Markie Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 All, About to sit my CBT next Friday, and then my theory on the Tuesday. then in for my DSA before Christmas I hope.. Anyone else on here with a bike and any newbi biker helpful advice? My first bike I am going to get after passing is probably a Suzuki GSXR 600.. K1 or above. Any views? Thanks, Marcus. P.s. One of the guys in work has a bike and says I wont want to keep the car once I have had a bike... We will see I guess.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 Good look with the tests, i did my Dass about 3 years ago now. Had you thought about something a little smaller at first so you can get a little bit of experience behind you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markie Posted December 2, 2006 Author Share Posted December 2, 2006 Nahhh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambertpig Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 a 600 is a good first step .you have to try hard to go fast.you could get in trouble with a big bore blaster they gather speed at a mental pace and could get you in trouble. i know someone with a as new 700 mile only!! yamaha r6 on an 03 for £3500 cost him 6800 and basically brand new in every way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markie Posted December 2, 2006 Author Share Posted December 2, 2006 Ahh never thought of asking on here aswell if anyone knows of some good deals on bikes.. Them R6's nice? Looking for a sports one obviously, but also one thats not going to bite my head off and is quite comfortable as I will be on the motorway with it a bit.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 I agree with Rob - I'd be inclined to get something a bit less powerful to start with, even though I realise you almost certainly won't. I've had bikes for 20 years (until this year) - and when I look back, I was very lucky not to die (several times) in the beginning. I'm not entirely convinced you have to try that hard to go fast on a 600 either. If you rev it, it would leave my 911 behind and even if you take it easy it will be faster than 90% of cars on the road. Sports bikes are comfortable enough out of town (wind takes the pressure off of your wrists) but my R1 used to be f*****g uncomfortable around town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 Good luck with the test:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rik Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 a 600 is a good first step .you have to try hard to go fast. Are you sure? New ones are 120bhp and 160 kg. This is nearly the same kind of figures as the last 750 i had ('96 GsxR), and you certainly didn't need to try too hard to go quick on that. Good luck with the test mate. Have you considered a non race rep as your first bike for a while? When i got knocked off my gixxer once, i was given a Hornet 600 as a courtesy bike while the insurance was sorted. I was a bit dissapointed when i saw what they'd given me, but i have to say i really enjoyed it. It was all the fun, but at a much slower pace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markie Posted December 2, 2006 Author Share Posted December 2, 2006 Shit, now hearing about almost getting killed several times does put me off As most of the time I will have the misses on the back. But I am just fed up with queueing in the mornings, plus always nice for a drive about the beacons on the weekend. I just hope if I take it easy I wont have to worry about comming off etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucifer Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 All, About to sit my CBT next Friday, and then my theory on the Tuesday. then in for my DSA before Christmas I hope.. Anyone else on here with a bike and any newbi biker helpful advice? My first bike I am going to get after passing is probably a Suzuki GSXR 600.. K1 or above. Any views? Thanks, Marcus. P.s. One of the guys in work has a bike and says I wont want to keep the car once I have had a bike... We will see I guess.. I remember my CBT day , booked direct access the very next day - best week I ever had! - Good luck. 600 is a great start, but still be very careful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRASUZUKI Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 Shit, now hearing about almost getting killed several times does put me off As most of the time I will have the misses on the back. But I am just fed up with queueing in the mornings, plus always nice for a drive about the beacons on the weekend. I just hope if I take it easy I wont have to worry about comming off etc. Good luck with your test and with staying on once you've passed. You'll find a 600 more than fast enough for your first bike. Tips - Treat all other road users as though they don't know (or care) that you are there. Ride defensively, with your lights on. Unless you can see clear road for miles, cover your brake lever with two fingers. This will save split seconds and will make the difference between a near miss and an 'off' particularly in towns. Concerntrate. I find riding a bike at any speed requires more concentration than driving a car (that's probably just me...). Don't skimp on gear, never ride without it. Get it on track to really appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 Good luck with your test and with staying on once you've passed. You'll find a 600 more than fast enough for your first bike. Tips - Treat all other road users as though they don't know (or care) that you are there. Ride defensively, with your lights on. Unless you can see clear road for miles, cover your brake lever with two fingers. This will save split seconds and will make the difference between a near miss and an 'off' particularly in towns. Concerntrate. I find riding a bike at any speed requires more concentration than driving a car (that's probably just me...). Don't skimp on gear, never ride without it. Get it on track to really appreciate it. This is excellent advice - especially the part about gear. I have fallen off a few times - all my own fault except one. The first time was due to the stupidity of youth - I did have my leathers on but had nearly not worn them because "I was only nipping into town". Would have made a mess of my legs if I hadn't. Now, skipping forward to the last one, I was wearing my leathers but my jacket was having a zip replaced - so I wore my g/f's jacket. I was not the same quality as mine at all - and thanks to a suicidal deer, I now have a scar on my elbow where the jacket split. Bikes are not as dangerous as many people make out - but you do need to be very aware that most other road users will not pay you much attention. And some very clearly see you - but will still pull out in front of you. And sometimes, you just can't predict what will happen (bloody deer!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarmaSupra Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 I passed my test last thursday, i have just bought a suzuki sv650 sport, not as big or fast as the 600 sportbikes but still great fun [ATTACH]47922[/ATTACH] good luck with the test mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupra Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 I passed my test last thursday, i have just bought a suzuki sv650 sport, not as big or fast as the 600 sportbikes but still great fun [ATTACH]47922[/ATTACH] good luck with the test mate The sv650 is a good choice, not to much of a hand full, but can keep up as you get better. Most people will go quicker an be more confident on one of these than a ss600 after passing their test. Take a couple of test rides mate, and make up your own mind, but don't go for the ss600's just for the looks, i've got mates who started at the bottom an worked their way up to big bikes, and are better riders for it. Good luck with the test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 P.s. One of the guys in work has a bike and says I wont want to keep the car once I have had a bike... We will see I guess.. Marcus, there is always room in your life for a bike AND a car. It's two different experiences altogether mate so there won't be any worries about getting rid of the car once the bike comes on the scene. Best of luck with the tests and exams - it will be worth it mate:thumbs: Regards mucka, Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markie Posted December 2, 2006 Author Share Posted December 2, 2006 Guys, Can you book the direct access before you have passed the other tests then, or? P.s. Thanks for the advice...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRASUZUKI Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 Sorry mate, can't help there, I passed my test in 1980, when it was simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 Good luck with the test mate My first bike which i got about 3/4 years ago now was a ZXR600 which was a perfect bike to start with i felt. A mate of mine after passing his test went out and bought a GSXR1000 which as he found out on the way home was a little more power than he really should have been handeling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bungy Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 Good luck with your test. I have a nearly new set of red and white Dainese leathers if any good to you. (nice and cheap) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarmaSupra Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 Guys, Can you book the direct access before you have passed the other tests then, or? P.s. Thanks for the advice...! I had to wait till i had passed my theory test to book the DAS but i hadn't done the CBT before i booked the DAS, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 I did my cbt and full test in a 3 day course about 9 years ago... booked it couple weeks in advance... but things may have changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSteve Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 You'll walk cbt 600 is a great first bike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin_a Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 SV650 or bandit 600 would be a fab start for you. A GSX will slaughter you for insurance and it's all top end madness. I had a few bike before i got to my ninja and i'm glad i did. It's like going from the instructors 1.0 micra and jumping in a TT you will scare yourself horrendously i think and you certainly won't get the benefit from it. As for tips, keep an eye out for trees and manholes on bends. Tree cover can mean damp which is never good. Keep good control of the gears for engine braking, a lot safer than rapping the brakes on. m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE DON Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 good luck on the test mate. i sold my GSXR 600 K1 to my mate to buy this years 1000. the 600 was the best 6 iv had imo and iv been on them all you wont be dissapointed with it but look for a good one cos i seen a few dogs when looking mine was still like new totally unmarked it looks new as my 06 when we get them together. my mates on about selling it for next years model il ask him about it if you want:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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