Just passed Mod 2

bathtub · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 10 Nov 2009 Karma :

Hi all

Thought I would introduce myself. I started biking in Jan 09 at the age of 40. My Mrs passed her car test so I lost the cage. I just passed my A2 last week so I am trading in my trusty 05 Varadero 125 for this:

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1999 FZS600 Fazer, 23k, Restricted to 33bhp and in very lovely condition if I do say so.

I pick it up on Thursday and I am exited but a bit nervous as well.

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wizzzard · World Chat Champion Joined: 29 Mar 2008 Karma :

Welcome to BCF mate.

Congratulations on the pass fella, thats a lovely looking bike you have there. The nervousness will disappear very quickly into your first ride, just take it easy on the cruddy roads at the moment Thumbs Up

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supZ · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Feb 2009 Karma :

grats

out of interest.. if you're 40 years old why did you do an A2 licence and not just a full one?

i understand you may have wanted to do the test on your own bike but for a few beans for the hire of a schools 500 i just cant reason why someone wouldnt just do the full test and be done with it
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FerretFing · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Nov 2007 Karma :

Hi & well done! Very Happy

Another member of the 40+ club Wink

Adrian · Spanner Monkey Joined: 06 Mar 2009 Karma :

Welcome and Congratulations! Very nice bike Smile

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crackfinder · Crazy Courier Joined: 05 Jul 2009 Karma :

welcome, i've got a 98 fzs600, I'm 44 and it's my first bike, it's great fun, I did the the DAS so mines not restricted.... have fun and don't be too nervous...you'll soon get used to it Very Happy

mrr1 · Traffic Copper Joined: 24 May 2009 Karma :

hi there - I passed my A2 a week before my 41st birthday. I started out on a varadero commuting every day. I had a couple of weeks off work after an op and decided to do my highway code test and module 1 whilst I was twiddling my thumbs. I then bagged a module 2 cancellation a few days later. I originally intended to use the dero forever and just retake the cbt every two years, I kind of passed my A2 "by accident". I travelled from Hull to Southampton to pick up my first "proper" bike - the Fazer - my first trip on her took six hours - 250 miles butI loved every yard!! Only thing now is I really wish I'd gone for the full big boys test. I love my Fazer - mines had a few very subtle tweaks that I reckon make a noticeable diference (but then I'm biased).

33bhp is fun but an extra 60 would be lovely...........
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27cows · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Nov 2009 Karma :

I think I would have been mortified when I took my test (back in olden times Laughing

) if I'd been restricted. Even though the first bike I had after passing my test was a Superdream 250 Shocked

But with hindsight I think it's a good idea to have a couple of years on a 33hp bike. Going from a small bike straight to something powerful often ends in tears.

crackfinder · Crazy Courier Joined: 05 Jul 2009 Karma :

thats a nice fazer you have there, mines a bit rough and ready Very Happy

I've had it since 15 may and only used my car for work 3 times since i had it, i just love riding it...... Thumbs Up

I've done almost 5,000 miles since may, hope to keep using it as much a possible through the winter.....but I'm really looking forward to next summer...... Mr. Green

mrr1 · Traffic Copper Joined: 24 May 2009 Karma :

mrr1 · Traffic Copper Joined: 24 May 2009 Karma :

fazer now not so shiny after binning it on icy road.

Broken hand means cage time for a month or two

financial director appears to have proved a point

bah humbug
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ClaireBear · Traffic Copper Joined: 27 Jun 2009 Karma :

Sorry to hear that- hope your hand heals up well and the bike isnt too damaged?

bathtub · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 10 Nov 2009 Karma :

sorry to hear about your off. Sadly the shiny Fazer I posted at the top of the thread is binned as well. I was rear ended by a distracted mercedes 7 hours after I collected her so I only had my grin for a few hours!

Third party admitted full liability as did her insurers in writing the next day. fazer is write off Sad

I am a bit bruised but otherwise ok.

Just picked up this on Sunday - 33bhp again but bags of fun! 03 Hornet S

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uksteve1971 · Derestricted Danger Joined: 05 Dec 2009 Karma :

So which do you prefer the Fazer or the Hornet?

bathtub · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 10 Nov 2009 Karma :

Difficult to say really - only had the fazer for 7 hours before it was totalled and I'm still getting used to the big bikes in general.

Prefer the riding position on the hornet - and it's a lot more forgiving of my shonky gear changes, the hornet also feels revvier - in second and third it's really champing at the bit to get away so I need to be very very light with the right hand in town.

had a good ride out on Sunday morning on the Hornet - Rugby to Coventry via A45 then back alonng the B roads.

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uksteve1971 · Derestricted Danger Joined: 05 Dec 2009 Karma :

Passed my A2 4 days ago, by the way it was my Birthday the day before and i was 38. Guess this is the middle aged club.

Currently have a Yam Xt125x looking to upgrade as soon as possible. Was interested in a restricted Fazer, not sure really, seems so many to choose from

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uksteve1971 · Derestricted Danger Joined: 05 Dec 2009 Karma :

Thanks Bathtub, really got a few things to think about.

Was keen on the Fazer but from what you say seems the Hornet maybe the better. Had a Honda before my current Yam, i know what you mean about quality, the Honda always felt very solid. You do however tend to pay for that.

Cheers