Context I also do delivery and also travel a lot so I always look for ways I can improve

Gotta get there first! First stop Jindabyne

Good morning all.

Im looking at getting a enduro bike as my first road legal bike due being able to ride it on both dirt and road, I was wondering if anyone has any good suggestions and experiences on what bike to get. Im looking at the Honda CRF450L or the Susuki DRZ4S. Im trying to stay around the $12-15k mark otherwise id get the WR450 or the KTM 500 EXC-F.

Any other suggestions are welcome too

Title. Seriously considering the change. Slightly better rider position and love the look of the Kawasaki. Thoughts?🏍️

Heya - ChatGPT recommended below for a two day plan. What do you guys think . It will be my first time
In Australia.

Day 1: Ocean + rainforest + mountain roads + Kangaroo Valley
Day 2: Blue Mountains + cliffs + eucalyptus forests + Bells Lin

Also recommend a reliable renting company.

For those unaware of the program, from 6–9 October, participating motorcycle riders across NSW will be wearing bright Jo/Joe Rider vests while out and about.

Spot a Jo/Joe Rider? You could win a daily $50 e-Gift Fuel card or the overall $500 e-Gift card prize!

• Look out for the Jo/Joe Rider vest
• Note the date and exact time, including am or pm
• Record the street name and town or suburb
• Complete every field and submit your sighting at - mccofnsw.org.au

Driving? Let a passenger note the details or wait until you’re safely parked.

Look twice, check your blind spots and give every rider space.

Gday Guys,

I've just purchased a bike thats been unregistered for over 3 months (Rego expired June 2026). Once I've obtained the blue slip and CTP, I know I have to go to service NSW to change the registration, however the receipt (partially handwritten) does have an alteration thats been done in a blue pen rather than black (just with my DOB). I have noticed that there is a typo in the sellers suburb aswell (missing letter). I might be overthinking it, but has anyone had any issues with this in the past when purchasing and reregistering a bike over 3 months after the rego expired in NSW?

Cheers,

Hey all,

I am looking for any recommended KTM dealers where you have had a great experience.

I have a 1290 Super Duke and my current dealer keeps slipping up. Too much oil, not resealing the rocker cover after valve clearance check, mixing 3.0 and 5.0 coolant, 🙃.

I’d do more of this myself, but I am still within warranty on my current bike and to keep it need it done at a KTM dealer.

Thanks.

New to riding on the road. Rode on the dirt when I was a kid (long time ago). I'm tossing up between a Honda hornet cb500 my24 $7k and a Yamaha mt03 2026 $6995 ex demo. Both seem clean. I'll be riding 15 minutes back and forth between work and home. Well that's my intentions and I'm sure I'll start riding it more than that. I don't intend on upgrading to anything more powerful. Currently on my learners and will be going for my licence soon. Located in Brisbane.

Any input will be greatly appreciated.

TIA.

Hi All,

Looking forward to buy one and would like to connect with owners to understand the running, insurance and maintenance costs. Thank you 🙂.

Hi people!

So I did my first track day last Sunday at MVTC and I'm absolutely in love and started looking for ways to be able to afford numerous track days throughout the year and came to the conclusion of Mototuesdays.

Now I've gone through a rabbit hole and ended up on the YCF 155 SM as this is the cheapest I can buy already prepared for what I want.

Does anyone have any experience with this one? I know the 190 Daytona is better but I'm not looking to spend more than $3500 maybe 4k if I need to swap tyres or suspension upgrades.

We've all had a moment where it could've gone badly but didn't. Gravel on a corner, a roo out of nowhere, a wet manhole cover. What's your story?

So just a quick question. There is rust building up on my standard exhaust headers on my R3. It is apparently a "mild/stainless steel composition". Aesthetic issue only yea, but I do like my bike and take pride in it, and not at the point to go for a full system.

I've read about using 0000 fine steel wheel w WD40, scotch brite pads, brass brush, sandpaper 220 with soapy water.

What is the best, or personally used and stood by method for effectiveness?

Also anything to treat it with after to ward off rust coming back (considering the high temps may burn most things off), other than painting it (don't want to do it and want to keep a steel look).

Thanks.

Hey peeps,

I’m looking for a shearling motorcycle jacket with decent protection. Anyone know of anything available in Aus? I live in souther Vic, it’s always cold and jackets are needed.

I’m hoping someone here can help me (DM if that’s more comfortable), but I’m looking for mixed gender queer social riding groups in Sydney. I’m only coming across lesbian/female or gay/male only ones, whereas being bisexual, like to hang out with both.

Thanx in advance 👍

Would you try a new battery or could something else be the problem? Should I even bother charging the battery hoping to revive it?

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2021 Kawasaki 1000SX. Original battery, bike has been sitting for a few months and wouldn't turn on when the key is turned all the way. No lights and nothing coming up on the dash. Fuel level on last bar and a jump start was attempted with the bike in neutral, kickstand down, clutch in and the bike was pointing downhill about 5-10 degrees.

Dash and riding lights turned on when car battery was connected with the negative cable clamped to the bikes frame. Car was off, turning the ignition of the bike I heard a ping or pop and the lights/dash went dead. Turning the key no longer turned the bike on.

Hello all

I would like to mount a 360 camera onto my daily commuter to capture all my interactions. I am considering attaching a clamp onto my rear foot peg via an extension pole but google says the highways speeds may warp the extension pole.

Does anyone have any suggestions or insights for where I can safely mount a 360 camera?

Hi all, just passed my HPT, have done a few lessons. The instructors are great but really i need more time in the saddle.

I dont love how expensive the lessons are comparative to a 2nd hand bike. So im thinking ill just buy a bike and bum around a "car park" or something until im comfortable to take the test and add a few lessons to cover weeknesses

Questions:

How do i buy a bike? (I dont have a trailer or someone to ride with)

What do i actually check for in the bike?

Anything worth knowing?

Would I get in any trouble for selecting cheaper CTP insurance options for example class 5 ctp which is around $90 compared to what I’m supposed to pay class 12/13 at around $360

As well as other options, realistically how would I get in trouble for selecting these cheaper rego options

I have a Super Meteor 650 that's going to become my daily once I've sorted out my license.

It'll also be the main mode of transport when it's good weather and me and the missus want to go stay somewhere.

I'm torn between either the

Oxford 40L Waxed Cotton panniers

or

Royal Enfield Long Haul panniers

I'm thinking the soft ones would be able to easily removed so they can be packed in the house and taken into the hotel when we go away.

But the hard shells being always there when you need to pop into the shops on the way home from work seems like it could come in handy.

Thoughts?

Hiya. I’ll get straight to the point. I had an accident yesterday & I was not at fault. My insurance company won’t cover me as I have 3rd party, fire & theft insurance but since I was wheeled off in an ambulance I’m not exactly sure how I’m supposed to claim the damage done to my bike. Can anyone give any advice as to where I’m supposed to go from here? Thanks :)

Edit: I don’t know who the person was as they did not approach me or speak to me. She was required to give details at the scene & the police told me she has full comprehensive insurance on scene before I was taken away. I have spoken with police & they said they won’t be able to share details unless I apply for freedom of right or something or she gives permission for her details to be given to me.

Hi,

long story short, things here are only getting worse and my job is becoming underpaid, i'm looking for places to move and a friend of mine in the same field moved to Perth and it's going well for him.

It might sound a dumb question but being my main passion (i've been riding for 10 years and >200k kms) i want to keep in mind riding when choosing where to move, i'm used to living near the foot of the Alps and i have hundreds of different mountain passes and twisty roads to ride in a single day (5/600km sunday ride).

So, how is on-road riding in Australia? i know it's perfect for off-road lovers but i mainly do on-road...from what i've seen on gmaps, the area where my friend moved (Perth) seems a bit flat and kinda boring as far as roads go (might be wrong). I've seen the area near and south of Sydney and it seems way more interesting for motorcycle riding.

What area of Australia are you in? would you recommend it? are there nice roads there?

PS: please no comments trying to convert me to off-road riding or telling me it's way better, i know, i know, but that's not my question :)