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Test Bike

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  • 20-06-2019 5:44pm
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    Nozebleed
    Registered Users Posts: 1,727 ✭✭✭


    howya lads..i have my test in the coming days and my bike is acting up. doesnt seem to find neutral when desired.

    will it be a major problem for the test? i know your expected to walk alongside the bike at some stage..would it be ok to gold the clutch in during this section if the test or will i be marked down.
    thanks


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    IrishGrimReaper
    Registered Users Posts: 1,033 ✭✭✭IrishGrimReaper


    The pushing the bike part will likely be before the test starts, park it in neutral before you go in but I can't see why holding the clutch in and pushing it would be an issue(I think I actually did this for mine); the purpose is to show you can move the bike not that it goes into neutral.


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    Nozebleed
    Registered Users Posts: 1,727 ✭✭✭Nozebleed


    thanks fir the reply. was hoping that would be the case. cheers.


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    galwaytt
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    Nozebleed wrote: »
    howya lads..i have my test in the coming days and my bike is acting up. doesnt seem to find neutral when desired.

    will it be a major problem for the test? i know your expected to walk alongside the bike at some stage..would it be ok to gold the clutch in during this section if the test or will i be marked down.
    thanks

    Snick it in to neutral before you stop, Depending on the bike, some aren't that easy to push with the clutch pulled due to drag. Smaller bikes less so.

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    Nozebleed
    Registered Users Posts: 1,727 ✭✭✭Nozebleed


    galwaytt wrote: »
    Snick it in to neutral before you stop, Depending on the bike, some aren't that easy to push with the clutch pulled due to drag. Smaller bikes less so.

    thats the problem it doesnt like going into neutral. very sticky. ill do what i can on the day thanks.


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    LookBehindYou
    Registered Users Posts: 994 ✭✭✭LookBehindYou


    Don't worry about neutral. Leave it in gear.
    Puh the bike with clutch in, pushing it with your hip against tank.
    You have to be in 1st gear every time you stop anyway.
    From start of test to end of test, there is no need for neutral.
    You should think more about putting wd40 on your neck in order to do the safety glances.
    Its a test on Head turning to see if you turn your head BEFORE changing direction.


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    two wheels good
    Registered Users Posts: 1,996 ✭✭✭two wheels good


    Adjust the clutch cable. Probably too much play. What make and model?


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    Interceptor
    Registered Users Posts: 3,180 ✭✭✭Interceptor


    two wheels good wrote: »
    Adjust the clutch cable. Probably too much play. What make and model?

    This^ and also check that your chain (if you have one) is correctly tightened. A loose chain can make finding neutral harder too.


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    Hotblack Desiato
    Registered Users Posts: 35,072 ✭✭✭✭Hotblack Desiato


    Correct type of oil and oil level? Idle speed set too high (if it has carbs) ?

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    Nozebleed
    Registered Users Posts: 1,727 ✭✭✭Nozebleed


    Hotblack Desiato wrote: »
    Correct type of oil and oil level? Idle speed set too high (if it has carbs) ?

    its a rental bike so im not in a position to syart messing with stuff unfortunately. but appreciate the replies.


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