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markus
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PostPosted: 18:20 - 03 Aug 2008    Post subject: new to biking Reply with quote
hi there,
just logged on about two minutes ago as i figured that this is the kind of place where a newby like me can get some gems of information and a bit of guidance. i passed my test last week after months of learning and now im looking to try and get a bike sorted. it will have to be restricted to 33bhp as im only 19 ( twenteen in 9 days)
anyway... any ideas?
seen a suzuki gsx 600f, nice bike i think but ill have to get it restricted down.
i got told of a fella that becasue im a big lad..6ft 2 and just shy of 17 stone i would be better of getting a 600 or something like. is this right?
also... cant be too dear. i sold my car and have a bit of cash spare so lookin at the £1200 mark.
right look forward to chatting and stuff...

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steppen22
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PostPosted: 18:56 - 03 Aug 2008    Post subject: Re: new to biking Reply with quote
Twenteen? You're not serious?
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Ant132
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PostPosted: 19:04 - 03 Aug 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
Maybe its a joke? Rolling Eyes Symbalising the end of his teens - end of an era and all..

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YZFR1IAN
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PostPosted: 19:18 - 03 Aug 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
hi markus and welcome Very Happy
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steve32
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PostPosted: 19:27 - 03 Aug 2008    Post subject: Re: new to biking Reply with quote
markus wrote:
hi there,
just logged on about two minutes ago as i figured that this is the kind of place where a newby like me can get some gems of information and a bit of guidance. i passed my test last week after months of learning and now im looking to try and get a bike sorted. it will have to be restricted to 33bhp as im only 19 ( twenteen in 9 days)
anyway... any ideas?
seen a suzuki gsx 600f, nice bike i think but ill have to get it restricted down.
i got told of a fella that becasue im a big lad..6ft 2 and just shy of 17 stone i would be better of getting a 600 or something like. is this right?
also... cant be too dear. i sold my car and have a bit of cash spare so lookin at the £1200 mark.
right look forward to chatting and stuff...

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yea i got one of them bikes and its a good one to have but make sure the one you get has a mot coz i bought mine without and getting hold of parts for them is a nightmare Very Happy
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markus
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PostPosted: 16:58 - 04 Aug 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
cheers for the welcome... just got a price for the restrictor kit on the suzuki. £120 so dint think that was too bad. just looking for insurance quotes now. is it worth joining a motorcycle club or anything.. there are a few round me (kirby lonsdale and that area)
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Spit-Fire
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PostPosted: 17:23 - 04 Aug 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
welcome Thumbs Up . as for joining a club i say do you want to join? pointless joining for any other reason if you dont want to. i suppose theres some benefits to joining so...
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YZFR1IAN
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PostPosted: 18:09 - 04 Aug 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
markus wrote:
there are a few round me (kirby lonsdale and that area)


Some great biking roads in the lakes, I'll be up there when I get a bigger bike, not too far away from me, dont fancy it on a 125 Laughing
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markus
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PostPosted: 16:11 - 05 Aug 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
devils bridge at kirby is the start of the lakes rides. think i might wander down on a sunday and have a look.
as for joining i think it might be worth it.. ill look into it.
also.
been offered a suzuki sv650 fully faired.
anyone know of anything about these?
also how much is a back tyre generally... apparently it could do with one.
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YZFR1IAN
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PostPosted: 16:26 - 05 Aug 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
markus wrote:
been offered a suzuki sv650 fully faired.
anyone know of anything about these?
also how much is a back tyre generally... apparently it could do with one.


The SV650 is supposed to be a very good first big bike.
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