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New riders

Dec
16

Why you should not rev your motorcycle when it's cold

Written by webmaster Tag: all, New riders

Motorbike engines are finely tuned machines. When you start your motorbike, bits and pieces inside the motor move at a very fast rate, especially on modern sports motorcycles. Oil needs to circulate quickly through the motor because there are a lot of tight parts causing friction, especially when the engine is cold.

Watch this video from Mordeth about how to warm up your motorcycle so you don't do damage to it!

Dec
16

How to change gears on a motorbike

Written by webmaster Tag: all, New riders

Changing gears on a motorbike can be challenging at first because it takes hand and foot coordination to work the clutch and gear lever ... and where are all those gears anyway ... and which gear am I in now? All your questions are answered in this helpful video from www.m13online.com. Mind you, the camera work takes some getting used to!

Aug
21

Learner-legal 250s

Written by webmaster Tag: Honda, Hyosung, Kawasaki, New riders, Suzuki, Yamaha

Ready to buy your first motorbike? Looking for something to hang your 'L' plates on or to see you through your first year as a probationary rider? There's plenty to choose from and it really comes down to figuring out what suits your riding style and your budget. Read more »

Aug
15

How to maintain your motorcycle

Written by webmaster Tag: Knowledgebase, New riders

If you want to get the full life out of your motorcycle, then there are a few things you have to really pay attention to. I can tell you from bitter experience that my first bike, bought new, had to be sold as a wreck less than 18 months later due to lack of maintenance! Now I pay a bit more attention! Read more »

Aug
15

How to position yourself in traffic

Written by webmaster Tag: New riders

Riding a motorbike is only fun until something goes wrong ... and one place it's sure to go bad if you're not doing the right thing is in heavy traffic. So here are some pointers to how to stay safe in the peak hour. Read more »

Aug
15

Managing your risk as a rider

Written by webmaster Tag: New riders

Staying safe on the road is a matter of managing your risk. Here are some factors that contribute to keeping your rider risk as low as possible. Read more »

Aug
15

Choosing a motorcycle

Written by webmaster Tag: Knowledgebase, New riders

Choosing a motorbike can be a big challenge. Do you buy what your best mate has? Do you buy what the guy at the riding school suggested? Do you buy what the salesman at the bike shop is pushing you to buy? Or do you buy the bike that's really right for YOU?

Whether this is your very first bike, or you're coming back to riding a motorbike after a long break, one thing you'll find is that there's a HUGE range to choose from in makes, models and styles of motorcycle. Read more »

Jun
29

How to brake and stay upright

Written by webmaster Tag: Knowledgebase, New riders

Anyone can twist a throttle to the stop, but not so many know the principles behind safe and effective braking - if you engage in the former often but aren't so hot on the latter, you're just playing a waiting game before push comes to shove, and end up going down the road next to your bike, instead of on it.

Braking skills should be mastered to a competent degree from the outset of anyone's riding career, and then refined as time goes by, but what's the best way to brake anyway? Read more »