OK... so don't answer that!
But I've booked Mrs Jono and myself onto direct access training (5 day intensive course) starting on June 13th
Yay
But I have 2 questions.
Firstly, am I going to kill myself (or the missus) on a Bike? The first thing everyone says to me when I tell them what we've planned is "oohh, 'widowmaker'" or... "you're crazy" or in the case of my mother "please don't tell me your going to get a bike?".
So I know that it's more dangerous than driving a car because you're not wrapped in a steel cage; and I know that the machine's require a huge amount of respect (as a Skyline driver, I can appreciate how easy it is to get into 'trouble' if you direspect the road conditions and the power of the vehicle). It's just that if everyone tells you that you're basically setting yourself a life-sentence by riding a bike, it's quite disheartening
2nd question is... where's a good place to look for gear? Leathers, boots, helmet etc. Can't go crazy on the price, but I do appreciate that you get what you pay for and frankly, safety is paramount to me. I've got to buy for me and the missus, so if you can recommend anywhere that will look after me 'price-wise' on buying two of everything (!) that would be great!
