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Posted: 11:49 - 01 Jun 2018 Post subject: Re: Just taken up the motorbike |
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Dabuke wrote: | Iv been a cyclist for years now and I was told from a few people that its kind of the same, but I really dont think it is |
In terms of road use, there are some shared aspects: assume you're invisible; trust no-one; plan an escape route; watch out for potholes and ropey surfaces.
Dabuke wrote: | ts a weird feeling but im hoping that once I can get out on the proper road and get up to speed it wont be so awkward or twitchy. |
As soon as you get some speed up, it gets easier. 125s are actually twitchier than bigger bikes, so unless you're under 19 I wouldn't spend any more time on one than necessary.
The Sinnis Cafe might turn out all right for you - we had a chap here that put 44,000 kilo-miles on one before ripping the sump out on a rock. Regular oil changes, keep the moving bits moving and the bolty bits bolted on and enjoy it.
Dabuke wrote: | I was going to do DA on my own bike |
To be clear, you can't ride around using your provisional entitlement on anything bigger than a 125 unless you're accompanied by and in radio contact with a certified bike instructor. It's very tough to DIY it yourself legally.
Dabuke wrote: | I called around insurance companies till I found one that would insure me for a 900cc Bonneville |
Bikesure?
If you haven't got insurance on the Sinnis yet, be sure to get it SORNed or DVLA will be sending you nastygrams. ____________________ Biking is 1/20th as dangerous as horse riding.
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Posted: 12:03 - 01 Jun 2018 Post subject: Re: Just taken up the motorbike |
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Rogerborg wrote: | As soon as you get some speed up, it gets easier. 125s are actually twitchier than bigger bikes, so unless you're under 19 I wouldn't spend any more time on one than necessary. |
I'm really glad to hear that, I have felt that the bike is quite twitch, that's the perfect word for it, I was surprised that I couldn't just release the clutch till it started taking off like you could in cars. I felt that along with the fact that its a different type of acceleration (using your hand instead of foot) made it more jumpy, but that was the same when I started driving, it was always slightly to much accelerator until you get use to the fine movements.
Rogerborg wrote: | The Sinnis Cafe might turn out all right for you - we had a chap here that put 44,000 kilo-miles on one before ripping the sump out on a rock. Regular oil changes, keep the moving bits moving and the bolty bits bolted on and enjoy it. |
I did read about that, I done some lurking on BCF before joining up, that's ultimately what made me purchase the bike.
Rogerborg wrote: | To be clear, you can't ride around using your provisional entitlement on anything bigger than a 125 unless you're accompanied by and in radio contact with a certified bike instructor. It's very tough to DIY it yourself legally. |
So the plan was to buy the Bonnie, get it insured as I could with a company that started with M, i cant remember the name. And on the days of the Module one and two I was going to drive the bike down in the back of a van.
Rogerborg wrote: | If you haven't got insurance on the Sinnis yet, be sure to get it SORNed or DVLA will be sending you nastygrams. |
I wonderd about this, because it looks like it will be a month till I get CBT done, my coworker was saying something about me needing to apply for a provisional license? How do the DVLA update the back of your license to show you can ride a 125 after you do your CBT? ____________________ I always thought "you don't make friends with salad" meant you shouldn't make friends with a salad. |
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Dabuke wrote: | Hey SD
Yeah to start with it would be basics, such as tire pressure, chain tension, air filter, oil and radiator levels and doing my own disk brakes and pad replacements. To be honest I'll see what has to be done and how its done then make the call as to whether I'll do it my self or get it done for me. |
Be prepared for the sniggering predictions of "you'll be busy then, as Sinnis is Chinese..." but I've heard that Sinnis has gotten better than what its reputation suggests. Then again...the person who told me that is a Sinnis owner..
Even my Taiwanese Sym Wolf received a few derisive side-glances at garages despite it being very reliable (It's 6 years old, I've had it for over 1 year and all I've needed fixed on it is a new battery and break pads. There was an issue with the speedometer but that fixed itself..somehow.)
Quote: | So when I first thought riding a motorcycle would be easy, what a fool I know, and I was going to do DA on my own bike I called around insurance companies till I found one that would insure me for a 900cc Bonneville (Thats what I wanted to buy). They give you 90 days to get your full licence and just insure you as a fully licensed driver off the bat. |
Interesting. Do you just phone them up after the 90 days? As completing a DAS with no CBT can take longer than that. For example, especialy in summer it can easily take a month to re-book a failed Mod2 (no idea how I know that....¬¬)
Quote: | I completely agree with you about being safer actually being able to be in the middle of the road going the speed limit rather than a slowpoke to the side. |
While that's true, do make sure to get some proper gear. Cheap helmets are for cheap heads
By 'proper' it doesn't have to be the high-end £1000 ones, but I wouldn't get one for less than £100. The same goes for jackets etc. ____________________ Riding: 2009 Kawasaki ER6f
Previous: Sym Wolf SB125Ni, 2008 Kawasaki ER6f
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[quote="SDFarsight"] Be prepared for the sniggering predictions of "you'll be busy then, as Sinnis is Chinese..." but I've heard that Sinnis has gotten better than what the reputation suggests. Then again...the person who told me that is a Sinnis owner..
Even my Taiwanese Sym Wolf recived a few derisive side-glances at garages despite it being very reliable (It's 6 years old, I've had it for over 1 year and all I've needed fixed on it is a new battery and break pads.)/quote]
Let them snigger all they like, I dont really care its a cool looking bike and it does its job, you get the same in cycling and I know guys on beat up pieces of crap who have ridden for Australia.
SDFarsight wrote: | There was an issue with the spedometer but that fixed itself..somehow.) |
I love it when issues fix themselves!!
SDFarsight wrote: | Interesting. Do you just phone them up after the 90 days? As completing a DAS with no CBT can take longer than that. For example, especialy in summer it can easily take a month to re-book a failed Mod2 (no idea how I know that....¬¬) |
They just assume you have passed your test in those days, if you fail you would have to call them, I have no idea what happens after that.
I know that because the quote was 1k a year and I was like "does it go down to £200-300 after I pass and let them know" and I was told no it doesn't and you don't have to call.
Quote: | While that's true, do make sure to get some proper gear. Cheap helmets are for cheap heads
By 'proper' it doesn't have to be the high-end £1000 ones, but I wouldn't get one for less than £100. |
I have my eye on a Moto helmet for £150, I dont intend to cheap out on my boots helmet gloves or jacket.
Thanks for the words of wisdom! ____________________ I always thought "you don't make friends with salad" meant you shouldn't make friends with a salad. |
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Evil Hans wrote: | But as Rogers says, the law is that if the bike isn't sorned you must insure it. |
Tru dat.
Don't delay, get it SORNed online today:
https://www.gov.uk/make-a-sorn
DVLA used to wait about a month before sending nastygrams then blackmail demands, but they don't have to wait at all. The moment you're registered as the keeper of a vehicle that's neither insured nor SORNed, you might as well head for the Ecuadorian embassy and see if Julian Assange will double-bunk. ____________________ Biking is 1/20th as dangerous as horse riding.
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 5 years, 302 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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