Voxy Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 Hi, There is an incredible amount of knowledge on here and a good online community. So I just had to join! I have just recently passed my CBT back in March and I haven't looked back since! I am an owner of a 2001 Dragstar (XVS125) which has been great fun to learn on albeit it sometimes tricky to perfect U-turns!! I have my theory test next Thursday so I am looking to take on the practical tests soon. However, at this time I need more experience on a bike and the roads before that. I am based in North London so I am learning fast! Nice to meet you all! Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leatherat Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 Hi Ben, welcome along, good luck with the tests, should be no problem for a inteligent bloke such as yourself! Being based in North London, do your best to survive in all that traffic and try to get out of the city and enjoy riding, it's a lot more fun when you're not constantly in a battle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Wheels Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 Welcome along Good luck with test I agree,,,,head for the country you will enjoy it much more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator DirtyDT Posted June 5, 2011 Moderator Share Posted June 5, 2011 Hi Ben. Welcome to the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDMalcolm Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Welcome and good luck with the test TDMalcolm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkwindjammer Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Hi Ben and welcome to the 'ward' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted June 10, 2011 Moderator Share Posted June 10, 2011 Greetings Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voxy Posted June 13, 2011 Author Share Posted June 13, 2011 Hi all, Thanks for your kind welcomes. I just thought I'd follow it up with the news that I passed my theory test! I was thinking before I start to get lessons for the practical tests I just wondered if anyone could recommend any books that can help on improving riding skills? Also can anyone give some tips on pefecting U-turns/tight turns? I've kinda got it, but think I'm not using the right technique especially after watching this!!: I didn't think it was possible for bikes of that size to turn like that! Amamzing! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voxy Posted June 13, 2011 Author Share Posted June 13, 2011 Hi Ben, welcome along, good luck with the tests, should be no problem for a inteligent bloke such as yourself! Being based in North London, do your best to survive in all that traffic and try to get out of the city and enjoy riding, it's a lot more fun when you're not constantly in a battle I can't wait to get out of the city to ride! Although I kind of feel trapped within the M25 at the moment with my L plates on I will take your advice for sure! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkwindjammer Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Hi all, Thanks for your kind welcomes. I just thought I'd follow it up with the news that I passed my theory test! I was thinking before I start to get lessons for the practical tests I just wondered if anyone could recommend any books that can help on improving riding skills? Also can anyone give some tips on pefecting U-turns/tight turns? I've kinda got it, but think I'm not using the right technique especially after watching this!!: I didn't think it was possible for bikes of that size to turn like that! Amamzing! Thanks! well done on the theory Voxy, tight turns and U turns I was crap at also til my instructor told me to sit bolt upright (use your back and stomach muscles) and keep your chin level with the road (upright) , best of luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator DirtyDT Posted June 13, 2011 Moderator Share Posted June 13, 2011 There is an incredible amount of knowledge on here and a good online community. So I just had to join! By now you would have realised you have been misled Hi all, Thanks for your kind welcomes. I just thought I'd follow it up with the news that I passed my theory test! I was thinking before I start to get lessons for the practical tests I just wondered if anyone could recommend any books that can help on improving riding skills? Well done and no books.........................miles and practice are what count. I can't wait to get out of the city to ride! Although I kind of feel trapped within the M25 at the moment with my L plates on I will take your advice for sure! Thanks Around the north circ, up the A10 then on, to just before Epping, to high beach for a tea. Lots of bikes there and is just the other side of the M25. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kishan Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 welcome good to have another londoner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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