new learner rider kent

[sheriffjonny]

Hi guys, i've finally taken the plunge and go myself on the road to 2 wheel freedom.

Waited a bit too long i think, and now at 30 I can't wait to get upto a big bike.

Have just this day purchased a cbf125 after doing my CBT 2 weeks ago. Have a question about a problem with the cbf, but I'll post that in the workshop section

[haroman666]

Welcome to the world of fun. Oh, and opinion based facts and advice
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The mistresses: 2000 Honda CBR600f, 2000 Honda VTR1000

[_Iain_]

Welcome - whereabouts are you?

Just down in maidstone myself, passed CBT last weekend and picking up a YBR125 tomorrow
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Please be aware that the above post may be full of complete nonsense.
Riding: '07 KTM Duke II, Baotian BT49QT-20 Driving: '88 Volvo 340

[sheriffjonny]

Medway, good luck with your bike mate

[Rogerborg]

Good on you, but why not just go straight to DAS if you want to get on a big bike? You can be licensed up in a week, might not die.
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GONE: HN125-8, LF-250B, GPz 305, GPZ 500S, Burgman 400 // RIDING: F650GS (800 twin), Royal Enfield Bullet Electra 500 AVL, Ninja 250R because racebike

[sheriffjonny]

That was my original plan, but unfortuanately i'm currently chenging my shifts at work and don't know when I'll be off etc, so thought i may aswell get a 125 to run around on until i've done the theory etc. Been practicing on that and seem ok on the theory questions, lowest maek being 43, but the haz perception doesn't eem to make much sense, i see and react, but think i'm hitting it too early. Anyway, I will rpobably be able to sell the cbf for no loss when i get around to a big bike, so not much to lose and I'll be more experienced as a rider on the road

[P.addy]

From Maidstone also If you need help with CBF feel free to PM

[JustGraham]

Welcome to BCF and good luck when you take your test mate

[sheriffjonny]

Thanks guys, Paddy, I see you have had a few small capacity hondas, have you read my problem with the cbf in the workshop section?

[P.addy]

[harscot]

A big hello from Wester Ross in the Highlands, where men are men and sheep are frightened stay loose and safe
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First bike R reg Suzuki 125 GT twin in 1978:
2nd bike X reg Honda 650 Deauville in 2011:
Wish bike a Triumph Thunderbird: Dream bike Triumph Rocket........

[sheriffjonny]

I think sheep frighten too easily
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Current bike........'09 Honda CBF 125, seeking new big bike............New bike found '01 Honda VFR 800

[harscot]

[waffles]

[sheriffjonny]

as soon as i get the lights sorted I'd be up for a ride out waffles. I'm a bit old to be busting around the town with my 17 year old nephew and his ped gang. I'm in Chatham, whereabouts are you mate?
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Current bike........'09 Honda CBF 125, seeking new big bike............New bike found '01 Honda VFR 800

[waffles]

Im near Gravesend, bud
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Theory test - 19/8/09, CBT - 11/10/09, MOD 1 - 16/8/10, MOD 2 - 27/10/10
Past rides Yamaha XT125X, Triumph TT600, Honda XR250
Current rides Suzuki GSXR 600, Honda MSX125

[Rogerborg]

[P.addy]

I'll happily go for a ride at some point...just uh, gotta sort 3 bikes at the moment.

GSXR750 being redone right now.
CB250...my secret bike sitting in a garage
CX50 gonna be reppin' it massive with a 140 engine soon

[_Iain_]

Definately needs organising.

Proper off with cornering at speed at the minuite - i.e slowing down excessively. Might help to see how its supposed to be done!
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Please be aware that the above post may be full of complete nonsense.
Riding: '07 KTM Duke II, Baotian BT49QT-20 Driving: '88 Volvo 340

[P.addy]

[sheriffjonny]

Group ride out sounds good, just remember to wait for me every couple of miles
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Current bike........'09 Honda CBF 125, seeking new big bike............New bike found '01 Honda VFR 800

[P.addy]

[sheriffjonny]

The bike may be able to do that, don't mean my skills will allow me too tho
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Current bike........'09 Honda CBF 125, seeking new big bike............New bike found '01 Honda VFR 800