Returning riders

[Duke girl]

Be aware of your surroundings, ride to survive, know and understand the bike you are riding and the limits to which you feel safe in doing so and stick to the speed limits as there are more cars and police on the roads today than there were years ago. Just enjoy each ride you go on and always look forward to the next 1.

[Tank]

He doesn't need your advice and won't thank you for it either.

I smart enough to know that - we chat about riding over beers - its just a topic of conversation.

With my skill set (very small) - Im the last person to be offering advise - Im the learner not the mentor.

Im sure it wont be an issue.

[Ixion]

One piece of advice ?

"You're going to die". That should cover it. Repeat to his wife/boyfriend/partner/goat.

Either he'll drop the whole idea . Sorted

Or he'll laugh. In which case, he's going to die and no point you wasting time on it

Or he'll ask how he can not die. In which case he maybe won't, doesn't matter what you tell him, just him asking the question is all that's needed

[BMWST?]

what sort of training is available for a rr in welly?

[Skyryder]

I ride with a mate who is a returning rider.

As is so often the case - they think they can just jump back on a bike and it will be the same as it was x years ago.

Obv. they learn pretty quick that they are really rusty.

If you could give one tip / hint / reminder to a returning rider - what would it be?

Best reply gets some bling in about May 2012 when my infractions run out.

Stay off KB But on a seriouse note.............softly softly untill you have reaquired biker road reading skills. It's a different world out there on a bike than in a car. Took me about six months to a year for full adjustment with a big bike and knowing I can never ride the way I did when younger.

Skyryder

[Krayy]

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A bit over the top for a first returning bike? The top speed is not too insane (205 km/h) the torque is amazing and the ABS and anti-dive is a life saver.
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ABS and paralever? You are SO ghey

Bugger that, get a Buell XB12 with wheel lifting torque in every gear and picks that can throw you over the handle bars if you yank them too hard...then lie to the wife about how sensible you are on rides

[slofox]

...then lie to the wife about how sensible you are on rides

but but but ... I AM sensible on rides!!! mostly...