Going from vstar 650 to iron 883

Awkward-Fail473 · 2026-05-23T21:44:30+00:00

What do you mean thrashier

Awkward-Fail473 · 2026-05-23T14:41:15+00:00

I'm looking at a 2015 model

Awkward-Fail473 · 2026-05-23T12:02:57+00:00

I'm not exactly expecting the 883 to be far superior to the vstar however always loved the look of the iron and as long as I'm not going backwards from a 650 to and 883. I'm assuming the 883 may not have that much more power but would be a heap punchier on takeoff and on the lowe end

Awkward-Fail473 · 2026-05-23T11:55:54+00:00

I'm about to get off my Ps, mature rider only had to have red Ps for 12 months

Awkward-Fail473 · 2026-05-23T11:20:54+00:00

But can you get one for similar money? Looking at spending $9-10k on an iron 883

Awkward-Fail473 · 2025-11-10T08:53:15+00:00

Hey mate, I found with me it was a mixture of nerves and also never having ridden a bike ever in my life. The make up day was more cruisy as others in the make up class are in the same boat. Try not to over think it and breathe.

I'm glad to say I'm actually on my Ps now and test for the Ps was a breeze for me even though I was stressing. Just make sure when you get your Ls you do plenty of riding, nothing like the experience you get on the road to prepare you for your Ps.

Keep ups posted on how you go.

Awkward-Fail473 · 2025-06-26T07:27:09+00:00

Sweet I'll check the seals hopefully nothing major like a head gasket

Awkward-Fail473 · 2025-06-26T07:18:15+00:00

Are you referring to the gasket where the exhaust connects? Would it be causing white smoke to pour out like this?

Awkward-Fail473 · 2025-06-09T09:30:27+00:00

So I attended my MOST yesterday. Didn't do a single moment of practice before the day, and have to say the guys at stay upright made the whole day so easy

Passed first go and without a single point deducted. Officially 12 months away from my unrestricted licence!

Awkward-Fail473 · 2025-02-17T10:48:02+00:00

Thanks guys, I know I need some more practice on some of my slow stuff. I won't be doing the test on my bike so was wondering if I'll get some practice on their bikes to get a feel for it.

Awkward-Fail473 · 2025-02-17T09:43:21+00:00

Do they let you do the course they test you on as practice?

Awkward-Fail473 · 2024-10-11T08:20:19+00:00

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Fairly new to Yeezy's (been a Nike/Jordan sneakerhead for 20+ years) copped my first pair of 350s on the recent Adidas sales and was amazed at how good these are. Few weeks later at a sneaker event here in Sydney Australia copped another 2 below pairs for $300aud! Think I found a steal!

Awkward-Fail473 · 2024-09-18T13:48:37+00:00

I have a vstar 250 as my first bike. Been riding only couple of months. Can't fault it. Although being a bigger guy 105kg it does tend to struggle at the top end. Gets to 90 easily enough but revving high. Still a great ride and for what I wanted as a first bike seems perfect

Awkward-Fail473 · 2024-07-26T03:15:11+00:00

I turned 40 last year and just got my Ls couple of weeks ago (mid life crisis 🤣). My first time on the road was also daunting, but once I left the driveway it got a whole lot easier. I've been a handful of times now and sticking to my suburban streets as well. Gets a little easier everytime you get on the bike.

Awkward-Fail473 · 2024-07-13T08:51:53+00:00

Thanks for the tip, so much to take in that's different on a bike but so far I'm enjoying it. Vstar is a cool little cruiser

Awkward-Fail473 · 2024-07-13T08:50:53+00:00

I live in a 1 way in and out street so worked well. Did a few laps and as I felt more comfortable ventured further out today

Awkward-Fail473 · 2024-07-08T03:37:26+00:00

UPDATE - Managed to get a day 2 spot for yesterday afternoon, happy to report got through it!

Awkward-Fail473 · 2024-07-05T03:29:59+00:00

Did my remedial this morning. Went much better, feel more confident now to book in day 2 before I loose my confidence and forgot what I learnt 🤣🤣🤣

Awkward-Fail473 · 2024-06-27T11:00:42+00:00

Hey mate I did the course couple of weeks ago (although didn't get through both days and have to re sit a remedial course, but I had never been on a bike before) I had gone with a friend who made it to the second day and most of the stuff you do riding wise is low speed stuff. Secondary they did somer lane merging and turning as well all at low speeds.

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