f!@#$&*g typical !!!

[wildchild1974]

Got full A licence last wednesday and having fazer delivered today n its gonna piss down All week lol
Gaz
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Cbt;11/08/14 theory;16/08/14
Mod 1 25/09/14
Mod 2 1/10/14.......fazer 600 98...2000 zx6r j1

[monkeybiker]

Well done mate, bet your well pleased

Don't worry about a bit of water get out there and have a play. Best way to learn to ride is in the wet. It will show up your faults and you'll learn throttle and break control.

[monkeybiker]

Well done mate, bet your well pleased

Don't worry about a bit of water get out there and have a play. Best way to learn to ride is in the wet. It will show up your faults and you'll learn throttle and break control.

[Mewcenary]

Congrats!
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Current: 2000 Kawasaki ZX6R J1
Previous: Suzuki TS125, 2000 Suzuki GSF600, 2001 Suzuki GSF1200S K1

[wildchild1974]

Cheers guys n im a roofer by trade dont do getting wet we melt pmsl
Gaz
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Cbt;11/08/14 theory;16/08/14
Mod 1 25/09/14
Mod 2 1/10/14.......fazer 600 98...2000 zx6r j1

[wildchild1974]

Where are you based monkeybiker your map says not too far from me
Gaz
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Cbt;11/08/14 theory;16/08/14
Mod 1 25/09/14
Mod 2 1/10/14.......fazer 600 98...2000 zx6r j1

[monkeybiker]

[monkeybiker]

[iooi]

[bugeye_bob]

[rideslikean00...]

What works for me in the wet as a relatively new "big bike" rider is rely more on engine braking, double stopping distances (or triple if it's really bad) and barely touch the back brake at all. More gentle use of the throttle, touch more counter steer and less lean on corners.

I'm being especially careful at the moment as my front tyre is approaching the legal minimum tread depth limit, it's getting changed in a couple of weeks along with the 6K service (it's overdue: odo currently just under 6.3K).
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Previous/Current Bikes
2013 Yamaha YBR-125ED -> 1997 Yamaha YZF-1000R Thunderace -> 2009 Yamaha XJ-6 Diversion -> 2007 Yamaha FZ6 Fazer S2

[Baffler186]

Well done. What year Fazer?
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Current: 2009 SV650 S, 1990 Kawasaki GT550
Previous: 2009 CBF125, 1998 GSF600, 2004 FZ6 Fazer, 1978 CB400a Hondamatic

[wildchild1974]

98 r plate n cheers
Gaz
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Cbt;11/08/14 theory;16/08/14
Mod 1 25/09/14
Mod 2 1/10/14.......fazer 600 98...2000 zx6r j1

[Tungtvann]

Did you manage to get out yesterday (if the weather was good where you were)? I haven't been able to ride for the last couple of months and again, soon as I can, awful weather! Good day yesterday though.

I passed my test in December and that didn't stop me riding on every nice-ish day.

[Dave70]

[Richmurrills]

Congrats.

Passed my test a couple of weeks ago and went and bought a Fazer - had to ride it home from Essex and over the QE2 bridge in the pissing rain so had to learn the bike as best I could and as quickly as I could.

Reminds me of when I bought my YBR the day after my CBT and had to ride it through the Blackwall tunnel - never let it be said I don't enjoy a challenge.

Anyway I digress, get out there and enjoy the bike, just take it easy if it's wet until you're comfortable I reckon.

[wildchild1974]

[monkeybiker]

[The Disapproving Brit]

[wildchild1974]

Finally got out on the fazer for half an hour yesterday n buzzin n going to work on it this morning 20 mile commute
Gaz
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Cbt;11/08/14 theory;16/08/14
Mod 1 25/09/14
Mod 2 1/10/14.......fazer 600 98...2000 zx6r j1