My 1st EVER ride on a geared bike.

[jase]

Youll get there, ....We all did.

[magnum]

ello and welcome in

[Ms Piggy]

OK - thanks guys as I get riding more I will keep asking and asking - don;t blame me if the questions get stupider.......

Hey Mate,
There is no such thing as a stupid question. Well...there possibly is but, ask away b/c you aint gonna learn if you don't and some of these boys, girls, transexuals, animals and plants know their stuff when it comes to bikes & riding.

Oh btw - please get some pants! Hindsight is a wonderful thing when you getting gravel picked out of your arse at A & E.

[justsomeguy]

Yes I plan to get some pants asap- dollar signs don;t come into it at all.

And John - yes the bike is great. Buy one if you are into a sports tourer. I.e into riding long distances. Buy a ZXR if you want something more fun - but more expensive too.

According to me the ZZR is the best sort of compromise at these prices. But you never know what you will find if you look................

[Bonez]

Yes I plan to get some pants asap- dollar signs don;t come into it at all.

And John - yes the bike is great. Buy one if you are into a sports tourer. I.e into riding long distances. Buy a ZXR if you want something more fun - but more expensive too.

According to me the ZZR is the best sort of compromise at these prices. But you never know what you will find if you look................

You seem to be enjoyong yourself. One thing-remember to ride as if none of the
other road users can see you. It's got me out of a number of potential problems.

[justsomeguy]

Hey Bonez -

Thanks for your comments.

I checked out your public picture - a classic bike and a faithful friend - what more can a guy need huh?

Whats the dogs name? Any funny stories you can tell me about the little fella or is she a fellie?

[inlinefour]

Its not so important on what you ride, rather what you wear while you ride. I've had many offs when younger (and yes stupider), some of which I was not waering proper riding gear. Leathers blew apart at a slide off one of my faster bikes, yea it nackered them, but save me. I've now got spyke gear, stylmartin boots, spool gloves and Xpeed helmet. Buggered if I'm getting road rash again. Once you have had it, you never forget it, and wisen up quickly...