Recently passed my test

SAP750 · L Plate Warrior Joined: 02 Sep 2011 Karma :

I assed my test 3 weeks ago and decided to get rid of my old cagiva planet 125which i have had for 3 years , i ended up buying a 91 ZXR750 j1 in blue, sounds a bit silly to jump straight onto a big bike but i had read that they are a good one to start off with. the day after i got it i decided to do a road trip and covered 970 miles on it going to wales and up through north wales making my way to the peak district. i am glad i did it as it gave me a chance to learn the bike and gain some experience. i scared myself a few times but overall i was quite sensible.

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Sherwood Bambi · Nova Slayer Joined: 22 Aug 2011 Karma :

Good for you ! I have still to pass my Mod 2 but have invested in a Triumph Bonneville - can't wait to ride it !

I had thought of getting a 125 and riding it on L plates for a while but once on my Direct Access course realised I'd be bored with it pretty quickly and would then have to sell it once I got the full licence.

So I too will be going straight on to a "big bike" - albeit one that's not exactly sporty !

SAP750 · L Plate Warrior Joined: 02 Sep 2011 Karma :

It wasn't my first choice i had been looking at bandit's and hornets as i orefer the naked bikes to sports, but something drew me to this one and that's how it ended up. it took a bit of getting used to to begin with, especially the riding position, my legs went to sleep so kept having to stop and also my left wrist is a bit sore. but all i want to do at the moment is be out on it. i have just got rid of my car so it is my only transport at the moment. not looking forward to riding it in the winter though.

Biker Alex · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 18 Jun 2011 Karma :

Congrats on passing. Thumbs Up

That bike looks sweet for it's age
Its the same age as me Laughing

SAP750 · L Plate Warrior Joined: 02 Sep 2011 Karma :

Darth · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Mar 2008 Karma :

first bike! Thumbs Up

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trikeschick · Traffic Copper Joined: 14 Mar 2010 Karma :

Congratulations! I have done a sum total of 12 miles on my bike since i got it the other day so jealous of your 900 plus miles Very Happy

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SAP750 · L Plate Warrior Joined: 02 Sep 2011 Karma :

Thanks

i'm sure you will get some more use out of yours soon.
i needed to get some use out of it before the winter, and the weather hasn't been the best this summer.

Wibbler · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 27 Jul 2011 Karma :

Angel Girl · Scooby Slapper Joined: 12 Jul 2011 Karma :

I've been pased for 2 days and only managed to ride it back from the test centre so far! Hard to get out when I'm single parent and one of them is a 5 year old! Rolling Eyes

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