Hi another new rider

Dirkpitt66 · Derestricted Danger Joined: 26 May 2014 Karma :

Hi all, thought I would introduce myself spent the month of March doing my CBT and DAS (Mod1 one minor, Mod2 two minors) and am now the proud owner of my cbr500r.

Hadn't been on a bike (if you can call my gp100 one!) in over 30 years and started to have enough of the train journey and cost to London so thought I would take to commuting on a bike.

Settled for the 500 due to insurance quotes and getting used to riding again, so wait for a couple of years get some no claims and upgrade then. Commuting is interesting approx 25 miles e/w early morning is fine but learning to filter is certainly an experience but following other bikers definitely helps.

Looking forward to the weekends for some more enjoyable riding.

DrSnoosnoo · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Mar 2012 Karma :

Welcome, keep her shiny side up in that London Thumbs Up

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petalbriefs · Traffic Copper Joined: 22 May 2014 Karma :

Hi Dirkpitt66,
Welcome!
Im new too, very nice bike you have there Smile

I think thats what mine wants to be when it grows up!

Anyway, nice bunch of people on here so far, have been very welcoming and friendly and very knowledgeable Smile

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petalbriefs · Traffic Copper Joined: 22 May 2014 Karma :

Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

Nice looking bikes, there's one parks up next to me most days the "R" doesn't look that daft on it. Fuelly reckons mid/high 70s mpg as well, and it's still probably more bike than you'll use on a commute.
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Dirkpitt66 · Derestricted Danger Joined: 26 May 2014 Karma :

Thanks have only had the bike a few weeks so still running in.
Looks like I'm averaging just under 70 at the moment but bike seems to have plenty of go when you need it Cool

riejumike · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 23 Dec 2013 Karma :

That looks bang tidy mate Thumbs Up

more pictures would be appreciated Very Happy

Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

MC · Banned Joined: 01 Apr 2013 Karma :

Nice bike! Take your time filtering, had a couple of near misses early on trying to copy bigger bikers Embarassed

Just go at your own pace. Also want more pics Cool

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Dirkpitt66 · Derestricted Danger Joined: 26 May 2014 Karma :

Currently away at the moment but will def pits some more photos when I get back Very Happy

Went for the 500 as some of my commute us up the A3 from Guildford so extra torque is useful.

Will be looking to put on an SC Project exhaust slip on to improve the noise as the bike is pretty quiet.