Newby in Melbourne

[Matty.V]

That would be great Macka. I won't be able to do it for a couple of weeks as finances are a bit tight. But I'll get you to do it for sure. On another note I'm getting my brother in law to make me up a rear rack. I'll post some pics when I get it. I wasn't paying 440 for the Ventura. Just going for something simple at this stage. Hope our design works.


My baby's
'10 gs500f black
'95 gsxr750wr

[Matty.V]

Hi guy's, I'm going for my licence test at the end of the month to finally get off my L's.
Was wondering if anyone had any tips or things I should scrub up on before I go?
Should mention I'm in Victoria. And also, I have a full drivers licence, do I have to display P plates on my bike?
I tried looking on the vicoads website but couldn't make heads or tails of it.

[Janx101]

Hi guy's, I'm going for my licence test at the end of the month to finally get off my L's.
Was wondering if anyone had any tips or things I should scrub up on before I go?
Should mention I'm in Victoria. And also, I have a full drivers licence, do I have to display P plates on my bike?
I tried looking on the vicoads website but couldn't make heads or tails of it.

thats the idea... the vicroads people like it when road users are confused... better for revenue!! .. 

i'm in NSW .. but .. make sure you are comfortable with your very low speed maneuvering/low speed clutch and brake control.. make sure you feel comfortable with your hard/emergency braking routine .. make sure you RELAX and just concentrate on the skill you are demonstrating at the time!!! .. dont be thinking the whole course through... the instructor will tell you again as each section starts, what they expect you to do...

and on the road ride (assuming Vic has a road ride) section.. it doesnt count towards the test .. its for the instructor to evaluate your skill level as a whole... ride your ride!! .. dont break the rules... but just because there is an instructor there... dont freeze up and ride like you a unsure learner!!... they expect you to be confident!! 

[prmas]

That's an awful lot of dos and don'ts Janx101. As far as I know, it is a standardised test at all sites. The hardest part is the slow ride and the reflex "stop-left-right" test. Relax and think about your "counter steering" and you will be OK. The "arc" test where you ride left or right through the 90 degree arc and must stay between the lines is not difficult to do but they will not tell you that if you go too slow you will lose points so do it as quickly as you comfortably can without touching the lines. You are allowed to lose 39 points on the test and still, pass. I lost 20, with zero lost on the reflex text but 6 lost on the arc test for going too slow,  so you should be able to do it easily. A loss of 19 or less is required for "instructor level pass". Good luck. 

Cheers,
Macka

[prmas]

Sorry Matty, I forgot about the "P" plates. Yes, you will have to display you plates as per a new car licence. Your combined Drivers's Licence will be updated to show the correct "R" (rider) status too.

Strangely, I was thinking of you this afternoon. I am thinking of doing a little ride on Saturday afternoon if it stays dry. Do you want to catch up then for a coffee/lunch/chat? I have to work Sunday so cannot do it then.

Macka 

[Matty.V]

Sounds good Macka, Pm me your number and we'll decide where to meet. I had a go at making my rack yesterday as I had the day off and my brother is taking to long. I've posted a pic in the projects forum. please don't hang it on my about my welding I haven't picked up a welder for about 10 years.

[rashy68]

Hi Guys

I thought I would check in to see what you guys have been up to. Good to see that Matty is still enjoying the bike. I certainly do miss it. Regarding the P's. You don't have to display if you have a full car license. I did my license back in December last year at HART in Kilsyth and was told I didn't have to display P's.

I'm hoping to get another bike maybe next year and would love to catch up with you all. I think I will save up the cash to buy my dream bike. A Triumph Sprint ST. Should be able to pick one up with low K's for 8 to 9 grand.

Cheers

[prmas]

Come on Rashy, get another GS. You know that it is a great fun bike. I have no plans to get rid of mine despite having a Honda as well. Despite the modest power output I still prefer to ride Suzi as it is a bike that you RIDE, not one that you sit on and twist the throttle. It is a thinking man's bike!!

Macka

[rashy68]

Yeah but I don't like thinking too much Macka. It makes my brain hurt.

[Matty.V]

Hi guys, hope everyone is well. Been awhile since I've said g'day. I'm still riding everyday and loving it. Passed my licence test back in July. Bike hasn't missed a beat. Almost 8000 km on her now. Big thanks to a fellow member who serviced her last month. The new oil seems to have made the gear box feel a lot better. On another note I finally got my other bike rolling on the weekend. Mans gotta have a project! It's a gsxr750ws.


My baby's
'10 gs500f black
'95 gsxr750wr

[prmas]

Glad to hear that all is well. Hope to catch up with you on the road soon. Cheers.