g1hsg Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 I didn't intend to start riding. Honestly, I really didn't. Two months ago I was quite happy with my car. I've been driving since 1978 and never been particularly interested in cars other than as a tool to get from A to B. So what happened ? My 17 year old daughter decided that she didn't want to take up the driving lessons she was offered for her birthday, instead she announced that what she wanted was a scooter. Cue horrified looks from her mother and I (and also it turns out from all her friends many of whom tried to dissuade her), but he stuck to her decision and in March this year I took her along to do her CBT at a local bike school. She had such a massive grin on her face when I collected her that afternoon that I jokingly said that I might give it a try. So I did. I enjoyed it. A lot. I've just picked a secondhand YBR125 from a guy who is looking to move up to a middleweight. He kept it garaged and obviously cared for it but it still had the original Cheng Shin tyres on it. I've had it re shod in Michelin Pilot Streets and even with my incredibly limited riding experience it feels so much better. Currently trying to get at least an hours riding in a day, usually just as soon as I get home from work. Looking to learn my craft on the 125 and then move up to something larger once I've done my DAS. Had a couple of lessons on an ER6-n which was great. I never imagined that aged 54 the highlight of my day would be jumping onto my bike to just ride for the sheer enjoyment. Oh how I wish I'd discovered this 30 years ago !! Neil Manchester UK 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttaskmaster Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Fantastic story and a great intro... Welcome to the world, Neil!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted May 16, 2014 Moderator Share Posted May 16, 2014 Love it, a big welcome to the motorcycling world from me Neil, have lots of fun and rideouts with your daughter Neil you'll not look back and still young enough at 54 for sure, the YBR was a great choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Well done mate, now enjoy the rest of your (riding) lifegreat intro by the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted May 16, 2014 Moderator Share Posted May 16, 2014 Neil maybe join us at Squires in sept with your daughter and see the social/camaraderie side of biking too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obriens65 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slice Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Now "THAT'S" an intro worthy of the name, welcome to the YOC Neil and welcome to the world of motorcycling, glad you enjoy the thrill of getting about without the hassle of finding a parking space, welcome home mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewElvisFan Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Neil maybe join us at Squires in sept with your daughter and see the social/camaraderie side of biking too Yeah - we even have our own t-shirts 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator DirtyDT Posted May 17, 2014 Moderator Share Posted May 17, 2014 Hi and welcome to the forum. It is never too late to start biking and at 54 you will not be the eldest (by a long way) on the forum. I personally passed my car test in '76 and then went out and bought a bike. As Dreps says, maybe try and join us as Squires this year. quite a few members come from the North West. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhat250 Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Yeh neil" great intro. a lot of us are beck on bikes after a long spell off , enjoy the summer, looks like its gonna be a long one . for you southerners anyway,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy xs Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Bravo, Brilliant intro Neil! Welcome to YOC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katie1 Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Hi Neil. A warm welcome from our world to you and your daughter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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