Another oldie gets back on a bike!

[BigTim]

Hello all,

Been lurking here for a few weeks since i got fed up sitting in traffic.

Rode an MZ S50B and then Suzuki GP100 on L plates over 30 years ago.

CBT done 20 Sept 2017

Passed Theory today 29 Sept

Mods one and two training and tests booked

If I dont cock it up I could have a full license by 8 Nov!

Finding this Forum useful

Just wanted to introduce myself

Tim

[M.C]

Howdy. Good luck with the tests.

[Polarbear]

Welcome.

What does that make you? 50ish? Spring chicken
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[Tracer1234]

Hey there. Good luck and all that fun stuff. If When you pass your test, enjoy!
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Riding: Yamaha MT-09 Tracer Occasionally Riding: 08 Suzuki SV650, Potato: 2011 Yamaha YBR Custom.
Used to ride: 2015 Yamaha MT-09 Tracer (smidsy) 09 Triumph Street Triple (P/X'd) 08 Yamaha YBR (Sold)
CBT 04/14. A: Mod 1 & 2 13/04/15

[Evil Hans]

Cool! I used to have an S51! I got back on a bike after a nearly 30 year break a few years back.

Welcome, and good luck with the tests.
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[Ste]

[Rogerborg]

[recman]

I'm going with Timberly as he's clearly going through a transition.
Best of British with the tests.
Do you have post test bike in mind or are we going to have another what bike thread?

[BigTim]

[pepperami]

Welcome Big Tim
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[grr666]

Kawasaki Versys would be my recommendation for a "back to bikes" bike for a big chap like you.
The 650 engine is straight out of the ER6f/Z650 with respectable but manageable performance and good fuel economy.
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[Rogerborg]

Good shout, or a V-Strom 650. Depending on budget, Tigers would be in the running. I don't think there are any really bad "adventure" stylee bikes made in the past decade out there, unless you buy a boomerang R1200GS that needs recalls more often than refills.
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[BigTim]

But would have to sit on em and see!

Did i mention im 52?

Various aches and pains including a bad back so need to make sure i can sit straight and vertical if you know what i mean.

Cheers

[recman]

[BigTim]

Name Changed due to popular demand! BigTim it is.

one at a time please ladies

[Mark_UK]

Hi Tim, firstly good luck with the mods.

Re finding a suitable bike, this site https://cycle-ergo.com/ is really useful. basically you put your height in, the model of the bike, and your preferred seating position. It will then show you the posture you would have on said bike with feet up or down.

Have fun
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CBT passed 02/02/17, Theory passed 21/02/17, Mod 1 passed 10/07/17, Mod 2 passed 14/07/17
MT-125 03/17, FZ600 07/17

[F1.ash]

Another vote for a V-Strom. Had a 650 before I decided I'd like a naked IL4. Upright, very comfy seat, great view of the road, easy to handle and will be very kind to your hip and also very economical.

Good luck with the tests!

[Freddyfruitba...]

[Polarbear]

Of course you could get a nice big comfortable tourer like my Trophy. The heated seats are a real luxury for those aching bones when it gets cold and wet.







Not that I have any intention of riding my bike when it is cold and wet
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[Wheezybiker]

Welcome back to bikes

6ft 4 and17 stone though slightly younger at 46

Currently riding a Yamaha xj6na with no problems fit wise very forgiving and IMO with enough oomph for fun if that's your thing

Though others may disagree 77hp is enough to start with

[BigTim]

Failed Mod 1!!

Was faultless on the slalom etc which i'd been concerned about then went too fast 69K!! through cones on emergency stop and back wheel lifted.

re-booked for 31 Oct.

Loving the training on MT07, although bit small for me.

Yes i'm a tool!

[arry]

Never mind, onto the next one - good luck

[Tracer1234]

[Polarbear]

[M.C]

You should get extra marks for a stoppie