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[NervousNelly]

Hello everyone

Just like to say how very welcoming and informative this site is - good old Google for finding it !

Have been only been reading for a couple of days - frantic search for information and reassurance on U Turns ahead of my test

I'm very new to bikes, suddenly deciding I had to learn to ride this summer. Did my CBT end of September, had planned on taking the standard test and playing it safe with a resticted bike, BUT .....

Passed my DAS 1st attempt yesterday

Any advice on what bike to get now really appreciated

Thanks

[druidsam]

hello nelly welcome to the forum, go round all the local dealers and sit on every bike they have before deciding what to get



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

[bilbo141]

congratulations and welcome to the club ......bit of a tough question to start with , my first reaction would be to ask what plans have you for riding in the future if the bikes gonna be for everyday use , the occasional good weather sunday run or touring , but i would hesitate in actually recommending any particular bike but would suggest you get yourself along to your local dealer have a look take a few demo rides and decide which bike feels right for you and suits your needs

[grotbag]

yep what Sam said and welcome to the forum

[bilbo141]

sams brief and to the point im an old windbag

[emzed]

well done on the test and welcome to the forum. What you've been told so far is all good and sound advice. Whatever you choose, get something you can enjoy and have fun on

[grayo]

welcome and congratulations.................grayo

[Manky Cat]

Welcome to the forum Nelly and well done on passing your test. A lot of the folk on here seem to fancy the Honda 600 for a first bike, but I recon going along and having a few demo rides is probably the best idea by far...

[BOBBYJACK]

Congratulations - well done and such a nice feeling - i still remember
passing my test - great feeling - ditto the other comments go and try out
some bikes and see what feels best for you. Had a Yamaha Fazer 600 for
my first bike and was a great choice - but look at the Honda 600's aswell
great build quality and good handling

[NervousNelly]

Thanks for the welcome and the advice re 1st bike, will get myself down to the bike dealers asap ;-)

Trawling the ads online and reading various reviews, the Fazer and the Honda 600 look likely candidates. Learnt on a ER5, don't want anything too big n crazy whilst I'm still such a novice. Looking for a Sports Tourer type (I think, plan to have a good look round the UK - not just sunny sunday riding ) that is user friendly whilst Ive still got lots to learn.

Bit worried I will look a complete numpty infront of the salesman when my total lack of bike knowledge is confirmed by stupid questions :-P They're going to *earn* their commission with me :-)

Thanks guys