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Eddie06

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Hey everyone

Newb here, I got my m1already and have a re-test on m2 this coming saturday. Im just wondering if I can practice riding my motorcycle on a nearby park parking lot. The parking lot is located nearby my home (5 min walk) and is pretty empty, usually 1-2 cars parked in the lot. The problem is I dont have insurance and a licence plate yet but will have it sometime mid may.

I'm still trying to work on my clutch which i stalled sometimes but not as often as before. Also the parking lot is big enough to go from gear 1 to 2 but will be spending only 30-45min just practicing because its near by residential homes.

Edit: Im just worried about cops pulling me over because they occassionally drop by during summer time. Just want to hear peoples thoughts and experience.

Thanks:D
 
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I would walk the bike to the lot just for saftey sake,you may need permission from the lot owner if you care.
 
I wouldn't. If you get caught you're boned,
 
Twon said:
P.s... I wouldn't recommend it, but knowing me, I would still do it.
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that would be me as well, but really the costs of getting caught with out a plate ($85) and no insurance ($5000) is something to really think about - Would it Really be worth it??

In you need more practice see if the place you did your course has practice sessions. I did one at Georgian College for about $100. There is an instructor to offer pointers and help but really it was just time in the saddle that helped me build much needed confidence to pass my M1 exit.
 
I wouldn't do it without license plate, if a cop spotted you, he will mostly likely harass you and wait for you at the parking lot entrance, once you leave the lot, the cop will probably give you a ticket and maybe have it towed?
 
A friend has done this before. Rode a friend's 125 to a parking lot and then she practised there for an hour or so in the evening. Rode it back (5 minutes away from her house). No issues but had afriend in a car drive behind. Didn't even slap on a diff license plate but probably would have been better.

Yes there's a risk. but I'd say if you have someone go with you and you're not revving your engine and attracting attention it probably won't be a problem.

Just a question though, why don't you have insurance and a license plate yet? You can still ride with your M1. Is it because the insurance is higher without the M2?

If you look like you're practising and not a dbag then popo will probably leave you alone. Reduce your chances of getting ticketed by not revving hard, going at a time thats not too late, but traffic is very light, don't look like a squid, have a friend with you, and borrow a plate.
 
bboySushi said:
A friend has done this before. Rode a friend's 125 to a parking lot and then she practised there for an hour or so in the evening. Rode it back (5 minutes away from her house). No issues but had afriend in a car drive behind. Didn't even slap on a diff license plate but probably would have been better.

Yes there's a risk. but I'd say if you have someone go with you and you're not revving your engine and attracting attention it probably won't be a problem.

Just a question though, why don't you have insurance and a license plate yet? You can still ride with your M1. Is it because the insurance is higher without the M2?

If you look like you're practising and not a dbag then popo will probably leave you alone. Reduce your chances of getting ticketed by not revving hard, going at a time thats not too late, but traffic is very light, don't look like a squid, have a friend with you, and borrow a plate.
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Going with statefarm, and one of their requirements is 5 years of driving experience. Mid may will be my 5th year. I guess ill just have to play it safe and wait patiently till may. Appreciate the help.
 
that's wise, just wait another month then you will be able to ride whenever you want!
 
i am a newb myself but a few tips i can give are

1) learn the friction zone, play with your clutch when the bike is in gear to get the feel for where the clutch is engaged , partially engaged and disengaged.

2)look where you are going.

3) practice picking up speed from a stand still to starting a corner ie something similar to making a left or a right turn form a stand still.

4) practice stopping in a turn.

5) practice sharp turns/ slow turns (pull the clutch in so its partially engaged for the slow turns)

6) emergency breaking (stop using both front and back brakes, while tapping your shifter down to first gear)

7) swerving ( have a friend point you in a random direction at the last minute)


also, if you keep on stalling the bike, get the clutch in the friction zone ( the rpms will go down) then give it a bit for throttle (around 3 k) then slowly release clutch
 
bsawant said:
i am a newb myself but a few tips i can give are

1) learn the friction zone, play with your clutch when the bike is in gear to get the feel for where the clutch is engaged , partially engaged and disengaged.

2)look where you are going.

3) practice picking up speed from a stand still to starting a corner ie something similar to making a left or a right turn form a stand still.

4) practice stopping in a turn.

5) practice sharp turns/ slow turns (pull the clutch in so its partially engaged for the slow turns)

6) emergency breaking (stop using both front and back brakes, while tapping your shifter down to first gear)

7) swerving ( have a friend point you in a random direction at the last minute)


also, if you keep on stalling the bike, get the clutch in the friction zone ( the rpms will go down) then give it a bit for throttle (around 3 k) then slowly release clutch
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Thanks!

I'll probably practice it on a GO Transit parking lot since its big enough and has a lot of space :D
 
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