Newly passed and saying hi

[Ilikemyspleen]

Hello guys

Been reading this forum for a while whilst doing my DAS etc, thought id register now ive passed!

I got the nod last friday and im picking up an SV650s today.

Hoping to learn more and not end up as meat toothpaste.

Any assistance in avoiding the previous would be greatly appreciated!!

[Rogerborg]

DON'T.

https://i.imgur.com/kW7PubM.png



DO

https://i.imgur.com/6FjIGgt.png


Are you likely to meat your maker on an urban or a rural road?

If the former, ride in an imaginary safety bubble, assume you can't be seen and that everyone will pull out on your, and don't get riled up when you're not and they do.

If the latter, don't fret about being a straight line hero. Slow into bends, only open up when you can see an empty straight. Other bikers will be faster, but you'll overtake them when they're waiting for the ambulance.
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GONE: HN125-8, LF-250B, GPz 305, GPZ 500S, Burgman 400 // RIDING: F650GS (800 twin), Royal Enfield Bullet Electra 500 AVL, Ninja 250R because racebike

[recman]

[Ste]

D'ya like cats?

[WD Forte]

[Ste]

No but Adam Aarons does.

[Ilikemyspleen]

[Ilikemyspleen]

[Ilikemyspleen]

[recman]

[arry]

Where in Kent are you? The roads around Ide Hill and Edenbridge are good for getting used to the mix of stuff you'll get thrown.

[chickenstrip]

You don't need your spleen, it's dead weight.
I did some modifications to remove mine, and have been fine ever since.
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THERE'S MILLIONS OF CHICKENSTRIPS OUT THERE!

[Ilikemyspleen]

[DirtyT]

Start by assuming that you are invisible and that everyone else on the road is deaf, blind, and dumb (a lot of them are just that). Keep your head on a swivel, try to be aware of every vehicle around you - you never know when the guy next to you is going to move into your space with no warning.

And lest I forget, wear full protective gear. That means a full coverage helmet (buy a good one - your life is worth the expense), jacket & pants w/CE body armor (simple leather won't do), gloves w/armored knuckles, and heavy-duty boots. If you feel like you're dressed to invade Poland, you are on the right track.
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'02 HD Dyna Wide Glide, '96 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500, '94 Honda CB1000 Big One, '83 Honda CB1100F Super Sport, '82 Honda CB750F Super Sport, '81 Honda CB750K Custom
HAD: Triumph Trophy 250, '80 Honda CB750F Super Sport, '84 Kawasaki Ninja 900

[Ste]