What can I expect......

[FakeIrish]

....when I start riding again after an 8-year gap?

Will it all come back naturally? Obviously I will need to take it easy to start with.

My history is only 3 years of daily riding but covered approx 30,000 miles a year (commuting, ride-outs and track days).

Thanks.
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[pinkyfloyd]

I gave up biking for 15 years. Managed to get back on a bike no probs.

Its like... well riding a bike.
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[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

You'll be fine, just go out when it's quiet to begin with to get your confidence back.
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[flat eric]

I had a ten year gap and when i got back on a bike i just took my time and went out somewhere where i knew it would be quiet, to get my brain back into bike mode. But to be honest you never really forget. It soon comes back.
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[FakeIrish]

Thanks for your views. Ok, will just take it steady

Just need to identify a suitable steed now. Latest thinking is Hornet but am concerned about the tank range - I will be commuting 90 miles a day.
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[ajbsmirnoff]

As Captain Darling said.

"Good luck against those elephants"


You'll be fine.

[Ericck]

Sounds like my own story.

Had a break of about eight years myself.
Then got back into bikes as I needed to commute
through the traffic.

Bought an ER500 and had it for 5 years.
Totally bullet proof, cheap and reliable, would
recommend as a commuter tool

Don't commute any more, ride more for
pleasure now so bought a bandit 600.

Wouldn't be without it now
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[CaNsA]

What can you expect?

Well... the number of people trying to kill you has tripled and the roads are in terrible condition.

Other than that you will be fine

[Sam_Y_93]

[FakeIrish]

ER5 - I find them far too small for my liking

Hornet - am looking at the more recent models (2010) but still find the idea of a 17l tank annoying. Some of us like a larger tank between the legs

I have pretty much made up my mind - think I will go for a CB1300 and hustle the couriers on that!

Just need to save up some cash now.......
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[Rogerborg]