In Reply to: thanks Bob would love to hear posted by balihopeful on Sunday, 2. May 2010 at 12:39 Bali Time:
Last year, I rode from Tirta Gangga direct to Lovina along the northern coast, where I up in got caught a mudslide, but I stayed upright. The road to Lovina is narrow with pot holes. It took about three hours from Tulamben to Lovina along the coast.
From Lovina, I rode direct to Padang Bai through Kintamani. Before I reached Kintamani, I fell off in a mudslide. The road from Lovina to Kintamani is wet, slow and it also zig zags.
From Kintamani, it is an easy ride to Ubud.
You do need an International Driving Permit specifically endorsed for motorcycles. You will only get this endorsement if you already have a valid Australian motorcycle license. An exemption to ride a 50cc scooter is not sufficient.