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hi new to the forums
Hi all
i met a guy working over at "elis" he fixed an electrical issue while i was there .
We got to talking about injures and bikes and i enjoyed the conversation ..
I dont currently have a bike but used to have a 2014 R6 (until i threw it up the road a couple of times ) ..the injures and concussion must have left some permanent brain damage because i still want to get back on and ride with friends.
Im stuck in two minds as to what to ride now that im older (47) should i go slower or bat out of hell like i used too.
Im probably the only person in Britain that has a reversal of a speeding fine (inc points) after being chased (baited) by the police and pulled over at speeds around 120mph ..(also have the cheque to prove it )
I grew up around bikes and often had the engines out doing repairs or upgrades ,started on a simonz ,on to DT50,RD80,TZR125 amongst other bikes .
so ..im looking for advice on whats performing well ,what to avoid etc with the intentions of getting back on a bike .
i met a guy working over at "elis" he fixed an electrical issue while i was there .
We got to talking about injures and bikes and i enjoyed the conversation ..
I dont currently have a bike but used to have a 2014 R6 (until i threw it up the road a couple of times ) ..the injures and concussion must have left some permanent brain damage because i still want to get back on and ride with friends.
Im stuck in two minds as to what to ride now that im older (47) should i go slower or bat out of hell like i used too.
Im probably the only person in Britain that has a reversal of a speeding fine (inc points) after being chased (baited) by the police and pulled over at speeds around 120mph ..(also have the cheque to prove it )
I grew up around bikes and often had the engines out doing repairs or upgrades ,started on a simonz ,on to DT50,RD80,TZR125 amongst other bikes .
so ..im looking for advice on whats performing well ,what to avoid etc with the intentions of getting back on a bike .
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Re: hi new to the forums
Avoid gixxer - too many reasons why.
Depends what you want to do really. Plenty of options out there, what's your preference? Speed, track, dirt, touring, fast road etc etc.
When was the last time yet were on the road? Naked bikes have come on in leaps and bounds and now perform as well as sports bikes with the comfort too.
Superduke, MT10, CB100 z900, bmw.
Wr, DRZ, excf, crf
Depends what you want to do really. Plenty of options out there, what's your preference? Speed, track, dirt, touring, fast road etc etc.
When was the last time yet were on the road? Naked bikes have come on in leaps and bounds and now perform as well as sports bikes with the comfort too.
Superduke, MT10, CB100 z900, bmw.
Wr, DRZ, excf, crf
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KTM 990 superduke R,
Zx10r trackbike, ktm 350 excf muddy
Suspension and bike work undertaken.
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southwestbikers@southwestbikers (original, I know.)
KTM 990 superduke R,
Zx10r trackbike, ktm 350 excf muddy
Suspension and bike work undertaken.
Re: hi new to the forums
Nice mid cc naked.
Something like a hornet, z750 or similar.
Something like a hornet, z750 or similar.
"Welding is like cheese on toast! It gets hot and sticks together"
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Re: hi new to the forums
To start welcome to the forum hope that you have a lot of fun here.
Interesting to hear your storey. Having passed my bike test back when i was 17 i then gave up bikes for over 20 years and back in 2010 got my first big bike. After many years of zooming about on sports bikes came to the realisation that massive numbers on the road is going to get you in jail, dead or worse loose your license. Would recommend something lower powered for the road and get all the power you like and have fun on track.
Either way some 2 wheeled fun has got to be done for a bit of fun, freedom and 5 minutes to clear your head from the daily stresses.
Interesting to hear your storey. Having passed my bike test back when i was 17 i then gave up bikes for over 20 years and back in 2010 got my first big bike. After many years of zooming about on sports bikes came to the realisation that massive numbers on the road is going to get you in jail, dead or worse loose your license. Would recommend something lower powered for the road and get all the power you like and have fun on track.
Either way some 2 wheeled fun has got to be done for a bit of fun, freedom and 5 minutes to clear your head from the daily stresses.
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Re: hi new to the forums
Don't get a KTM.
old and disgraceful so doing what I can while I can before I can't
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Re: hi new to the forums
The first thing to say is be sensible about your skill levels, and be realistic, overconfidence can kill. Second, and importantly, get something that doesn't scare you and everyone else, a good middleweight should be ample, you can trade up when your skills and experience permit.
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Re: hi new to the forums
Don't listen to him he's just old, bitter and senile!
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Re: hi new to the forums
Get a Gixxer great bikes if your into sport bikes.
GEN 4 S1000RR / Gixxer Thou K6 the best one.
Re: hi new to the forums
No.. technically he is correct.
Two KTM's is the correct number to have.
1190 Adventure S, 990 Superduke, DRZ-400E - all the bases covered.
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Re: hi new to the forums
Makes sense to me
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.
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Re: hi new to the forums
Then they can take turns to break down
old and disgraceful so doing what I can while I can before I can't
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Re: hi new to the forums
Take a few bikes on test rides and make your choice from there......
There is a vast amount to chose from....
Good luck in your search
There is a vast amount to chose from....
Good luck in your search
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Re: hi new to the forums
Might find this play list of interest
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