Biker noob!

trustno1 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 24 Apr 2006 Karma :

Hi all im new here Very Happy

Just a couple of questions really!

Right then ive always wanted to ride a bike but its always one of them things that ive put off because of money/parents etc...

Now i defo want to do it Laughing

Im 23 and been driving a car for the past 4-5 years, so I take it i'll be able to do the direct access? then i'd be able to drive and bike size?? bearing in mind ive never drove a motorbike before apart from a moped years ago! (in field Embarassed

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Also ive heard that when you do the lessons as part of of direct access they give you a head set so that the instructer can speak to you when your both riding? Problem is tho im deaf and although i can hear fine with my aids in, wouldnt be able to wear the head set any way around this??

Finally if i did do this and past etc anybody recemend a first bike as ive had no idea??? would be a cheap one at first maybe up tp 2K, what sort of bike would i be able to buy with this? tho i only one i would want would be one that looks like a superbike focking love them! Mr. Green

something either a 500 or 600 etc.any pics?

It would only be a summer thing or on dry days my car would be my 1st means of transport, would this mean cheaper insurance?

Thank you so much for your help Very Happy

Itchy · Super Spammer Joined: 07 Apr 2005 Karma :

>21 = DAS avalible but you can take 3 grades of test

one which is a light bike = 125cc and under FOREVER

one is another one but you are restricted to 33bhp for 2 years

the full one you can ride anything you want provided you can insure it

YOu still need a CBT compulsory basic training and a theory test before you can do a test

Yes a radio is used , maybe you could go to a School and see if they can wire something up , the one used on the test I recall had a standard head phone mini jack as most walkman's do these days a mate who was deaf had an aid with a headphone jack like that. Though its been years since I've seen him , and I'm not sure how hearing aids operate , maybe you can get a helmet with lots of padding on the inside so you can fit the hearing aids in as well? .

Nitro are a so so brand which works but use lots of padding maybe go to a bike shop try on a helmet and see if you can hear a walkman headphone through it with your hearing aid in (with the head phone inside the helmet also)?

first bikes:

CB/CBF500 (best in class)
GS500
GPZ500

Better ones

Hornet 600
Hornet 900

Good 33bhp bikes
535 virago

Good rat bikes

GT550.Gt750
NTV600/NTV650
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Trini · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 29 Mar 2006 Karma :

which area are you from trust no 1 ?
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trustno1 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 24 Apr 2006 Karma :

Villers · World Chat Champion Joined: 13 Sep 2004 Karma :

I did the same thing myself when I was approaching 23. Id been driving cars since I was 17 and thouht they were the best thing since sliced bread - until I done my CBT!!

You need to get yourself to a few centres that cover CBT's and see what they say about the radio/hearing aid problem - you might find that they have had similar probs before and have kit to hand that can be used. Also many of these people are very friendly and will do as much as they can to help - so dont be worried about asking!

Until you have done your CBT and looked at some bikes then its difficult to reccomend one. A lot of people go for bikes like Suzuki bandits when they pass their test as they are reasonably cheap and you dont have to worry about dropping it etc. Have a look through the pictures section and see what kind of bikes you like, such as faired bikes/unfaired bikes and then get a beter idea of what you like. Also consider that some styles of bike will suit the purpose better than others - if you are using a bike to mainly commute then there are some good commuters out there, but if you are after track ridng or weekend blasting then there are race reps too.

Good luck and keep us posted on how it works out!

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trustno1 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 24 Apr 2006 Karma :

thanks for all your help guys will look in to it!

As for the bike type i defo want a race rep something that looks like a R1, Ninja etc any ideas????

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Also im 6'2 16 stones stocky build and heard that theses bikes are no good for somebody my height and build????

akaDAVE · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Sep 2005 Karma :

I was going to suggest a ZXR400 but you are quite big.
6,2 and 16 stone is big but not unreasonable for a sports bike. We had a thread a while ago on here about rider weights and found there are some proper heavyweights on here with japanese sportsbikes.
Maybe a Honda CBR600/ Kawasaki ZXR600 99-2000 model would suit as a first sportsbike at the right price. They look the part.

I'm sure there would be a way of wiring up your hearing aid to the radio probably be better than the standard bloody things that you can't hear anyway.
you could prboably get a lid with a cut away section for the hearing aid, then attach a transmitter to your exhaust! Thumbs Up

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trustno1 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 24 Apr 2006 Karma :

Cheers lads keep them comming as ive said im a complete noob when it comes to bikes so ive given you a few examples of bikes styles that i like bearing in my hight and weight would they be any good for me??

https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1996-KAWASAKI-GREEN_W0QQitemZ4633415929QQcategoryZ9807QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1996-KAWASAKI-GREEN_W0QQitemZ4634356491QQcategoryZ9807QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ZXR400L-KAWASAKI_W0QQitemZ4632826800QQcategoryZ9807QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1991-KAWASAKI-ZXR-400-L1_W0QQitemZ4633366906QQcategoryZ9807QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

You get the idea!! Think im heading towards a 400 for my first bike tho opinions???

Sorry to keep asking questions! Embarassed

I'll shut up soon...

byke95 · World Chat Champion Joined: 25 Mar 2004 Karma :

GearboxGeezer · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Sep 2005 Karma :

Dont be stupid and get a Super fast sports bike, or you will most probably kill yourself ( Ok thats a bit over the top but Ive lost friends this way )

Thats the only advise I can give you Smile

trustno1 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 24 Apr 2006 Karma :

Well then thanks for all your advice! Just been calling a couple of bike trainning places and its all good! Thumbs Up

Still cant make my mind up if i should go for the 400/500 or 600 superbike rep? Confused

andrea · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 Feb 2006 Karma :

Welcome

Im training at the moment, having never ridden before my cbt in January this year. I'm going for either a cbr600f or a sv650s as they are sporty but forgiving compared to say an r6 or something similar.

I am learning on a gs500, 50 (ish) bhp makes it hard work when planning overtakes etc. Great to learn on but I personally wouldn't have one when I've passed.

As for the 400's, I did look into this as im fairly short (5ft4) and they suit my height but feel a bit too small to me. So as you're 6ft2 it may just feel like a mini moto to you Laughing

Best advice would be to go to your local dealer and try a few.

Just my two penneth anyhoo

andrea

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trustno1 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 24 Apr 2006 Karma :

Right then ive decided what bike im going for, wait for it......

Going for a ninja 600 in green something like an L reg (early 90's)

What ya think???

Also do u think i'd be able to pick one up for a couple of grand??

Mr. Green