Newer riders-What would benefit you?

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Newer riders-What would benefit you?

Postby Strika » Wed May 29, 2013 7:45 pm

A question for newer riders. If you were reading a magazine or webzine, what sort of information and stories would you want to read about?

There are some obvious ones of course, like which bike/which type of bike, how to buy it, maintanance, gear etc., but what else would you like to read about?
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Re: Newer riders-What would benefit you?

Postby Wattie » Wed May 29, 2013 7:50 pm

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Re: Newer riders-What would benefit you?

Postby JimZXR » Wed May 29, 2013 8:08 pm

Clubs, good ride routes, emergency preparedness
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Re: Newer riders-What would benefit you?

Postby Wattie » Wed May 29, 2013 8:15 pm

How too's, tips from riding gods and other noobs
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Re: Newer riders-What would benefit you?

Postby Strika » Wed May 29, 2013 8:36 pm

Thanks guys keep em coming....................
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Re: Newer riders-What would benefit you?

Postby vanrootn » Wed May 29, 2013 9:19 pm

When I was on my l's I wanted to read about other learners fuck-ups to make me feel better about my riding haha
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Re: Newer riders-What would benefit you?

Postby fireyrob » Wed May 29, 2013 9:48 pm

How to approach an online forum, is riding gear just for warmth?, why do my mates insist on a litre bike once on full licence?, rider training reviews.
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Re: Newer riders-What would benefit you?

Postby Kermit » Wed May 29, 2013 10:37 pm

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Re: Newer riders-What would benefit you?

Postby laidback » Wed May 29, 2013 10:48 pm

Articles by 'famous' riders that explain the progression from noob to competent rider.

Explanations about why the bike does what it does in relation to inputs by the rider.
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Re: Newer riders-What would benefit you?

Postby tim » Thu May 30, 2013 2:30 am

125 vs 250 vs 500 vs 650 LAMS bikes - pro's and cons.

Protective gear in order of importance and ease of wearing it while out and about. eg if you can't wear all the gear to go to the movies with friends, gloves, discrete riding boots and a jacket are going to get you reasonably well protected.
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Re: Newer riders-What would benefit you?

Postby Chitchats » Thu May 30, 2013 6:30 am

Importance of tyre choice, weather and road conditions and other traffic traits whilst riding.

And then minor upgrades to suspension and brakes rather then just power.
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Re: Newer riders-What would benefit you?

Postby dutchy » Thu May 30, 2013 7:46 am

Most common causes of inexperienced rider road accidents and any tips to avoid them. Ins and outs of motorcycle insurance and it's importance.
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Re: Newer riders-What would benefit you?

Postby Jonno » Thu May 30, 2013 10:14 am

More Honest Muzz style of stuff like:

Trackdays and how to get slow Karhns out of the way in beginers group, any group really

How to look cool and pick up chicks and how to convince their oldman to put the shotty away


Campfire etiquite at unruley ksrc bike events, oh hang on we dont have them anymore :?

how to get a knee down and remove chicken strips at the same time keeping in mind where the trackday photographer is.


Where and when it is ok to wick it up, how to dodge trucks and avoid police detection whilst maintaining an average speed of 160

How to chuck a wheelie and do a burn out. :kuda:
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Re: Newer riders-What would benefit you?

Postby BrettZZR » Thu May 30, 2013 11:40 am

The art of squid...

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Re: Newer riders-What would benefit you?

Postby Cougar2007 » Sat Jun 01, 2013 9:12 pm

How to approach a ride day for the first time both track and road.

Good bikes to move from once on fulls

How to get rid of those bloody chicken lines lol
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