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djrikki
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PostPosted: 05:56 - 15 May 2014    Post subject: Job done! Theory/Mod1/Mod2 all sorted :) Reply with quote

Just a quick update to say after getting my arse in gear a month ago thats me sorted everything out.

Theory passed 1st May (49 out of 50)
Mod 1 passed 11th May (2 minors)
Mod 2 passed 14th May (4 minors)

Off to Saltire in Edinburgh on Saturday to trade in the CBR125 for the SV650 then the rear learner starts. Thought I was an ok car driver till I got my 125. Thought I was an ok learner rider till I got proper bike lessons Smile
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PostPosted: 07:17 - 15 May 2014    Post subject: mod 2 Reply with quote

Good work, enjoy the summer and stay safe Smile
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PostPosted: 07:19 - 15 May 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nice one, enjoy.
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PostPosted: 07:47 - 15 May 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

Blimey, all that work to get the rusty bike sorted and you had it all of 3 months! Very Happy

Congrats on passing chap. Enjoy the big bike! Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 07:58 - 15 May 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

GJ Clapping . You went for a Suzuki and not a Honda then?
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PostPosted: 08:07 - 15 May 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

All those negatives into one big positive, you should be especially pleased with yourself. Achieving so much by sticking at it. Replacing the crappy bike and now passing your test.
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PostPosted: 08:13 - 15 May 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

Blimey, that was quick. Thumbs Up

noobRider wrote:
GJ Clapping . You went for a Suzuki and not a Honda then?


Sexzuki.

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PostPosted: 14:52 - 15 May 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

good man Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 15:25 - 15 May 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

Now the fun starts 😁
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djrikki
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PostPosted: 18:39 - 15 May 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks guys!

Went in today and test rode the SV and the Yam Xj6 Div F and prefered the Yam so we change there but getting it tomorrow so all is well Smile
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PostPosted: 19:57 - 15 May 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

Well done, enjoy!
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PostPosted: 20:46 - 15 May 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

Crikey, you don't mess around. Shocked
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PostPosted: 21:24 - 15 May 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

Rogerborg wrote:
Crikey, you don't mess around. Shocked


Had plans for doing everything in summer then found myself with 2 weeks off before the next project in work starts so thought sod it might as well get things going.

Yorkhill day pushed me on a lot too - just read they raised over £18,000 Smile
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djrikki
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PostPosted: 14:31 - 16 May 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

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PostPosted: 14:32 - 16 May 2014    Post subject: Re: Job done! Theory/Mod1/Mod2 all sorted :) Reply with quote

nice one fella Thumbs Up

djrikki wrote:
Off to Saltire in Edinburgh on Saturday to trade in the CBR125 for the SV650


You not going notice much difference.
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PostPosted: 14:32 - 16 May 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

https://i.imgur.com/D3sIEDJl.jpg

Job done
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PostPosted: 16:34 - 16 May 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

Don't need that in summer dude.
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djrikki
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PostPosted: 17:07 - 16 May 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

With my luck Im taking no chances lol. Plus better to drench n coat now before any rain etc Smile
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PostPosted: 21:54 - 16 May 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

Fair play, well done Thumbs Up Thumbs Up

Not a big fan of the lower fairings, very sharp angles on them but glad you like it, ideal bike to start with I reckon Karma
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PostPosted: 23:45 - 16 May 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

Paddy. wrote:
Fair play, well done Thumbs Up Thumbs Up

Not a big fan of the lower fairings, very sharp angles on them but glad you like it, ideal bike to start with I reckon Karma


Cheers Paddy. I quite like it but im a whore for tarted up stuff so the more plastic the better Smile
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PostPosted: 00:31 - 17 May 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

noobRider wrote:
GJ Clapping . You went for a Suzuki and not a Honda then?


Forgot to reply to you earlier.

After the rust on the CBF problem and getting the CBR I though all was well but then the chain chewed through the side stand switch wire causing the bike to cut out when leaning or accelerating hard so I decided Honda wasnt for me at the moment.

I liked the sv on paper but on the test ride it didnt feel as good as the 8 year old er6n I was learning on. I saw the Yamaha sitting and asked for a go of that and it just felt right. More comfortable riding position, smoother power and looks more modern.

Put about about 100 miles on it today already but will get some post test training done once Ive got more familiar with it as its a dramatic change from the learner bike and my old 125
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PostPosted: 10:39 - 17 May 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

djrikki wrote:
https://i.imgur.com/kPkzQvbl.jpg

You've only had it a day and someone's nicked your exhaust already. Doh!

Lovely looking bike, great choice. Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 12:50 - 19 May 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

Well done. You had a real bastard of a time with that honda from Victor Devine so enjoy the new machine. You should send a picture of you on it to VDs Smile with the proper hand signals for indicating what we think of them.

Are you going to stick a " Damn right I didnt buy this bike from Victor Devine" sticker on the new bike as well Smile
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PostPosted: 20:25 - 19 May 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

I made the mistake of slathering my XJ6n's exhaust with ACF50 as well. Basically just burns off and smells like a 130mph barBQ. Youl find the front mud gaurd extender actually does more good at protecting your down pipes, I wish I had put one on when I firstt got the bike rather than six months later. I would recomend the Evotech tail tidy as well.

I did the same as you and tried a few 600s and an SV650 but the XJ just fits. Comfy, smooth, well built handles nicely. i've noticed you never see cruddy looking older ones either, they seem to age well.
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