Hi all,
I’ve been lurking on the edges of this forum for a while, checking you all out and getting the benefit of your expert opinions. You seem like a nice bunch of people, so I thought I’d take the plunge and sign up (nothing like starting with a few compliments to get everyone onside eh?)
So, myself briefly.
I’ve always loved the look and sound of bikes. Something about hot oil and the smell of burning rubber?...but maybe that’s something I should be saving for another forum.
Despite this, I hadn’t got round to actually getting on one until a week or so ago, when I did the basic handling skills, so now I’m street legal.
Which brings me on to my first question: Having wobbled round a few cones in a car park, and showed the instructor I can find first gear (but no requirement to get into second, third etc and back down again), I can now legally drive on the motorway?! Does anyone know anywhere I can get a bit more training quicksmart without necessarily owning my own bike? (I’m slowly acquiring kit, but I’m still looking at different bikes, and not being able to take one for a test ride with any confidence cramps my style a bit).
I’ve had 15+ years of driving and cycling on the roads, so I know what a bunch of idiots tin-tops can be, and I don’t intend to let myself loose on the busier roads without some decent safety gear and a lot of practice.
To finish up, I’d better let you know that not only am I a JAFFA but choice, but a pom by birth (and by revealing this, a masochist by disposition?). In order to stop this thread getting clogged, please send jokes and insults to the e-mail I’ve set up ‘specially for this purpose: yeahyeahveryfunny@hearditallbefore.com
I’ll only be able to post every couple of days, so don’t get offended if you don’t get an instant reply. I’ve got some strong opinions on the hot topics of the day (speeding, safety gear, bikes in bus lanes), but I’ll save them for the relevant threads.
Mind 'ow yer go now.
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Originally Posted by Celtic_Sea_lily
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