Fish

Bikesafe tomorrow, at least I cant fail this thing!

I think I took my frustration out on the ride home. I'm now rebooked for the 24th. Mod 1 only at this point, they did try and get both modules on the same day, but I requested that they be split as the government takes enough of my money already. I'm now tempted to book the modules but using my 125, at least if I pass I can lose the L's Still I've got Bikesafe on Saturday to look forward to.

Failed my MOD 1 with a foot down on the figure 8 after a faultless slalom. Everything else after that was also faultless. Speed traps for the emergancy stop and advoidance was a bit high (up in the 60's) Trying to get dates to rebook is now a headache as work is now really kicking off and really busy. Fish

Today I'll not be on my bike.... I'm getting my lardy arse on a big bike.... DAS learning for me.

Leaving my phone at a customer site, get home to a voicemail from said customer who was busy laughing at my mistake (we get on quite well). Well at least it wont be putting me off my DAS training tomorrow. Silver lining and all that.

That's one of the bikes on my protential purchases list.

BoxHill this morning, then back home for a wash, chain clean, wax and adjustment. Now tucked away and beer in hand.

Where's the best place to get a chain and sprockets? Is eBay safe or are they mostly knock offs? Fish

to help with the flys, soak a cloth and leave it over that area to wet them up a bit.

Which location?

First May day coast run on the mighty 125.... 182 miles, £7 in momentum petrol, slightly sunburnt, decent company (colleague from work, but no work chat) and a chain that needed a lot of adjustment when I got back home. Just short of 11 hours in the saddle, but a top day was had. Fish

Working tomorrow, shooting on Sunday and my first bank holiday coast bike ride on Monday.

All comes to budget. For decent tools that will last and don't cost SnapOn money..... Halfords Advanced. Fish

Gave it a much needed wash and chain clean/wax. The water in the bucket was very dirty and I'm ashamed it got that bad. The weather just hasn't been playing nicely. I'd just got finished and put back under the cover when the heavens opened up. Fish

You could try Phoenix, but they will like almost all others be looking after those that had training/tests canceled due to the lockdown. Fish

The poor sod who was riding his Ténéré around the M25 last night in the heavy rain. My car was aquaplaning, so god know how he was managing. Fish

shooting (clays) this morning, then off to Boxhill in the PM. Busy as usual.

Morning from a wet London.

Needs to be multiple choice, but either BMW or XSR for me. Fish

The store where I purchased my 125 are doing them, so others should be. Fish

Depending on when you're doing your CBT, hopefully my MT-125 (2019 model on a 2020 plate) will be up for grabs. Fish

Before a CBT, most training companies do a taster session. Roughly an hour on either a moped or a geared bike, which gives a good idea how riding is. The CBT will get you on the real road to learning to ride. All weather conditions, all traffic conditions. Most modern 125's will reach 70+, but they don't have the grunt to get out of some sticky situations you might (and most likely will) get yourself into. I've had my 125 sine June and wouldn't fault it. I'm due to do my DAS in June, but I will not be looking at anything much bigger than a 700 for the first however long. It's mostly for commuting but on a nice sunny day it's hard to beat the feeling. Fish

Congrats Gym

Nah, I'd have to borrow yours

They have confirmed I can attend as London is the only region where CBT riders are permitted. Fish