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Roland Rat
Re: Virgin Biker
Go for it mate! Tracks are good for building up confidence, but only after you get road sense on a bike. There is a big difference between leaning over a bit and making decent progress on a bend. I reckon give it at least six months before doing one. I reckon for a first bike a kh 350 would be good to learn on, or maybe and rg500 gamma! Only joking a 400 would be a good bet, avoid rvf400 fooking expensive to run and insure, an nc30 is a good bike or a gsxr 400 excellent little screamer. But if you are tall like me forget em (6 foot 1), be very uncomfortable. I tried my mates zxr400 (one of the biggest physical 400`s)and felt very strange on it. Another good choice is a 600 Bandit. I know its a bit retro and cheap but they do handle ok and with a (160 standard)170 back you can get bt56ss or pilot sports (nice and sticky). Whatever you do just enjoy yourself. Watch some people you meet though, they will invite you on a rideout and leave you standing just to show off! Always go at the pace you feel ok with. I am trying to get the lads on here to do a ride out at some point, clint, 2quick4u(mark), rick, big dave, Rob (mr hoarder), gmac? I will be restricted on top end cause my Fireblade is streetfightered (150 for 5 mins hurts!).
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Roland Rat
Re: Virgin Biker
yep agree with you there Rob, my mates a Bike copper in the Met and trains the new bike coppers. Hes the only one in the met that can wheelie the Pan! His old bike had holes in the exhaust and the pegs wer nearly a wedge due to spirited riding. Rides a gsx1100 fighter and is a nutter.
Clint get that srad out mate! You gonna do the Mayday run Rob?
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Re: Virgin Biker
Thanks Guy, Carl and Rob.
I am now keen to press on with it and will book myself on a course within the next couple of months. I will also get onto an advanced riding course as well, I like the idea of touring the country whilst learning how to be fast+safe.
When I've finally got myself sorted I'd love to get involved in regular bike meets.
I take it that Clint'll need a duster to find his?!
Cheers All,
Hugh
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Re: Virgin Biker
I did a 5 day direct access course through Metropolis a year and a half ago, cost about £550, but that was including the CBT. They start you off on Yamaha 125's for 3 days, then the next 2 days your on 600cc Yamaha Fazer's (good 1st bike!).
My 1st bike was a Suzuki GSX-R 750M, was abit rough around the edges but was plenty quick enough, and it was cheap, I would advise getting a old bike that doesn't cost too much for the 1st year, as you will have an "incident" in that 1st year, it probably won't even be your fault, f**k*g car driver "I didn't see you" will be the words you will hear
But don't let that put you off, just treat every other road user as a potential danger to you and you'll be on edge enough to avoid most danger!
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Re: Virgin Biker
I don't think that would be a good learner bike, you'll be sitting too far back and be too relaxed, i think that is more a cruiser, you'd be better off with a motorcross style bike for learning from scratch
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Bodger
Re: Virgin Biker
Thanks for the advice..
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Tyre Kicker
Re: Virgin Biker
last year i was 17 so my second road bike was a mito 125, it was a brilliant wee beginner bike, it gives u brilliant handling to get use to bike riding and can sit with 600's on the twisties, but don't forget to wave goodbye on the straights. but as said before the main risk is ppl in cars, thats why my mito ended up wrapped round the front of a passat with the usual "i didn't see him" . but personaly i think you would be better starting with a sports or trial bike instead of the cruiser style!! but thats just me
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Re: Virgin Biker
Oh as for the bike used one of the trainers bikes then go and have some test rides and choose somthing that suits you sir
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Bodger
Re: Virgin Biker
ok iv had a rethink and have looked at the Gillera dna 125 or 180 as a first bike. I only need somthing to go to and from work for short journeys , would this be a good bike to start with??? What would insurance be like??? kev.
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Tyre Kicker
Re: Virgin Biker
not a bad wee run around, the only problem being they are twist and go bikes so not a lot of fun to be had with gears!! but good for commuting!
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Re: Virgin Biker
I cant speak from experience Sapphy, cause i passed my test 25 years ago, but dont these courses teach you how to pass your test, rather than how to ride in the real world, i dont think there,s any substitute for experience, and maybe a CBR600 is a bit fast to get that experience on, no disrespect, you may be the next Micky Doohan, but maybe an Aprillia RS 250 is more like it.
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Re: Virgin Biker
Good luck m8, remember you are there to learn and not have a laugh and you will sail through
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Roland Rat
Re: Virgin Biker
good news mate, buy an rg500 gamma excellent learners bike
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Roland Rat
Re: Virgin Biker
the thing ways sod all has a knife edge power band and is a complete animal 2 stroke! I was kinda joking! In all honesty a bandit 600/fazer 600/hornet 600 are excellent bikes for people who have just passed and still look good.
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Re: Virgin Biker
Don't be a wuss Sapphy, get yer self a GSXR1000
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Re: Virgin Biker
I like your attitude Sapphy, i,m sure you will be fine with whatever you choose, on the road a well ridden sports 600 is a match for most bikes, as you say progress at your own pace, i would go for the 1200 bandit rather than the smaller model if this is the sort of bike you are considering , i think the insurance is,nt too bad on them and they have loads of potential for more power, ride safe.
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Re: Virgin Biker
Sapphy I am thinking seriously of selling my 1999 GSXR750WX 2000miles on the clock absolutly mint condition only mods are 750 stickers removed braided brake hoses and an expensive tuned motor
mmmm first bike tuned motor... ok then prehaps not
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Roland Rat
Re: Virgin Biker
i hope u r selling cause you are gonna buy the new busa clint!
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Racer
Re: Virgin Biker
Oh Deeeaarrrrrrr
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Re: Virgin Biker
It's alright Rick - I have a licence for those legs!
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Racer
Re: Virgin Biker
Sokay m8. Mine are a pair of 007s
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