Vic Wasteland Thread

[bluejeans]

i so want a cheese burger now

[CrispyFries]

I don't think I can anymore because I swapped the pedals and grips over for black ones!

Nice GT and single speed

I just picked up a Felt MTB for cheap.

[dezz]

Booked my license test for the 27th...They offer free retests if you fail, and once you pass you can go back at no charge for an extra course

[MrWindsurf]

Bought a usb fan from bunnings, got it running on my desk now. Sooo nice

[emts]

Booked my license test for the 27th...They offer free retests if you fail, and once you pass you can go back at no charge for an extra course

good deal who with?

[dezz]

good deal who with?

Rider bros at calder park

I emailed them about the 2 day course but she told me that they believe it's a waste for 90% of people that they get their...So booked the one day course on my RDO, works perfectly.

The other joint I was planning to do it at the weekend just gone (they cancelled the course due to lack of numbers) would only let me do the 2 day course (because I enquired about that initially, they knew I was a beginner so wouldn't let me do the 1 day course)

Rider bros said that they find the 1 day is fine as the extra time out on the bikes is far more beneficial than sitting in a classroom...makes sense to me

[dezz]

Michael,

To be completely honest with you we find the two day courses are unnecessary

for at least 90% of our students, regardless of whether or not you have any

prior experience on a Motorcycle or Scooter. For the reason that we find our

student’s two wheel awareness will be increased much sooner by spending as

much time as possible out on the bikes/scooters, rather than in the

classroom.

The one day Learner Permit course is designed for people who have minimal to

absolutely no previous riding experience. This course can be completed on

either a Motorcycle or a Scooter between Mondays and Thursdays with a start

time of 9.00am.

Motorcycle or Scooter, the course remains the same for everyone as it is the

same Learner permit. You are required to successfully complete two tests on

the day, one skills test the other a written test consisting of 32 multiple

choice questions. This can be completed verbally. For the written test it is

essential you grab a copy of the VIC rider handbook and have a read through

it prior to your course date. You will find this book at your local

newsagency, VIC roads office or via the VIC roads website.

To complete this course on a Motorcycle the cost is $270.

To complete this course on a Scooter the cost is $240.00.

Costs include ALL VIC roads fees, issue up fees etc.

A Motorcycle/Scooter, Helmet, Jacket and Gloves will all be provided for you

on the day. You are required to wear full length pants and sturdy shoes.

Thongs, sandals, heels, shorts, ¾ pants etc will prevent you from completing

the course with us on the day.

With all our courses you are offered a free re-test if necessary. As part of

our trainer guarantee we also give you the opportunity to return on a week

day for some extra training (again at no cost.)

Do you hold a current Victorian driver licence?

At the moment you need to book about a week in advance.

Cheers,

Sarah Rider.

[dezz]

They had 1 spot left for the 27th after myself and 2 mates booked, so if anyone is interested give em a call

[Birds]

lol @ Sarah Rider.

That's like an ice cream man named Cone.

[MrWindsurf]

lol @ Sarah Rider.

That's like an ice cream man named Cone.

or a drug dealer with the last name Cone.

[UNR33L]

Rimon just make sure when you do go on the road you start off riding around some normal 50k streets / carparks until you get comfortable.

Even though I had ridden dirt bikes before, when I picked up my road bike from peter stevens in ringwood i hopped straight on eastlink after riding 50meters.. was a bit scary seeing trucks right up close flying @ 100k's for my first road ride haha

Birds - do you build many ZF 6 speeds? worth getting stronger input shaft when pushing ~400rwkw?

[Birds]

Nah don't do autos sorry man.

[UNR33L]

Nah don't do autos sorry man.

All good, hows the r1?

[CrispyFries]

Rimon just make sure when you do go on the road you start off riding around some normal 50k streets / carparks until you get comfortable.

Even though I had ridden dirt bikes before, when I picked up my road bike from peter stevens in ringwood i hopped straight on eastlink after riding 50meters.. was a bit scary seeing trucks right up close flying @ 100k's for my first road ride haha

And try not to do your first ever hill start on a busy (wellington) road on your first ride after picking up your bike wheely stalling fun to be had

[dezz]

lol @ Sarah Rider.

That's like an ice cream man named Cone.

Family business too I believe, they're all named RIder

[gtsttrk]

Hey guys looking at buying a new alarm.

After something pretty decent because of a couple of fairly decent attacks on my car recently (attempted break in, smashed front windscreen, mirrors broken off) and was wondering what people recommend. Tossing up between a cyclops with microwave, tilt and shock sensors or a mongoose Rav3. Any other recommendations? Or thoughts?

Cheers guys.

[MrWindsurf]

Something with blackwire and to Australian standards. I have a Viper in my car it seems to do the job. Has glass break sensors, wheel sensors, 3pt imobiliser

[gtsttrk]

Something with blackwire and to Australian standards. I have a Viper in my car it seems to do the job. Has glass break sensors, wheel sensors, 3pt imobiliser

Might sound stupid but I thought that viper alarms weren't ADR complianced?

Correct me if I'm wrong because that's the reason I hadn't bothered to look at Viper

[Birds]

All good, hows the r1?

Still scaring the bejebus out of me, but I do push the throttle and RPM a little bit harder with each ride. Thinking of putting a sprocket set on it, as redlining at ~165km/h in 1st gear is not very practical. By the time you're in the engine's happy range (~6000rpm+) you're usually at the speed limit. At that rate I'm not going to last on my option notice. What does 1st take you to on the GSX?

And try not to do your first ever hill start on a busy (wellington) road on your first ride after picking up your bike wheely stalling fun to be had

lol, use the footbrake for hillstarts!

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