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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Hey I'm going to get my motorcycle licence and I'm getting my step dad's old Honda cbr600f super sport. Does anyone have tips or story's about their bikes/riding

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By *rwolfMan
over a year ago

bristol

1) assume no one else is insured or can drive

2) ride defensively rather than go on the attack

3) assumptions are the mother of all fuck ups, especially on two wheels.

4) dress for the slide, not the ride.... Even if its belting hot its better to sweat than bleed.

5) don't push your luck, it does run out at the most silly of times.

6) research, research and research... Currently there is a nationwide bike theft spree on the go, look at the best ways to secure your ride

And ride safe, stay sunny side up

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By *rwolfMan
over a year ago

bristol

Being in Glasgow you have some awesome roads on your doorstep... Don't try to keep up with the tupperware torpedoes, anyone can go fast in a straight line, it's getting your knee down at 5mph is where the real skill is.

*been a rider for 20yrs, I've had more than my fair share of offs in the time and bones do take longer to heal the older we get.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Thanks for the advice I had no idea about the theft spree

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Being in Glasgow you have some awesome roads on your doorstep... Don't try to keep up with the tupperware torpedoes, anyone can go fast in a straight line, it's getting your knee down at 5mph is where the real skill is.

*been a rider for 20yrs, I've had more than my fair share of offs in the time and bones do take longer to heal the older we get. "

What do you ride?

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By *avethefish400Man
over a year ago

Chichester

Remember everyone else is trying to kill you.

I’ve been riding for years and love it but just expect the unexpected.

How new are the tyres on the bike?

They go hard with ago and make a massive difference to stopping and ride.

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By *oncupiscentTonyMan
over a year ago

Kent

4) dress for the slide, not the ride.... Even if its belting hot its better to sweat than bleed.

The amount of young lads I see on a 125 and Ls with bare elbows and knees

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By *cottish guy 555Man
over a year ago

London

I would recommend not starting on a cbr600. Something with a lot less pull is better to start on. But then again I am old

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Without wanting to spoil your fun, I'd check the rules for what you can ride once you pass your test. Bike licences can be very restrictive when you're young.

There's also a biker forum in here if you scroll down the list towards the end. Pop along there and let us know how you get on.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Carry a donor card.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Hey I'm going to get my motorcycle licence and I'm getting my step dad's old Honda cbr600f super sport. Does anyone have tips or story's about their bikes/riding"
theres a biker forum on here, a Glasgow one too. Lots on there

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"1) assume no one else is insured or can drive

2) ride defensively rather than go on the attack

3) assumptions are the mother of all fuck ups, especially on two wheels.

4) dress for the slide, not the ride.... Even if its belting hot its better to sweat than bleed.

5) don't push your luck, it does run out at the most silly of times.

6) research, research and research... Currently there is a nationwide bike theft spree on the go, look at the best ways to secure your ride

And ride safe, stay sunny side up "
great advice

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Don't ride anymore,I was ok when I had my own bike I was riding all the time,but going on my mates twice a year is no good as I'm still rusty,and that is when accidents happen, that and twatty car drivers

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

There's a politics thread,lounge thread, motorbike thread but no thread on garden swings ..yet sites called fab swingers.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"There's a politics thread,lounge thread, motorbike thread but no thread on garden swings ..yet sites called fab swingers. "

There's not even a broccoli thread

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Shiny side up, pointy end forward. You can’t go wrong.

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By *tephTV67TV/TS
over a year ago

Cheshire

Too hot in the summer, too wet in the winter. They're dangerous and can be expensive to run. The gear you need will cost half of the price of the bike and you get helmet hair

I absolutely love them

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I ride, the worst drivers on the road are 30-40s women in people carriers... ive been knocked 4 times in the past few year by them.

Assume no one can see you. Ive stopped riding in winter now its just not worth the near misses.

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By *rwolfMan
over a year ago

bristol

*been a rider for 20yrs, I've had more than my fair share of offs in the time and bones do take longer to heal the older we get.

What do you ride? "

I'm currently on a BMW F650 sport tourer, had it now for 6 years and i am still nowhere near riding it to the max of its potential.

Personally I'd recommend getting to a bike shop, sitting on them and getting a feel for the bike before you make a commitment and buy.

Also if its your first big bike, buy 2nd hand... You will drop it, it will get scuffed and scratched purely because sods law.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Hey I'm going to get my motorcycle licence and I'm getting my step dad's old Honda cbr600f super sport. Does anyone have tips or story's about their bikes/riding"

My advice is to totally refresh the cbr6 before you go out on it after you pass, service it check the brakes, chain&sprockets the suspension front and back will need sorting also tyres.If you want to enjoy riding it these will all need attention,

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Without wanting to spoil your fun, I'd check the rules for what you can ride once you pass your test. Bike licences can be very restrictive when you're young.

There's also a biker forum in here if you scroll down the list towards the end. Pop along there and let us know how you get on."

I've done my research and because I'm 19 I can go straight to an a2 licence which I'm allowed to ride up to a 600cc bike

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Hey I'm going to get my motorcycle licence and I'm getting my step dad's old Honda cbr600f super sport. Does anyone have tips or story's about their bikes/riding"

Tip: always assume that the guy in the side road or parallel parked (on the road you're riding on) is going to pull out on you and for at least a split second, he's not going to give a toss if you live or die.

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By *ob rodMan
over a year ago

lancaster

As everyone else said presume people r going to pull out on u ride defensively

Also if bike in Good nic get some crash bungs cocky about £60 but save damage if u drop it

Get disc lock for front bake some have bungee cord to attach to handle bar so very visible not infallible but a detente

Being in Scotland you’ll need good waterproofs

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By *xtrafun4youMan
over a year ago

Dunstable

"1) assume no one else is insured or can drive

2) ride defensively rather than go on the attack

3) assumptions are the mother of all fuck ups, especially on two wheels.

4) dress for the slide, not the ride.... Even if its belting hot its better to sweat than bleed.

5) don't push your luck, it does run out at the most silly of times.

6) research, research and research... Currently there is a nationwide bike theft spree on the go, look at the best ways to secure your ride

And ride safe, stay sunny side up "
Spot on. 30 years of riding many experiences 20 k at least a year. Just add still look behind you. some one could be quicker or more stupid

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By *ob rodMan
over a year ago

lancaster

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By *ed-monkeyCouple
over a year ago

Hailsham

"I ride, the worst drivers on the road are 30-40s women in people carriers... ive been knocked 4 times in the past few year by them.

Assume no one can see you. Ive stopped riding in winter now its just not worth the near misses.

Always used to be Captain Volvo

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Stay upright.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just got back onto two wheels after very long break. Moved to Derbyshire so plenty of great riding country.

Youngest daughter on 125 can’t believe how hard it is to get full licence now so glad did mine in the 80s

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

"Hey I'm going to get my motorcycle licence and I'm getting my step dad's old Honda cbr600f super sport. Does anyone have tips or story's about their bikes/riding

I've had 26 bikes over the years, stripped 'em all down to every last nut & bolt then rebuild them

Ma dad used to curse me when he came downstairs in the morning and trod on a piston or booted a crankcase

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No matter how uncomfortable it feels. Wear protective clothing. My instructor put the fear of god into me when I was learning. For every 10mph you're travelling, you can potentially lose 1" of bone as it scrapes bare along the ground.

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