Cant wait!

Torque05 · Nearly there... Joined: 18 Aug 2006 Karma :

I havn't posted on here in a while so i thought I'd post some good news.
My last post was the news that i had passed my A2 test and i have even better news this time!

Next wednesday im going to pick up my 05' Kawasaki Z750! I honeslty cannot wait to pick it up, 7000 miles and in very good condition and blue which will go with my jacket and helmet so thats pretty conveniant!
I have to ride it back from Reading which will be a bit of a ride. About 110 miles i think... hope i get to grips with motorways quickly! Although my friends offerd to follow me and my mum up and ride back with me which will be a big help.

Anyway heres what ill be picking up next wednesday:
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~Yamaha Vmax 1996~

smallpaul31 · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 18 Oct 2006 Karma :

Very nice m8 love the bike looks well smart, am sitting my cbt on monday cant wait to get it all over with.

Joe? · Crazy Courier Joined: 20 Aug 2006 Karma :

110 miles - take it easy and get used to the bike slowly

resist the urge to race and show off

but most of all enjoy it
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Got my bike - Honda VT 125 SHadow - passed DAS (2nd time) - got my BabyBlue A suzi VL 800 mmmm - 2 yrs on a brand new c1800rt (suzuki torque monster)

irving · Traffic Copper Joined: 02 Oct 2006 Karma :

Torque05 · Nearly there... Joined: 18 Aug 2006 Karma :

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THCi · Nearly there... Joined: 28 Sep 2004 Karma :

Don't expect to be able to sit above a ton on the motorway for long without a nice fairing. Keep it below 80 for your first run, just ask whoever you're following to exit onto the first services just so you can have a fag/breather/or debrown.

After that its easy Smile

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Syx · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Oct 2006 Karma :

Just take it easy and you'll be fine - motorway driving is generally pretty straightforward as there are no unexpected corners to catch you out!
Best of luck with the ride (and any future ones!), and the bike looks gorgeous.

Rookie · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Feb 2005 Karma :

First time I rode on a motorway, I was absolutely petrified. There's a big roundabout near my house, of which one of the exits goes to the M5. So once you take that exit, it's no going back. I went round that roundabout 3 or 4 times, before giving up and heading home, then coming back later that day, doing the same, and then forcing myself onto it. Embarassed

I quickly found though, that as long as you're safe and observant, it's the easiest riding you'll ever do. Everyone's moving at such similar speeds your reaction times don't need to be anything like what they need to be on A roads.

Within a week I'd cracked 140 on the motorway. Mr. Green

P4LERIDER · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 17 Aug 2006 Karma :

Good on ya Torquey....

That's a nice bike you've got yourself there...

Just take it easy & keep it rubber side down, shiney side up Smile

khoock · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 30 Sep 2006 Karma :

JayA · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 03 Sep 2006 Karma :

Great choice of bike m8 Thumbs Up

.... then again i might be a wee bit biased Laughing

... and congrats.
Its a nice relaxed bike to ride, but can release a whole load of horses if you need it to .... i suggest in investing in sme decent crash bung though...just in case Very Happy

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Kawasaki Z750:~Sold / Kawasaki ZX-6R 07:~Sold / Aprilia Tuono 1000 R 08: / Triumph Tiger 1050

Torque05 · Nearly there... Joined: 18 Aug 2006 Karma :

Lol cheers guys for everything, good comments! ill try and keep it safe, might take a spare pair of boxers just incase.

Cant wait now, not too long to go. I'll do a little write up aswell when i get back because somethings bound to go wrong!

Ill get some better pictures of it as well, that was the only picture on the dealers web site. Although ive already seen about £1000's worth of extra's i want for it! Better get working hard i think! Laughing

Joe
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~Sahf East Winnah~

~Yamaha Vmax 1996~

mogrim · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 01 Jul 2006 Karma :

It'll be fine - first ride on my first big bike (wtf, first motorbike, big or small!) was through the centre of Madrid, then another 40km of motorway - the hard bit was getting out of Madrid!

Just take it easy, stick to the "slow" lane for the first 10km or so, then start overtaking Twisted Evil

Seriously though, motorway driving is (imho) about the easiest driving you can do, assuming you're not going to play silly buggers and start undertaking, slipping between two parallel cars at speed etc. etc. Stick in your lane, mirrors and lifesaver before changing, and don't forget your indicators... Watch out for sales reps doing 200 in the fast lane, they'll come up on you faster than you thought...