Guest richard_s Posted January 28, 2010 Posted January 28, 2010 I'm in the process of finally getting on the road and should be doing my bike test in the next month or so and have been looking for my first bike for when I pass my test. Well last night I had a look at one and subject to a test ride being done this weekend by a friend of mine who is a bike mechanic I should be the proud owner of a 2003 Honda CB600F Hornet
laputa01 Posted January 28, 2010 Posted January 28, 2010 Keep us informed on how it goes. I'm looking forward to donig my test in the spring. Hoping to get a Honda Xoomer :>
witch Posted January 28, 2010 Posted January 28, 2010 Sounds like a nice beast My first bike was a Suzuki GT250 back in the days when they were bigger than 400s are now!
Avalon Posted January 28, 2010 Posted January 28, 2010 i took my test about 18 months ago and bought a 2006 Kawasaki ER6-F. Perfect size for me, nice styling and a pretty good commuter bike too. Good luck!
Guest richard_s Posted January 28, 2010 Posted January 28, 2010 (edited) I have a limited budget and have got a great deal on the bike. 10,000 miles, and full service history for £1,000. It needs about £200 spending on it so its a great bargain. By the way the one I'm getting is white and not black like in the picture Edited January 28, 2010 by richard_s
WStore_Dan Posted January 28, 2010 Posted January 28, 2010 Nice deal and good choice. I almost went for the same bike when I first passed but then I managed to bag myself a bargain off a friend of a friend with more money than sense. I got a 2 year old Suzuki SV650S with just 3000 miles on the clock for £2k which I just couldnt refuse! Good luck with your test!
Guest richard_s Posted February 1, 2010 Posted February 1, 2010 Just a little update on the bike front. It was taken for a test run yesterday by a friend who is a mechanic and he was really impressed with it. It needs the brake pads replacing and the carbs balancing and that's about it Going down the pub tonight to finalize the sale :D
laserblazer Posted February 1, 2010 Posted February 1, 2010 Going down the pub tonight to finalize the sale Wise move, it's probably best to have a few beers before you ride it the first time. Especially if the roads are going to be slippery.
Guest richard_s Posted February 1, 2010 Posted February 1, 2010 Wise move, it's probably best to have a few beers before you ride it the first time. Especially if the roads are going to be slippery. I can't ride it at present as I don't do my test until March. Actually my test fall on the day after my 40th birthday so no alcohol at all from the 11th - 16th which has scuppered some plans that friends were making.
laserblazer Posted February 1, 2010 Posted February 1, 2010 That's a bummer but as long as you pass. I took my test when I was 16 (1965!) on a 200cc James Captain. I drove an Isetta bubble car on my motorbike licence. I wish I still had both of them. They'd be worth a fortune.
mattx Posted February 1, 2010 Posted February 1, 2010 Talking of bikes, bit cold & slippery this morning.......plus my rear brakes are a bid dodgy.....kept me alert.
Dins Posted February 1, 2010 Posted February 1, 2010 Good luck for your test, and ride safe Im looking to do my test again as at the moment im on a restricted license and want to de-restrict my ZXR400.. its getting the time though! And the weather.. the back end is all over the place at the moment, makes for some interesting riding.
bossman Posted February 1, 2010 Posted February 1, 2010 I love winter bike riding, it should be made compulsory for all. 2 years riding a motorcycle before they can take their car test would stop a lot of the stupid accidents we see today on the roads, caused by car drivers inability to read the road ahead. So many young drivers I see today do not even indicate and only rely on the car in front for action instead of reading the road ahead and being prepared. 1
MattGreaves Posted February 1, 2010 Posted February 1, 2010 Good luck on your bike test! I passed couple of years ago and went out and purchased an SV650S - good starter bike, and well priced! Seeing as there are several bikers on the forum maybe we should try and organise something where we can all attend...?
Guest richard_s Posted February 1, 2010 Posted February 1, 2010 Seeing as there are several bikers on the forum maybe we should try and organise something where we can all attend...? Could be a good idea
truslack Posted February 1, 2010 Posted February 1, 2010 Could be a good idea I'd be up for it, I'm fitting a new engine on my sidecar outfit this weekend
laserblazer Posted February 1, 2010 Posted February 1, 2010 I'd love to get a bike but I don't need my wife to tell me it's not a great idea. I am toying with the idea of getting a Chinese 125cc scooter to keep in Portugal. Might enable me to cut down on hire cars. The roads are much quieter out there and drivers are used to small bikes chugging around.
mattx Posted February 1, 2010 Posted February 1, 2010 (edited) I love winter bike riding, it should be made compulsory for all. 2 years riding a motorcycle before they can take their car test would stop a lot of the stupid accidents we see today on the roads, caused by car drivers inability to read the road ahead. So many young drivers I see today do not even indicate and only rely on the car in front for action instead of reading the road ahead and being prepared. Amen to that - it would at least give the youngsters the ability to read the road ahead which is lacking these days. I remember when I first started having proper car lessons many many years ago. I had just got over a really bad bike accident, busted up leg etc - almost killed me and it shook me up pretty bad so I thought I had better learn to drive a car. So I started my first proper lesson and the instructor said after about 5 mins: 'you ride a bike don't you ?' I asked how he knew [ as I had not said anything ] - and he said well your foot is poised over the brake on every junction, you slow down at points in the road which is dangerous and you are talking to yourself whilst driving about what you can see ahead. Friend of mine [ teacher ] does this every year: [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rlm6eBLjPSM]YouTube- The Pryenees Up !![/ame] Edited February 1, 2010 by mattx
truslack Posted February 1, 2010 Posted February 1, 2010 I'd love to get a bike but I don't need my wife to tell me it's not a great idea. I am toying with the idea of getting a Chinese 125cc scooter to keep in Portugal. Might enable me to cut down on hire cars. The roads are much quieter out there and drivers are used to small bikes chugging around. Don't get a Chinese bike, I've seen frames sheer in 2 at the headstock
mattx Posted February 1, 2010 Posted February 1, 2010 And who mentioned the side car ? [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XV5jngUU464]YouTube- Buckingham URAL v3 post colour/grain[/ame]
MattGreaves Posted February 1, 2010 Posted February 1, 2010 Don't get a Chinese bike, I've seen frames sheer in 2 at the headstock Agreed. Require a LOT of work to maintain. My friend bought one and things came loose/fell off constantly! Might be cheap, but better to invest in something that will last and are built to a much higher standard
tech_guy Posted February 1, 2010 Posted February 1, 2010 Sounds like a nice beast My first bike was a Suzuki GT250 back in the days when they were bigger than 400s are now! Was that back in the early 80s? I had one back then. Great machine.
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