zebra Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Would make a cool scrambler already Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/450747-yo-yos-yamaha-sr400-misadventures-of-a-bike-noob/page/3/#findComment-7456045 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yo-Yo Posted January 10, 2015 Author Share Posted January 10, 2015 Quick Vid I made with my Helmet cam, the actual video is pretty clear youtube makes it look blocky and crap 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/450747-yo-yos-yamaha-sr400-misadventures-of-a-bike-noob/page/3/#findComment-7458695 Share on other sites More sharing options...
XKLABA Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 I very doubtful I could do that corse on my bike Good going, nice spot on that stupid BMW driver Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/450747-yo-yos-yamaha-sr400-misadventures-of-a-bike-noob/page/3/#findComment-7458763 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yo-Yo Posted January 10, 2015 Author Share Posted January 10, 2015 what kind of bike you got Mick? There was a guy with a cruiser there and he seemed to manage ok Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/450747-yo-yos-yamaha-sr400-misadventures-of-a-bike-noob/page/3/#findComment-7458790 Share on other sites More sharing options...
XKLABA Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 07 ZX10R special edition Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/450747-yo-yos-yamaha-sr400-misadventures-of-a-bike-noob/page/3/#findComment-7458798 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yo-Yo Posted January 11, 2015 Author Share Posted January 11, 2015 Ah I see, That bike wasn't meant to be ridden slow anyway Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/450747-yo-yos-yamaha-sr400-misadventures-of-a-bike-noob/page/3/#findComment-7458839 Share on other sites More sharing options...
XKLABA Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 No, no it's not, both time I have put it down was doing less then 15kmh The first one was at walked pace stopping in a gravel car park on the side of Putty Rd for a pee 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/450747-yo-yos-yamaha-sr400-misadventures-of-a-bike-noob/page/3/#findComment-7458880 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daleo Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Good job man, slow speed manoeuvres are the most difficult skill to perfect! As the fella at the end was saying; finding clutch friction point, with a little throttle, and controlling speed with the rear brake is the trick with low speed. Having the drivetrain loaded, and utilising the gyro effect of the motor spinning, stabilises the bike; rather than the unavoidable jerky on/off action when using the throttle around idle. It isn't so bad on a short geared, torquey single, but on a big bike with tall gearing (mine does 164km/h in first) you simply can't get away with riding at idle, with the clutch all the way out. Once you nail that, you'll never look back. Great to be able to practice, and pick up tips from experienced riders. Nice job with the BMW as well. 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/450747-yo-yos-yamaha-sr400-misadventures-of-a-bike-noob/page/3/#findComment-7459039 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yo-Yo Posted January 11, 2015 Author Share Posted January 11, 2015 cheers Dale Yeah I think a lot of it has to do with the bike, I basically sit upright like a pushy so I find slow speed manoeuvres to be a bit easier. There were a few others on the day who were struggling & they were on sports bikes ie ninjas & cb's etc. It's a fantastic thing to have something like this for learners for free & in Sydney. Once I get more experience I wouldn't mind helping them out to keep these sessions running 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/450747-yo-yos-yamaha-sr400-misadventures-of-a-bike-noob/page/3/#findComment-7459055 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yo-Yo Posted January 14, 2015 Author Share Posted January 14, 2015 Quick update. Now with added windkeeperoffythingamajig doovelacky. It's a genuine Yamaha accessory, was a super p.i.t.a getting to the bolts that hold it in place. Me Rikey Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/450747-yo-yos-yamaha-sr400-misadventures-of-a-bike-noob/page/3/#findComment-7461252 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bogan Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Nice accessory Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/450747-yo-yos-yamaha-sr400-misadventures-of-a-bike-noob/page/3/#findComment-7461419 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daleo Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Does it help with wind buffeting? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/450747-yo-yos-yamaha-sr400-misadventures-of-a-bike-noob/page/3/#findComment-7461521 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yo-Yo Posted January 15, 2015 Author Share Posted January 15, 2015 I can tell the difference definitely. I can keep my visor open & it feels like a gentle waft of air. Should work well when winter rolls around, I can duck behind the screen 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/450747-yo-yos-yamaha-sr400-misadventures-of-a-bike-noob/page/3/#findComment-7461729 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Nicely done, your head was nice and steady. Good to see everyone wearing protective gear though lol Dirt rider in me wanted your U-Turns to be more rear brake and clutch and slidy slidies haha 2 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/450747-yo-yos-yamaha-sr400-misadventures-of-a-bike-noob/page/3/#findComment-7463444 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yo-Yo Posted January 19, 2015 Author Share Posted January 19, 2015 Nicely done, your head was nice and steady. Good to see everyone wearing protective gear though lol Dirt rider in me wanted your U-Turns to be more rear brake and clutch and slidy slidies haha Shhhhh slides were off camera ;p Majority of people did have protective gear, just took it off while we were on the course. I wasn't complaining when the blondie took her jacket off Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/450747-yo-yos-yamaha-sr400-misadventures-of-a-bike-noob/page/3/#findComment-7463653 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yo-Yo Posted January 19, 2015 Author Share Posted January 19, 2015 It would appear another benefit of my windscreen is that my fuel economy has improved Fuel light used to come on around 220km mark, now it comes on around 250k's not bad for a bit of plastic Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/450747-yo-yos-yamaha-sr400-misadventures-of-a-bike-noob/page/3/#findComment-7463812 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yo-Yo Posted January 24, 2015 Author Share Posted January 24, 2015 Spray painted my side covers matte black Dropped off my tank & fenders to Chris at Craved coatings Should give an idea of how it will all look once done. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/450747-yo-yos-yamaha-sr400-misadventures-of-a-bike-noob/page/3/#findComment-7466833 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yo-Yo Posted February 14, 2015 Author Share Posted February 14, 2015 Passed my MOST test with no errors. Sweet as! Some pretty cool women ride the scooter & suzuki intruder next to my bike My project will amost be done, maybe in the next 2-3 months. Then I can focus my attention back on the old fairlady Z, poor girl has been neglected Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/450747-yo-yos-yamaha-sr400-misadventures-of-a-bike-noob/page/3/#findComment-7479625 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yo-Yo Posted February 20, 2015 Author Share Posted February 20, 2015 Picking up my fuel tank & fenders from Craved Coatings first thing in the morning. Time to strip the bike (again) Would probably have been a less messy affair if I rode the bike until empty before taking out the fuel tank lol Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/450747-yo-yos-yamaha-sr400-misadventures-of-a-bike-noob/page/3/#findComment-7484119 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bogan Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 LOL, and I bet you cleaned her real good to.......... f**k I miss owning a bike 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/450747-yo-yos-yamaha-sr400-misadventures-of-a-bike-noob/page/3/#findComment-7484131 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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