Dave's 2002 Corvette

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Tue Mar 19, 13 2:18 pm

I think I just overloaded myself. I can't take a heavy workload on like I could a few years ago.

I think I will see if I can finish the course by doing a few hours every weekend. I should feel better without the pressure of a test.

Dave999 · Post by **Dave999** » Tue Mar 19, 13 3:35 pm

can always get yourself a vespa PX or T5 for work

none of the fun of biking more like driving a turbo charged donkey...
with no saddle and no where to clamp your knees into

7 BHP through a wheel the size of a saucer still gives you a small kick in the backside and, you will be first off from the lights for the first 1.5- 2 seconds.

by 4 seconds a big bike is 1/2 a mile down the road but you get the joy of trying

scootering scene is full of ex bikers who can't be arsed with the technical aspect of bikes and riding them, they find solace in a place where everything is no longer a competition but still like to feel the freedom of nipping along with the wind in their helmet and progressing through traffic on a gnats pee of petrol

the bike equivelent of owning a mini a beetle or a 2CV. 80 mpg your tyres last longer than 3 month and cost 30 quid not 200 each

yes you can still pull wheelies

yes its got a manual gearbox so its technicaly a motor cycle but you change the gears with your hand like you are supposed to.

no knee scrapers, no slipper clutches expensive carbon fibre farings to replace after your hips have been replaced

and the biggest plus

you don't have to hang about with too many bankers soliciters and estate agents

or drink in the 3 bulls heads

Motec scooters sheilds road.
Once you have learned you're allowed to drive a 200 cc lambretta 8 BHP ...now thats a mans machine, takes guts and a well developed sense of humour.
When the tail light bulb blows it cuts off power to the ignition...NICE

and one area of vintage motor vehicle ownership where a completed project is always worth more than you spent, if you do some of it yerself

Dave

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Tue Mar 19, 13 3:44 pm

A Scooter and a Covette = Sure entry into the "very limp-wristed Hairdressers" club

DON'T DO IT!!!!!

I personally think scooters are lethal with some fundemental design errors - High Centre of gravity, negative caster - just what you need driving in the pot holes and drain covers whilst getting out of the way of faster traffic.

Give yourself a break from it, but I sense your heart is not really in it.
If it is not enjoyable then don't do it.

Never mind, you gave it a go

Dave999 · Post by **Dave999** » Tue Mar 19, 13 3:58 pm

where's yer sense of adventure

i agree they are less stable

but totally different technique and no need to go fast to feel like you are going fast

bikers kevlar jeans and jacket big boots back protector and gloves essential.

not as dangerouse a skateboarding, which is my next suggestion

http://www.middle-age-shred.com/

Dave

Adrian Worman · Post by **Adrian Worman** » Tue Mar 19, 13 4:02 pm

That's a shame Daveman, I say stick with it for a couple more weekends like you plan to and see how it goes. When you are relaxed and let yourself enjoy it you'll be pleased you persevered, promise

Don't forget that learning a whole new discipline in life is not easy let alone for someone who's survived a potentially lethal brain virus in the very recent past.........

When you're gliding thru the middle of town traffic jams on ya shiny Bonny lookalike in the summer you'll 'get it'

Cannonball · Post by **Cannonball** » Tue Mar 19, 13 4:23 pm

You can then join the chosen few

The dane bank massive,s