I got my first bike - please help with my shopping list! - Page 4

grotbag · 07-05-2008, 01:04 PM

2 hours and counting

Brads45 · 07-05-2008, 01:06 PM

Damn these leathers get hot :P

Andy

Scudnut · 07-05-2008, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grotbag

Ooopse nope it's me read it wrong

now I've got me specks on I can see you wrote back box - sowwy!

you really should lay off that sherry GB.

Rerb · 07-05-2008, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brads45

No way! what did you think of it Rerb for a first bike???

it's sooooo close!!

Andy

Looks good, and they are a wonderful first bike.

Was it a guy called Martin who helped you?

Brads45 · 07-05-2008, 01:13 PM

Nah it was Tiko, but there are a few lads working there!

It is a beautifu bike, I just called and can pick it up at 3...woo hoo! I might head out in a bit, 30 minute drive, will be there for 2:45...do paperwork, take it away!! :-)

Rerb · 07-05-2008, 01:20 PM

Martin is Tiko

Ask him if he's remembered his anniversary

those flowers he found at the side of the road won't do

and Rich wants to know if he's fitted the lever to the GS500.

Brads45 · 07-05-2008, 05:10 PM

Bah, missed this before I went out!!

Well I got my bike, riding for the first time in 2 months was...interesting! I stalled twice outside the shop, but kept my cool and got a smooth take off the 3rd time! I went ruond the local area (no main roads) for about 15 minutes and got quite confident, everything came back really quick!

So I've been out on it for just short of 3 hours, I love it so so much! cars are RUBBISH compared! been on all country lanes to try and perfect my cornering, I'm goign to go out tomorrow in the rain to try and build my confidence up in the wet!

Only a cuople of things I'm finding hard, but I'm sure I will get used to eventually!

First is leather boots, being bigger it's much harder to get my foot under the gear leaver to go up a gear! as a result sometimes I'm knocking it down by accident, then back up, resulting in being in the same gear and just getting a jerk from the bike :P I guess you can't really give advice, it's just comething I need to get used to!

2nd thing is right turns on hills, theres a really steep hill with a right turn I'm goign to have to do each day, the problem I'm finding is I need to have my left foot down to lean on, right foot on rear brake, but it's difficult to get out of the junction smoothly as I'm leaning to the left and need to lean right to take the right turn! something I'm sure I will get used to, just a little speed bump at the moment :-(

But all this bike stuff is so much fun! and so much cheaper, I'm loveing it - doing between 60 - 70 MPG I reckon

Anyway, I'm going out to go for a drink and food to watch my brother propose, speak later/tomorrow all!

Andy

grotbag · 07-05-2008, 05:28 PM

Glad you had a ball Andy

I have the gear problem with a cool pair of boots I bought that are big enough for two or 3 pairs of socks in winter (forward thinking). I have to turn my foot out the slide it back in as soon as I feel the gear, if I don't I end up with my foot under the crash bar

Takes a bit of practice, but you'll find a way!

rv-57-gaz · 07-05-2008, 06:39 PM

Glad you had a great time...put on your other post that your choice of bike is fab. Love the varaderos.
The hill starts take a bit of practise anyway...most of it takes a bit of practise. Hope the weather is kind to you tomorrow. Watch it on the country lanes. They can be a bit treacherous when wet.

07-05-2008, 01:04 PM	#31 (permalink)
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07-05-2008, 01:06 PM	#32 (permalink)
Brads45 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Congleton Posts: 115	Re: I got my first bike - please help with my shopping list! Damn these leathers get hot :P Andy

07-05-2008, 01:13 PM	#35 (permalink)
Brads45 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Congleton Posts: 115	Re: I got my first bike - please help with my shopping list! Nah it was Tiko, but there are a few lads working there! It is a beautifu bike, I just called and can pick it up at 3...woo hoo! I might head out in a bit, 30 minute drive, will be there for 2:45...do paperwork, take it away!! :-)

07-05-2008, 01:20 PM	#36 (permalink)
Rerb Administrator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Staffs Posts: 1,759	Re: I got my first bike - please help with my shopping list! Martin is Tiko Ask him if he's remembered his anniversary those flowers he found at the side of the road won't do and Rich wants to know if he's fitted the lever to the GS500.

07-05-2008, 05:10 PM	#37 (permalink)
Brads45 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Congleton Posts: 115	Re: I got my first bike - please help with my shopping list! Bah, missed this before I went out!! Well I got my bike, riding for the first time in 2 months was...interesting! I stalled twice outside the shop, but kept my cool and got a smooth take off the 3rd time! I went ruond the local area (no main roads) for about 15 minutes and got quite confident, everything came back really quick! So I've been out on it for just short of 3 hours, I love it so so much! cars are RUBBISH compared! been on all country lanes to try and perfect my cornering, I'm goign to go out tomorrow in the rain to try and build my confidence up in the wet! Only a cuople of things I'm finding hard, but I'm sure I will get used to eventually! First is leather boots, being bigger it's much harder to get my foot under the gear leaver to go up a gear! as a result sometimes I'm knocking it down by accident, then back up, resulting in being in the same gear and just getting a jerk from the bike :P I guess you can't really give advice, it's just comething I need to get used to! 2nd thing is right turns on hills, theres a really steep hill with a right turn I'm goign to have to do each day, the problem I'm finding is I need to have my left foot down to lean on, right foot on rear brake, but it's difficult to get out of the junction smoothly as I'm leaning to the left and need to lean right to take the right turn! something I'm sure I will get used to, just a little speed bump at the moment :-( But all this bike stuff is so much fun! and so much cheaper, I'm loveing it - doing between 60 - 70 MPG I reckon Anyway, I'm going out to go for a drink and food to watch my brother propose, speak later/tomorrow all! Andy

07-05-2008, 05:28 PM	#38 (permalink)
grotbag Moderator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Near Hornsea,on the East Yorkshire coast Posts: 8,171	Re: I got my first bike - please help with my shopping list! Glad you had a ball Andy I have the gear problem with a cool pair of boots I bought that are big enough for two or 3 pairs of socks in winter (forward thinking). I have to turn my foot out the slide it back in as soon as I feel the gear, if I don't I end up with my foot under the crash bar Takes a bit of practice, but you'll find a way!
	Some time's my mind doesn't only wander, it leaves completely ...........

07-05-2008, 06:39 PM	#39 (permalink)
rv-57-gaz Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Castleford Posts: 219	Re: I got my first bike - please help with my shopping list! Glad you had a great time...put on your other post that your choice of bike is fab. Love the varaderos. The hill starts take a bit of practise anyway...most of it takes a bit of practise. Hope the weather is kind to you tomorrow. Watch it on the country lanes. They can be a bit treacherous when wet.
	Niki & Gaz Monday morning..........let the stress begin !!

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