Hi all,

I just wanted to introduce myself.

I'm Denis, 48, French and I've been living in England for quite a few years.

Apart from having driven 50cc mopeds and scooters (not very recently) I've only driven a geared motorbike once about 30 years ago.

As you see I'm quite the newbie.

Well, hopefully that'll change soon as I've just purchased a XVS125 and should pass my CBT next week-end.

I've joined hoping to gather information and advice about this bike (worthwhile modifications, accessories, maintenance...) and the motorcycling world in general.

Hopefully, if and when I get more knowledgeable, I'll be able to return the favours and help too.

hiya welcome in and enjoy your stay.

Lots of good advice around and plenty of helpful people too

Thanks, Elffie.

wow what a fine example, looks new

Greetings and

Thank you, Airhead.

Hopefully it will be as good as it looks in the photos when I get it on Thursday.

(sorry for the late reply, I did not get the email notification)

Oops, I was following the topic but hadn't updated the notifications.

Welcome denis" thats a big looking 125, looks like toute-suite"s 650. dragstar,

Wow, thats a real nice looking bike, dont think they made many that colour, whats the year/milage?

If I could offer a tip, dont take the CBT on it, use the trainers bikes.

Thanks for the welcome, blackhat250, neversaydie.

neversaydie, it's a 2002 model with 20 odd thousands miles on.

Beinvenue.

Good luck on your CBT. I passed my main test in Barking and used to do CBT examinations in Barking & Dagenham many moons ago.

Merci, DirtyDT.

I've just learned that I can't pass the CBT on Saturday because I need a British driving license.

I'll bring the application to the DVLA on Friday and hopefully will get the license before the next local CBT in two weeks.

Hey Dennis I think I'm new too Yeah good luck wiv yer CBT Nice looking ride hun.

I can speak a lil french J'taime i fink Comma ce va?

Hello Barmy

You might be new to the forum but not to riding I'm sure.

I've finally received my British license this week and managed to book the CBT for next Sunday.

Because I also intend to get the full license at a later date I passed the theory test on Wednesday.

I've finally received my British license this week and managed to book the CBT for next Sunday.

Because I also intend to get the full license at a later date I passed the theory test on Wednesday.

Well done, good luck week, bon chance et tout la

Merci thanks.

Congrats on passing the theory. Roll on Sunday

The posts are sounding more like an episode of "allo allo" everyday

Thanks, DirtyDT.

(sorry for the late reply)

I "passed" a very inadequate CBT on Sunday and insured the bike.

Now to book the MOT.

Getting there.

MOT: check

Tax: check

I'm now all set, whoop, whoop!!

Now to find a place in or not far from Chelmsford where I can go and practice.