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danrulz01
4fiddy Racer
Joined: 23 Feb 2007
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Location: Brisbane, Aust
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| hey guys, thanks heaps for all ur help over the past couple of days. but i have a question about riding. whats the best way to learn to ride and how difficult will it be to learn to shift etc. i drive a manual car no probs |
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noodles
Big Bore, Stroked & Bling +
Joined: 31 Mar 2006
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It takes a little bit to get used to but it is not difficult in any way just keep riding and before you know it you will be shifting without even thinkingabout it, be careful if your doing donuts, (i know you will coz you wont be able to not when you first get a quad but that will wear off soon) quads have a habit of getting traction at the worst moment throwing you off then looking for you and then running you over.
a word of advice
fast is not necessarily fast
smooth is fast
ie,,, dont just jump on and go flat out, make sure you spend time getting the technique right then inevitabley you will go faster and be safer. |
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SIKMIC
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Joined: 29 Jun 2006
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Location: Moranbah Qld
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Dont forget body language in corners... It hurts when your quad is ontop of you. 
What state/city do you live in. Most states have clubs going and most members will be more than willing to give you some pointers. 
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danrulz01
4fiddy Racer
Joined: 23 Feb 2007
Posts: 208
Location: Brisbane, Aust
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| Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2007 5:05 pm Post subject: |
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| hey fellas, thanks for the pointers. i live in S/E brisbane. so im sure ill find something around here or a little drive away. you know of anywhere? |
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SIKMIC
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Joined: 29 Jun 2006
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Location: Moranbah Qld
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| Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2007 5:09 pm Post subject: |
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Yeh man check out www.quadrama.com
Thats queensland quad riders association website. Just give anyone listed on there a call and they will point you in the right direction.
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gothev8
Big Bore, Stroked & Bling +
Joined: 02 Aug 2006
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Location: Brisbane
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There are quite a few organised rides in SE Queensland if you are in the know. Joining the Queensland Quad Riders Asscociation will help. You just need to get in the loop, QQRA is a good place to start.
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danrulz01
4fiddy Racer
Joined: 23 Feb 2007
Posts: 208
Location: Brisbane, Aust
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| SIKMIC wrote: | Yeh man check out www.quadrama.com
Thats queensland quad riders association website. Just give anyone listed on there a call and they will point you in the right direction. |
hey man, the place where those dudes meet is like a 5 second drive for me, thats awesome. im gunna contact them later on when i get a spare moment and see what goes |
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SIKMIC
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Joined: 29 Jun 2006
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| Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2007 6:04 pm Post subject: |
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Hey man. Yeh we have a meeting coming up so if you wanna come to that aswell, meet some members and see what the club is like.
But definitly give Jaden (Fourtrax) a call. He can give you all the info. you will need.
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danrulz01
4fiddy Racer
Joined: 23 Feb 2007
Posts: 208
Location: Brisbane, Aust
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| Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2007 6:40 pm Post subject: |
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| does it matter that i probably wont be able to get a quad for between 3-6 months? like can i still join up and attend and stuff? |
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triple"A"
Roostin Away
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yeah listen to dave coz he knows all about quads chasing you
reference dualroost.com.au speedway page |
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noodles
Big Bore, Stroked & Bling +
Joined: 31 Mar 2006
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| Yeah ok i guess speedway is just one really big donut i should have known better |
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danrulz01
4fiddy Racer
Joined: 23 Feb 2007
Posts: 208
Location: Brisbane, Aust
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| Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2007 6:56 pm Post subject: |
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i figure that seeing as i have to wait to get my quad, its a perfect time to have a think and do my homework on the subject, so that im prepared when i do get it but not unprepared knowledge wise.
so i have a couple of questions.
1. what are some basic maintenance tips i can perform before and after riding my quad. i used to have nitro rc cars (lol) and u had to drain the fuel from the tank and combustion chamber after use to prevent damage. does anyone do this with quads or is it not necesary?
2. choosing bikes, yamaha vs kawasaki vs honda ? parts availablity for these bikes? popularity etc.
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SIKMIC
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| Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2007 7:30 pm Post subject: |
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| danrulz01 wrote: | | does it matter that i probably wont be able to get a quad for between 3-6 months? like can i still join up and attend and stuff? |
You can still join up and come to the meetings if you want. Will give you a chance to meet people and learn about different things.
| danrulz01 wrote: | i figure that seeing as i have to wait to get my quad, its a perfect time to have a think and do my homework on the subject, so that im prepared when i do get it but not unprepared knowledge wise.
so i have a couple of questions.
1. what are some basic maintenance tips i can perform before and after riding my quad. i used to have nitro rc cars (lol) and u had to drain the fuel from the tank and combustion chamber after use to prevent damage. does anyone do this with quads or is it not necesary?
2. choosing bikes, yamaha vs kawasaki vs honda ? parts availablity for these bikes? popularity etc. |
Simple maintenence like cleaning the air filter, checking/ changing oil and keeping fresh grease in all the moving joints helps the quad last. Also the odd check over to make sure nothing is missing or loose.
Depending on what kind of riding you want to do. Yamaha Banshee's are usually easy to find second hand and for a decent price. But i you want to spend the extra money and get a newer 4 stroke you have a choice of Yamaha YFZ450, Honda TRX450R and Suzuki LTR450 aswell as the Kawasuki KFX450, but im not to shure on when the Kwaka will get to our shores.
Parts availability for all models is pretty good. If you are looking for OEM replacement parts you can just ask around and some guys will sell you there parts that they replaced with after market gear or you can go to your local dealer (10% off at Pro Yamaha if you are a member of the QQRA). If you are looking for after market parts you can ask around on here or with club members for second hand stuff or you can try a couple of guys like Hardiman, JMC, RAT Motorsport, PeteW at southern Quads and Austraco.
Sorry for the long post. Hope that helps.
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danrulz01
4fiddy Racer
Joined: 23 Feb 2007
Posts: 208
Location: Brisbane, Aust
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| Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2007 7:35 pm Post subject: |
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hey dude, dont be sorry about the long post, the more info the better. thanks for the tips on maintenance and stuff. i hope to get out to some of these meetings and meet some of you guys. this sport sounds more and more fun every day. im actually getting pretty excited! haha
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