Welcome to Catcher!

[grotbag]

Originally Posted by Catcher

At the risk of turning this thread into an 'oldies' competition, I'm 52 and did my CBT a few weeks ago just to see what it was like (never been on a bike before). I really enjoyed it and after talking to the instructors I decided to take it further. I've since passed my theory and have my DAS and test booked for Sept and looking forward to it.
I'm waiting to see what a 500 is like on the DAS before getting a bike of my own. I am curious though as to why most people seem to talk about getting a 500+ bike as their first bike - why not a 250?
Regards
Catcher

Welcome to the biker forum Catcher


Congratulations on your CBT, you beet me by a year age wise! and good luck with your DAS in September


P.S. It's best to start a thread of your own if you want answers to specific questions.

[Catcher]

Many thanks for the welcome Grotbag. I realise I should have introduced myself in the New Members section. Anyway, I live in the NW with two grown up daughters. I've always had a bit of an interest in bikes but never done anything about it. I keep thinking that at 52 I'm having a bit of a mid-life crisis xcept I sometimes feel I'm past mid-life!!!
One of the things that struck me on the CBT is how much you need to be a better 'driver' on a bike - spotting potential hazards well ahead etc. I'm now much more aware of things in the car and it made me think of taking the bike test partly as a challenge.
I'm aware of the potential dangers, especially for someone starting biking at my stage of life, so plan to take things carefully and get as much advice as poss (one of the reasons for joining the forum)

Regards
Catcher

[druidsam]

hello catcher welcome to the forum



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

[MaccyMoo]

Hello Catcher and welcome.

I bet the northwest side of the map is getting a bit crowded now eh GB?

[jonnywombat]

Hello catcher mate...

So when you coming out for a ride with us??

[Boyaghan]

Catcher

Originally Posted by Catcher

I'm now much more aware of things in the car and it made me think of taking the bike test partly as a challenge.

Being a biker will make you a better driver IMO. After I did my CBT I practicing lifesavers while driving

[Singh600RR]

Originally Posted by Boyaghan

Catcher



Being a biker will make you a better driver IMO. After I did my CBT I practicing lifesavers while driving

HELLO Catcher - welcome to the forum - gotta agree with Boyaghan - it does make you a better car driver - i do the lifesaver thing as well!!

[grotbag]

I agree with whats already said!

and breath a sigh of relief that it's not just me who does lifesavers while driving the car!

[Scudnut]

Welcome Catcher, another one for the 50+ club.

[Manky Cat]

Hi Catcher, welcome in pal...