cthorne999 Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Just wanted to say "hi" to everyone. I currently have a honda CG125 which I have been riding for just under 2 years. I have my Direct Access starting tomorrow and I just picked up today a 2000 Yamaha Thundercat ready for when I pass my test, which hopefully will be in about 2 weeks. Im 40 and just starting out, think I'm having a mid-life crisis but can't afford a sports car Colin.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkwindjammer Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Welcome to the Y-O-C Colin-'a veritable nuthouse' good luck with the DAS m8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cthorne999 Posted May 7, 2011 Author Share Posted May 7, 2011 Thanks, fingers crossed I pass now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkwindjammer Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Best and simplest tip I got was to - 'sit up, lift your chin up so its horizontal with the ground and use your stomach and back muscles to support yourself-sit to attention', I had a habit of slouching over the bars, keep us posted, good news or bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator DirtyDT Posted May 7, 2011 Moderator Share Posted May 7, 2011 Just wanted to say "hi" to everyone. I currently have a honda CG125 which I have been riding for just under 2 years. I have my Direct Access starting tomorrow and I just picked up today a 2000 Yamaha Thundercat ready for when I pass my test, which hopefully will be in about 2 weeks. Im 40 and just starting out, think I'm having a mid-life crisis but can't afford a sports car Colin.. Hi, welcome and good luck. Best and simplest tip I got was to - 'sit up, lift your chin up so its horizontal with the ground and use your stomach and back muscles to support yourself-sit to attention', I had a habit of slouching over the bars..................... Are you sure that wasn't about how to sit on a bar stool BWJ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neversaydie Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Good luck with the test Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leatherat Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Hello and welcome Colin. Im 40 and just starting out, think I'm having a mid-life crisis but can't afford a sports car What the hell would you want a sports car for?????? Your Thundercat will be Quicker, Faster, a lot more fun and will twang knicker elastic at 500 yrds! and......there's nothing wrong with having a midlife crisis at 40 yrs old, as long as it is mid life. Take it steady and treat every other person, on the road or pavement as idiots and you'll have a better chance of reaching 80yrs of age. Good luck with the test, don't forget to let us know when you pass! Ride safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kishan Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cthorne999 Posted May 30, 2011 Author Share Posted May 30, 2011 Thanks everyone for the encouragement - bloody skidded on the emergency stop (only about 10 foot ), so failed my Mod 1, not too worry, I'd never skidded before so put it down to nerves.... Not giving up tho.. Cheers again everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator DirtyDT Posted May 30, 2011 Moderator Share Posted May 30, 2011 Sorry to hear it did not go to plan. If at first....................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkwindjammer Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 Aww, just bad luck Colin, well at least now you know what your up against-you'll do it next time m8, brave man to come back to tell everyone you didn't pass-no such thing as fail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted June 2, 2011 Moderator Share Posted June 2, 2011 Greetings Colin, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cthorne999 Posted June 19, 2011 Author Share Posted June 19, 2011 Well everyone, I passed this week Got my Thundercat serviced, insured, MOT'd and taxed, so I'm ready to join in the fun this week. Hope the weather gets better now See you all out there Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Wheels Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Well everyone, I passed this week Got my Thundercat serviced, insured, MOT'd and taxed, so I'm ready to join in the fun this week. Hope the weather gets better now See you all out there Colin Good news on passin the test,,,,, Take care on that Cat now,,,,,,,easy does it on the throttle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhat250 Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Congrats,,, well done , take it easy for a start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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