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Tie a bit of string from your bike to that bmw that will inevitably overtake you, no matter what road your on. Restricts you on your destinations, but you'll be getting an even better mpg and more speed!

Way I see it, if you've passed you're DAS, then you have proved your ability to ride safely on the roads and shouldn't be restricted to certain power limits. As for the 33hp limits on A2 licence holders, i'll get back to you in a month or so I'm sure i'll disagree with it after a wee while when i'll be looking for a little bit more out the hornet, but even restricted it will probably scare the shit out of me at first I do think however that after doing a cbt you should be able to drive things at least slightly more powerful than 15hp, so you can at least consistently be able to reach 70 mph. Sometimes being able to go faster is safer!

If you've passed your A2 test and are restricted to bikes with 33bhp or less you have a couple options: Buy a bike with less than 33hp or buy a larger bike that's restricted. This can be done by others or by yourself. Contrary to what many people believe it is not a legal requirement to have a restriction certificate, so this allows you to do it yourself if you feel up to the task. for more info: http://www.themotorbikeforum.co.uk/view ... 27&t=23787 Having bought a hornet 600 at age 19, I am unfortunately forced to restrict it. When I bought it it was not restricted, but had been previously, so the chap I bought it off still had the necessary washers, otherwise eBay can normally provide for not too much. So I fitted the restrictors myself to avoid garage costs. I realise that there are some other guides around, but many do not go into much depth, and the difficulty can vary on each bike. I would recommend to anybody planning on doing this themselves get a Haynes manual, great help for all sorts of diy fixing and servicing on your bike. Decor58 has written a good guide for his 98 GSX600F here:http://www.themotorbikeforum.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=37490&hilit=restrictor This guide is for 96 - 03 honda cb600's, it may help for other bikes however. But if you screw up while following this, i'm not responsible Try not to get any dirt/fuel/dust into the carbs as this can affect how your bike runs! Here goes: Step 1: Make sure the fuel tap is OFF before doing anything!!! Step 2: Take off the seat and the side panels Step 3: Take the tank off, watching out for small amounts of fuel left in the hoses coming from the fuel tap. Step 4: Disconnect and take out the battery Step 5: Take off air filter housing, remembering to loosen fittings that attach it to the carbs, also good opportunity to clean/replace the air filter. Step 6: Disconnect the battery cable from the carbs as well as all hoses going into it, that would prevent you from taking it out a few inches, it may not need to come off 100%, just enough for you to get at the other side of the carbs. (The haynes manual advised me to drain any fuel out of the carbs, but i don't think it was necessary) Step 6: You can now see the correct place to put the washers! Step 7: Do the opposite to put everything back together! Congrats! You have now successfully (maybe) restricted your bike, now just wait 2 years and do it again to take them out, then resell your washers on eBay. Questions? please ask me in comments. I have more photos, if you need them, i advise taking pictures of each thing you do, this will make it easier to remember where each bit goes! It took me about an hour and a half to do, this was my first time doing any job like this, and would probably take less than half that time to do it again. Good Luck!

We don't care at all - Alterbridge

Hey, i live literally 2 minutes away from the hotel, and i agree it is a fantastic road to drive, even on my 125, just got to watch out for the occasional sheep through glendevon! I normally use this road when i drive to and from edinburgh. If you head further than Crieff there is another good road that goes to comrie, through lochearn head and to the green wellie store, which i'm sure many people on the forum will know. From here you can do the amazing drive to Fort william through Glen Coe.

Back in the day - Megadeth

Who's the coolest guy in the hospital? - The Ultrasound guy Who covers for him when he's sick? - The Hip-replacement guy

Welcome back to biking! Awesome looking bike, would love to have one (won't be able to for a few years though). I'm sure you'll love it!

Down by the river - Bliss n Eso

Sat my theory for the first time today, and glad to say that i passed it! I was a bit annoyed at the hazard perception though, as i should have got more than i did, as it gave me 0 points on one for clicking too much although i thought i was fairly conservative with my clicks, not to worry though as a pass is a pass! Now to save for mod 1...

No prayer for the dying - Iron Maiden

Congrats!

I love that road, use it everytime i go to and from Edinburgh/Auchterarder. Favourite bit is going through Glendevon, normally turn right at rumbling bridge and go past Knockhill, then through Dunf and Rosyth which avoids any motorway and dual carriageway until the f r bridge!! Can't wait to do it on a bigger bike than my 125, but i still enjoy getting as low as i can on those sweet bends. Ride Safe!