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Spree · 07-19-2007, 05:41 PM

We have a few new members that have recently signed up for the forum but have never posted since............

Come on guys - don't be shy!!

Captain Quiffington · 07-27-2007, 12:40 PM

Hello All,

Phil is the name, I've just booked 10 hours bike Lessons for next week. Over the fri evening and Sat day. Cant wait. Any advice??? For before, during or after the lessons.

permalink · 07-27-2007, 04:58 PM

Hi Cpt Quiffington. Best advice is just go for it! If you've never ridden before: There is a chance you may not be the natural stunt rider you hoped you were, but it does all come together.

Good luck with the lessons and keep us all posted.

Zeus.

Captain Quiffington · 07-28-2007, 12:00 PM

Thanks mate, I just hope i can stay on to enjoy the ride! I cant wait to get going.
CQ

druidsam · 07-28-2007, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Quiffington

Hello All,

Phil is the name, I've just booked 10 hours bike Lessons for next week. Over the fri evening and Sat day. Cant wait. Any advice??? For before, during or after the lessons.

hello, and good luck with the lessons.

..............sam

permalink · 07-29-2007, 08:44 PM

Hi CQ

The most important thing is to relax and take your time when you first go out. The first few hours on the road are scary when you are trying to watch the traffic, sort the gears out, figure out which brake etc etc.

Also, don't be afraid of the front brake. By practising a few emergency stops you will soon see how much you can squeeze that brake and still control the bike.

On my first few days I also got over-concerned with selecting the right gear and shifting to 4th asap. It stopped me concentrating on other things and enjoying the ride. I soon learnt that it is OK to go round town in 3rd gear - bike engines are supposed to make a bit of noise !

Good luck and enjoy the ride !

Rockchick

Captain Quiffington · 08-01-2007, 09:57 AM

Thanks again folks. I am kinda wandering around in the dark and all the advice is really helping. I was talking to a friend here in Dublin and he tells me that I could possibly buy a bike alot cheaper in England. Any sites or places you experts could recomend???
Thanks again for the good wishes.

Itchin to get started!
CQ

permalink · 08-22-2007, 08:39 PM

Hello and welcome sorry im late with the welcoming but ive been away from the site a bit

Sammy

druidsam · 09-23-2007, 01:23 PM

thats a nice looking bike 1357,how do you keep it shiny?

.....................Sam

Spree · 09-23-2007, 05:46 PM

Hi 1357 good to see ya

nice bike too

07-19-2007, 05:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
Spree Administrator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton Le Willows Posts: 3,201	New Members We have a few new members that have recently signed up for the forum but have never posted since............ Come on guys - don't be shy!!
	I read that smoking weed destroys your brain cells - so I gave up reading Why not try out our other sites? The Biker Cafe and Bikerholic

07-27-2007, 04:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
Zeus44 Posts: n/a	Hi Cpt Quiffington. Best advice is just go for it! If you've never ridden before: There is a chance you may not be the natural stunt rider you hoped you were, but it does all come together. Good luck with the lessons and keep us all posted. Zeus.
Zeus44 Posts: n/a

07-29-2007, 08:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
rockchick Posts: n/a	Hi CQ The most important thing is to relax and take your time when you first go out. The first few hours on the road are scary when you are trying to watch the traffic, sort the gears out, figure out which brake etc etc. Also, don't be afraid of the front brake. By practising a few emergency stops you will soon see how much you can squeeze that brake and still control the bike. On my first few days I also got over-concerned with selecting the right gear and shifting to 4th asap. It stopped me concentrating on other things and enjoying the ride. I soon learnt that it is OK to go round town in 3rd gear - bike engines are supposed to make a bit of noise ! Good luck and enjoy the ride ! Rockchick
rockchick Posts: n/a

08-22-2007, 08:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
eyecandy Posts: n/a	Hello and welcome sorry im late with the welcoming but ive been away from the site a bit Sammy
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09-23-2007, 01:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
druidsam Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: central scotland Posts: 5,142	thats a nice looking bike 1357,how do you keep it shiny? .....................Sam
	trust me! im a druid

07-27-2007, 12:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
Captain Quiffington Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Howth, Dublin. Posts: 6	Hello All, Phil is the name, I've just booked 10 hours bike Lessons for next week. Over the fri evening and Sat day. Cant wait. Any advice??? For before, during or after the lessons.

07-28-2007, 12:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
Captain Quiffington Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Howth, Dublin. Posts: 6	Thanks mate, I just hope i can stay on to enjoy the ride! I cant wait to get going. CQ

08-01-2007, 09:57 AM	#7 (permalink)
Captain Quiffington Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Howth, Dublin. Posts: 6	Thanks again folks. I am kinda wandering around in the dark and all the advice is really helping. I was talking to a friend here in Dublin and he tells me that I could possibly buy a bike alot cheaper in England. Any sites or places you experts could recomend??? Thanks again for the good wishes. Itchin to get started! CQ

09-23-2007, 05:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
Spree Administrator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton Le Willows Posts: 3,201	Hi 1357 good to see ya nice bike too
	I read that smoking weed destroys your brain cells - so I gave up reading Why not try out our other sites? The Biker Cafe and Bikerholic

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