New to forum and bikes. A quick hello.

[NitroBall]

Hi, had a bike when i was 13, stopped riding when i passed driving test at 17. Needed space and room of car, so bike had to go.
Past 30 years never got round to taking the bike test till i finally passed Mod 2 last week
Still deciding on a bike, no hurry, will wait till spring/summer, and yet to buy any gear.

Looking forward to the rides out next year, hopefully meet up with some of you guys

Alan

[Uncle fester]

Welcome to the forum and Congrats on passing your test,what bikes are you looking at?
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Tomorrows another day .just as we'll at my age

[Pete.]

Hi Alan, and welcome.

Between now and Christmas is a good time for bike bargains.
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a.k.a 'Geri'

132.9mph off and walked away. Gear is good, gear is good, gear is very very good

[Musketeer]

Hello and welcome.

As above.. Winter is a good time to buy bikes at lower prices. Buying in Spring or Summer usually mean a few hundred more to pay.
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Current Bike: Yamaha XSR900 Previous bikes: Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade, Kawasaki ZX-6R Ninja, Aprilia RS125 2-stroke

[grr666]

Well done on mod 2 and being born again.
You're a bit older than me but your background is similar.
Good luck finding a bike. I'm likely to be buying a couple more
bikes myself pretty soon. Just have to get my car sold first.
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[NitroBall]

Thanks

I did have my eyes on a CBR600RR, but have been put off the idea now.
Some friends advised me, being new to riding, the bike not be ideal just yet. Especially at my age

Not entirely sure yet, i wont be needing it to comute, more for fun days out riding along with mates, and some good ride out days with groups.

I think anything from a 600-1000 cc is more than enough, wont be spending a fortune on first bike, as i have a feeling i will change bikes within the first 12 months

Yes, i have been told by many, bikes are usually cheaper during winter months, is there a huge difference ?

[MC]

Depends. Last winter was quite mild so didn't notice a big drop (like the previous year). Also depends on what bike, tiddlers (125's) tend to be cheaper as some new riders give up when it gets cold, most riders who have experienced a winter know what to expect so either SORN their machines or keep on riding.

I wouldn't buy a bike now to save money. I'd keep an eye out for any bargains but it isn't a great time of year for learning to ride (cold, poor road surfaces etc.)
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Yamaha MT-03 '08 (crashed)
Honda XR-125L '04

[Barnoe]

Your background is uncannily like mine.

Congrats on the Mod2

I am also on the lookout for a new bike, 600-1000cc the same.

Having never rode a race bike with the lower position, i think i need to try one before i commit to a Ninja or CBR which is what ive been looking at.

I am going to part ex my 125 and pay a little on finance i think.
i am desperate for a new bike having passed my test... but i have a lot to pay out just now.
such is life
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You know you are old when you're told to slow down by your doctor and not the police.

[grr666]

[Rogerborg]

[Nash GT]

welcome, congratulations on passing
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Suzuki GSF600N

[MC]

[NitroBall]

haha i'm liking this forum already

Will checkout some dealers, im from Derby,so next couple months be emptying my pockets on gear, and see what bargains are around on bikes

Dealers dont mind you jumping on every bike in the showrooms ?

[Rogerborg]

[delsol]

Hi Nitroball,

Plenty of good bikes out there, just don't rush in, bit of patience and plenty of searching and researching.

Good Luck.