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By *tulu OP Man 22 weeks ago
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Got my Mod2 coming up soon and I’m wondering what to get as my first big bike.
I’ve been having my lessons on a BMW F700
Probably got about £2500 to spend. Don’t want a sports bike. Maybe a Naked or an Adventure Type |
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By *tulu OP Man 21 weeks ago
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"Going and sitting on a few to see what feels right isn't a bad way to start. And older sv or v-strom my fit the bill for you."
Been to a few bike shops but loads don’t like you sitting on bikes unless you talk to a salesman.  |
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There a few dotted about the country try superbike factory. They have a few locations throughout the UK and cover plenty of types of bikes and cc ranges. Then you can get a good feel for a type or manufacturer of bike even if they dont have one at that particular showroom. |
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By *tulu OP Man 21 weeks ago
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"There a few dotted about the country try superbike factory. They have a few locations throughout the UK and cover plenty of types of bikes and cc ranges. Then you can get a good feel for a type or manufacturer of bike even if they dont have one at that particular showroom."
Superbike factory is one of the places that get arsey if you try and sit on the bikes without a salesman. Great choice of bike but very pushy. |
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By *tulu OP Man 21 weeks ago
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I’ve been getting quotes on bikes for insurance.
I’ve looked at
Fazer 600
Bandit 600/650
Sv 650
Hornet 600
BMW f700 (because I’ve enjoyed riding it for my lessons)
And randomly because I know a guy selling one locally and I’ve always liked them…….Yamaha XJR1300
The BMW is the most expensive to insure for me. Closely followed by the XJR. But I’m tempted by the XJR. I know it’s not logical. |
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"Got my Mod2 coming up soon and I’m wondering what to get as my first big bike.
I’ve been having my lessons on a BMW F700
Probably got about £2500 to spend. Don’t want a sports bike. Maybe a Naked or an Adventure Type "
I got a Honda nc750 for that money |
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By *tulu OP Man 21 weeks ago
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"We've got a xjr and really love it, great bike for fun and touring "
Can’t quite put my finger on why…… but having browsed your pictures……. The XJR is getting even more appealing.  |
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"Well. I passed my Mod2 today. 3 minor faults. I’m officially a biker.  "
Congratulations, I passed mine in 2006 I did a direct access with no faults I couldn't believe it, but then in 2008 I was knocked off my motorbike |
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By *tulu OP Man 21 weeks ago
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"Well. I passed my Mod2 today. 3 minor faults. I’m officially a biker.
Congratulations, I passed mine in 2006 I did a direct access with no faults I couldn't believe it, but then in 2008 I was knocked off my motorbike "
Sorry to hear that. |
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"Well. I passed my Mod2 today. 3 minor faults. I’m officially a biker.
Congratulations, I passed mine in 2006 I did a direct access with no faults I couldn't believe it, but then in 2008 I was knocked off my motorbike
Sorry to hear that. "
Thanks mate, just keep your eyes out and be safe mate |
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By *tulu OP Man 21 weeks ago
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"Well. I passed my Mod2 today. 3 minor faults. I’m officially a biker.
Congratulations, I passed mine in 2006 I did a direct access with no faults I couldn't believe it, but then in 2008 I was knocked off my motorbike
Sorry to hear that.
Thanks mate, just keep your eyes out and be safe mate "
To be honest. I look both ways when I cross a one way street. That’s how little faith I have in humanity. |
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"Well. I passed my Mod2 today. 3 minor faults. I’m officially a biker.
Congratulations, I passed mine in 2006 I did a direct access with no faults I couldn't believe it, but then in 2008 I was knocked off my motorbike
Sorry to hear that.
Thanks mate, just keep your eyes out and be safe mate
To be honest. I look both ways when I cross a one way street. That’s how little faith I have in humanity. "
It's crazy how much more attention you have riding a bike, you almost need eyes in the back of your head! Best thing to do is make yourself as visible as you can, and try riding in a group with friends if you can it's much more fun, and safer |
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By *tulu OP Man 21 weeks ago
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"Well. I passed my Mod2 today. 3 minor faults. I’m officially a biker.
Congratulations, I passed mine in 2006 I did a direct access with no faults I couldn't believe it, but then in 2008 I was knocked off my motorbike
Sorry to hear that.
Thanks mate, just keep your eyes out and be safe mate
To be honest. I look both ways when I cross a one way street. That’s how little faith I have in humanity.
It's crazy how much more attention you have riding a bike, you almost need eyes in the back of your head! Best thing to do is make yourself as visible as you can, and try riding in a group with friends if you can it's much more fun, and safer "
It’s funny. I love my lid but I’ve already decided to go for a brighter one. Probably the same model though. |
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By *tulu OP Man 21 weeks ago
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"Don't compromise and get what you want. Or you'll waste your money and want to switch up to what you should have bought in the first place later anyway.
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I can’t get what I want……. I can only afford one bike
But yeah I get what you mean. I’m going to look at a few on Saturday. |
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"Well. I passed my Mod2 today. 3 minor faults. I’m officially a biker.
Congratulations, I passed mine in 2006 I did a direct access with no faults I couldn't believe it, but then in 2008 I was knocked off my motorbike
Sorry to hear that.
Thanks mate, just keep your eyes out and be safe mate
To be honest. I look both ways when I cross a one way street. That’s how little faith I have in humanity.
It's crazy how much more attention you have riding a bike, you almost need eyes in the back of your head! Best thing to do is make yourself as visible as you can, and try riding in a group with friends if you can it's much more fun, and safer
It’s funny. I love my lid but I’ve already decided to go for a brighter one. Probably the same model though. "
Great idea, when you get a new one make sure it's a really tight fit because it will loosen up after a short while, also make sure you don't scrimp on it get a good make and spend some decent money on it, at the end of the day it could save your life my preferred make is AGV, but each make will fit people slightly differently and it's personal choice.
Keep safe and if you need any advice just ask mate, and welcome to the bikeing community! |
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If you want a big boke that will last you a while. Try a Sprint ST1050.
VERY good bike. Eady to ride, comfy, fast enough, good range, relatively easy service. Plenty of spares and upgrades.
Well worth a look.
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"Well. I passed my Mod2 today. 3 minor faults. I’m officially a biker. "
Congrats, just keep your head on a swivel... when out riding i assume i am invisible, or all others drivers are out to run me over, done me well so far. |
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By *tulu OP Man 20 weeks ago
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"Well. I passed my Mod2 today. 3 minor faults. I’m officially a biker.
Congrats, just keep your head on a swivel... when out riding i assume i am invisible, or all others drivers are out to run me over, done me well so far."
That’s pretty much what I’ve been taught. Also I’m a cyclist so it’s ingrained into me anyway. |
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Congratulations and great choice for first big bike!
Had an XC a few years ago now and can ride for miles each day! Enjoy and hope the roads aren't too salty down with you!! mind you could give it a coat of ACF50 it's great stuff! |
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By *tulu OP Man 20 weeks ago
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"Congratulations and great choice for first big bike!
Had an XC a few years ago now and can ride for miles each day! Enjoy and hope the roads aren't too salty down with you!! mind you could give it a coat of ACF50 it's great stuff!"
I’m into detailing so it’ll be getting thoroughly cleaned and waxed etc. |
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By *tulu OP Man 20 weeks ago
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"Second hand Honda NS125f in red white and blue. Great wee starter bike so long ago."
Well. Technically my first bike was an Aprillia Rs125 when I was 17, and more recently I’ve been riding a Suzuki VanVan 125 since I passed my CBT last year. Now I’m the proud owner of a 2012 Triumph Tiger XC |
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"I had BH1 the 1st 636-just bought another last year as I loved it and also got a CH1 the one with the underseat exhaust
I don't mean to be an arse, but the A1P 636 came before the BH1 "
Oh did it really I stand corrected I always thought the pre 03 reg ones was 600s and the later was 636.
Still searching for the 04/05 ZX10 widow maker is my next purchase |
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I did my training on several different bikes.
Honda CB400
Hornet 600
Suzuki SV650
BMW F850 GS
When I passed a mate just happened to be selling a Triumph Street Triple 675 which I got for mates rates, I still have it and love it. It if that hadn’t been available I was leaning towards the SV650 |
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By *tulu OP Man 18 weeks ago
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Done about 500 miles on it now since I picked it up. Absolutely loving it. Spent yesterday giving it a really good clean and a bit of basic maintenance.
Planning a ride from Liverpool to Betws Y Coed tomorrow. |
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By *tulu OP Man 18 weeks ago
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"You may want to thing about using some ACF50 on it for winter protection "
I’m into detailing. It’s getting ceramic coated to protect it. I’ve already had the exhaust off it and cleaned and polished that. |
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By *tulu OP Man 18 weeks ago
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Definitely need to work on my core strength and upper body strength now I’m riding a bigger bike. I can feel it for a day or two afterwards now in my shoulders especially. |
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OP check out Mick Extence he has an enduro training school over in north wales book yourself a days riding with a guy that har ridden 8 Dakar rallies he will teach you how to ride off road but with techniques that you can use on the road  |
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By *tulu OP Man 17 weeks ago
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"OP check out Mick Extence he has an enduro training school over in north wales book yourself a days riding with a guy that har ridden 8 Dakar rallies he will teach you how to ride off road but with techniques that you can use on the road "
Thanks. I took a look the other day when I first saw this. I think I’ll try and book something with him. |
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