Sydney riders want to help a noob?

[burfo]

Folks,
I just got my first motard and im absolutely loving it. It’s a 2005 husky 450 smr, can’t believe how torquey it is!

Hoping theres other motard riders out there I can learn from, im still getting used to the bike and cornering is the big thing for me right now. Knee or foot!?

If anybody is ever around kings cross or there are any noob friendly local rides please let me know..
Burf

[kiwiboy_1978]

Hey man, I hear you. I have had my 2004 450 SMR for a few months now and could be up for some noob rides to learn a few tricks.

Im in Bondi

[Upon-One]

What ever makes you comfortable, every time I try foot out I run wide.

[oldskool640]

Welcome to the site burfo.
There are a few sydneysiders here, watch for rides posted up in the NSW section, or post one up yourself!

How about a piccie of your bike!

[Tobey]

Hoping theres other motard riders out there I can learn from, im still getting used to the bike and cornering is the big thing for me right now. Knee or foot!?


Knee on road and sweepers on track. Foot on tight corners and dirt.

[nitronaf]

i got up riding around vaucluse generally twice a week for a de-stress or test out some tuning
im not very fast but i ride alot. usually about 9 - 10pm. youre more than welcome to hammer me with q's or come riding with my little group of friends :)
PM me your number and ill let u know when i go vaucluse next.
Ill most likely be going for a little old pacific highway run on sunday your welcome to come along :)
we can go sport bike hunting together! :D

[nitronaf]

I also forgot to mention im involved with a riding crew called Sydneys Riders. most of the organisation happens on facebook and we go for little rides every thursday to some twisties.

[Bennysm]

Come to Marulan track day

[Thorny]

Oh is that right Niel!!!
You and your little posse have never invited myself, Slide (DAN) and Slidesmate (GLEN).
Every thursday huh, this hurts me Niel......

[Jake]

Come to Marulan track day
:up:

[goin9myway]

Well I live in rushcutters bay and also do the occasional vaucluse ride, more than willing to hoon around the block with some company :D

[FREERAD]

gday
im in the same boat. just purchased a 2006 smr 450 (hasn't arrived yet) super pumped about it but the only SM I have previously ridden was my boss' 05 xr650r, and that was only a couple blasts around the block. Straight away I was hooked and started prowling the classifieds for a bike.
Basically Im a novice, having only ridden a couple dirt bikes, 250cc road bikes and a bmw gs650 for about a week. I would love any advice at all, from riding tips to supermoto events and even the rules on this site. sorry to hijack your thread but we seem to be on the same page (although i dont even know how to start a thread yet!) Would be cool to go for a ride with ya, im at narrabeen
Cheers
Stevo

[Gonzo]

Narrabeen huh. McCarrs Creek Rd and Akuna Bay are calling.

[nitronaf]

shoot us a pm if u wanna hook up some time freerad :)
im usually cruisin around on a ktm 690 smc with '19' on the headlight.

[mongo]

heya - I just got myself a husky 450SMR a few weeks ago too!

I am keen as for some rides....

the bike sounds awesome - but im tryna source a full akra EVO system, and can't find one anywhere... dont think they make em anymore for an 05'


mongo

[SM93]

daws on here has a full akro he would sell

[mongo]

nice one! how do I get in touch with this bloke?

[SM93]

search for daws and send him a private message

[Pedro]

I'm on the northern beaches too. west head is a good hack on a tard, its a good road to setup suspension on too.

[tgp450]

gee wizz, are huskys on specials in sydney atm? haha :)

[FREERAD]

Narrabeen huh. McCarrs Creek Rd and Akuna Bay are calling.

I'm on the northern beaches too. west head is a good hack on a tard, its a good road to setup suspension on too.

nice one guys thanks. will definately check out those spots.



gee wizz, are huskys on specials in sydney atm? haha :)

It would seem so but actually bought mine from Broome.. :up:

shoot us a pm if u wanna hook up some time freerad :)
im usually cruisin around on a ktm 690 smc with '19' on the headlight.

will be hitting you fellas up for a cruise when i get used to the bike etc. may take a few weeks.. :eek:

does anyone know of a sm track that has dirt sections in or around syd? :evil:

Thanks

[zakk]

Folks,
I just got my first motard and im absolutely loving it. It’s a 2005 husky 450 smr, can’t believe how torquey it is!

Hoping theres other motard riders out there I can learn from, im still getting used to the bike and cornering is the big thing for me right now. Knee or foot!?

If anybody is ever around kings cross or there are any noob friendly local rides please let me know..
Burf

Hey brother Im up for a ride round this area. im in Drummoyne. I can show you some stuff - How to stack the bike by being too short for the tard and placing your foot in a pot hole at the lights just enough to off balance you, How to miss a gear -when It counts, Take off in neutral and starting the bike in gear for it to lurch forward - Free of charge.

[kik27]

Wow we should really get some Sydney riders together on weeknights for a quick blast. I'm in Mona Vale just moved to Crows Nest.

Always keen for a blat!

[Slide]

Me and Thorny will be back in afew weeks. bikes are all tricked up ready to go so watch out for ride posts in the syd area from 5th of Oct

[letslive]

but 2 where ??

[kik27]

I'm sure a few people can share their favorite roads. If everyone comes to the NSW group ride, we'll figure it out there.

Or if you're itching for a blat real soon, just post here.

[Tobey]

does anyone know of a sm track that has dirt sections in or around syd? :evil:

Thanks

Mate, Eastern Creek kart track day/night 12th of Oct. Doesn't have dirt, but an awesome track none the less. Come and catch-up with the NSW guys and get a few tips. Best and safest way to learn your bike is on a track.

You wont find any SM tracks with dirt anywhere that are available to ride.

[dawesy]

im up for a ride when ever in syd in the inner west so kinda central to every one i guess
also might drop out to eastern creek tomoz to have a look ( sadly dont have money nor gear to ride )

[mw121]

Digging up a couple of week old thread , I'm in Dee Why and have just bought a WR426 motard and will be around the traps. A favourite of mine is a early morning sunday to avalon/Palm Beach and back.

Hope to see people around.

[Gonzo]

Welcome.
The Bilgola bends are fun, just too short!

[jamesb_bau]

trip back from palm beach via the coast road (whale beach Rd) is kinda fun..

[Joffa]

trip back from palm beach via the coast road (whale beach Rd) is kinda fun..

True Dat, I am doin tomorrow. :up:
But I will be driving a 24seater coaster.:down:

[mw121]

Yeh it is short but still fun with no-one there.

Got the bike at the shop getting checked over and the previous owner stripped the bloody sump thread so couldn't fill her back up with oil.
APW is putting a heli coil in it tomorrow and checking right through it.

Hopefully they don't find anything too strenuous as I would like to ride it on the weekend.

Hope to see some people around

[jamesb_bau]

True Dat, I am doin tomorrow. :up:
But I will be driving a 24seater coaster.:down:

You can play corners.....