Hi guys and girls
Hi guys and girls
Nice to find a bike forum with more of a local feeling
As you can guess by the username im Paul
Did my CBT just under two years ago so I could see what this two wheeled thing is all about then broke my hand a week or so later so did nothing for a year. Spent the last year riding a 2011 Honda CBF125 as a commuter (only 6 miles a day) which I enjoyed so did my DAS last week and can now start to look at bikes with a bit more poke for the summer.
Coming from the car world I dont really know anyone thats into bikes or anything about bikes so its quite a steep learning curve coming into it all !
Anyway - happy to join the forum and hopfully meet some of you in person at some point
As you can guess by the username im Paul
Did my CBT just under two years ago so I could see what this two wheeled thing is all about then broke my hand a week or so later so did nothing for a year. Spent the last year riding a 2011 Honda CBF125 as a commuter (only 6 miles a day) which I enjoyed so did my DAS last week and can now start to look at bikes with a bit more poke for the summer.
Coming from the car world I dont really know anyone thats into bikes or anything about bikes so its quite a steep learning curve coming into it all !
Anyway - happy to join the forum and hopfully meet some of you in person at some point
- billinom8s
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Re: Hi guys and girls
Hi Paul, welcome to swb. Good to see you're making the jump to bigger bikes, there will be plenty of views and info available to you when you want it.
So where are you based?
So where are you based?
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Re: Hi guys and girls
Hi Paul
Welcome to the forum hope that you enjoy it here and we are able to assist you on your biking journey and making a few new friends along the way.
If I might suggest the police do a 1 day hazard awareness day called Bike Safe. It’s 50% class room and 50% on the road. It is really useful and they teach you a lot about riding on the road rather then just how to pass your test.
Hope this helps and look forward to meeting you on one of our friendly ride outs.
Welcome to the forum hope that you enjoy it here and we are able to assist you on your biking journey and making a few new friends along the way.
If I might suggest the police do a 1 day hazard awareness day called Bike Safe. It’s 50% class room and 50% on the road. It is really useful and they teach you a lot about riding on the road rather then just how to pass your test.
Hope this helps and look forward to meeting you on one of our friendly ride outs.
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Re: Hi guys and girls
Cheers for the welcomes
Im based in Taunton so have quite good access to all directions
Im mainly stuck at the moment with not knowing what I really want / need and even if I did then id have no idea how to go about checking over and buying !
Im based in Taunton so have quite good access to all directions
Im mainly stuck at the moment with not knowing what I really want / need and even if I did then id have no idea how to go about checking over and buying !
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Re: Hi guys and girls
Get down the local bike shops and sit on a few.
See which ones float ya boat.
Then you start asking questions, on here if you like as to pros and cons, things to look out for etc. Doesn't matter if it's new or old stuff.
Never know, someone might offer to come view a bike or two in return for cakeage and liquid refreshment.
See which ones float ya boat.
Then you start asking questions, on here if you like as to pros and cons, things to look out for etc. Doesn't matter if it's new or old stuff.
Never know, someone might offer to come view a bike or two in return for cakeage and liquid refreshment.
07977507395
don't forget we are onX and Instagrambelieve it or not !!!
southwestbikers@southwestbikers (original, I know.)
KTM 990 superduke R,
Zx10r trackbike, ktm 350 excf muddy
Suspension and bike work undertaken.
don't forget we are onX and Instagrambelieve it or not !!!
southwestbikers@southwestbikers (original, I know.)
KTM 990 superduke R,
Zx10r trackbike, ktm 350 excf muddy
Suspension and bike work undertaken.
Re: Hi guys and girls
Hi & Welcome Paul
Just start visiting bike shops and having a sit on a few bikes to see what floats yer boat and also what fits you.
It could also help if you can have a think about where & when you'll be using this bike, that way you can narrow down the field a little.
You could also do a few test rides but that depends how confident you feel wrt jumping on different bikes, also be careful as there's normally £1,000 excess on shops test ride insurance, so it could hurt twice.
Just start visiting bike shops and having a sit on a few bikes to see what floats yer boat and also what fits you.
It could also help if you can have a think about where & when you'll be using this bike, that way you can narrow down the field a little.
You could also do a few test rides but that depends how confident you feel wrt jumping on different bikes, also be careful as there's normally £1,000 excess on shops test ride insurance, so it could hurt twice.
1190 Adventure S, 990 Superduke, DRZ-400E - all the bases covered.
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Re: Hi guys and girls
Hi Paul,
Just remember, every single person who rides started somewhere so more often than not, there is someone who has been in the same position as you! If there ever happens to be a bike local to me, South Somerset/North Dorset border, you want to view I'd happily pop along and take a look.
I have bought enough heaps of crap I am fairly good at finding issues prior to handing over cash now!
All the best of luck
Just remember, every single person who rides started somewhere so more often than not, there is someone who has been in the same position as you! If there ever happens to be a bike local to me, South Somerset/North Dorset border, you want to view I'd happily pop along and take a look.
I have bought enough heaps of crap I am fairly good at finding issues prior to handing over cash now!
All the best of luck
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1999 Yamaha R1
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Re: Hi guys and girls
Not that far from me
Shout if you fancy going bike shopping, I'll quite happliy spend someone elses £££
Joking aside, if you need a hand or a bit of info just shout ;)
If I have to explain, you'll NEVER understand
Re: Hi guys and girls
Yea im planning on having a good look around - so many bike shops and so little time
Ideally I wnts as new as possible but then again dont we all and my budget certainly wont allow that I imagine !
As im just going to be using it for year round commuting and the odd meetup and blast at the weekend I think im looking at 500 - 700cc stuff and lookswise im more a fan of the Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki bunch
I think for test rides im at a bit of a loss - id spend more time worrying about damaging it or getting use to the controls and not think about all the correct things
Thanks for all the offers of help chaps
Ideally I wnts as new as possible but then again dont we all and my budget certainly wont allow that I imagine !
As im just going to be using it for year round commuting and the odd meetup and blast at the weekend I think im looking at 500 - 700cc stuff and lookswise im more a fan of the Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki bunch
I think for test rides im at a bit of a loss - id spend more time worrying about damaging it or getting use to the controls and not think about all the correct things
Thanks for all the offers of help chaps
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Re: Hi guys and girls
Do you know if you prefer
Sports
Tourer
Naked
Custom
Cruiser
Retro
Those styles of bike.
Also as it's your first big bike I would suggest slightly older, mechanically sound but maybe not cosmetically perfect. Chamber are that until you're used to it, you're gonna drop it. Wouldn't want to spend out on something stunning to then put scratches on it.
Sports
Tourer
Naked
Custom
Cruiser
Retro
Those styles of bike.
Also as it's your first big bike I would suggest slightly older, mechanically sound but maybe not cosmetically perfect. Chamber are that until you're used to it, you're gonna drop it. Wouldn't want to spend out on something stunning to then put scratches on it.
07977507395
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southwestbikers@southwestbikers (original, I know.)
KTM 990 superduke R,
Zx10r trackbike, ktm 350 excf muddy
Suspension and bike work undertaken.
don't forget we are onX and Instagrambelieve it or not !!!
southwestbikers@southwestbikers (original, I know.)
KTM 990 superduke R,
Zx10r trackbike, ktm 350 excf muddy
Suspension and bike work undertaken.
Re: Hi guys and girls
In all honesty I had to google all of them to see the difference between them all !
Ideally im after a sports / naked that i can pratically commute on - a rough search on the interent shows models like :
ER6, CB500, Bandit 600, CBR600, MT03 / 07. Thats all based on the looks and style of the bike rather than knowing anything about them !
Im certainly due a drop as not achieved that yet !
When you say older how old are we talking ?
Ideally im after a sports / naked that i can pratically commute on - a rough search on the interent shows models like :
ER6, CB500, Bandit 600, CBR600, MT03 / 07. Thats all based on the looks and style of the bike rather than knowing anything about them !
Im certainly due a drop as not achieved that yet !
When you say older how old are we talking ?
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Re: Hi guys and girls
Have you noticed that anyone going slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster is a maniac ?
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Can't go wrong with a Bandit 600 or fazer 600, the cbr600 is a good Bike too.Paulpen wrote: ↑Apr 9th, '19, 20:54 In all honesty I had to google all of them to see the difference between them all !
Ideally im after a sports / naked that i can pratically commute on - a rough search on the interent shows models like :
ER6, CB500, Bandit 600, CBR600, MT03 / 07. Thats all based on the looks and style of the bike rather than knowing anything about them !
Im certainly due a drop as not achieved that yet !
When you say older how old are we talking ?
How are you with spanners or getting your hands dirty? Sooner or later you're gonna have to do some upkeep on your bike, even if it's just lubing the moving parts or oiling the chain. If that's not your thing then be prepared to pay someone to do it for you, shop rates can be anything up to £100 p.h.
Older bikes, I wouldn't go back past 97. Still a lot of good bikes available from then, easier to work on, spares are cheap and readily available plus will still go well and handle.
07977507395
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southwestbikers@southwestbikers (original, I know.)
KTM 990 superduke R,
Zx10r trackbike, ktm 350 excf muddy
Suspension and bike work undertaken.
don't forget we are onX and Instagrambelieve it or not !!!
southwestbikers@southwestbikers (original, I know.)
KTM 990 superduke R,
Zx10r trackbike, ktm 350 excf muddy
Suspension and bike work undertaken.
Re: Hi guys and girls
Spanners on cars id say im good - suspension, engine strips, gearbox rebuilds etc however bikes is a totally different world as i cant even do a chain on a pushbike !
Talking of spares where do you get bits from ? With car stuff theres dealers only, only OEM equilivants or the likes of parts alliance etc - is it the same for bikes ?
Talking of spares where do you get bits from ? With car stuff theres dealers only, only OEM equilivants or the likes of parts alliance etc - is it the same for bikes ?
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Nope, you'll find a lot of car mechanics won't or can't touch bikes, too fiddly and the smallest adjustment can make the biggest difference.
Dealers
Ebay
Breakers
Spares or Repairs deals
Dealers
Ebay
Breakers
Spares or Repairs deals
07977507395
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southwestbikers@southwestbikers (original, I know.)
KTM 990 superduke R,
Zx10r trackbike, ktm 350 excf muddy
Suspension and bike work undertaken.
don't forget we are onX and Instagrambelieve it or not !!!
southwestbikers@southwestbikers (original, I know.)
KTM 990 superduke R,
Zx10r trackbike, ktm 350 excf muddy
Suspension and bike work undertaken.