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Yeah my first little ride was only around the car park but it was great fun and each time I’m pillion for my friend I’ve got a great big smile on my face, I love it so much and can’t wait to see what I can do with Motorbikes in the future.
I’m hoping to get a Honda CB125r in the future what’s a street bike. I always love seeing some really nice bikes across forms and the web, or even in real life where I can admire them.
Then I should do wonderfully, I’ve gotten so used to being happy as a pillion. I’d probably love being in control of my own bike
Always love a good Thor video, yeah lots of meanings for CBT
Thank you, yeah I understand dressing for the crash, I will do some research but I know I also don’t want a helmet that doesn’t make me want to wear it, I’d rather have a helmet I want to wear and do instead of one I don’t want to wear and end up not using correctly.
Thank you, do you have a link for those sorts of ears (especially if they have similar style), I defo don’t want something that doesn’t look great and or falls off when I get up to speed.
Thank you for the advice, they are plastic and are made for correct grading for safety, so most likely will come off during a crash, they aren’t made of foam as they have holes so that air can pass through but I can see why that could be a problem.
I think my riding for riding sake is going to come over time, I’ve enjoyed my experience on the back of a bike and will probably enjoy when I’m in control of it even more.
Yeah going to be a fun time, especially as it won’t take long to visit family as at the moment with busses it can take upwards of 2 hours.
It’s going to be my main form of transport, as it’s kind of pricy these days to get lessons at £50 an hour.
Possibly, If I’m going it will rather have to be done through several days or I might need my full licence to be able to go on the Motorway.
Yorkshire is a little far from Southampton but I should really do it, I know it’s quite beautiful up there and haven’t been in many years.
I have a friend that has been coming across and having me pillion for them at the moment but I know a few others I might be able to reach out to for advice and things… maybe.
Family is supportive but sadly don’t have bikes themselves so going to going alone with that aspect.
I’m currently looking at a street bike. The Honda CB125R, also no problem at all, I love talking about bikes too, don’t know everything but getting there
Thank you, I will certainly look into getting that book as it could be a great help to learn how to ride safely :3
Yeah certainly didn’t get low gear, have paid about £500 on gear so far. Need a new helmet as I was donated it, along with some trousers as I’m using my friends atm. Probably costing another £300 at least but least I’d be protected.
Going to spend about £3,000 on a bike so think I have actually spend more than 20% on gear.
There is a course that is called a CBT (Compulsory basic training) in the UK. I won’t be able to ride on the road until I have done it. Luckily it’s just a 8 hour day course and the only two ways I can fail is if I quit or am that bad at driving the instructor thinks I’m a danger to myself or others on the road.
Thank you, yeah this is a friends bike. I hope that when I pass my training to get a Honda CB125r as my first bike.
My friend also did mention about the flat wrist, luckily I will also be doing a training course before I can actually be on the road.
So in the UK we have something called a CBT (Compulsory basic training) it’s a day course so you can go on up to a 125 on the road with L plates, it’s not a licence just get’s you on the road.
Yeah not the other two lol
It was only basic clutch control, turning and breaking. Didn’t get over 10mph, also will do (I did wear full gear well riding as well)
Eventually I’d get a 300cc or something when I get my full licence to the motorways in the UK but a 125 is good enough especially as I’m only doing my training meaning I’d need Learner plates on till I decide to actually do my licence.