Well then how about your bike at a good size local carpark?
desmodave,
Jul 8, 3:24am
They have the bike , that's an encouraging start in my book . Not my ideal choice but all to often you have to work with what you have . Work it , you will soon find out what don't work and find a better way .
star29,
Jul 8, 8:28am
I have a lesson in the weekend. If need be my instructor will take me to a car park.
desmodave,
Jul 8, 5:26pm
Great news . If you have a drive way there's no reason you can't practice in the drive way . No idea how tall 1st gear is on your bike , but feathering the clutch and throttle to keep at a sedate pace is all learning balance and control . Remember , look where you want to be heading , not that tree thats in front of . If ya do , theres a bloody good chance you will hit it . Have fun
star29,
Jul 8, 6:35pm
Thank you. I can do a bit of clutch control in the driveway. thats what i was doing last week. I think the "looking where im heading" is the part that makes me a little nervous. I will get there.
desmodave,
Dec 25, 5:48pm
Just to clarify , its look where you want to be heading not right in front of you as such when cornering . If you keep looking at a traffic island chances are you will hit it . Check out motorcycle rider target fixation on the net ., that will give you a better explanation than i can .I would hope that any trainer would go over your bike 1st to make sure all is well with correct tyre pressures and the controls adjusted to fit you best if need be . Gave my older sister a go on my honda xr200 when a teenager . Some brief instruction then with a fist full of throttle the front end was dancing and her legs were dragging behind her , scary to watch but was bloody funny and she was smiling the whole time . She never did get a bike so guess they weren't for her . Have fun .
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