New Rider. HELP

[archpunk]

Hello there. I'll be collecting my first bike tomorrow and I've never had experience on the road before other than during TP test. I keep wondering if I'll get lost tomorrow or something getting my way back home. Any tips from all you veterans out there?? Is there a good app on the iTunes that can help me get me back home safely? Haha this must all sound so silly. Sorry!

[nbk3]

google maps. plan ur first stop to the nearest petrol kiosk. new bikes normally only have abit of petrol in it. after that, infact u can plan on going to LAB to buy ur raincoat and bike cover if applicable. dun worry la, singapore not that big to get lost royally hahaha

[glitch]

You can have a look at google maps or streetdirectory. From there, try to plan your route. Don't speed up so much since you're not familiar with roads yet.

[Markopolo]

Easy one, if really lost... just look for express way signboard.

 

 

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[mechwira]

1) Buy the small street directory and carry it with you in a bag on all rides. Alternatively you can use google maps or the singapore street directory app. Personally i feel the actual hard copy street directory is easiest to use, followed by the singapore street directory app. google maps sometimes dont show me building names or block numbers.

 

2) Always plan your route beforehand. which exits, which junctions, what landmarks to spot before making your turns.

 

3) Finally, the minute you suspect you've made a wrong turn and don't know where you are anymore, don't panic: simply find the safest place to stop and re-consult your book/phone. although a bike is small enough to stop at most side-of-the-road, i suggest the next available public carpark. and so long as you're a newbie, i also do NOT recommend making random turns until you spot something familiar; you will just get more lost and it is dangerous for a newbie to juggle your attention between road conditions and at the same time spotting familiar landmarks/roads. just turn into the next available public carpark and re-orientate yourself and re-plan your route.

[archpunk]

Thanks everyone for your help! Appreciate it so much

[xiaoviper]

Use google maps, and set direction from your bike collection point/address to your home. Take note of where to turn. You can use google street view on google maps to look for, say, road direction signs to recognize. That was what I used to do, and sometimes still do.

But true that, what nbk said, petrol station first. Take it slow, ride safe, enjoy!

[BoonT]

Bro, just tow your bike if you don't mind ^^

[jyew777]

Whatever u do, safety first

[Paikia44]

Its scary to hear that TS doesn't know the way home from the shop. Since he is a new rider, using any gadgets like Google maps, GPS or anyother apps is a NO NO cos i seriously think that he should be focusing on riding for now. Looking at the gadget and navigate is too stressful for a new rider.

 

By now i reckon TS has collected the bike and hopefully all went well. Honestly what I think best is TS or any new riders to get some more experienced riders to accompany them when they first collect their bikes

[GhostBiker]

don't know the way? follow any SBS/SMRT bus to their interchange. go back to your non-biker life

[haoKR]

follow mrt track.lol

 

if not sure,stop aside,dan take out device n check

[kinwei]

Unless you have a GPS with proper mount, most likely you have to preplan your route home. I will prefer you to get lost though. This way, you can explore more roads and force yourselves to remember the route. Enjoy your new ride and ride safe!

[dark_angel]

just make sure u got enough petrol. That is most impt when u collect ur bike.

[Markopolo]

follow mrt track.lol

 

if not sure,stop aside,dan take out device n check

hahha bad advice.. kenna redhill mrt how?

follow BUS ROad is better

[haoKR]

hahha bad advice.. kenna redhill mrt how?

follow BUS ROad is better

 

coz mrt track easier to find

if rmb the bus route to home,will b beta. lol

[muntazar]

I Muntazar from Aceh - Indonesia, like Kismet motor used with 600 - 1000cc. please help

thank you

my email akar_bp@yahoo.com

[muntazar]

I Muntazar from Aceh - Indonesia, like Kismet motor used with 600 - 1000cc. please help

thank you

my email akar_bp@yahoo.com

[muntazar]

I Muntazar from Aceh - Indonesia, want to find a used bike with 600 - 1000cc. please help

thank you

akar_bp@yahoo.com

[Dafanshu]

where is the TS? how is the experience of riding for the first time without "L" plate? I felt great during my first... loving it

[Xyphriel]

If you have an iPhone, use gothere.sg app to plan your route before you leave! It helped me a great deal to reach my destination on time or early. Although you need to pay $3.99 for the app, I'd say its worth every cent. Go check it out!

[s4dreamer]

I know how you feel. It's like how I felt when I first collected my Phantom TA200. At that time, there was only paper maps to depend on. I didn't get lost so I think you won't and you will be fine

 

As for today's technology, you could use Google Map or Singapore Map App by StreetDirectory.com. These 2 apps are FOC.

[Paikia44]

Use the new google map. It has the turn-by-turn navigation feature and I downloaded it free. Tried couple times and its rather good and precise. Reads out the street name too!!