Hello everyone!

WRXPete · 07-25-2008, 02:12 PM

Hi, another newbie i'm afraid!!

As the name suggests, i'm one of those pesky car people who's starting to realise that as much as i love my cars, there's a whole new world of biking to be discovered.

Despite being nearly 30 i'd never had the chance to get on a bike until recently and loved it and now really want to get my licence sorted out.

It was good to read another new member ask about a good bike to start with, as i too was looking at doing my DAS and getting a Honda CBR. Seems that people think that it's a good starting point overall, certainly to build confidence as i start. I've considered just getting a small bike to start, but not sure i'd want to wait while my restriction time is wasted away....i know there's always a concern with new bikers getting carried away and crashing, especially as they get older, but i can be trusted on the road (boy in blue i'm afraid, if you can drive IRV in London you can drive/ride anywhere!!)

Just can't wait to get my CBT and courses sorted out now!!

bps187 · 07-25-2008, 02:58 PM

Hello and welcome.

Hope you enjoy. I was the same didn't really think about bikes until I rode one. After that all I wanted to do was get on one.

As you maybe aware I am new here but would say that the CBR very nice bike and seems suitable. I do like the bike but looks like it would hurt my back and wrists in the long run. So my eye is on the Fazer. That was comfortable sitting on that.

Once again Welcome.

bps187 · 07-25-2008, 03:00 PM

Oh yes and good luck on the CBT and the courses.

jonnywombat · 07-25-2008, 03:13 PM

Hi Pete, Welcome to the forum

grotbag · 07-25-2008, 03:29 PM

Greetings and welcome to the forum WRXPete

Good luck with your CBT!

One thing you really should remember is that your DAS course will only teach you how to pass the test, it will not make you an experienced rider!

thunderlad · 07-25-2008, 03:31 PM

Welcome to the fotum.........an we all had to start somewhere, just some of us passed our tests as the ark was being moored up!!

heavenlees · 07-26-2008, 09:11 AM

Hiya and welcome to the forum hope you have fun

Rerb · 07-26-2008, 09:26 AM

Howdy Pete,
If you are heading for a bike that size just make sure you're comfortable with the height weight etc.

Welcome to the forum btw

Scudnut · 07-26-2008, 10:19 AM

Hello Hello Hello.

Really sorry, just couldn't resist that. Welcome to the forum Pete.

Scudnut · 07-26-2008, 10:20 AM

Just realised your not that far from me, better be careful what I say.

07-25-2008, 02:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
WRXPete Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Guildford, Surrey Posts: 15	Hello everyone! Hi, another newbie i'm afraid!! As the name suggests, i'm one of those pesky car people who's starting to realise that as much as i love my cars, there's a whole new world of biking to be discovered. Despite being nearly 30 i'd never had the chance to get on a bike until recently and loved it and now really want to get my licence sorted out. It was good to read another new member ask about a good bike to start with, as i too was looking at doing my DAS and getting a Honda CBR. Seems that people think that it's a good starting point overall, certainly to build confidence as i start. I've considered just getting a small bike to start, but not sure i'd want to wait while my restriction time is wasted away....i know there's always a concern with new bikers getting carried away and crashing, especially as they get older, but i can be trusted on the road (boy in blue i'm afraid, if you can drive IRV in London you can drive/ride anywhere!!) Just can't wait to get my CBT and courses sorted out now!!

07-25-2008, 02:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
bps187 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Shropshire, Wellington, UK Posts: 26	Re: Hello everyone! Hello and welcome. Hope you enjoy. I was the same didn't really think about bikes until I rode one. After that all I wanted to do was get on one. As you maybe aware I am new here but would say that the CBR very nice bike and seems suitable. I do like the bike but looks like it would hurt my back and wrists in the long run. So my eye is on the Fazer. That was comfortable sitting on that. Once again Welcome.

07-25-2008, 03:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
bps187 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Shropshire, Wellington, UK Posts: 26	Re: Hello everyone! Oh yes and good luck on the CBT and the courses.

07-25-2008, 03:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
jonnywombat Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Wrexham Posts: 1,540	Re: Hello everyone! Hi Pete, Welcome to the forum

07-25-2008, 03:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
grotbag Moderator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Near Hornsea,on the East Yorkshire coast Posts: 9,399	Re: Hello everyone! Greetings and welcome to the forum WRXPete Good luck with your CBT! One thing you really should remember is that your DAS course will only teach you how to pass the test, it will not make you an experienced rider!
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07-25-2008, 03:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
thunderlad Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Chester Posts: 861	Re: Hello everyone! Welcome to the fotum.........an we all had to start somewhere, just some of us passed our tests as the ark was being moored up!!

07-26-2008, 09:11 AM	#7 (permalink)
heavenlees Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cleveland Posts: 238	Re: Hello everyone! Hiya and welcome to the forum hope you have fun
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07-26-2008, 09:26 AM	#8 (permalink)
Rerb Administrator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Staffs Posts: 1,957	Re: Hello everyone! Howdy Pete, If you are heading for a bike that size just make sure you're comfortable with the height weight etc. Welcome to the forum btw

07-26-2008, 10:19 AM	#9 (permalink)
Scudnut Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: West London Posts: 902	Re: Hello everyone! Hello Hello Hello. Really sorry, just couldn't resist that. Welcome to the forum Pete.
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07-26-2008, 10:20 AM	#10 (permalink)
Scudnut Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: West London Posts: 902	Re: Hello everyone! Just realised your not that far from me, better be careful what I say.
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