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Old 08-02-2005, 05:13 PM   #1
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Well I’m finally on my open motor cycle licence. I’m looking to clock up a few hours on hired and borrowed bikes before buying my own. I was just wondering whether there are many Brisbane riders on here and where they enjoy riding. Are there any decent bike clubs or forums around?

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Old 08-02-2005, 06:26 PM   #2
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You be careful matey ........... I know you may be able to ride ... its the other ****ers on the road ............

But congrats on the full licence though ;)
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Old 08-02-2005, 06:58 PM   #3
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hahaha temp citizen!

lol kidding mate :P Congrats.
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Old 09-02-2005, 10:47 AM   #4
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That's one thing you're really aware of on a bike. The stupidity of some others! I'm not interested in using it as a primary form of transport; I've got the car for that. I'm more interested in weekend or early morning rides. No suggestions then? I'm a bit hesitant to hit Mount Glorious etc as you hear some shocking stories about other bikes there. Some less abused mountains perhaps?
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Old 09-02-2005, 10:50 AM   #5
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The cops love Mt Glorious and one of my mates came to grief there a few years back (he's okay now). Mt Mee and the Glasshouse Mountains aren't too bad if you want to get out of the way of the crowds.
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Old 09-02-2005, 10:58 PM   #6
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A friend of mine gave me the link Brisbane Bikers
I haven't gone for a ride with them, but my friend seems to enjoy their rides.

Mount Glorious is good, Mt Mee also good, Mt Tamborine would be ok, I guess... don't be stupid and you don't become a statistic! :
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Old 10-02-2005, 12:40 AM   #7
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Mt Tamborine has always appealed to me as does anywhere up around the Glasshouse Mtn... not as much traffic too. Can't help myself but to offer some advice though - make sure you devep a riding habit of making drivers aware you are there at all time. I could do nothing but watch a rider lose his life in the middle of an everyday road this morning (not driver's fault) - not the first time I've had to do this. Enjoy your two wheels mate (there's nothin' better), stay alert and take your time... there's no rush.
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Old 10-02-2005, 02:44 PM   #8
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Thanks for the suggestions everyone. Brisbane Bikers looks like fun. I didn't know that M&W have rides; I'll look into that too. That's very humbling AGV, I'm sorry to hear that. I'm certainly not intending to be involved in any preventable incidents - on my behalf anyway. What times of day are best to hit the mountains – with regards to avoiding those who use both lanes to weave their way up and down at speed?

I'm not really sure on the bike I'm looking for yet. I really like the current model BMW R850R (or R1150R for that matter). A less than conventional choice for a first bike, being shaft drive and horizontally opposed but in the end I will probably decide to get on something a little cheaper to start with. I want something big enough to satisfy me for a few years. I've heard from a number of people who chose 250's (first hand from a mate with a 250 bandit) that you rapidly become accustomed to the bike and find the size and top speed characteristics a little boring.

I'm hiring either a bandit, a good old CBR250 or a Yamaha XV250 on the weekend to get a feel for some different bikes. Should be good if the weather holds. If not, good experience I guess.
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Old 10-02-2005, 04:42 PM   #9
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Old 10-02-2005, 07:54 PM   #10
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My personal recommendation... http://http://www.triumphmotorcycles...a600_2004.html
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Old 11-02-2005, 09:39 AM   #11
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Yeah that's a real piece of kit. At first glance of the URL I thought you were going to recommend the Rocket III

110bhp at 12,750rpm, 6 speed and the stopping hardware to boot! Quite an advanced sounding machine going by the specs.

GreenMachine, AGV... do you ride much?
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Old 11-02-2005, 09:52 AM   #12
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When I get back from the USA in a month I'll be re-registering my RG500 and getting back on the road.... gotta learn the roads arround here though.... Know the adelaide hills fairly well though... lol

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Old 11-02-2005, 10:07 AM   #13
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I had a big off on the riverside expressway a coupla of years ago and never replaced the bike. May eventually get back in to it, if funds permit.
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Old 11-02-2005, 10:10 AM   #14
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Good work, I am still on my L's. Im hanging to get off my CBR 250 though. My car is faster. But it is still fun to thrash I dont know how I have kept my licence so long with it already. I can just imagine a big bike. You fang the first 2 gears and your double the limit.
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