Trying to be original but cant, so......Hi!

arron24 · Post by **arron24** » Sep 30th, '07, 20:15

ive got to pick on someone cos my missus keeps ribbing me

Laura · Post by **Laura** » Oct 1st, '07, 08:54

Went to the bike show at Newton Abbott racecourse yesterday. Spoke to a few people. Im definatly swaying more and more towards doing my test, but i really enjoy just going pillion so is there much point???I enjoy sitting on the back and not having to worry about controling the bike or watching out for dickheads on the road!!!

Funky · Post by **Funky** » Oct 1st, '07, 11:30

Do your test, you'll find it so much better being in control, you wont want to go pillion ever again. your boyfriend will be happy with the amount he saves on tyres too! haha

Laura · Post by **Laura** » Oct 1st, '07, 11:44

Yeah, true about the tyres, but i keep telling him i'm doing wonders for his image;a leggy blonde on the back of his gsxr makes it loook far more sexy than when it was just him riding it!!!lol

Ricky_t · Post by **Ricky_t** » Oct 1st, '07, 12:05

Welcome to the site. It is much more fun riding than the bike than being a pillion.

Like everyone has said, do your CBT, and learn on a 125, take a direct access course and get a gsxr also! I have seen some biker couple's with similar bikes, i.e. his and hers.

Funky · Post by **Funky** » Oct 1st, '07, 13:32

Laura wrote:Yeah, true about the tyres, but i keep telling him i'm doing wonders for his image;a leggy blonde on the back of his gsxr makes it loook far more sexy than when it was just him riding it!!!lol

Haha Touché

I agree with Ricky T, though I would probably go for the restricted test as it's easier and a bit safer...the restrictors can always conveniently fall out onto the garage shelf once you think you're used to it...

Ask speedy about the test.

Laura · Post by **Laura** » Oct 1st, '07, 14:02

Cool, cheers for the advice guys. Ok, so, hypothetically speaking i do my teat and get a bike:-)...what bike do i get??Im 5ft11" so i dont want anything too small or that makes me look silly!Like the idea of matching gsxr's but wouldnt i look a bit "butch"??More advice please!!!

Funky · Post by **Funky** » Oct 1st, '07, 15:31

A nice matt black R6...mine... for the right price...

Post by **billinom8s** » Oct 1st, '07, 16:44

didnt take u long funky

def get your test, nothing sexier than a girlie on her own bike (my better half has her own)

pillions are a pain in the arse, they take a way the fun

(bike manufacturers make the pillion seat small and uncomfortable for a reason - so it doesn't get used)

if u like the sports bikes then i would say a zx 636 like kelly (dynasangel) damn cool bike that is.

btw welcome to the site

Post by **TLS-Moose** » Oct 1st, '07, 16:46

erm, dunno about "doin yer teat"

but to do your test, if you're gonna get a 125 go for a trailie rather than a sports bike - something like a varadero/KDX, etc., as manouverability is more important than a hunch-back pose and trying to look under your armpits to see behind

if you really want a sporty styled thing, then the CBR125's seem to be the bike of choice

Welcome, by the way

Gandy · Post by **Gandy** » Oct 3rd, '07, 12:35

hiya and welcome, nice to see another lady getting into bikes. I used to go pillion, that's how I got into bikes. Then I decided to take my test and I've never looked back since.....in fact I hate going pillion now.

Laura · Post by **Laura** » Oct 3rd, '07, 12:42

Thats what everyone seems to say, but i really enjoy going pillion (although i guess ive got nothing to compare to) Also, my partner doesnt mind at all me being on the bike and says as far as pillion go im the best he's had(i.e cornering etc-he cant feel me) so it makes no difference to him if im on the back or not. Im sure i will do my test eventually but im just scared of being in control of the bike rather than just sat on the back being able to enjoy the ride without having to concentrate or worry.Im probably just being a wuss!!!

Smiler · Post by **Smiler** » Oct 3rd, '07, 15:12

Laura
You really won't regret doing your test. All I can say is try out lots of stuff, do that 'sitting on bikes in bike shops' thing to see what you find comfy (5ft11"- could feel a little cramped on some stuff?), and don't feel pressured into having something to look good on for your first bike. Once you have your license, got some road experience etc you've all the time in the world to have whatever bike you like!
btw, I was a pillion albeit a l while ago, did my test and got my own bike - absolutely lovin' it! Had to be pillion recently and HATED IT! just my 2p - good luck with whatever you decide

Laura · Post by **Laura** » Oct 4th, '07, 07:40

Thank you smiler. Thats some of the best advice i've had!!!Im sure i will do it and be fine, but theres always a fear of the unknown isnt there?Just need to stop being a wuss, get some money together and go for it!!!

bambam · Post by **bambam** » Oct 4th, '07, 09:37

hi ya laura welcome to the site........
most of the advice is good,like moose said go for something easy to ride and move about. your probably get bored pretty quick but the road experience is worth it.whatever u do enjoy.