Chippy123 Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 Hi all.... I,m new to this forum and also a novice motorcyclist. I'm 57 and decidedly earlier this year, around April, to learn to ride a bike whilst I could still climb on one. Now its around 38 years since I last rode my little 125cc to work and I didn't get my full licence as cars came along. So I'm starting from scratch...I've done my CBT, Theory test and passed my Mod 1 via a DAS.......sadly I failed my Mod 2 last week ( my fault schoolboy error) so I'm waiting for a re test, which could be August as they are fully booked, fingers crossed for a cancellation. Not got a bike yet...Ive been very tempted but I don't want to buy a bike and simply stick it in the garage. Same with equipment and clothing...I've been using the training school stuff. Anyway any advice welcome. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggie Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 Welcome to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiddlesticks Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 Hi, You're almost there! Keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 Sounds good, but annoying about the Mod 2. You're doing the right thing sticking with training school stuff until you're ready to know what you want. In terms of bikes, very few people find the right bike first time so be prepared to buy something cheaper and second hand to get going with. Then you'll know what kind of riding you are doing and start looking for the right kind of bike for you. Loads of experience on here so ask away. Same with kit, the most expensive isn't always the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 Welcome, what was the issue on mod 2 ? Take the time in-between to look at and sit on bikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonio Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 Welcome in. Go get something secondhand (because you will drop it - we all do) and Japanese (because they're reliable, neutral bikes). When you come to sell it on, it won't have lost much in value; it might even have appreciated a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chippy123 Posted June 14, 2023 Author Share Posted June 14, 2023 23 hours ago, Bender said: Welcome, what was the issue on mod 2 ? Take the time in-between to look at and sit on bikes Basically I wasn't in the correct lane for the roundabout..... we approached the roundabout on a small section of dual carriageway, my examiner ( who incidentally was a really decent guy) asked me turn turn right taking the third exit. I heard this but was so focused on the speed limit I did,nt move over to the right hand lane. By the time I realised my mistake I had run out of space and vehicles were occupying the right lane. I had two options....the first was to go the wrong way and turn left letting the instructor re route me or go around the roundabout in the lane I was in hoping for a minor. But I didn't think quick enough and I did the latter....and it isn't a minor , fair enough you live and learn. Nothing I can do but wait for a re rest....in the meantime I've had a look at a few bikes. I like the retro stuff, I've looked at the RE Interceptor and the BSA Gold Star both nice bikes but in the case of the BSA I'm not sure if a single is for me. Also not sure I want a new bike for my first one.....to be honest I really like the T100, my mate has one....it just feels a tad to big...so I'm thinking of a Street twin. Lower seat height and narrow waist and I'm easily able to flat foot it when I'm sat on it. I've seen a couple I was really tempted by...but couldn't justify to myself buying a bike and simply sticking it in the garage.....I'll just have to be patient .... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 A man of taste. I must admit to being a Triumph guy. Friends have the RE and BSA and they are pleased, but in my view they aren't quite as well put together as the Triumph. Nor do they do modern retro quite as well. The attention to detail is better on the Triumphs. But at a price of course. The Triumph twin is a much nicer engine. There is also a much greater range of aftermarket goodies for the Triumphs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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