Ey Up!!

Swamp Thing · 06-10-2008, 03:06 PM

Hi all,

Im Rick from Manchester...YES another Northern Monkey lol

Just stumbled across this place via Google!

Ive just bought a Varadero 125, due to pick it up on Thursday when i take my CBT...CANNOT WAIT!!!

Used to ride 100s & 125s over 15 years ago (Im 36 now), but they were far too small in size for me.
Been thinking about getting a bike again for a while now and the fact that they are building bigger bikes for chaps like me (6'5 and 17 stone) just closed the deal for me.

I understand the CBT is more of an evaluation more than a test, but i understand i need to demonstrate a certain level of ability with the bike ie basic handling etc...anyone got any tips?

grotbag · 06-10-2008, 03:16 PM

Greetings Swamp Thing and welcome to the forum

Here drink this

while you read this About compulsory basic training (CBT)
It's not a test, it's to make sure your in control of the bike and your safe to ride in traffic

tip's hmmmmmmm enjoy the day

Have a look around, you may find the new rider section interesting

indie · 06-10-2008, 03:20 PM

welcome, northern monkey yes but remember u said it lol

Spree · 06-10-2008, 03:36 PM

Hya Rick, welcome to the biker forum mate - just down the road from me

Shamblatron · 06-10-2008, 03:46 PM

Welcome to the forum Rick, I to have recently come back to biking after a 13 year absence after knocking around on 100/125's, good luck on yer CBT and I hope the sunstays out for you

Shamb

druidsam · 06-10-2008, 04:33 PM

hiya rick

welcome to the forum.the only tips i can give you are,pay attention, dont be afraid to ask questions,try to relax and enjoy yourself

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

Swamp Thing · 06-10-2008, 06:15 PM

Thanks for the advice so far and thanks for making me feel so welcome. I intend to have a good time on the CBT, and listen & take note of what the instructor is saying.

Gonna enjoy riding again, gonna spend the next 6 months getting a feel for riding again and then look at passing my test to progress to a bigger machine.

As for what I will progress to if all goes well with the Vara I dont know, but I do like cruisers, but as ive been reading its finding one that will fit a 6'5 bloke without making me look like a clown, the more stretched out riding position on some cruisers must help the height thing on the right bike I would imagine?

Rerb · 06-10-2008, 06:19 PM

Howdy Rick,
At 6'5" maybe a Triumph Tiger would fit the bill, enjoy the Vara for a while first mind

Swamp Thing · 06-10-2008, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rerb

Howdy Rick,
At 6'5" maybe a Triumph Tiger would fit the bill, enjoy the Vara for a while first mind

Thanks Rerb, the Tiger looks great!!

Scudnut · 06-10-2008, 07:25 PM

Welcome to the forum mate. I've just returned to bikes after 18 years driving a cage. It's great to get some fresh air after driving a recovery truck all day.

06-10-2008, 03:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
Swamp Thing Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 9	Ey Up!! Hi all, Im Rick from Manchester...YES another Northern Monkey lol Just stumbled across this place via Google! Ive just bought a Varadero 125, due to pick it up on Thursday when i take my CBT...CANNOT WAIT!!! Used to ride 100s & 125s over 15 years ago (Im 36 now), but they were far too small in size for me. Been thinking about getting a bike again for a while now and the fact that they are building bigger bikes for chaps like me (6'5 and 17 stone) just closed the deal for me. I understand the CBT is more of an evaluation more than a test, but i understand i need to demonstrate a certain level of ability with the bike ie basic handling etc...anyone got any tips?
Swamp Thing Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 9

06-10-2008, 03:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
grotbag Moderator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Near Hornsea,on the East Yorkshire coast Posts: 7,000	Re: Ey Up!! Greetings Swamp Thing and welcome to the forum Here drink this while you read this About compulsory basic training (CBT) It's not a test, it's to make sure your in control of the bike and your safe to ride in traffic tip's hmmmmmmm enjoy the day Have a look around, you may find the new rider section interesting
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06-10-2008, 03:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
indie Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: huntingdon cambridgeshire Posts: 870	Re: Ey Up!! welcome, northern monkey yes but remember u said it lol

06-10-2008, 03:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
Spree Administrator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton Le Willows Posts: 2,965	Re: Ey Up!! Hya Rick, welcome to the biker forum mate - just down the road from me
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06-10-2008, 03:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
Shamblatron Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Nr Newark on Trent Posts: 225	Re: Ey Up!! Welcome to the forum Rick, I to have recently come back to biking after a 13 year absence after knocking around on 100/125's, good luck on yer CBT and I hope the sunstays out for you Shamb

06-10-2008, 04:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
druidsam Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: central scotland Posts: 4,201	Re: Ey Up!! hiya rick welcome to the forum.the only tips i can give you are,pay attention, dont be afraid to ask questions,try to relax and enjoy yourself .................................Sam
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06-10-2008, 06:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
Swamp Thing Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 9	Re: Ey Up!! Thanks for the advice so far and thanks for making me feel so welcome. I intend to have a good time on the CBT, and listen & take note of what the instructor is saying. Gonna enjoy riding again, gonna spend the next 6 months getting a feel for riding again and then look at passing my test to progress to a bigger machine. As for what I will progress to if all goes well with the Vara I dont know, but I do like cruisers, but as ive been reading its finding one that will fit a 6'5 bloke without making me look like a clown, the more stretched out riding position on some cruisers must help the height thing on the right bike I would imagine?
Swamp Thing Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 9

06-10-2008, 06:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
Rerb Administrator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Staffs Posts: 1,512	Re: Ey Up!! Howdy Rick, At 6'5" maybe a Triumph Tiger would fit the bill, enjoy the Vara for a while first mind

06-10-2008, 07:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
Scudnut Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: West London Posts: 621	Re: Ey Up!! Welcome to the forum mate. I've just returned to bikes after 18 years driving a cage. It's great to get some fresh air after driving a recovery truck all day.
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