r/melbourneriders

Hey so I don’t have a bike anymore (only ride for like a year) and I miss it. I’m 24f and am wondering if there’s anyone around who might want a pillion occasionally and I can be confident u won’t get me killed. Sorry if this isn’t the right place to ask.
*Bonus points for yummy sport bikes*

I have assessment day after tomorrow. I am experience overseas rider myself. Just one question regarding indicator, at the roundabout if we going second exit (straight) and once we pass the first exit, do we need to indicate as you approach second exit, althought it is straight? Tips would be much appreciated?

Hey guys! I currently have a Scorpion R1 Onyx Air in forged carbon. It's my only helmet. It's quite boxy and I'm not a very big fan of the shape of the helmet now that I've been using it everyday.

I'm not sure if this is normal but I find turning my head quite difficult as the cheek/lower chin side keeps hitting my shoulder, causing me to need to lift my head over the shoulder, making headchecks take longer than they should.

I'd like to start looking to change my helmet, and I'd like to treat myself to a really nice one. I love the way the race helmets look, and so I've decided that's the type of helmet I want to stick with.

What I don't want, is an R10 or a Pista. Can't stand them. Just super mainstream and don't hear good stuff about 'em.

What are some recommendations from the other brands? Like Shark, Shoei, or KYT. Are there any brands you pulled the trigger on and ended up being happy with? For example Nex helmets, or LS2.

Just looking to get something good. As we all know, with gear you get what you pay for, and I don't skimp on my gear.

P.S - I am fully aware a race-style helmet is unnecessary. I don't care. I love the way they look and If I'm going to spend money to protect myself, I may aswell buy something I feel cool in, and like.

Thanks in advance to those of you who share your thoughts!

Hi 🙋🏻‍♀️ first time poster! I go for my full licence tomorrow and I can't wait to take off the L plate and vest lol.

I am confident with my instructor and doing it through Rider Bros, I had the most amazing experience for my Check Ride. Contrast to my Learner's experience at Armstrong's though.. the complete opposite. It was so bad I almost let my Learner's lapse over and fuck it all off.

I am so glad I got my bike and never gave up.

Riding has been so fucking great, I get errands done so quickly and being able to park right at the front of places makes my life easier. I particularly want to shoutout rider culture in Melbourne, at least for me. I don't think it's obvious I'm a female rider with my gear but I have had the sweetest interactions. Firstly the head nodding thing is so lovely lol. I've had Harley owners nod their head to me in my bone-stock KTM 390 🤣 or dudes on a scooter. Makes me smile. I had a guy ride up beside me, wink, slowly wave as he turned on his side and then sped off. It makes my day when other riders spot each other!

In hopes I pass tomorrow, where would a solo female rider ride to celebrate? I had to ride to Melton South in pitch black late at night and it was a fucking experience and a half. That highway is cooked. But I'd love to try something scenic. Where to? I don't like tight, bendy roads like Healesville or something. Just something easy but fun. Ill have to look into some things where I can ride with others some time I guess 🙌🏻

Thanks, Melbourne 🩶

I ride the m80 every day, I had passed a camera doing 100 when I’m not positive but pretty sure the variable speed signs were displaying 70 (before they gradually drop to 40 due to an accident) and I’m paranoid I’ll be fined now.

Obviously my own fault for not paying attention, I was more worried about being surrounded by vehicles and putting myself in the best position, than I was looking at the speed signs.obviously after travelling the same stretch at 100 every day, I got complacent.

If they are enforced it’ll be a loss of license for sure.

How do i get the regustration done. The previous owner cancelled the nsw rego and i brought it here in a van. Now how do i get it vicroads.

Is it get a unregistered vehicle permt

Do rwc and then go vicroads to get the vehicle registered.

Hi all,

Sorry in advance if my questions seem a bit naive, but I’m not Australian.

I’m selling my bike and would like to find a place where I can obtain a roadworthy certificate (I’m currently living in South Yarra). What is the usual price range for getting one done?

I also have a potential buyer who is offering to buy my bike without a roadworthy certificate in exchange for a lower price. What would be his advantage in doing that?

Is it legal to sell a motorcycle without a roadworthy certificate? Are there any particular precautions I should take?

I’d imagine it would be a funny sight seeing a p plater on a 1000 or something ridiculous, especially considering a lot of people don’t realise that the lams restriction is completely seperate to ps. I’ll have a year of green ps by the time im off lams and im definitely thinking about my options.

Also, those who did jump on a big bike while on ps, did it attract un wanted attention from police? Obviously it would appear as a red flag to them cause it’s not something you always see, but then again they’d have to know about bikes to know you’re riding something big.

Hey posted here not long ago about a bigger bike but now that im all in on this journey, I've found myself stuck at buying a decent pair of riding boots.

Im a size 15US on a good day and go up to a size 16US if they fit small. (50 - 51 EU)

Can anyone recommend a store thag sells decent boots this big or am I out of luck?