SouthernManc78

Metropolis Motorcycles are a big shop and are based in Vauxhall Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Lmao reading that, getting some funny looks at the bbq I'm at Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yeah when people who have a good idea but no idea what it takes to run a business and with that amount of cash it wasn't going to end well was it [emoji3] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Nice one [emoji1303] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Try eBay for cheap stuff, really though don't scrimp on protective gear as it could save your life one day Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Depends whether you like your strawberries covered in exhaust fumes [emoji3] I wouldn't personally but each to their own Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks guys I've looked them up and location isn't too bad for me. I kinda live half way between Southampton and Portsmouth so I will obviously consider any shops that side also. I've only lived down south for a few years so still getting my bearings a bit Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi everyone, I'm new to biking and looking for some recommendations on any good shops in Southampton and surrounding areas where I can get some gear, I've not currently got any so going to need the works (helmet, gloves, boots, and clothing). I normally shop at lot online but some things like helmets it's obviously important to get a good fit so will be going into a shop for bits like that. Tia Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Is there a link for that please? I've tried google but keeps directing me to a training school in Peterborough Tia Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Good luck with it and with the hunt for a bigger bike [emoji12] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I would do the DAS and then use whatever money you have left for a PCP deal on a shiny new bike. I'm thinking of doing this exact same thing and quite like the Yamaha MT-07 which is very affordable on a PCP deal Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Indeed I have my eyes on an MT-07 once I pass my DAS [emoji3] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Well done sir for the determination to succeed, I enjoyed reading that and had a chuckle about the dog [emoji23] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks guys that's kinda what I thought but wanted to check, CBT is booked so will decide after that whether to get a 125cc or just do DAS course and get a bigger bike after that Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

When I check my driving license online is states the following in the section 'Vehicles you can provisionally drive': You can drive a motorcycle of a power exceeding 35kW or with a power to weight ratio exceeding 0.2kW per kg, or A motorcycle of a power not exceeding 35kW with a power to weight ratio not exceeding 0.2kW per kg and derived from a vehicle of more than double its power. A motor tricycle with a power exceeding 15kW. I was under the impression that even after completing a CBT I am still only able to ride a bike of upto 125cc on L plates but this has me confused as I'm reading it as I can ride what I like on L plates after I complete my CBT. Does anyone else have a clearer understanding?