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Hi Guys (& Girls).

Just started biking 6 weeks ago at the tender age of 38. Did a 1.5 day access course at had my test in Exeter which I passed. Got myself a Bandit 650 and its a fantastic bike, but being closer to the 20 stone limit found it a bit sluggish. Been out and got an '08' plate bandit 1250 today and pick it up next week.

Sold the car, just recently got divorced, having a bit of fun and looking for a lot more.

Will hopefully catch up with you all in the SW area in the coming m onths and join you for a few rides.

Take care.

JP

Welcome to SWB...

1250 Bandit, just passed your test... Insurance...

Age is a good thiing ..., the 650 fully comp was only £168 and the 1250 is £246. Not that bad as its my main transport.

Welcome to the site

As for the bike, just remember the sad old adages ...... the throttle goes both ways, don't over-estimate your limits, take it steady, take it steady don't become a statistic, etc., etc., etc.,

Other than that, glad you found bikes - better late than never - and just enjoy yourself

A lot of people may poo-poo them, but given your circumstances I'd recommend the "Bikesafe" course (ASAP)

Thanks Guys...what I actually failed to say is that when I was 17 I lived abroad and had a GS1000G. ..... so its been more of a big gap to riding than never had a bike before. Used to do a lot of Motocross / Enduro as well - my last bike was a Maco 490....which was scary

Welcome to SWB.

Your insurance for your 1250 is the same price as mine with 1000cc more lol. .

Hi and welcome to the site. Enjoy the regained freedom

welcome mate

Hi m8y and welcome to the site, get yourself booked in for some of the rides, well worth going on

Hello and welcome

Welcome to the mad house

Hiya welcome to swb

Hi JP

490, now theirs a real foot breaker

welcome bud.

enjoy your stay.

Welcome to SWB