DJ-1701 Posted September 13, 2017 Posted September 13, 2017 Well known fact - red bikes are faster. Just like cars. Then how come when the Red car and the Blue car had a race, the blue car won... and something about the Milky Way. I didn't want a red car, but it had the spec I wanted when I walked into the dealership. So I made the compromise. Actually hate red! Hahahahah! Next project... spray painting?
Joanne Posted September 13, 2017 Posted September 13, 2017 Naawww... aint nobody got time fo' dat. I've e-mailed the person selling the red YBR Custom. I love the chrome bits... 1
arwen Posted September 13, 2017 Posted September 13, 2017 I don my CBT on a Suzuki sr125 which is similar to the YBR Custom. Lovely bike, even though it was much heavier than it looked! Really comfy though
Joanne Posted September 14, 2017 Posted September 14, 2017 I've got the price down on that Yamaha to £750. I'm going down on Saturday with a trailer. I've just messaged them asking if there is anything the bike needs doing. It's a long way to go to look at a dud!
mikkydoos Posted September 14, 2017 Posted September 14, 2017 Some of the Suzukis weigh a ton. I had a 250 on hire a while back and was heavier than most 650's I've ridden. Really hard to get round corners too. I don't like them. I think a YBR is your best bet.
Joanne Posted September 14, 2017 Posted September 14, 2017 I did my CBT on a Yahama.... YBZ? Sportier cousin of the YBR... a guy who was there when I did my taster was on a YBR and I thought his bike looked cooler than mine !
bald_pig Posted September 14, 2017 Posted September 14, 2017 Why does everyone recommend the bike with a drum brake, it's insanity!!! - - - Updated - - - I did my CBT on a Yahama.... YBZ? Sportier cousin of the YBR... a guy who was there when I did my taster was on a YBR and I thought his bike looked cooler than mine ! YZR125
mikkydoos Posted September 14, 2017 Posted September 14, 2017 Why does everyone recommend the bike with a drum brake, it's insanity!!! 'Cause they ride quite nicely and people do CBT's on them so feel familiar with them. Back brake on that bike doesn't matter too much. It'll only do about 50mph tops. Engine braking on that does more than a little disc.
Joanne Posted September 14, 2017 Posted September 14, 2017 just asked about parking at work... and it is at my own risk.... :/ eap. Who uses security devices? Oxford Alarm D Scooter U Lock
diddylord Posted September 14, 2017 Posted September 14, 2017 just asked about parking at work... and it is at my own risk.... :/ eap. Who uses security devices? Oxford Alarm D Scooter U Lock I just use a disk lock now, look for one marked as sold secure, helps with insurance. Is there any thing that you can chain a bike to at work? If so go for a chain round the rear wheel to said object.
Andrew_C Posted September 14, 2017 Posted September 14, 2017 If you are somewhere dodgy, two visible locks. A chain around a lamppost, and a disk lock for example. Scrotes with a van will move on if it looks like it will take too long.
Joanne Posted September 14, 2017 Posted September 14, 2017 well it will be on the school carpark in a parking space. I highly doubt someone would drive on to nick a cheapo bike... but if they are desperate, who knows!
mavhc Posted September 14, 2017 Posted September 14, 2017 At one school with CCTV we saw someone drive up in a van, steal a bike from the school car park, and drive off. Too low res to get plate though
arwen Posted September 14, 2017 Posted September 14, 2017 People steal bikes for no real reason other than they are easy to steal... I have a Protector Police-Approved and Sold Secure-Approved Security Chains direct from Pragmasis 13mm and squire lock for when I am out and about on my bikes. The MSX I make sure to chain it to something immobile as it is possibly for one person to lift it into a van if they are strong enough. The BMW I'll try and chain to something immobile, otherwise the chain gets wrapped around the rear wheel and through the frame. I've got a disk lock too, but that is more a visual deterrent than any meaningful protection. Why does everyone recommend the bike with a drum brake, it's insanity!!! - - - Updated - - - YZR125 They don't have the power to fully require a disk brake. Drums are cheaper. My little MSX has a disc on the rear, its an on or off situation and it seems to powerful to actually be on the bike. It is so easy to lock the back wheel with, so I pretty much never use it. Front brake does everything I need :-)
Oddbod Posted September 14, 2017 Posted September 14, 2017 Then how come when the Red car and the Blue car had a race, the blue car won... and something about the Milky Way. Next project... spray painting? [emoji445] The red car [emoji594] and the blue car [emoji592] had a race… [emoji445] All red [emoji594] wanted to do was stuff his face… From… … trucks [emoji598][emoji598][emoji597] to prickly trees [emoji268][emoji268][emoji268]… …… enough to make you sneeze … ……… but good ol’blue [emoji592], he chose the Milky Way … For… …… it's a chocolate delight …[emoji515][emoji515][emoji515] ………all fluffy and light … ………… that ain't gonna spoil your ap…pi…tite! “Mmm, mmm, mmm, mmmmm!!!” [emoji39][emoji39][emoji39] [emoji616][emoji616][emoji616][emoji616][emoji616][emoji599][emoji616][emoji616][emoji616][emoji616][emoji616][emoji599][emoji616][emoji616][emoji616][emoji616][emoji616] Oh no, [emoji37] the bridge has gone! [emoji33] …… poor red’s too full [emoji15] to carry on! ⚠️⚠️⚠️ … but good ol’blue [emoji593], he chose the Milky Way… [emoji38] 4
Joanne Posted September 15, 2017 Posted September 15, 2017 I've just realised that MY parking space (I don't have OCD... shut up) has a lamp post behind it, so I should be golden to park it there. I could also arrange a staff member to park infront of it, as our spaces are quite long
Oddbod Posted September 15, 2017 Posted September 15, 2017 (edited) Parking security is up to you, but the way I see it, is that if I make it too difficult for them to steal it in 5-10mins, then they'll move on to someone else's bike. This has worked for me locally and in central London… Disc lock through the front wheel, chain through the rear wheel, engine block and centre stand, 2nd chain looped through the first chain (or rear wheel) and round a large immovable lamppost, tree, Armco or bikebuddy. Security costs amount to just under 5% of the total cost of the bike… which is a bit under what I used to recommend to customers of the bike shop I worked at when I was younger. Reckon on about 5% to 10% of the total cost of the bike. My other bike has an alarm, but I apply the same method as it has a more "desirable thief factor" applied to it, apparently… but still where I parked it so far… Edited September 15, 2017 by Oddbod
Joanne Posted September 18, 2017 Posted September 18, 2017 I need to do a bit of work to it before it's ready to ride.... but hopefully this week will be the beginning of my motorbike adventure!
Joanne Posted September 20, 2017 Posted September 20, 2017 Rode into work for the first time.... does it get less terrifying the more you do it? 1
Andrew_C Posted September 20, 2017 Posted September 20, 2017 Yes; then after a while it becomes fun! 1
pcstru Posted September 20, 2017 Posted September 20, 2017 Rode into work for the first time.... does it get less terrifying the more you do it? Yes and no. I never get on a bike without thinking it is a bit silly and this time out it just might hurt. I get a similar but more intense feeling sitting in a glider at the end of 1500 ft of cable before the launch; I think it is an awareness that small mistakes or errors of judgement can be disastrous and that the decisions that need to be spot on often have to be made very quickly in what are usually stressful circumstances. However, I'd rather feel some of that discomfort than not, the trick is then to manage it so it keeps you alert and your mind on planning ahead rather than daydreaming on autopilot.
foofighterjim Posted September 20, 2017 Posted September 20, 2017 My most boring ride into work is still x10 more fun than my most exciting drive into work. It will become much more instinctive as you are on a new bike in new gear, you will gradually think less about that you are doing with your hands and feet and start focusing more on your surroundings. For instance; I changed my boots earlier this year and spent the whole first week accidently shifting into neutral and I've been riding for 16 years.
Oddbod Posted September 20, 2017 Posted September 20, 2017 Then riding into and out of work becomes the highlight of your day… phone off, no music, no one can contact you for an hour or two… You become a xen student… at one with the bike… Mastery takes many moons… and significant clutch control. But certainly filtering through miles and miles of jams helps to improve your health and happiness!
Andrew_C Posted September 20, 2017 Posted September 20, 2017 Should have said - "and at this time of year, you start getting cold!" Dr Zoiberg gloves are a good start; heated grips are a thing of wonder.
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