The Beginner Biker Thread

[PhireSide]

Has anyone dealt with this store before? How was your experience and how’s the quality of their products?https://www.sgi-moto.co.za/

Spirit is a well-known brand locally, but rather stick to bigger brands when it comes to your safety. Just my 2c

 

[RiaX]

You need to do the test with a geared i.e. manual bike if that makes sense. Never heard of anyone doing the test with a scooter

I feel too old to go to the testing centre lol

 

[RiaX]

Physically I'm not super old mentally I'm like 97 lol

 

[maxxis]

Just do you learners every 2 years. The yard test for the license is crap hard. Or at least I found it hard.

@RiaX those Vespas are hip and pretty but damn those small wheels make for a sketchy handling bike.

If you like the hip vibe you can find some cool bikes from Triumph and BMW that keeps a retro theme.

 

[KingMikel]

It's easy to ride.

Depress the clutch, put the bike in 1st, rev the bike to 7000rpm and release the clutch all in 1 go to prevent burning of the clutch.

 

[Algorithm]

Hello bikers, I'm struggling to find a carbon fiber or Fiber glass helmet, all I see on online SA stores is thermoplastic & polycarbonate. I heard Thermo and polycarb are a risky bet. Can you please advise on a safe helmet