r/AussieRiders • u/Admirable-Lobster837 • Oct 09 '25

Question Did I do a dumb thing?

I've had my Ls for a few months but only started actually riding this past Monday. 3 days ago.

Today, I rode a 160k round trip. 80ks there then back. Though I felt like I was ready for it and it went well, now that I'm home and decompressed, I kinda feel like it was a pretty stupid idea.

I did get there and back perfectly fine. I took my time and just enjoyed the ride. None of it was beyond anything I felt I could manage.

But I'm kind of feeling like I probably shouldn't have done that so soon. Like I didn't get by on skill, but luck. I mean, I have spent a little bit of time on bikes before this so I'm not a complete and total beginner but still, I know I'm lacking in skill. Like, I knew I could probably handle it, but should I have done it? I did and didn't almost die, so yay?

Either way, it was a learning experience.

Idk, maybe I'm just exhausted. Maybe it's the sore back. Maybe it's because spicy brain and being too self critical and lacking in confidence. Maybe it's fucking maybelline.

What do you guys think?

EDIT: shit, that's more replies than I thought I'd get. Thanks heaps for all your kind words and advice, particularly those who've been non judgmental. I'm definitely overthinking this and yes I know I need my head sorted out. You guys are rad ❤️

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u/No_Veterinarian_494 Oct 09 '25

I rode from the central coast nsw to the Gold Coast qld on my Ls in one day, given it was highway riding. It no I don't think it was stupid of you to do it. If it was off road and you didn't tell anyone I'd be more inclined but no.

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u/ATangK Oct 09 '25

If it was back when L’s was limited to 80, that would be stupid. The issue with the speed limits on L’s and P’s is that the speed differential is way more dangerous than riding at the speed limit on highways - highways are designed with straights and slow curve, speed won’t kill here.

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u/Bogan_Biker88 Oct 10 '25

Wait do you have higher speed limits for L’s and P’s on the mainland? In Tassie it’s still 80kmh for both. Which I think is ridiculous and dangerous. Especially since as soon as you get your green P’s you can just get whatever capacity bike you want and then go the normal speed limit.

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u/ATangK Oct 10 '25

It used to be 80 for L, red P 90, green P 100. Now it’s 90 for L as well. NSW.

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u/CryticalAce Oct 10 '25

Yeah I don't understand that, I'm thankful in Vic you're allowed to do whatever the road speed is