaves and patches of stuff on bends - diesel is super slippy.

Book up for your test - little bikes are the way in, but bigger stuff is easier to ride and more fun. Especially as the licence is changing next January.

All great tips.... just to add

carry your donor card
renew/change life insurance policy to include my name (happy to PM you detials)

Thanks 

[Steve30]

Buy a luminous vest..

Treat other road users as a potential threat.keep checking the road surface ahead for any hazards like diesel etc.

Buy proper bike wear in the event you fall off you wont leave a trail of skin on the tarmac..

+1 Watch out for over filled diesel tanks on Bus's deadly , I used to have a GSXr 750 ended up in someones garden because of the above.

[james2]

I've got all the proper gear from boots, to helmet, only thing really left to buy is some descent trousers to complete the two piece as all I've got at the moment is waterproofs.

Only thing I suck at major, is gear changes at the moment.   

its easy hold the throttle open and go throught the gears sod the clutch. My first go on a kx 250 down a hill was  and dont use your front brake when your going flat out. Trust me.  My first and last time on a bike. 

[wessexgti]

Hi guys, decided I hate trains enough to get a bike, went and did my CBT and got my brand new YBR 125 which I put a deposit down a few weeks back. Just want some general advice on biking and any tips on maintenance and riding as I know a few of you on here ride the two wheelers.



Thanks in advance!

remember to take that chain off before pulling away!!(trust me,its embarrasing when/if you forget  )

[golf-sib]

Thanks for the tips, I've also got a calliper lock on the front wheel so I try and remember to do all chains 

I nearly flew off during my CBT due to the front brake 

Just looked up a new clutch, only £20, maybe your right, the clutch can go to hell.

[golf-sib]

Oh yeah, on a serious note, what's the best way to stop the visor from fogging up including my glasses (as I have to wear them)?

[JC]

https://www.google.co.uk/#hl=en&output=search&sclient=psy-ab&q=anti+fog+spray&oq=anti+fog&gs_l=hp.1.1.0l4.1346.4102.0.7171.8.8.0.0.0.0.160.669.7j1.8.0.les%3B..0.0...1c.1.8y8nTxhNyj8&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_cp.r_qf.&fp=7b36e5aac7eed2af&bpcl=38093640&biw=1517&bih=721

take ya pick

[golf-sib]

Cheers Chuff

Loving the biking at the moment, any tips for when winter really comes wit what I should get for snow/ice conditions?

[murraymint]

Cheers Chuff

Loving the biking at the moment, any tips for when winter really comes wit what I should get for snow/ice conditions?

Stay at home, drive Insted, bike + ice will never end well

[Khare]

Agreed. 2 contact patches on the road. Hit ice mid corner and you'll have virtually no chance of not ending up on the road.