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Hello all,

I posted recently asking about the check ride, and passed it with flying colours, admittedly I had the easiest section and couldnt have received criticism if you tried, giving how little happened.

Any tips on how to pass the full test first go? I would appreciate it immensely. I still feel super unsure

Was out for a ride tonight and saw what looked like police with a small TV crew stopping a rider just past the boathouse going towards the city. Just curious if anyone knows if one of those shows like RBT or Highway Patrol is out and about filming 🤣

I got my bike about a month ago now and I cannot pick it up by myself, even my friend and I struggle to lift the bike together. is there anything I can buy that would make picking up the bike easier for when I start going on solo rides? thanks guys ☺️

edit: for all you guys saying hit the gym that rlly doesn't help me rn and I work nightshifts I don't have time for gym I practiced picking it up after laying it on some grass using various techniques you guys have added but once it gets to getting it on the wheels I cant get it up anymore 😩

South Easter suburbs but happy to meet elsewhere. Let’s do it!! :)

Hey everyone. Im prettt new to motorcycles, I started having this issue where I think it's my clutch slipping. It doesn't happen often but maybe every 30th shift into 5th it just revs out like crazy and I get zero power.

It's happened 2 times in the last 3 days. Any ideas.

Hello all,

Perth local here, planning to spend a couple of days in Melb and looking to rent a bike and check out some riding routes in Melb and hoping to get some advice.

I’ll be in Melb on Dec 1-2, Sun and Mon, looking to ride around CBD and areas like Fitzroy, then ride a route that people have recommended (picture attached).

Question is: Would Sunday or Monday be better for traffic for where I plan to go?

Also, if anyone has any better recommendations on a must ride route while in Melb for a day trip, pls comment!

Thanks all

Hey everyone, just a quick question I was wondering when I should get mt bike serviced. I brought a used 2023 ktm rc390 with about 3500km's on it.

It's been serviced once ( not too sure one but it would have been maybe half a year ago) it's at 4748k's. And I was thinking i would get it serviced at 5000 just so I know everything is all good. What do you think?

I ride an xt660x and know they’re fairly common based on people telling me they used to own one or even just knowing what bike it is when they see it.

(Though the other half asks what it is or assumes it’s a wr or something)

But I’ve never actually seen anyone else riding one, am I alone? 😂

Northern suburb bike thieves, let’s collectively catch these scum, spread the word

They are absolutely gutted as it was their baby with lots of memories. Stolen between 3.30am and 8.30am sedgman street. Think it’s a Suzuki GN500. There’s a high chance it was organised bike thief’s who were spotted in the area that day. Will post their wanted poster

hi guys, I have achieved CUB status by now owning two motorcycles amongst other toys.. theres an old thread on netrider about trying to own two bikes and save on rego costs, the only thing I can see is insurance companies like swann who offer multi vehicle discount. anything I can currently do with vicroads to save on rego fees? It seems like the registration fees are heavily based on engine size and risk? but I can only ride one at a time and I ride the small engine one the most...

https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/registration/registration-fees/motorcycle-fees

Hey all,

recently made a post in here asking about the check ride, passed it with no issues, surprisingly quick and relaxing, so thankyou all who commented I appreciate it immensely,

I recieved literally no feedback, which for me feels worse? I was hoping to recieve something tangible to work on so I felt ready, but just like the check ride, I cannot tell if I am ready now.

Do I just book in for a month from now? and just assume I am all ready to go?

Also might do a full write up of the check ride for anyone else who was nervous in a seperate post :)

Wondering if anyone has a pair of these and can share thoughts about sizing? I’m a size 11 Aus or 45 Euro but my feet are a little on the wide size.

Getting sick of buying motorcycle boots online that don’t fit even though they are my ‘size’.

Do these tend to be narrow or are they a little forgiving?

P.S. can get to an actual store atm to try them on, so online only for me

From the Melbourne sub

Recently got a 09 xl1200, got a rear tyre changed and balanced (supplied) in the inner city, and the price went from 32 on the phone, and when I came in and saw the bike he goes oh no got to charge 45m labour to take the wheel and belt off, so now it's 70 dollars... And when I went to pay the total was a whopping $97.50... But when I said hey mate wtf and I paid 100 cash he gave me 10 back (wow)

So well aware it's bend and spread around here. Anyone actually trustworthy? I do not mind travelling, and i want to do as much work by myself as possible.

Does anyone know why the freeways near the Melbourne cbd have no emergency lanes?

Makes riding scary as shit as the last thing you want is some car to breakdown near you with nowhere to stop

Hey Everybody,

Recently decided and bought a MT09.

Whilst I'm really enjoying it, I wanted to see what your favourite rides are.

Keen on doing a few day trips, but also thinking about a longer ride (first ride was to Sydney over 4 days along the coast, which was phenomenal).

Where would you recommend?

I’m thinking of getting a lighter jacket. I’m a scooter rider, only ride for 30mins each way most days, but get pretty hot in my current jacket. Looking for suggestions for a lighter jacket that still offers decent protection. Any ideas?

Anyone know how to get access to the "speed sensor coupler" on a my23 Honda Africa Twin CRF1100A to plug in a harness for the HealTech Speedo Healer v4.

Seems to be behind the battery, but could work out house to remove the battery housing and dont want to go too far unless i know it's the right sensor.

Hi All, recently I've been enjoying backpacking with my friend on their bike, however due to personal issues in their life they won't be able to ride much anymore. I'm hoping to meet some new people and make friends that I can maybe backpack with in the future. Is there any recommendations of how I can find people that would be willing?

I have my 2 days soon and I wanted to know how hard the theory and 2 practical tests would be and if there's any way to prepare other than read the handbook? thanks x

Was travelling 130km towards the city taking my gf to work as she was late, just remembered there was those 4 cameras facing both ways before the 100km limit changes to 80km, hit the brakes about 30m before the cameras, should i start looking for an e-scooter?

What do you guys use to protect your visors from scratches? I often, accidentally, dropp or knock my helmet and constantly getting a deep scratches on my visor to the point where it becomes annoyance and a nuisance when riding.

For whatever reason, my helmet visors are harder to get and more expensive than others (helmet is a nolan n80-8). I love the helmet, it's a great fit, but it's my 3rd time now replacing the visor in 18 months and at approx $150 dollarbucks a pop, I would have saved a decent contribution towards a new helmet.

It would be a lot easier if I had some kind of cover to put over it. The only workaround it to carry the soft helmet bag with me, which isn't always practical.

Are there any local places that have covers? I found some online but shipping from overseas is pricey and almost the same as a new visor.

Just to add, I'm referring to deeper scratches that won't buff out.

Do you just ride with scratches anyway, as long as it doesn't impact visibility and learn to just live with it? It's bugging the crap out of me, but it may just be a me thing?

Hello everyone!

I’m keen to get a CS Racing exhaust for my Daytona 660 but I wanted to ask you all if anyone has had this exhaust for their triumphs?

Is it legal in Victoria?

What places would you recommend to get this done by? Or would you just DIY it?

If DIY is what you’d go for does anyone have experience doing it and can provide some tips.

Appreciate any help! 😀

Thanks!!

Wondering if anyone knows any painters or businesses that could tackle some relatively minor paint chips without it costing an arm and a leg. Pic attached for reference - not OEM paint.

Did my first DIY oil change today. Some learnings and more questions though.

How do you troubleshoot the oil levels? ie, if you put in too much/too little

I found that running the engine first before checking the Oil level window lowers it a bit. (had a scare i put in too much), drained it a bit, still full-ish. I then had a thought of running the engine a bit to get the oil moving around, after then it was too close to the lower marker. Rode back home and it was back in the middle, i guess oil temps, expand the thing. Hoping for advise if there is a better way to go about it.

Is it safe to remove the drain bolt/oil cap right after the engine ran for 10/20min (w/ engine off)? Thinking it might be too hot for the plastic oil pan i have or opening the oil cap might spurt out some oil.

hey all. im going for my license assessment next month. i had my check ride the other day but forgot to ask the instructor this question. he said i need to be in the ready position when im not moving. however i have always started with my left foot on the gear shift and right foot on the ground, so opposite to what they want. my question is, when i stop the motorcycle, can i put both feet on the ground and THEN get into the proper ready position- right foot on the brake? prob a dumb question but i really dont want to fail bcos i use two feet just to balance when im stopping.

TLDR can i stop with two feet then get into the ready position?

My 390 duke got stolen today presumably in the early morning from my place in Caulfield North. Rego is 2Y9UT. If anyone has any information on it please call the police on 131 444. Any help is appreciated!