Josip, Is that a comment about women drivers? :confused: :D
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Josip, Is that a comment about women drivers? :confused: :D
No :)
Next 2 can say much more i hope ;) I do not know if the driver was her husband :)
Received both pictures from my friend in Canada :)
Now I understand. You want a car to protect you from the other drivers.:D
I had one idea to buy some small jaht (sailer) but after I saw this picture I give up ;)
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...7957&q=moto+gp
getting back to bikes, i started missing mine today. Give this vidoe a look:eek:
cheers
eggs
Grand Prix racing in rush hour traffic.:eek:
Perhaps when I was about 20 and recovered a lot faster.:D
Still, that was a nice video and commentary.
Now i know why I've not been on a bike in 30 years :D
And why I've given up weight lifting :D
Given up Bull Fighting forever :D
And now taken up golf ;)
Standing on a buggy is not taking up golf Frank.. ;-)Quote:
Originally Posted by frank
Cheers
Richard
Frank,
The pictures really illustrate the reasons for not participating in some sports.
I am however quite sure the last picture does not promote golf. Perhaps bird watching or a nature lover. :D
Or a "Bird in the hand is worth 2 in the BUSH" (unless she's like me and hairless :p )Quote:
Originally Posted by US Iceman
I had the same quote in mind during the last post. :D :D
Good to see you're beavering away playing golf...:D
2000 HD FXDX, nice riding and nice between the legs
Honda 450 Then honda 500/4 gave it up about 20 years ago. To many kids, (5) , etc.. but it was a great time. Each summer took one of my sons on a 2 week cruise. Saw some pretty country.
Forgive my intervention in this thread at the eleventh hour
I want to learn how to ride , get licensed to ride a motorbike in the UK
Im taking a proper course
As a UK car driver, what are the requirements, do I have to take any theory tests, etc??
And what size am I limited to?
Hi, Frank :)
But playing only at 19th hole ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by frank
Best regards, Josip :)
I would take up golf if my golf cart looked like Franks picture. For some reason I think the hood ornament is optional.:D
Not 100% sure Abe about the requirements nowadays but your best bet is to contact a Bike Training School for info, check in the Yellow Pages or Thompsons.Quote:
Originally Posted by Abe
It rusn something like - start on a 50cc for CBT Compulsory Basic Training, then you can move up to 125cc, more training then allows you to go for a larger bike.
Unless, of course, you already have some bike on your licence....
Thanks Brian
Ill start my training in the Autumn
Next summer, Ill grow my hair long.......so it can fly in the wind!!!!!!!!!!
:eek:
Make sure you grow it long enough to escape from the bottom of the helmet :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Abe
here you go AbeQuote:
Originally Posted by Abe
http://www.flycol.co.uk/
http://www.passmasters.co.uk/frameset.htm
http://www.ncsl.co.uk/biketraining/
http://www.begin-motorcycling.co.uk/
http://www.ridemotorcycles.co.uk/
Thx Webram..........
Barry Sheene, eat your heart out!
Im a coming........
btw............ With respect
May he rest in peace
Tried to post this yesterday but didn't work...
You have a couple of different routes as you are (probably) over 21 - 125 test or direct access (DAS). If you are under 21 you can't do DAS.
Before you're allowed on the road on anything you have to do your compulsory basic training (CBT). After that you can ride a moped or 125cc bike with L plates, limited to 15bhp (top speed about 80mph), no pillions or motorways. If you pass the test on the 125 then you can ride anything up to 33bhp with no L-plates or other restrictions for 2 years, after which the 33bhp limit goes too. You can buy bikes which are much more powerful e.g. 500/600cc with restrictor kits, so after 2 years you pull out the kit and thave the same bike but 70/80/90etc. BHP. If all you do is commute round town or aren't bothered about lots of motorway miles, a small biek may be all you need anyway, and you can squeeze 90mpg out of a 125.
Direct access gets you to your unlimited licence in one step. Downside is you have to pass your test on a bike of over 54bhp (usually 400cc upwards), but unlike the 125 you can't just go and ride it - you can only ride it with L plates and an instrctor following you. The test is tougher too (rightly so). Downside in practical terms is you get your licence with less time on the bike, so the test is harder to pass and it does open the door for numpties. Mind you, plenty of them in cars...
Step one is CBT no matter what you want, so might as well get on with it! You can find out more once you're there. Cost should be around £60-70 plus bike hire about £30 unless you want to buy a 125/moped straight away and use it (a bike shop will deliver it to the training centre for you).
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Originally Posted by Brian_UK
Helmet?? or ..................my turban??
:D :D :D :D
I must admit one thing that I would like to see as a general rule..
That is that EVERY car driver should have spent some time on two wheels, motorised, during the early spring or autumn. That way they would be more aware of the road conditions when sat inside their metal boxes on wheels.
I have a Honda XLV 1000 VARADERO '00
i love my bike
i love to ride!!!!!
Ok so here's my collection and I haven't been without a bike since I was 12 yrs old, so a little biased.
99 Triumph Tiger 900 (in the best colour Yellow) 885cc efi - 67,000 miles and counting
1981 Suzuki GN400 Red Canadian Import - four stroke single 85 mpg anyone?? For sale anyone need a cheap winter hack? PM me.
1980 Suzuki GN400 Black Canadian Import - customised to loook like an Arial HT trials
1999 Jinlun 125cc - for the learners in the family.
On it's way a late 1940s Douglas 350cc - Blue
Mini 1000cc needs a clutch
Ford Ranger 2003 needs front wheel bearings !
Highly recommended is the advanced motorcycle training - be honest we all got bad habits and don't pay attention. This will improve your riding (and reduce your insurance premiums) - I just got quoted £220 fully comp for a multi bike policy for all four together, fantastic.
Did anyone out there get hassle from your company for riding a bike on business? Mine just banned biking on the grounds of 'health and safety' - even though it's probably saved them a fortune on fuel\parking \conjestion charges.....don't get me started GGRRRRR!!!
Two wheels best, fours wheels if I must and you insist and if HSE say so, but not my choice.
Cheers
Loops
Have you noticed that the evening temperature is dropping now, (Southern UK).
My first warning signs are getting cold knees where they stick out from the fairing.
Yep, it's starting to get cooler over hear also. I finally got my bike out and started for the first time this year. Now that's pitiful.:(
Good day to you all. I have three bikes, 83 XL500 RC which I am rebuilding after blowing it up trying to do the Scorpion a couple of years ago, getting bits is a pain, a 82 CBX550F which I started commuting on until the top end spat most of the oil over my legs and havn't sorted yet and a 98 NT650V Deauville which I use, when I'm at home, to get around on. I'm looking to get a WR250F when I finish in this place to get back into Enduro racing and a bit of greenlaning, if there are any left after the NERC thing thats happened whilst I have been away. Keep the faith and upright. :cool:
Howdy people's...
Motorbike? Yes lovem!
Honour Role:
1989 ZXR750 H1
2001 TL1000r
Current 2006 GSX-R1000
Have riden mostly dirt bikes all my life, but opted for the love of being on the road, and freedom...
hey Abe, did you pass? you never told us.
Steve dixey where in cleethorpes Im in Waltham and ride a Ducati Monster for fun and am always smiling, might see you about or if your passing nip into the college for a cuppa, always welcome.
ian
Steve
So do Ducati's pop into the college any day and mine will have been riden to work and home again every day, even in the snow.
Ian
owner of a real bike here brand spanking 07 R1 Can`t ride it yet cause registration doesn`t go through until 28 feb well worth the wait though ps. hows ya spesh doin Pooh
Still going OK Pete should be done for May with luck.
Ian
1981 Honda CB750 Custom
2004 Honda Shadow VT1100