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Offline golf-sib

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Got new bike, again! Pg 11/12
« on: 12 November 2012, 12:55 »
Hi guys, decided I hate trains enough to get a bike, went and did my CBT and got my brand new YBR 125 which I put a deposit down a few weeks back. Just want some general advice on biking and any tips on maintenance and riding as I know a few of you on here ride the two wheelers.



Thanks in advance!
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Re: Got my bike! Any tips and advice?
« Reply #1 on: 12 November 2012, 13:59 »
put it away for the winter  :wink:

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Re: Got my bike! Any tips and advice?
« Reply #2 on: 12 November 2012, 14:00 »
Don't fall off  :laugh: :laugh:

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Re: Got my bike! Any tips and advice?
« Reply #3 on: 12 November 2012, 14:11 »
Buy a luminous vest..

Treat other road users as a potential threat.keep checking the road surface ahead for any hazards like diesel etc.

Buy proper bike wear in the event you fall off you wont leave a trail of skin on the tarmac..

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Re: Got my bike! Any tips and advice?
« Reply #4 on: 12 November 2012, 14:20 »
Don't fall off  :laugh: :laugh:
an if you do let go of the bike  :smiley:

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Re: Got my bike! Any tips and advice?
« Reply #5 on: 12 November 2012, 14:58 »
I've got all the proper gear from boots, to helmet, only thing really left to buy is some descent trousers to complete the two piece as all I've got at the moment is waterproofs.

Only thing I suck at major, is gear changes at the moment.   :grin: :grin: :grin:


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Re: Got my bike! Any tips and advice?
« Reply #6 on: 12 November 2012, 16:13 »
night or day ride with your lights on as bright as they ll go .

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Re: Got my bike! Any tips and advice?
« Reply #7 on: 12 November 2012, 16:44 »
Its brand new bike, really chuffed with it. Been going out at night everyday as practice, have ordered a visibility harness to be more seen and I have a white helmet which sticks out from all the black. Its due its run in service at 600miles which is free.

Just received my Puig windscreen and I have just fitted it, lights are automatically on from the point the key turns the ignition. Keep them tips, especially for gear changes otherwise I'm sure the clutch won't like me :smiley:  :grin:

Also been looking at getting a back box but I don't want a huge one, not sure what one to get or anyone can recommend


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VW Golf - k03 AGU - 200BHP

1.8T AGU..
R135
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My Chinese Bike project: http://xtrsproject.wordpress.com/

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Re: Got my bike! Any tips and advice?
« Reply #8 on: 12 November 2012, 17:10 »
Don't worry about a luminous vest, and if you ride with your lights on during the day you run the risk of accidentally flashing someone out in front of you if you hit a bump. This = T bone.

Take it steady on bends until you're comfortable.

Easy on the front brake, especially in the wet.

Keep your eyes open for sh!t in the road, wet leaves and patches of stuff on bends - diesel is super slippy.

Book up for your test - little bikes are the way in, but bigger stuff is easier to ride and more fun. Especially as the licence is changing next January.
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Re: Got my bike! Any tips and advice?
« Reply #9 on: 12 November 2012, 18:33 »
dont buy a brand new bike just to learn on  :lipsrsealed:

oops too late  :laugh: