Hoggs

oooooooh Marquez out for this weekend so plan your replacements!!

I dunno why I keep putting Miller in my team... don't think he's ever scored more than my disdain 

So Bastianini got 42 points!! (I only had him in silver team but he saved my bacon!!)

9 minutes ago, JackieOWheels said:

WOOOOOOOOO!!!! No sure until the points come in but Rennie might actually be on top!!

Nah I'm still feeling confident...  You get points for each position gained from qualifying to result so Bastianini probably outscored everyone  

it was wet today, gonna be wet for qualifying... but dry for race... lottery!! 

gonna throw Bastianini in for the lolz

@JackieOWheelshad a good weekend!

I put Miller in after he smashed every single session... apart from  the one that mattered

soz double post

6 hours ago, Spongefinger said:

 

Some motorcycle schools will do lessons before the CBT or taster sessions. So you don't go in completely unready. My 14 year old daughter had a hour lesson on Sunday just because she wanted to see what it's like to ride a motorcycle. 

You're the coolest parent ever!

3 hours ago, fastbob said:

I'm confused . You're saying that people turn up for a CBT with zero motorcycle riding experience and literally expect to be taught how to ride ? Surely it would be an idea to get at least a few hours practice in first . How are you going to develop the necessary balance and coordination ? 

Hey Bob!

without a CBT you can't ride anything on the roads so can't get any practise! The point of the CBT is to teach you from zero experience  

The Internet assures me scooters can carry a lot more than you think

but seriously a training school out there will want your money and will figure something out!!

On 18/09/2021 at 19:11, Fiddlesticks said:

Hi all,

First post here.  Did my CBT the other week with a school in Morecambe (bit of a trek from mine, but weekend availability so..)

Very good experience, those of us who had ridden before did most of it on 650cc bikes which made the day a bit more interesting. Good bunch of lads, would have liked to go back for the mod1/2, but will be doing those locally.

MOD1 on Wednesday...

 

Good luck!

sorry to hear that @Blackholesun how you feeling about it now? 

On 11/09/2021 at 21:08, Dajbosson86 said:

I feel like a tit as I’m 35 lol 

pfffft riding a motorbike isn't natural doesn't matter how old you are takes a bit of getting used to! don't stress it just breathe try keep relaxed, listen to the instructor and we look forward to your upcoming posts about how much you love it and can't wait to do your DAS

Soooooo nearly threw Bastianini in... didn't... but still a good day

haaaa I googled the motorbike show camera and clicked the first result without really looking at the site name...and its this bloody place

But it totally answered the question so thanks @KiwiBob

have a great holiday @rennie!!

DOVI IS BACK! he was a permanent fixture in my teams a few years back... but probably not this year

23 hours ago, Hoggs said:

subbed Zarco for Marquez. Will I regret this??? tune in tomorrow to find out

I did not regret this!

Hoggs' Hooners 1,283.5
rennie 1,247.0
SuzukiRF 968.0
 

3 hours ago, Hoggs said:

I know!!!! do I put marquez in????

subbed Zarco for Marquez. Will I regret this??? tune in tomorrow to find out

2 hours ago, rennie said:

I'm not sure what to do this weekend, if anything 

I know!!!! do I put marquez in????

11 hours ago, NewriderDave21 said:

 

Have to admit I was a bit wobbly to start but people have said just keep practicing and one day it will all come together.

Congrats!!!! Just to say... I've been riding for 6 years and sometimes I have a bit of a "wobble day" so never beat yourself up if you feel you're not perfect as @SometimesSansEnginesaid its a constant learning experience and sometimes you just don't nail it but it does happen to us all and a bad day on the bike still makes me smile more than a good day in the car!!

ooooh I think its gonna be a tough call this weekend... @JackieOWheelsyou putting Vinales back in??

Not a huge update since the last one but @oldgrump has taken the lead! And @JRH got a good haul too and honing in on 3rd place! 

I imagine @mike_smith is out as we speak collecting some more tags though! 

OldGrump - 1460

Mike Smith - 1350

Mickly - 400

JRH - 370

Paul Kent - 230 

Ian Frog - 210

Throttled - 180

JackieOwheels - 170

Stu - 90

Keeper96 - 70

Rennie - 30

TimR - 20

Husoi - 20

I bought my 2001 Ninja in 2016 with just under 15k on the clock. It has over 50k and is still going OK...ish

my 2008 750 i just bought has 13k on the clock (laid up since 2013) and here's the thing... BOTH OF THEM SUCKED FOR THE FIRST FEW HUNDRED MILES! 

Its easy to be alarmed at high milage but very low milage means occasional riders or the bike has been stored for long  periods of time which comes with its own set of problems - cracked tyres, cracked rubber pipes, old fuel gunk etc

My initial MPG on this one was like 30 which made me cry but giving it some longer rides out its averaged out around 50 which is much better (especially having to spend more on E5 lol) 

I guess my point is milage isn't the whole story. or something.