motorbikes are far too real

ZygOte

is it just me or are the morotnikes impossible to handle properly, i know they handle and drive like the real things but the main problem im finding is that because of this and the lack of knowing how fast in real terms you are going i just keep ploughing off them. ive been stuck on one of the bike missions and have attempted it 15 times so far!!!!!!!!!!!! im going out of my mind with this mission arrrggggggggggg :mad:

Dord

I'm doing fine on them. Just ease back on the throttle.

Don1

Joe Robot wrote: »

I'm doing fine on them. Just ease back on the throttle.

Ease back? Are you mad! Flat out!! Its the only way!! Spectacular deaths ftw!

pburns

Gently stab the throtttle as a form of traction-control if on the limit of grip.

Was a technique used by the late, great Ayrton Senna in F1 cars!

tman

Flat out all the way, and shift your weight forwards for an extra bit of speed:cool:
I guess just find yourself an NRG900 and take it for a prolonged spin, don't attempt the mission again until you're more used to the handling.

Bikes are definitely harder to drive than cars, but feel so much more rewarding if you pull off some sweet driving...

ronnie3585

pburns wrote: »

Gently stab the throtttle as a form of traction-control if on the limit of grip.

Was a technique used by the late, great Ayrton Senna in F1 cars!

Didn't work very well for him, obviously:D

KoKane

You may not realise it, but almost everybody, when moving the left stick (referring to xbox), tends to pull on it when moving to the left or right.
When on motorbikes this causes the front wheel to go up a tiny bit, meaning there is no turning at all.
Try pushing the stick up a little instead, but not too much.
Ofcourse brake hard BEFORE each bend and accelerate going out.

Unearthly

I find them handy enough to use aslong as I'm not speeding and shooting at same time.

Single Malt

The choppers are far more controllable compared to the pcj or nrg. Probably down to their heavier weight and lower speed. Always brake before a corner, as on the light bikes never slam the brakes as they lose traction immediately.

ZygOte

im now at 23 attempts to complete the "i need your clothes your boots and your motorcycle" mission! no choice but to use the pcj bike for this mission , ahhh god i just wanna get it done! lol

Single Malt

ZygOte wrote: »

im now at 23 attempts to complete the "i need your clothes your boots and your motorcycle" mission! no choice but to use the pcj bike for this mission , ahhh god i just wanna get it done! lol

Fail the mission intentionally and bomb around on the motorbike for a bit, do some unique jumps, etc. That failing

chase the bikers, they will get off eventually and there will be a fight on foot in a park

dougie-lampkin

Yea, most chasing missions you can't shoot the guy or even catch up with him. You just have to follow until he stops. I found out the hard way after unloading my entire SMG ammo into the bike, only for him to stop 200 yards up the road completely undamaged

Dord

Kinda OT but...

whats the best thing to use to kill the guys in the park? I got obliterated by them!

thebman

dougie-lampkin wrote: »

Yea, most chasing missions you can't shoot the guy or even catch up with him. You just have to follow until he stops. I found out the hard way after unloading my entire SMG ammo into the bike, only for him to stop 200 yards up the road completely undamaged

Yeah that annoys me, I mean if I'm shooting him it should have an affect and fook the planned the sequence.

I should be rewarded for my accurate shooting, its not like its easy to aim and shoot with the right stick when also driving a motorbike and avoiding traffic.

Single Malt

dougie-lampkin wrote: »

Yea, most chasing missions you can't shoot the guy or even catch up with him. You just have to follow until he stops. I found out the hard way after unloading my entire SMG ammo into the bike, only for him to stop 200 yards up the road completely undamaged

Actually in all chases you can kill them while driving, with a good nade or an rpg even before they get moving. Sometimes you fail a mission when you kill them early tho, as what you want is destroyed. Remember that when you shoot out of cars you are hitting less than you think. Always aim for the driver

ZygOte

Single Malt wrote: »

Fail the mission intentionally and bomb around on the motorbike for a bit, do some unique jumps, etc. That failing

chase the bikers, they will get off eventually and there will be a fight on foot in a park

ta for the tips but your thinking of a different mission which was much earlier in the game, that was a piece of cake compared to this for me

Single Malt

I am too:D. Still the same rule applies. Or

hop into a car, and run him off the road. I did that mission and crashed into a turismo, which I took as it was closer, and ran him off the bike, only to drive over the body multiple times to ensure death:D

ZygOte

Single Malt wrote: »

I am too:D. Still the same rule applies. Or

hop into a car, and run him off the road. I did that mission and crashed into a turismo, which I took as it was closer, and ran him off the bike, only to drive over the body multiple times to ensure death:D

i tried this aswell, if you leave the bike, the mission fails telling you that the bike was abandoned

Single Malt

Have you tried just following him, and concentrating on staying on the bike. Maybe he gets off eventually, or crashes

ZygOte

finally got him after 25 attempts gez im an rtard

Single Malt

Better late than never!! Bet you can commandeer a motorbike like a racer now:D

Blisterman

Joe Robot wrote: »

Kinda OT but...

whats the best thing to use to kill the guys in the park? I got obliterated by them!

I got out of the motorbike, and got a car. That way I could run them over while shooting from the car.

Gava1986

ZygOte wrote: »

is it just me or are the morotnikes impossible to handle properly, i know they handle and drive like the real things but the main problem im finding is that because of this and the lack of knowing how fast in real terms you are going i just keep ploughing off them. ive been stuck on one of the bike missions and have attempted it 15 times so far!!!!!!!!!!!! im going out of my mind with this mission arrrggggggggggg :mad:

This guy is as bad as the 2 puffs in the other thread complaining bout the shopping & the camera phone! If wasnt realistic ud complain that it wasnt! a weak woman want wat ya cant have. If u cant take the heat get out of the kitchen! Full blast all the way uzi going mad!!

mehfesto2

Joe Robot wrote: »

Kinda OT but...

whats the best thing to use to kill the guys in the park? I got obliterated by them!

Chuck Norris.
Or take cover behind the trees and use the smgs. Always go for a headshot, makes life much easier. Not for them mind. They be dead.

L31mr0d

are you using the SIXAXIS or something? If so STOP because its sh!te.

Although I will agree that going from using a car to a motorbike is a lot different. If you are used to driving a car you are used to crashing into everything and being able to peel away. If you crash on a motorbike you are pretty much guaranteed to fall off.

Also,

that mission where you have to shoot the guys in the park

is a pretty easy one compared to some of the later missions when you are on faster bikes in more traffic.

I'd say just practice with the bikes as much as possible and get used to controlling your speed and cornering otherwise the later missions are going to frustrate you to no end.

Also, I have a question myself about the bikes, when you do a wheelie on the front wheel is there anyway to keep this going?

Dord

So what do you suggest using instead of the SIXAXIS?

L31mr0d

Joe Robot wrote: »

So what do you suggest using instead of the SIXAXIS?

the left analogue stick

Blisterman

Best way is to be gentle on the steering, and slow down, well in advance of turns.

By the third or forth attempt at a mission, you should know the route to follow, anyway.

robinph

L31mr0d wrote: »

Also, I have a question myself about the bikes, when you do a wheelie on the front wheel is there anyway to keep this going?

An endo?

Go faster before hitting the brakes, and don't stear or you'll come off sideways.

L31mr0d

robinph wrote: »

An endo?

Go faster before hitting the brakes, and don't stear or you'll come off sideways.

No I mean I can pull off an endo no problem, but the bike will eventually slow down and stop as only the rear wheel has power... is there any way to keep it going for a long time?

Single Malt

All you can do is release the brake at the "sweet spot" and roll while balancing on the front wheel. You cannot keep speed in an endo. Downhill is the only option to keep speed. Endos are much harder in IV compared to previous GTA games. Thats all down to proper physics.