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DUKENUKEM2UK
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PostPosted: 16:07 - 16 Jul 2005    Post subject: DAS or standard Reply with quote

Going to do my full bike test soon has can get a place.not sure what To do either the test on my 125 and have the 33bnp thing for 2 years.
or
Go a do a das on 500 and have not restriction has iam 22.
But iam used to my 125 and iam vertical challegned so what should i do i do not have a clue
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PostPosted: 16:09 - 16 Jul 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

go for a DAS lesson and see how you feel on it.

You don't have to keep at it. TBH, the GS500/ER500 they are likely using won't be that tall anyway, so I doubt you'll have a problem.

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PostPosted: 16:22 - 16 Jul 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi

If you can do DAS. Doesn't mean you have to go and get a big bike, but does give you more options.

Also, although the lessons will be slightly more expensive you can offset that easily against the ~£200 cost of restricting a bike.

All the best

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PostPosted: 01:13 - 17 Jul 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

Do DAS, at least it gives you the option of getting what you want.
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yambabe
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PostPosted: 02:06 - 17 Jul 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

Try the DAS bike for size, most schools will let you have an assessment leeeon either free or very cheaply.

If both you & the instructor are happy with you on the DAS bike, do DAS. Otherwise go for the restriction.

How challenged is vertically challenged in your case?
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DanceLikeAMon...
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PostPosted: 10:02 - 17 Jul 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

I did the A2, simply because I thought that a) it would be cheaper, and b) I could do as much practising as I wanted on my own bike in my own time.

4 months later I am still happy with a restricted bike (it might have cost more to buy with a restrictor, but you get that back when you sell it), but bear in mind I don't do a lot of distance - maybe 200 miles a week so don't feel like I need any extra power. If you ride a lot you might get sick of the lack of poke at times.

There's nothing stopping you from doing your A2 and then if you are sick of it, sitting the accelerated access test (apart from possible failure and ridicule Razz ) It should be even easier by then as you will have a feeling for a bigger bike and have improved your riding skills.
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DUKENUKEM2UK
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PostPosted: 16:47 - 17 Jul 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

babyyam iam about 5.2 vertically challenged and built like mr muscle
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PostPosted: 17:27 - 17 Jul 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

You should be OK with a GS500 then. I am 5", and I couldn't ride the ER5 but the GS500 was OK for height. If you can handle the weight you'll be fine.
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