18-08-12, 01:54 PM
First day out with IAM and... pretty good i thought. Predictably 'fussy' about speed but with lots to offer in other areas.
The Fazer did let me down somewhat - about 3/4 of the way through having stopped in for a quick de-brief, went to pull away and the bike kept moving forward with the clutch in... pulled the brake, still with the clutch in, and *stall*. Clutch lever worryingly loose. And it's not the cable, which is new, but something more fundamental and, i expect, more expensive.
My instructor pointed me in the direction of a bike garage close by who have taken the bike in. He then gave me a lift home. A bright guy from whom i'm sure i can learn plenty - and in those areas where i might disagree i'm sure i'll be left free to make up my own mind. I just don't see the problem, and so to the original question "..recommended?" my answer thus far is yes.
The Fazer did let me down somewhat - about 3/4 of the way through having stopped in for a quick de-brief, went to pull away and the bike kept moving forward with the clutch in... pulled the brake, still with the clutch in, and *stall*. Clutch lever worryingly loose. And it's not the cable, which is new, but something more fundamental and, i expect, more expensive.
My instructor pointed me in the direction of a bike garage close by who have taken the bike in. He then gave me a lift home. A bright guy from whom i'm sure i can learn plenty - and in those areas where i might disagree i'm sure i'll be left free to make up my own mind. I just don't see the problem, and so to the original question "..recommended?" my answer thus far is yes.
Someone sent me a postcard picture of the earth. On the back it said, "Wish you were here."
Steven Wright
Steven Wright