The last few months have been all about riding. I've always been a little nervous to start, but my mates all ride and have been begging me for years to join them. I finally did my LAMS, started saving, buying gear and trawling marketplace daily ready to buy my first bike. I was so full of excitement, everything was coming together, I couldn't wait to get out there and share in this awesome sport.

Until suddenly, one of those mates was gone. Just 5 minutes from home on his bike.

I'm not naive to the risk, nor do I feel invincible. So I bought the best gear, was doing everything to educate myself properly, and stay within my limits taking every step to be the safest rider I could. But now, I'm more anxious to ride than ever. It feels like a simple ride is a guaranteed death sentence, and no matter how safe I try to be, it won't be enough for the other clowns on the road.

He wouldn't want me to give up, and I don't want to let him down, but building confidence again feels so impossibly hard. I'm trying desperately to keep the momentum and excitement going, but I'm so ready to give up despite barely even starting.

Would love to hear advice from some of you legends. Sorry to hit you with the hard ones on a Friday evening...

I've just had my bike yellow stickered for an aftermarket exhaust. Fair play; it's a little loud.

All the details online I find about yellow stickers say I get 14 days to get it inspected, but the cop and the paperwork he's filled out only say 10? Is that legit? Seems tight to actually get it fixed up

Hey everyone! I’m planning to live in Goulburn, NSW, while my girlfriend lives in Blacktown. I’m deciding whether to buy a motorcycle or a car, mainly considering fuel prices and overall expenses.

For those familiar with this route, which would you recommend? Is a motorcycle practical and safe for long-distance trips on the Hume Highway, and does it save much money compared to a car when you include maintenance, insurance, and registration?

I’d appreciate any advice or personal experiences. Thanks!

from queensland getting my car green p’s in jan of next year and really want to get a motorbike license then. can someone please enlighten me on the process of getting one along with when it’s best to purchase safety gear and my first bike. thinking of getting a ninja 500. also what are the laws on modding exhaust etc. any info, advice or opinions would be greatly appreciated!

Hi guys,

I got my L's recently (about half a month ago?) and bought a bike a week and a half ago. I was checking my license (yes I was idiotic to not check it before) and it says I'm restricted to an auto bike, even though I completed the SU course on manual?

I submitted a form to Service NSW regarding the issue, but I want to know if I can get in trouble for the riding I have/will be doing until it (hopefully) is resolved...though the weather IS pretty abysmal currently.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Just wanted some answers to this. I warmed the bike for about 3 - 4 mins, turned it off and let it sit for another 4mins. I sat on the bike, put a spirit level on, got it as level as possible and then took this pic.

Is this fine?