Passed me Bike Test 2 Day!

[Anonymous]

Mark fab news mate i know how much you wanted this just cant wait to see whats phase 3

[Ivor]

Well done Mark. I passed my bike test donkey's years ago, then did the police course and took it again, to get me up to speed.

Best thing I ever did, I was going quicker on that VFR and was good for me!

I'm with Pete on this one, stay safe mate and believe that every motorist is out to kill you!

[newport100]

Thanks again Chaps- I fully intend to stay as safe as possible (know a couple of people and a relative who have come badly unstuck on 2 wheels) - wont be a speed freak specially on the old boneshaker I have

course you cant do much about all the other idiots on the road except keep your wits about you!

I do reckon doin the bike training/tes has made me a better car driver tho-

Keith- Phase 3 of the mid life crisis will be a Thai Bride- just dont tell Amanda

Jeff thanks for the offer - I may well be in touch if I ever get a bike worthy of such a class paint job

[db]

Well done
Fast ain't the problem, just do it where it's safe and remember, THEY ARE all out to get ya. Assume that at ALL times and you'll still be on 2 wheels after 25 years like me

[DaveScrivener]

It's mostly the idiots in car, so far this year I've had one mate who was knocked off his bike when I car made a right turn across the front of him, he was o.k just bruised up badly and the bike was wrote off. Then on Sunday night a mate of mine Bananarama! by a car and killed

[Anonymous]

Congrats Mark.

Gave up bikes when i had the little un ,ten years now.

[Cannonball]

Congrats Mark.

Gave up bikes when i had the little un ,ten years now.

ray still rides em and he has got a little un, bri reckon,s

[RayC]

That why i bought the gixxer so that Nic could have somethin big and throbbin to sit on

[newport100]

Went out for a spin yeaterday- feels good to be legal

Then drove the El Camino down to Docklands to the Motorcycle Show

Enjoyed the drive more than the show (crap)

havent really driven the Elk much since the Summer - she behaved pretty well in all that orrible London traffic

UNTIL - I got home and the steering wheel practically came off in my hand leaving the horn blaring while I farted around trying to shut it up

was like a seem from Laurel n Hardy- bet my neighbours love me

[Kev]

Congrats Mark.

Gave up bikes when i had the little un ,ten years now.

Snap! Only sold the GSX1100 last year though, couldn't bear to part with it.........Quite fancy a Herley out here, but who's gonna don the leathers in this heat.....And the drivers suck!.........Perhaps a tinny would be better..........

[TyreFryer]

Mark,
I'd highly recommend "Motorcycle Roadcraft: The Police Rider's Handbook". Reading it helps you to ride defensively and read the road/traffic. I reckon it's kept me out of a few tight spots over the years that I might have got into if I hadn't read it.

[newport100]

Thanks Martin


I will give that a butchers

[Stu]

If you can find a copy, there used to be a brilliant book called "Twist of the wrist" and Twist of the wrist 2" (I just know that's asking for trouble... ) which was a great insight into NOT following your survival instincts, which can often get you into more trouble. Teaches you how to learn what is better to do in a tight spot, as well as fast and flowing riding styles. Much like the Police book, I would guess. Haven't seen a copy of it for years though.

[newport100]

Aha

Thanks Stu!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/As-New-Copy-Of-Ke ... 240%3A1318


bagged it!

[Gareth]

Haven't seen a copy of it for years though.

Never saw mine again after you borrowed it. You owe me some serious dosh in late fees Bro !