davefly76

I also think you can only drive/ride on an EU licence for a year before you have to apply for a UK licence.

Where did you get the £600-£700 cost from? And 7 months..?? I spent less than £600 and that was including the CBT and it took me less than 6 months to do it all, from having no riding experience to a full licence. Oh, and I had a 3 month break from doing anything after I'd done the CBT. I don't buy into the whole, get a 125 to gain experience on theory. If all you want is a 125 then fine but if your aim is to get a bigger bike then do that. Once you've got the full licence you can still buy a 125 if you'd rather ride soming smaller and less powerful but you will have the option of getting a bigger bike if/when you feel like it. And the bigger bike will only go as fast as you make it..

Nice pics mate!

I have done a parachute jump and as amazing as it was, I don't think I'll do another one. I am yet to do any track riding but have done track days in a car. I will do one one day but I don't think the experience will compare to being forcibly removed from a perfectly servicable aircraft at 13000ft, I even saw the damn thing landing!

It's a no! Just buy yourself a tinted visor and do what Stu does, take the clear one with you if you'll be out when it gets dark.

Nooooo! Don't you realise how dangerous that is??!!

I'm not a huge fan of MotoGP, or bike racing in general but I must admit, it was a good race.

Hi Neil, it was good to meet you again. I should have said yesterday but I meant to say thank you. My confidence has taken bit of a hit since I came off in November and I was struggling to lean over at corners and roundabouts but I was watching you on the ride to Hunstanton (I wasn't looking at your arse in leathers before you get any ideas.. ) just the way you shifted your body and dipped your shoulder into the corner. Luckily the pace allowed me to experiment at a comfortable pace and now my cornering is so much better than it was when I left home. So thanks a lot!

Good ride out today and was good to meet you guys and girls again. Let's hope the good weather is here to stay..

First place to look would be the battery. It might have enough juice to put the ignition lights on but not enough to turn the starter. Check the connections too. Have you got an optimizer? Put that on for a few hours and then try. It could be the *alternator (I forget the name for the bike version and I spend too much time working around cars..) That could have failed yesterday and not charged the battery whilst you were riding..

Welcome to the forum! I'm puzzled as to how you managed to ride a geared bike but without operating a clutch?? As for your questions.. 1. You shouldn't need to take anthing apart from your provisional/driving licence. They may ask you to wear one of the schools helmets for insurance purposes and you could also wear some decent boots with ankle support if you have any. I just wore a pair of skater type trainers though 2. They will ask you to pull the clutch lever in and engage first gear, then let it out slowly so you can feel the clutch bite point. Yes, you probably will stall it.. 3. Just relax and enjoy it. Its not a test, just a training session so there is no pass or fail. 4. I have a pair of Spada gloves and have had Frank Thomas, both were decent for different reasons. Get down to your local shop and try an few pairs on to see what they are like. Much like a helmet gloves have to fit well. Too big and you won't have a good feel for the controls, too small and they will pinch making them uncomfortable and cut circulation to the fingers which can make them feel cold.

Hi David. I'm planning on meeting Tango co at the Hartford Marina at 9.00, leaving Kings Lynn at about 8 if you fancy meeting somewhere on the way?? I'll be coming straight past Wisbecistan and down the A47/A141. Dave

them there foreign bikes are getting everywhere.. I just realised the date, I may be busy that day but If not I'll join you on a ride down

Are non-triumphs allowed Bob?

I nod sideways, as if I'm trying to touch my right ear on to my shoulder. Mostly get the same response but occasionally get a nod forward.

Any change of direction, or lane change regardless of whether you are indicating or not requires a shoulder check to the side that you are going. Right if going right etc.. The are called lifesavers for a reason..

I always nod and it's normally just cruiser riders that don't return the compliment. Maybe the beard is obstructing their view and they didn't see me.. What is the rule when you are on your own and pass a line of other bikers going in the opposite direction? Nod to the first, nod to all of them, or pick and choose??

Option c for me. I considered getting a 125 after doing the cbt but was advised by my instructor not to bother, so I didn't and it doesn't seem to have done me any harm. I can't remember exactly how may lessons I had but I reckon I paid a total of £400-£500 including the test fee's and cbt.

5 years without an MRI scan?? Glad you're finally getting it sorted! Good luck with the op!

Whats your budget? Or more to the point, how much do you want to spend? The older shape Corsa's (2000-06) are good little cars and the 1.2 is nippy enough but make sure its had regular oil changes with the correct oil as the timing chains can stretch and rattle. If you are looking at newer cars then most small turbo diesels are quite pokey, good fuel economy and bugger all road tax too.

Woo hoo!! Congrats!

If the weather is decent I may drop down and meet you all there for the ride back

I have classes on Tuesdays so can't make it

I've got a Delkevic can on my GSX and for the money I can't complain. Fits well, looks and sounds good and has a removable baffle if you want it really loud (I leave mine in as it feels down on torque when its removed). The only thing I have noticed, and I'm being picky is that the stainless steel has slightly discoloured from the heat. Not a problem for me when you consider the cost compared to other known makes.

Sounds like a scene out of one of the Saw films..!! Could they not offer you some anaesthetic? I'm with Deso though, get it sorted now before its gets any worse. I've had to have a catheter fitted when I had an tumor removed from my hamstring. Luckily though I'd had an epidural so couldn't feel anything when it went in and the removal was quick, although bit of a shock as the numbness had worn off