Newbie - introduction

[rebel without a clue]

Hi all,

Thought it only right to introduce myself before any serious posting.

I'm 32 and just starting to learn to ride a bike after my wife of 10 years said "why don't you get a motorbike to go to work on"

Once I'd recovered from the shock I did my CBT and bought a Yamaha XVS125 Dragstar before she could change her mind.

My only regret is that I didn't start to ride a bike sooner!

Looking to go in for my test early next year well before October!

I wonder if she'll let me have a Triumph Daytona?
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Current bike : Yamaha XVS125 Dragstar

www.ukcruiserbike.com

[Stu_666]

Hi mate

Don't post much on here myself (prob read more than I post) but is some helpful stuff on here if ur after it.

Nice that ur missus is ok with you getting a bike. People I know can't stand me having one

[TheDonUK]

Welcome,

First tings first, put the trousers back on in your relationship...

And if you havent Done your test soon? try and get in there soon before the new European Regulations come into force in 2008 making the process more complex...

[fredsredhat]

what he said. They're making the test harder next year so pull your socks up and get on with it

[BanditBitch]

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You just need to explain how dangerous the 125 is with poor brakes, inefficient geomtry and not very good tyres.

The triumph has excellent brakes* and chassis with an engine that will allow you to be confident in your manoeuvres.

(*Erm, most of the time, perhaps best to keep her away from the link bendy posted recently : - S )

[yambabe]

Welcome.

I see a plan here. First you get the 125. then you do your test and get a bigger bike and - voila! - your wife has a bike too........

(Well that's what I'd do anyway!)
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