Thread: Recommend me a bike

Get your wife to show you how to ride it

Originally Posted by engrin

Also, are there 2 Neuturals or just 1?

1N23456

or

N1N23456

1 N 2 3 4 5 6 is normal, cheers - enjoy your bike

Shit, I've been watching this thread develop and thinking hey that phantom would be just perfect for me..looking cool with my gray hair sticking out of my helmet..then you say it has a CLUTCH..no automatic!! how the hell can I ride that

Originally Posted by Rigger

Get your wife to show you how to ride it

Sounds like the wisest answer so far. Maybe even being Thai she can show you how to use your mind sometimes.

Originally Posted by engrin

Here's a specific question I hope you guys can answer...Actually I've searched how to ride a motorcycle and I haven't found anything really useful yet.

I'm approaching a red light in 3rd or 4th. what is the "best way" to slow down and stop.

Also, is there any danger or reason why I shouldn't go from N right into 2nd from a full stop?

thank you


Also, are there 2 Neuturals or just 1?

1N23456

or

N1N23456

When approaching the lights I usually downshift and brake. But thats me. I think the general idea is to approach red lights and stay in whatever gear you're currently in. As you brake (Squeeze the lever not grab!!) pull the clutch in. Once at a complete stop put bike into neutral.
Always start in 1st gear. Create good habits from the beginning, Starting in 2nd is not a good idea, as this will only encourage you to slip clutch more thus causing more wear than is neccessary.
Enjoy the ride & keep the shiny side up & rubber side down.

^
Yes, agreed, I also try to stay with the same good habits!

Originally Posted by engrin

Bought myself a new Phantom.

Good effort mate.

If you see a slow coach on a big Honda, say 'hi' to Spin.

Travelmate, thanks for the advice.

Another question, when starting the bike, I understand that I have to let it warm up in neutral, do I leave the choke open that whole time?

Unfortunately, my wife doesn't know how to ride a big bike either!

Most of the advice I've been getting is from the bike shop and the neighborhood folks who speak little if any English.

Have found some good links on youtube that show some basics.

thanks again to those with positive posts

Originally Posted by engrin

when starting the bike, I understand that I have to let it warm up in neutral, do I leave the choke open that whole time?

Wow you have a manual choke on the bike. I normally start mine without it on my earlier bikes. If engine struggles add a little choke. As engine warms up back it off. Don't want engine screaming all the time. Just try to maintain smooth idle is good enough.

Originally Posted by engrin

do I leave the choke open that whole time?

I presume you're taking the piss now.

Originally Posted by Travelmate

Wow you have a manual choke on the bike

Why would it not have a manual choke
If the bike is running well you shouldnt need it to start the bike with a choke in Thailand.

Ok thanks

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

I presume you're taking the piss now.

He's trolling pretty good, seems to have "almost" all the bikers here taking the bate...

Originally Posted by Rigger

Why would it not have a manual choke

Modern bikes do not have manual chokes. His is still using carbs so.....

Originally Posted by Travelmate

Originally Posted by Rigger

Why would it not have a manual choke

Modern bikes do not have manual chokes. His is still using carbs so.....

Thats better
Really you mean FI bikes dont have chokes but instead have fast idle levers.
They still build bikes with carbs you know

Originally Posted by Rigger

They still build bikes with carbs you know

REally? Surely only HDs?

Originally Posted by Rigger

Originally Posted by Travelmate

Originally Posted by Rigger

Why would it not have a manual choke

Modern bikes do not have manual chokes. His is still using carbs so.....

Thats better
Really you mean FI bikes dont have chokes but instead have fast idle levers.
They still build bikes with carbs you know

Well the modern bike don't even have fast idle levers.
Guess mine is ultra modern. Just start bike it will rev high for a minute or so. Once warm drop down to idle speed. Ah the joy of fuel injection!

Another stupid non troll question...

I guess I should be keeping track of the gears right because there is no display with numbers.

Will the bike go from 6th to first if I gear up? or is 6th the maximum and the only way to go is down.

Any tricks for making it over speed bumps and over small ramps? I tend to stall in those places.

Anyone in the Chonburi / Pattaya area want to give me a lesson? I'd pay for it of course. I need the basics, my wife is scared to ride with me!!

Originally Posted by engrin

is 6th the maximum and the only way to go is down.

Yep. Gotta step through the gears.

Why don't you try riding it on a quiet road and work these things out?

^ Not easy to find round here. I live in Chonburi near the Forum

Originally Posted by engrin

Will the bike go from 6th to first if I gear up? or is 6th the maximum and the only way to go is down.

Once you hit 6th, you got to go back down thru the gears.

Originally Posted by engrin

Any tricks for making it over speed bumps and over small ramps? I tend to stall in those places.

Take it slow, try pulling clutch in and coast over the bumps. Then after bump cleared realise clutch and give it a little gas.

Keep riding the bike it will come as your confidence grows.

Originally Posted by Travelmate

Originally Posted by Rigger

Originally Posted by Travelmate

Originally Posted by Rigger

Why would it not have a manual choke

Modern bikes do not have manual chokes. His is still using carbs so.....

Thats better
Really you mean FI bikes dont have chokes but instead have fast idle levers.
They still build bikes with carbs you know

Well the modern bike don't even have fast idle levers.
Guess mine is ultra modern. Just start bike it will rev high for a minute or so. Once warm drop down to idle speed. Ah the joy of fuel injection!

Many still do just yours dont
You have the same set up as any FI bike with a IAT sensor that will in rich your fuelling

Originally Posted by Rigger

IAT sensor

Lambda sensor?