mailee Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Well guys after taking and passing my CBT I have had a couple of lessons on the 500cc machine now and found it easier than I had expected. Being a bit of a lightweight myself (7 1/2 stone wet through) i was a bit worried about man handling the machine but it was surprisingly light and the seat was low enough for me to touch the floor with both feet. I was also a little concerned about how sensitive the throttle would be with being a more powerful machine but needn't have worried as it was pretty docile. The last bikes I rode were British ones back in the seventies which were mostly gutless and I was fearing the worst. Did a few slow manoeuvres and practice stopping and setting off without any problems. I can't wait for the next session now. sorry if this is a bit boring but I just had to tell someone being so excited about it. A kid at Christmas springs to mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted October 25, 2012 Moderator Share Posted October 25, 2012 Good stuff mailee it's great to see that it's working out for you on the bigger bikes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essexboydave Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Excellent stuff mate Back when I first passed my test I went and bought a Ducati 900 which was a bit of a beast for me being only just 5'8" and I only went about 8 stone back then but i got used to it. Some bikes can be a bit of a problem if you're not the biggest person in the world but most are ok so I'm sure you'll be fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagull Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Mailee i remember when i first stepped onto my big bike (long time ago). I had the same fears but like you i found the bigger bike much easier to handle than the under pwered small machine. keep at it you will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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