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General => General discussion => Topic started by: bored_Welsh_lad on 15 October 2011, 22:42
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Well, I am in the sandpit that is Afghan again, bored and decided to buy this beauty.. I really need to sort my test out now haha!!
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You will never be bored again :cool:
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how much u pay mate? and ffsake pass test first b4 buying a bike! just reinsured the triumph for 195 fully comp :cool:
just to add depending on year and yours looks early you can get a good deal if it comes under modern classic
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looks nice mind, i want a bike so bad, but need a car more cause of 15 mile journey to work so wouldnt be able to get there on a bike if it snowed. and cant afford both atm.
as soon as im 21 and insurance goes down to a respectable amount. first thing im doing is test then start saving for a cheep bike :)
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how much u pay mate? and ffsake pass test first b4 buying a bike! just reinsured the triumph for 195 fully comp :cool:
just to add depending on year and yours looks early you can get a good deal if it comes under modern classic
Its a 98 and it cost 1300 quid. I have been looking for ages and had theory booked before I deployed but got moved forward so couldn't do it.. I have bought it to push me to do my test and its gone into the missus dads garage. Got new fork seals, new mot, new brakes and decent looking chain and sprockets. I need to watch out for the Cam Chain Tensioner but the bike generally looks in tidy nick, standard pipe, two owners from new with 26k on the clock.
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get it re-stricted to 33bhp an you can drive it as long as you have done a cbt
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When do you get back from Afghan? The reason I ask, is that I bought a bike for the commute to work in summer last year, and it was great for a few months. As soon as winter came (which was especially harsh) it sat in the garage until March as I couldnt bear freezing my tits off! You cant just jump on and go either, fannying about putting your leathers on is a pain in the arse!
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looks nice mind, i want a bike so bad, but need a car more cause of 15 mile journey to work so wouldnt be able to get there on a bike if it snowed. and cant afford both atm.
as soon as im 21 and insurance goes down to a respectable amount. first thing im doing is test then start saving for a cheep bike :)
25 not 21. Sorry t burst a bubble
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get it re-stricted to 33bhp an you can drive it as long as you have done a cbt
Is that right?
when I did my test I was told I could ride up to a 125 on a cbt,
if I passed my test on a 125 I could ride any bike providing it was restricted to 33bhp
and if I passed my test on a 500 I could ride any bike unrestricted.. I went for option this option :evil:
@bored_welsh_lad my tip would be to go through Direct Access once you have done your theory test... :wink:
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can i have your spleen please?
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When do you get back from Afghan? The reason I ask, is that I bought a bike for the commute to work in summer last year, and it was great for a few months. As soon as winter came (which was especially harsh) it sat in the garage until March as I couldnt bear freezing my tits off! You cant just jump on and go either, fannying about putting your leathers on is a pain in the arse!
Get back in Jan mate, I have no issues with throwing all the kit on, I have had to do it for 2 years when I was younger, I went from swansea to blackpool on a 4 stroke 125cc in December so I know about being cold. I really aint too worried. I cycle the 6 miles to work at the moment so used to being out in all conditions.
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get it re-stricted to 33bhp an you can drive it as long as you have done a cbt
Is that right?
when I did my test I was told I could ride up to a 125 on a cbt,
if I passed my test on a 125 I could ride any bike providing it was restricted to 33bhp
and if I passed my test on a 500 I could ride any bike unrestricted.. I went for option this option :evil:
@bored_welsh_lad my tip would be to go through Direct Access once you have done your theory test... :wink:
No I think that hes wrong on that one, and yes I will be going the DA route don't you worry!! Insurance quote of 237..Full of win!!!
A moped has a maximum design speed not exceeding 50 kilometres per hour (approx. 31 miles per hour). It has an engine up to 50 cubic centimetres (cc). A learner motorcycle has an engine up to 125 cc and a power output not exceeding 11 kiloWatt (kW)
Full motorcycle licence
The practical test must be taken on a bike of between 75 cc and 125 cc. There are two types of full motorcycle licence:
a light motorcycle licence (A1), which restricts riders to any bike up to 125 cc and a power output of 11 kW
a standard motorcycle licence (A), is obtained if the practical test is taken on a bike of over 120 cc but not more than 125 cc and capable of at least 100 kilometres per hour (km/h per hour)..
After passing the standard motorcycle practical test, you will be restricted for two years to riding a bike of up to 25 kW and a power/weight ratio not exceeding 0.16 kW/kg. After this you may ride any size of bike.
Note:
The BMW C1 motorcycle is not a suitable machine for a practical test.
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looks nice mind, i want a bike so bad, but need a car more cause of 15 mile journey to work so wouldnt be able to get there on a bike if it snowed. and cant afford both atm.
as soon as im 21 and insurance goes down to a respectable amount. first thing im doing is test then start saving for a cheep bike :)
25 not 21. Sorry t burst a bubble
Insurance dropping, what a laugh!!
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can i have your spleen please?
If you must.. At least you know it will be fit and healthy..
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I admire his hope for cheap insurance really I do. I'm 25 in a few months and I seriously doubt it's going to do much for me. Currently I have 2.0 mr2 turbo full comp at £700.
Licence for three years and 1yrs no claims
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I admire his hope for cheap insurance really I do. I'm 25 in a few months and I seriously doubt it's going to do much for me. Currently I have 2.0 mr2 turbo full comp at £700.
Licence for three years and 1yrs no claims
Audi A4 Avant 1.9 TDI 4 years no claims with 10 years licence, 820 notes pal.. Shopped around like hell, I think the whole concept of my "job" doesn't help me and puts me into high risk catagory.
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actually had my first ever go on a bike the other day. Pillion ride on a r1, got up to 150 and it was raining! What a nice gentle introduction :grin: great feeling though
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actually had my first ever go on a bike the other day. Pillion ride on a r1, got up to 150 and it was raining! What a nice gentle introduction :grin: great feeling though
I will be happy to just have a toy to go quick in now that I have a dirty derv.. N with the rest of my op bonus I plan to go on hols and maybe even get engaged.
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actually had my first ever go on a bike the other day. Pillion ride on a r1, got up to 150 and it was raining! What a nice gentle introduction :grin: great feeling though
sounds like mine, going up a hill on the back wheel then when I leaned over my mates shoulder on a straight we were doing 145, welcome to the world of bikes :grin:
He hated me on the back cos I was too stiff and kept trying to fight the leaning on the corners. I was a better pillion after I passed my test and had been riding a few months
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re the 33bhp he is wrong.
edit - seen earlier post from someone saying the correct thing.
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re the 33bhp he is wrong.
edit - seen earlier post from someone saying the correct thing.
http://www.mattbearman.co.uk/2009/07/21/uk-motorcycle-licence-law-33-bhp-25-kw-restriction/
i know an 18 year old that drives an r1 thats re-stricted
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CBT is A1 pal...
The 18 year old on the R1 must have passed his test, he would not have been allowed to do direct access at 18 and therefore had to be limited to 33brake for 2 years.
You can only ride up to a 125cc bike on a CBT.
I don't know why that guy on that website gobs off so much, sounds a right prick. Its quite easy to understand.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/LearnerAndNewDrivers/RidingMotorcyclesAndMopeds/DG_4022568
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/LearnerAndNewDrivers/RidingMotorcyclesAndMopeds/DG_4022430
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Yep.
My zx7r was 33bhp for a little while. Why you would restrict a 1000 is madness. Literally stripping it of 100bhp and paying extra insurance for it. Would be better off on a 400/600 and learning how to ride properly by carrying speed and picking lines on the handling a smaller bike gives.
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Well the shopping has begun....
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Started with an undertray to get rid of the horrible standard crap...
Then moved onto the Rear light, CBR954 w/ built in indicators
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Then I did a bit of research and started looking at dampers and won this lovely fella..
Maxton Adjustable steering damper.. Side mounted
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Then boredom kicked in one night and I bid on an Akrapovic full system. It went for 290 quid, I bid 285.. Lost.. But the winner was eastern european and wanted to do "bank transfer".. Guy wasn't happy about it, so offered it to me for 285 and he would pick up the postage for it... So I got this...
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p.s the big black thing is a crash protector by R+G.. The zorst is worth a fair bit so tbh I might leave it on a while...
Finally.. I couldn't resist this..
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I have had to stop now, as I need to save for New York when I get back off det.. Money is already put aside for leathers, test and some treats.. Cannot wait!
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I forgot to mention, I was talking to someone who races SRADS in America and he has sent me a full set of Factory Pro Jets to make the bike run with the full system and a decent air filter.. Hes included all the setups regarding the needle position etc..
Should be fun :D
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can i have your spleen please?
:grin:
I'll have a bid on the liver! :laugh:
Nice bike, as said you won't be bored for a while with that. Supercar Speed plus more fun cheaper! Love them but won't ever have one, not allowed. :sad:
Enjoy. :cool:
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The bike is at my missus rents as they have a double garage while I am out in Afghan. The old man has warned me I aint taking the missus on the back until I am competent on the bike..
I think this is due to my 1.9 tdi A4 Avant handing his A3 2.0d Quattro its ass through the twisties on the way home one night..
They live in Hereford and all the roads are constantly covered in sh!t from the farmers so theres no chance of me considering opening up the bike around there.
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I like :smiley:
An old friend had a GSX R 1100 (correct me if I am wrong) and it was awesome!
Bikes are like an orgasm with two wheels, you even get a sex face on at high speeds :grin:
Take care and enjoy it, i am envious :wink:
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That Akra should give good gains!! Result on the price mate - should be close to a grand new!
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That Akra should give good gains!! Result on the price mate - should be close to a grand new!
Yeah I know mate, what a steel hey!!! I was well happy like!
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Hey,
Sorry to dig this up from the past but I just wanted to give you a few updates on where I am at...
Well Thursday I have my theory test and then next Mon/Tue/Wed I am sitting all the tests at Mallory park, CBT/Mod1/Mod2 and then I should be fully sorted, I will be a fully fledged biker.
In the meantime I have to try and sort the bike out, at present the clutch is playing up, I have ordered new plates, the gasket, as well as some Silkolene oil and an OEM oil filter, so it looks like Sat I will be spending the afternoon pulling off the fairing and trying to fix this sh!tty clutch.
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Well, I have been travelling all over the shop in the last 24hrs. I sat my theory test in Peterborough, jumped in the car and headed over to Swansea, where I collected all my bike gear, my clutch plates, gaskets, oil and oil filter.
This morning I had my eyes tested in Swansea, then popped in the car, over to Cardiff Ikea to collect some shelving and trays and then to Hereford. Drained off the oil, pulled the filter, off with the fairing, cover for the clutch is off and cleaned up. The new clutch is in and soaking. I am waiting for next door to come home and nick his circlip pliers and then its off with the plate, crack off the 30mm nut with the impact gun and strip and clean it all up ready for refit tomorrow.
Whilst there I have fitted the optimiser battery charger lead to the battery and run it under the solo seat cowl. I now have the damper to fit, just popped online to make sure I was fitting it correctly..Will keep you updated when I fit it all back together tomorrow.
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Got up this morning, went and picked up some instant gasket, some more latex gloves and a circlip tool cos next door didn't have one. Got back from town and cracked on with it. it really is as simple as cover off, circlip off,undo big nut, 3 screws undone, strip down plates, rebuild as per the order they came off. 3 screws in, torque up nut, re-assemble. Then set up the clutch as per the method highlighted above. test ride. Winner!! (obviously theres an oil change in there too)
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Well today was my first day back on a bike, jumped straight on a Suzuki Bandit and was off practicing counter steering around Mallory Park. Started off with both hands and then 1 hand, to get used to the knack of push and pull and the difference the two make.
After here we did some basic road manouver's such as emergancy stops and junction work before looking at the MOD1 test track, the swerve test, the u-turn and the cone weeving and fig 8. Really enjoyed myself. Then headed onto the road for a few hours to get my riding time in for the CBT.
Tomorrow is my MOD1 exam. I am pretty confident at the moment, but one foot down when completing an manouvre and I fail.. So no complacency here!
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Well today was fun, took out the SV650 and gave it a bit of a hammering around the track, practicing counter steering and then they taught us how to emergency brake in a corner. I cannot believe how well it works and how stable the bike feels doing it.
Then we hit the road and hit some lovely twisties, trying different techniques before I headed to the test centre to complete my Mod1. THe Mod1 was a piece of piss, went in and spoke to the instructor, got into the test arena and had a quick ride about to familiarise myself and parked up. Completed all the slow manouvers and took a ride back.
When we got back we had a nice run around the track again and the instructors said we could have a bit of fun, so they had us popping the clutch whilst rolling the throttle out to get the wheel up slightly, then the guy who I am learning with said he was scared to slam on incase he low-sides the bike. So the instructor asked me to try and do a stoppie if I had the confidence. He talked me through it and after the second attempt had the back end up in the air, was really funny as I think the instructor saw the fear in my face and it dropped back down.
The guy learning with me was then explained that aslong as he doesn't snatch and progressively builds up the braking pressure on the lever he will stop dead. I am loving how much they are teaching us...