HappyChappy wrote: ↑Thu Jan 14, 2021 12:09 pm

mangorice wrote: ↑Tue Jan 12, 2021 9:40 am

atst wrote: ↑Mon Jan 11, 2021 11:10 pm

mangorice wrote: ↑Mon Jan 11, 2021 9:58 pm

HappyChappy wrote: ↑Sat Jan 09, 2021 4:24 am

Alright, two things here. No riding experience. Poor spatial awareness.

Sorry, the traffic is too complex for you. I don't think it is wise for you to start riding without any proper training.

You can't say that, you don't know the opp his maturity etc, I had never riden a bike till being in Cambodia, first time riding in PP was 3 up on a scoopy no worry's just follow the traffic, after 19,000 klm around most of Cambodia mostly with two up and luggage on a over 125 cc bike yes had some close calls but at low speed could stop and avoid, I would never ride a bike in Australia the traffic is far to fast and idiots applenty
It's a whole lot safer than taxis touk touks in my opinion, never have I needed to close my eyes and prey when on my bike, unlike being in taxis and buses here.
I class myself as a shit bike rider to be honest but would rather ride my bike than take public transport

I wrote based on the information he gave. He stated he has no riding experience and has poor spatial awareness.
Everyone has different learning ability and how they react to unexpected incidents and close calls when it comes to riding a motorbike.
Can he swerve around safely and flexibly? Can he brake on reflex if something happens? Does he have enough road experience to know how to respond accordingly?

Maturity may play a part but it plays a small part because we don't know how he will react to unexpected incidents that may result in close calls or a trip to the hospital.

Additionally it depends on where he rides. Some areas of PP is not safe for newbies.

Lastly does he have accident/hospital insurance in case something went wrong?

Whatever the case, it is clear he is making a very risky decision.

Very risky indeed, especially having my health insurance void due to covid.

Swerving - I'm struggling to get to grips with tilting my body while taking a turn, it's actually very hard for me to take a sharp turn.

Breaking, I've had to break last second a few times and I'm comfortable with leading with the rear wheel break and finishing with the front wheel in order to stop it locking. (it's worked, I assume that's why).

Thing is, I've moved to South East Asia for the rest of my life..... I have to give up and get a passapp everywhere I go??? Seems a bit defeatist but there are absolutely large risks involved

clutchcargo wrote: ↑Thu Jan 14, 2021 12:27 pm

HappyChappy wrote: ↑Thu Jan 14, 2021 12:09 pm Very risky indeed, especially having my health insurance void due to covid.

Is that right? Whilst they may say that they won't cover you for covid/pandemic, I wouldn't have thought that renders the rest of the policy for other conditions null and void?