Recently passed but no bike yet

maddy · 08-20-2008, 10:59 AM

Hi all,

i stumbled on this forum after reading an article on visordown.com so i thought i would join and say hello,
i passed my big bike test about 2 months ago, it was about time to

i am now 47, although i used to ride my mates big bikes when i was 18 and loved it but never took a test, or ridden anything since, until now, it all started when my 16 year old got his aprili rs50 this year and i had a go on it, wow it was great and all the thrills of when i was 18 came flooding back, so i took all the test and past them all first time, but i can tell you i was so nervous it was unreal, i thought all that would go with age

i am trying to save up to buy a bike (ive told the wife i am selling the car

).

thunderlad · 08-20-2008, 11:04 AM

Welcome to the site.....Maddy.
Where are you from?
And have got any idea's of what bike your lookin at getting?

maddy · 08-20-2008, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thunderlad

Welcome to the site.....Maddy.
Where are you from?
And have got any idea's of what bike your lookin at getting?

Hi,
I am from Ipswich,
I have looked at a few bikes with the help from my 16 year old son, who insists i get a sports bike, as much as i would love to i dont think its a good idear as i suffer back trouble, so im thinking a more up right bike would suit, or have i got that wrong? maybe you or someone eles and help me out on this?

Spree · 08-20-2008, 11:26 AM

Hi Maddy and welcome to the biker forum mate

Personally I would be looking at one of the 600s, bandit, hornet fazer, etc for a first bike. Another one I would consider would be the Honda VFR 800, a good all rounder and nice riding position

blobcat · 08-20-2008, 11:49 AM

As per above I don't think you would go far wrong with a hornet, fazer or bandit. Find one that you like the look of and get a test ride.

thunderlad · 08-20-2008, 11:53 AM

Hi Maddy, gotta go with Spree on this......sportsbike not for people with bad backs.....look at the list Spree has given you, also to consider if money tight at first.....VFR 750.
As the 800 but less engine capacity.....good all-rounder, an cheap now the 800 has been around a couple of years.
Or there are the Sportstourers like thundercat.
Good luck with your finding out.
Remember biking is for life, not just for xmas......

grotbag · 08-20-2008, 01:09 PM

Greetings maddy and welcome to the forum

The advice the guys have given you is sound, have a look on ebay and see what sort of price their going for.

How about adding your location to your profile?

druidsam · 08-20-2008, 01:54 PM

hello maddy welcome to the forum

. try a seat on a thundercat its the best of both worlds, im the same age as you with back problems and the "cat" doesnt seem to bother my back any, so thats another one to add tho the list of possibilities

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

maddy · 08-20-2008, 02:27 PM

Hi all,

Thanx for all your welcomes and advise, its nice to find a friendly atmosphere, i will take a look at all your suggestions, although money being a bit tight at the moment, you know how it is 3 kids and a wife to support

Talk soon.

indie · 08-20-2008, 02:30 PM

hi welcome, please dont mention that word visordown again, i still have nightmares

08-20-2008, 10:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
maddy Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ipswich Posts: 4	Recently passed but no bike yet Hi all, i stumbled on this forum after reading an article on visordown.com so i thought i would join and say hello, i passed my big bike test about 2 months ago, it was about time to i am now 47, although i used to ride my mates big bikes when i was 18 and loved it but never took a test, or ridden anything since, until now, it all started when my 16 year old got his aprili rs50 this year and i had a go on it, wow it was great and all the thrills of when i was 18 came flooding back, so i took all the test and past them all first time, but i can tell you i was so nervous it was unreal, i thought all that would go with age i am trying to save up to buy a bike (ive told the wife i am selling the car ).

08-20-2008, 11:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
thunderlad Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Chester Posts: 861	Re: Recently passed but no bike yet Welcome to the site.....Maddy. Where are you from? And have got any idea's of what bike your lookin at getting?
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08-20-2008, 11:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
Spree Administrator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton Le Willows Posts: 3,306	Re: Recently passed but no bike yet Hi Maddy and welcome to the biker forum mate Personally I would be looking at one of the 600s, bandit, hornet fazer, etc for a first bike. Another one I would consider would be the Honda VFR 800, a good all rounder and nice riding position
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08-20-2008, 11:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
blobcat Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Carmarthenshire Posts: 12	Re: Recently passed but no bike yet As per above I don't think you would go far wrong with a hornet, fazer or bandit. Find one that you like the look of and get a test ride.
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08-20-2008, 11:53 AM	#6 (permalink)
thunderlad Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Chester Posts: 861	Re: Recently passed but no bike yet Hi Maddy, gotta go with Spree on this......sportsbike not for people with bad backs.....look at the list Spree has given you, also to consider if money tight at first.....VFR 750. As the 800 but less engine capacity.....good all-rounder, an cheap now the 800 has been around a couple of years. Or there are the Sportstourers like thundercat. Good luck with your finding out. Remember biking is for life, not just for xmas......
	LIVE IN 5TH GEAR

08-20-2008, 01:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
grotbag Moderator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Near Hornsea,on the East Yorkshire coast Posts: 9,403	Re: Recently passed but no bike yet Greetings maddy and welcome to the forum The advice the guys have given you is sound, have a look on ebay and see what sort of price their going for. How about adding your location to your profile?
	Some time's my mind doesn't only wander, it leaves completely ...........

08-20-2008, 01:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
druidsam Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: central scotland Posts: 5,750	Re: Recently passed but no bike yet hello maddy welcome to the forum. try a seat on a thundercat its the best of both worlds, im the same age as you with back problems and the "cat" doesnt seem to bother my back any, so thats another one to add tho the list of possibilities ..........................Sam
	trust me! im a druid

08-20-2008, 02:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
maddy Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ipswich Posts: 4	Re: Recently passed but no bike yet Hi all, Thanx for all your welcomes and advise, its nice to find a friendly atmosphere, i will take a look at all your suggestions, although money being a bit tight at the moment, you know how it is 3 kids and a wife to support Talk soon.

08-20-2008, 02:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
indie Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: huntingdon cambridgeshire Posts: 1,480	Re: Recently passed but no bike yet hi welcome, please dont mention that word visordown again, i still have nightmares
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