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| Thread ID: 88467 | 2008-03-28 09:30:00 | Motorbike or Car>>>??? | password (5384) | PC World Chat |
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| 653589 | 2008-03-28 09:30:00 | Hey, im in a sticky situation, i live in Whangarei and im 16. I have just got a job at a computer shop for weekends and after schools. I finish school at 3.30 and it takes me an hour to walk to work, (he other side of town), Which only gives me an hour there before i need to be picked up by my father when he goes home =( I live 40k out from town and my parents cant keep driving me everywere I have the choice of a motorbike or car.... These are the Pros and Cons: M-Bike-Cheap(er) to run -I already have a bike i can use on the road -I have motorbike leathers from my father that i can use -I dont have the 6 months between getting learners and restricted, in which i need to have a parent or guardian in the car with me Con- Alot of dangers. - When it rains you get wet... =) ican live with that. Car- You have more safety as people can see you easier. - Dont get wet!!! Cons- I need to have a parent with me for the first 6 months or until i get restricted -Cost more fuel wise (with the prices the way they are) -More expensive to buy... -Harder to find a park in Whangarei. (i will add more as i think of them) I have thought it over and i cant decide... Any of you Motorbikers out there got any ideas? Im quite big (90 kg) and i can ride very well... :clap Any ideas? :waughh: :thumbs: |
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| 653590 | 2008-03-28 09:49:00 | BIKE. | Metla (12) | ||
| 653591 | 2008-03-28 09:52:00 | One for the bike, may i ask why you say bike Metla? | password (5384) | ||
| 653592 | 2008-03-28 09:55:00 | Cost, Fun,Cost, fun, cost, fun, cost, fun. Been riding bikes sinc I was seven, If I didn't "have" to bring my work wagon with me to work each day I would take th bike instad. Rain, hail or shine. anyway, after school job, car and 40KM out of town don't add up. |
Metla (12) | ||
| 653593 | 2008-03-28 10:02:00 | Awesome, sounds good.... Anyone else Got a bike they ride? Metla have you been in many situations in which you have been hit or knocked off? | password (5384) | ||
| 653594 | 2008-03-28 10:12:00 | BIKE. In this case Metla I totally agree with you. And for Password I would suggest you keep the headlight(s) on which will make you more visible to some dopey drivers. Convince your Father that this would be a good idea as your parents will not need to use their petrol. Motor Cycles are not inherently dangerous. Stay on the left hand side of the road and do not be in too much of a hurry. Stay in the centre of a lane. I say this with with experience. It is how I am coming up to being 50 years older than you. Good luck with the job. |
Sweep (90) | ||
| 653595 | 2008-03-28 10:22:00 | Awesome guys, It looking good for my bike, i will be back in the morning, keep the comments coming =) Have a good night!! Password =) |
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| 653596 | 2008-03-28 10:27:00 | I avoid getting knocked off every time I ride, You need to see where everyone is looking, and be ready to act if they do something totally stupid even when they should know your there, Slowing down, indicating left, then swerving right (across in front of you) , just as you power on to pass them is a classic example. It takes wits to ride a bike, But that's half the fun. It becomes second nature. I always position myself in the other drivers view (in view of their mirror) and get the hell past them as fast as possible, or hang back 15m or so if I'm happy with the pace. Never ever dawdle in another vehicles (car, truck, tractor,bike) space (something I spew on when Im driving a car and a bike shags around in close vicinity to me...stupid stupid stupid, If they can pass then get the hell on with it, If they cant, then hang back a reasonable distance till they can) That aside, I've left the road twice, Both times entirely my fault, went into corners way to hot and crashed, Luckily I am made of steel, That is apart from all the soft flabby pieces that hurt,,,,, |
Metla (12) | ||
| 653597 | 2008-03-28 10:28:00 | I haven't ridden a bike much since the late 80's, the roads have more traffic, the bikes are faster (but they stop and handle MUCH better!); most troubles suffered by me were caused by me (bad judgement); I did find that if you want to survive its best if you treat your bike like it takes the space of a car on the road (stay in the middle of your lane, use the whole lane when cornering), you'll remain more visible and you'll be less likely to be 'monstered'; slow down in the rain and watch for people u-turning from parking spaces, passing at high speed between lanes is not a good idea (pisses off other road users/v. dangerous cos you're in their blindspots). Good luck and godspeed :punk |
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| 653598 | 2008-03-28 10:30:00 | And check out Kiwibiker.co.nz, Plenty of info, advice, organised rides and insane arguments (couple of doozies going on at the moment) over there. Plenty of us that post on Pressf1 are there often..... |
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