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Thread: I'm a big kid now!

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    I'm a big kid now!

    Hello everyone,

    Its been a while! I feel i have to post, and that this should belong here, not the learner rider section as i am no longer a "learner" rider, although i am still always learning! ....

    2 Weeks ago i passed my full test, and i have already got my "big" bike. I got a ER6n 2005 model, which i instantly love! Weve already had some time together (bit of a clean and some fixing of the chain) and i feel this bike is perfect for me. Not too much power but enough to keep me satisfied. I took everyones opinion and i test rode a couple of bikes (er6f, cb900, vtr1000) before i brought the er6n, which was also really fun, except for i didn't really realise that bike stores don't tend to like you test riding bikes without you wanting to purchase from them asap (maybe the fact that im a 21yr old female doesnt help either. I also realised that my next bike may well be the vtr1000, its just too much for me at this stage.

    Im already thinking of little mods to do to my bike as its something i want to keep for a while, tail tidy, crash knobs (first on the list!) etc etc.

    Its also taking me a while to get used to the seating position on the bike, it feels kinda weird turning corners but its comfertable in a straight. I know that if in a few months i decide its still a bit weird, i can purchase clip ons that will bring them lower and wider a bit?

    Final note, i learnt how to tighten a chain this weekend!

    Anyway thanks for listening to my rant,

    Danielle
    Cant wait till training day on monday!

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    Well done indeed ... keep clocking up the km's, and the riding position will feel "normal" very soon ...
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    great choice for the first step up. keep up the good work
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    Congrats

    Good on ya for getting the full licence, and the new bike.. I have the er-6f, so I also know just how good they are.

    Come along to NASS again, and get to know you new bike properly. It will good to see you along again.

    Fran

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    Good work on the full and on buying a damn fine very sensible next step bike.
    I like the way you think, the VT will still be there in a year or two and by then you'll have well and truly out performed the ER.
    Keep learning and the more you can do yourself the better.Have fun and don't bother about right or wrong, bother about keeping it shiny side up and having fun.
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    Congrats! Must be a good feeling to step up in the world... I know it can't come soon enough for me

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    Good onya mate, well done. Enjoy the bike and take care out there...

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    Thumbs up

    Nice Boike!!

    You be careful on that please! We've had enough girlie-on-road to last us a while..
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    Recently rode one of those critters myself and totally rethought my assumed impression of them.

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    Steady she goes there. Take your time and enjoy. Well done!
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    Thanks guys,

    Guna do my best to not make love to the road at this stage. Not that anyone actually wants to make love to the pavement!

    And no i wont be doing wheelies! But that doesnt mean i still don't look cool!!
    Cant wait till training day on monday!

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    Ahem?

    There seems to be an essential part missing from your original post .....



    pics?

    Congrats on the next step up in your riding journey Chick. The ER6 is an awesomely yummie bike. I enjoyed every minute on mine and I am sure you will too.

    Now post up some bloody photos!! please
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