Tips on motorbike gears in Bali

Howdy Nick,
But i like to hear the engine roar and skid the wheels !!
Remind me to bring you an electric wheel chair next time im on my way to bali ..
cheers Mick

G’Day Mick,

Its been a long time. Is the gnat on steroids still running?

I have been thinking about a new bike for long time and after the little citizen is birn who knows I might look around for something.

I saw an old friend at the gym recently. She doing okay.

Yer nick, the ” Gnat ” is still flying along.. It loves its new home.. The smooth roads lets it really show its pace !
For i would still suggest a tiger.. Much better handling especially under brakes . Hire one for a few days on your next long trip.. im sure you will realise quickly that a better riding position combined with more power will make those trips so much more plesent. Even at your old ladies pace !!
I still chat to miss X everynow and then.. Always a woman of mystery.
Will see ya in the second week of June.

Cheers Mick

Hi mick or nick could you tell me how to change gears i need to know how to change gears do i click the pedal up to change up a gear or is that to change down. etc. any help be much appreciated.chris

wheres neutral? and first.. like is neutral all the way to the bottom!

wheres neutral? and first.. like is neutral all the way to the bottom!

Jon,

You may want to take beginner lessons on motorbike riding, coz you sounded totally clueless. I am sure you can also buy books, such as “Motorbikes for Dummies”. Please no offense intended.

You didn’t mention the cute habit folk have in Indonesia, of sneaking out of a corner on the right (incorrect) side.

It was not unusual for me to coast around a corner and find someone coming at me head-on, as s/he made a short cut.