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[Hello]

Hi.

[Another tick on the bucket list...]

YBR is a great bike to start with. Welcome.

[theory test]

And confidence inspiring when you realise what the bike can do in the rain (if it's set up right).

Also worth remembering that the test centre Tarmac (at least the one I went to) was perhaps the best Tarmac I have ever seen - better than a runway and sticky as hell.

Keep taking those steps forward ...

[First bike suggestions/advice]

I test rode the mt07 and XJ6 back to back and preferred the XJ6 - and bought it!

I'm sure a lot will disagree but I just thought the XJ6 was an easier bike to live with and I loved it till getting my street triple (dark side)

[New Member (Vern)]

A little late in starting myself - while i think I'm glad I didn't do it in my teens / early twenties - I wish I'd done it earlier than I did. Get through those lessons and get a bike as soon as possible. It doesn't matter if you potter about on a 125 for a bit or go straight through DAS and get a bigger bike - everyone is different. Just do it .

[New Bike Rider with a YBR]

If it's pristine invest in some acf50. Enjoy your journey.

[35 year old newbie]

treat every car with caution and you will not go far wrong.

Not just the cars - treat everything with caution and suspicion; from white paint to white vans and everything in between.

That said biking is awesome - i think it has made me a better car driver as well!

[No Doubt about it]

Ha ha. Love it.

[Xanadu]

You're all wrong ;)

Monsters of Rock 88 was the best, and the best lineup. It was terrifying down the front and a shame people were injured/died but definitely one of the best concerts I've been to.

Iron Maiden / Saxon at Edinburgh playhouse were also excellent that year!!!

[Ad-Hoc Scotland Adventure!]

+1 for skin so soft.

I also carry two head nets in my camping gear all the time.

Looks like you had a great time.


I had planned on squires also but had family matters to deal with

Looks like a great adventure - I do love my country!

[theory test]

You got there! Brill. Congrats and enjoy the bike.

[On the floor ...]

Yep. I lowsided on a country road at a sharp corner. Problems only doing 15 to 20 mph. Hit some muck off a tractor and I was gone. Gear did its job. Had a sore leg for a while, and a little more experience!

[On the floor ...]

How did it happen?

[On the floor ...]

Welcome to the club. Glad you are fine. Did your head hit the ground? If so please consider replacing the helmet.

[Stuck on 125]

If it's just laser surgery definitely get it done. A few minutes of discomfort to get better sight is an easy decision (was for me).

however I think he needs a full lens or cornea replacement.

I'd still say get it done. My MIL got it done in both eyes and does not regret it. The fact that you only have one eye to get done would probably make me do it as it reduces the risks significantly.

[Project T.U.R.D]

Skyline estate. That should be fun!

[My brand new baby grandaughter]

Congrats Granda Foamy!

[Lost my title for the bike :(]

Of all the purposes I find for my socks, hiding trinkets is not one of them.

That paints a picture that I do not want in my head!

[clocks]

Take back of instrument cluster. Pull bulb out and replace.

[gone to the dark side]

I'm in ;)

[Cannot respond on a thread]

Lol

Hope you get that sorted

[Fz600 Gulf]

So good he told us twice. ;)

[Coming soon, to a TV near you?]

Nice outcome - everyone having a laugh. Just how it should be. Congrats on your 15 mins!

[Heavy Duty bike cover]

Stormed here as well - had one for YBR [small] and I currently have one for XJ6 [medium].

I actually don't have anything to compare them too having been recommended them from the start.

I'm in Scotland as well - and bikes get kept outside.