AJC Posted April 13, 2021 Posted April 13, 2021 Finally decided to live the dream once more but I need some practice riding a bike again. I wondered whether anyone can help I believe all I need is an hour in a car park. Thanks for reading Quote
fastbob Posted April 13, 2021 Posted April 13, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, AJC said: Finally decided to live the dream once more but I need some practice riding a bike again. I wondered whether anyone can help I believe all I need is an hour in a car park. Thanks for reading An hour in a car park doing what exactly ? A little more information would be most helpful . For example , I'm assuming that you have a bike so how are you going to get there ? And where do you live ? Edited April 13, 2021 by fastbob 1 Quote
Steve_M Posted April 13, 2021 Posted April 13, 2021 3 hours ago, AJC said: Finally decided to live the dream once more but I need some practice riding a bike again. I wondered whether anyone can help I believe all I need is an hour in a car park. Thanks for reading There are probably training schools who can provide some sort of “return to riding” facility / tuition... Phone around your local dealers/instructors and see what’s available. 2 Quote
dynax Posted April 13, 2021 Posted April 13, 2021 Assuming you have a full licence just get a bike and ride, it won't take too long before you remember how to ride like you used to Quote
Yorky Posted April 13, 2021 Posted April 13, 2021 1 hour ago, dynax said: Assuming you have a full licence just get a bike and ride, it won't take too long before you remember how to ride like you used to And what if he was shit 1st time around?? 2 1 Quote
dynax Posted April 13, 2021 Posted April 13, 2021 Just now, Yorky said: And what if he was shit 1st time around?? He will be shit this time around too 1 2 Quote
SometimesSansEngine Posted April 13, 2021 Posted April 13, 2021 Depending on how long you've been off, my old boss had a long long layoff from riding, and even though he had ridden "bigger" bikes in his youth he said the "smaller" bike he returned to had a lot more performance and took a bit of getting used to. If you're returning I think a back to biking course would be a small investment in the grand scheme of things. Added bonus, you could use a school bike for that wobbly phase that you're getting back into it. 1 Quote
Six30 Posted April 13, 2021 Posted April 13, 2021 @Stu will meet you in a car park, it will have to be after dark though .... you can bring a friend , the more the merrier, dress up is fine to and there will be plenty of riding , roughshot 1 3 Quote
fastbob Posted April 13, 2021 Posted April 13, 2021 I'm thinking along the same lines as Six ( Without the unfiltered deviancy ) If someone is seriously expecting one of us to meet them in a deserted car park in an undisclosed location so that they can have a go on one of our bikes , they might be underestimating our intelligence . No response from the OP as usual . Quote
AJC Posted April 16, 2021 Author Posted April 16, 2021 Ah well, bad idea to ask. Thanks for the posts..lesson learned Quote
AJC Posted April 16, 2021 Author Posted April 16, 2021 On 13/04/2021 at 15:47, dynax said: He will be shit this time around too Bet you haven't rode from Lands End to John o Groats in one day with no hat...before compulsory hats. Quote
SometimesSansEngine Posted April 16, 2021 Posted April 16, 2021 Was that to meet someone you'd never met in John o'Groats so they could borrow your bike in a car park for an hour? 2 Quote
onesea Posted April 16, 2021 Posted April 16, 2021 32 minutes ago, AJC said: Ah well, bad idea to ask. Thanks for the posts..lesson learned I can understand the thought, if your thinking of doing a refresher. All on here or in local FB groups you might get some recommendations for decent instructors for an hour or two. Quote
JackieOWheels Posted April 16, 2021 Posted April 16, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, AJC said: Bet you haven't rode from Lands End to John o Groats in one day with no hat...before compulsory hats. Before compulsory hats?? I didn't realise it's compulsory now? Edited April 16, 2021 by JackieOWheels Quote
fastbob Posted April 17, 2021 Posted April 17, 2021 (edited) 21 hours ago, AJC said: Ah well, bad idea to ask. Thanks for the posts..lesson learned Well if you had been a lot more specific about exactly what you wanted from this meeting you might have received a more helpful response . I wish you every success with your return to biking and on behalf of the forum I extend the hand of fellowship . Just be aware that sarcastic and less than appropriate banter is generally accepted as polite conversation in motorcycling circles and that no offence was intended . Edited April 17, 2021 by fastbob 4 Quote
Ian Frog Posted April 17, 2021 Posted April 17, 2021 6 hours ago, fastbob said: Well if you had been a lot more specific about exactly what you wanted from this meeting you might have received a more helpful response . I wish you every success with your return to biking and on behalf of the forum I extend the hand of fellowship . Just be aware that sarcastic and less than appropriate banter is generally accepted as polite conversation in motorcycling circles and that no offence was intended . Coo you`ve started toning it down a bit these days for the newbies lol. Cheers Ian Quote
fastbob Posted April 17, 2021 Posted April 17, 2021 51 minutes ago, Ian Frog said: Coo you`ve started toning it down a bit these days for the newbies lol. Cheers Ian Are you sure you're not confusing me with Extreme ? I have been known to be a bit direct especially when someone's first post is asking how to start a bike without keys but I don't think I've been too unwelcoming . 3 Quote
Ian Frog Posted April 17, 2021 Posted April 17, 2021 Positively warm and cuddly ! I think the OP and @Six30 are probably in a car park waiting for the cover of darkness as we type lol. At least he didn`t ask why his Chinese 125 was falling apart/not starting (delete where applicable etc ) sorry @dynax but it`s usually true. If we are wrong and he turns out to be totally genuine I am sure @Stu will despatch @Tiggie to slap our legs Cheers Ian 1 Quote
Bender Posted April 17, 2021 Posted April 17, 2021 36 minutes ago, fastbob said: Are you sure you're not confusing me with Extreme ? I have been known to be a bit direct especially when someone's first post is asking how to start a bike without keys but I don't think I've been too unwelcoming . Doubt anyone would confuse you with XTreme bob, I think you summed it up spot on. 2 Quote
Six30 Posted April 26, 2021 Posted April 26, 2021 On 17/04/2021 at 19:48, Bender said: Doubt anyone would confuse you with XTreme bob, I think you summed it up spot on. no, Xtreme was a twat .... 2 Quote
Bender Posted April 26, 2021 Posted April 26, 2021 29 minutes ago, Six30 said: no, Xtreme was a twat .... Is 1 Quote
JackieOWheels Posted April 26, 2021 Posted April 26, 2021 6 hours ago, Bender said: Is Where is Xtreme? I've not seen him on the forum for a while now. Hopefully he's OK. Quote
Bender Posted April 26, 2021 Posted April 26, 2021 1 hour ago, JackieOWheels said: Where is Xtreme? I've not seen him on the forum for a while now. Hopefully he's OK. Took a strop and flounced. Quote
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