Forums > Social Chat > [EDIT] Bought a Motorbike! (was "contemplating a motorbike")

Posted: 7th Apr 2005
Yay another girly bike lover
Congrats on the decision to get a bike, im too chicken to be anything but pillion, and thats been way too long *sigh*

good choice on the less power whilst you learn, you dont want to scare yourself to start off Your back may not get sore from leaning forward(ish) i dunno... it gives u a great tummy strong neck muscles too.

So yea as only ever being a pillion, i would say that riding in traffic is a little daunting, but then u dont have to go wizzing in and out of cars do you? Im sure you will get confident in no time at all.
Riding in the rain is ok, deffinatly need waterproofs, and learn to wipe your visor with your arm lol. just look out for the metal man hole covers as they can be slippy! The ones here in the UK are normally slightly raised which is annoying.
As for packs... have you seen the magnetic tank bags?
very handy and dont throw your weight off, but then you can get a small back pack.

*waffel waffel*

Just beware of cars, they dont see you all the time, saying that the only time i fell off was in mud going up a track at 5miles an hour, did i say fell off?? i was pushed good choice on the armoured leathers!

have fun!

im a gemini..go figure

Posted: 7th Apr 2005
congrats flash, very happy for you...

enjoy...

Posted: 7th Apr 2005
*Insert standard doctor BE CAREFUL! warning here*

Seriously, sweetie. You smash your head to bits riding that thing and I'll find you and kick your butt!

Yeah...

-Mike

Certified Mad Doctor and HoP High Priest of Nutella



A buckuht n a hooze! -Valura

Posted: 1st May 2005
hehehhee. Soon, I'll know how to wield a spanner!

Bit of a worry, eh?

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Posted: 15th Jun 2005
Saw a virago yesterday in bournemouth, fantastic condition very nice bike. was thinking about getting one myself as just passed cbt and looking towards my license. (would prefer a bit more power if i pass my test though.

A couple of balls short of a full cascade... or maybe a few cards short of a deck... we'll see how this all fans out.

Posted: 21st Jun 2005
congrats , always cool to hear that another biker has been born .Have fun but don't go too mad .

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