Just passed - Hampshire

[SuperSonic2024]

Hi all, 

 

I passed DAS a couple of weeks ago and picked up a Suzuki Gladius 650 for my first big bike at the age of 37 Plan on keeping it as my ‘whatever’ bike and picking up a Gixxer next year to add to it.

 

I had a 50cc and 125cc when i was a teen but haven't riden since. Absolutely loving being back on a bike. 
 

If anyone is in the Hampshire area, would love to meet new people to ride with. Have been out for the last few weeks on my own to loomies etc but dont know anyone else who rides yet.

 

Daryl 

Edited August 18, 2024 by SuperSonic2024

[AstronautNinja]

Great to hear. Got my mod 2 booked for early September. I'm also learning on a gladius, pretty decent bike from my limited experience. 

 

Nice to see your not faffing around and getting something decent, I've gone a similar route despite what seems to be the general consensus 

[SuperSonic2024]

7 minutes ago, AstronautNinja said:

Great to hear. Got my mod 2 booked for early September. I'm also learning on a gladius, pretty decent bike from my limited experience. 

 

Nice to see your not faffing around and getting something decent, I've gone a similar route despite what seems to be the general consensus 

Sweet! Best of luck.

 

I learnt on a Gladius too. The trainer had one for sale so I snapped it up Really nice simple bike to ride and when you pull back the throttle it certainly goes! 
 

I do want a K5 Gixxer but insurance was silly for year 1 (over £1200!) and I feel like I need some experience before jumping on something super powerful. Seemed a sensible way of doing things whilst still having fun.
 

 

Edited August 18, 2024 by SuperSonic2024

[Simon Davey]

@SuperSonic2024 

Congratulations on the pass, and well done for buying a decent bike. 

Welcome to the forum Daryl, glad it's going well.. 

 

[Bender]

Congrats and welcome  

[AstronautNinja]

1 hour ago, SuperSonic2024 said:

Sweet! Best of luck.

 

I learnt on a Gladius too. The trainer had one for sale so I snapped it up Really nice simple bike to ride and when you pull back the throttle it certainly goes! 
 

I do want a K5 Gixxer but insurance was silly for year 1 (over £1200!) and I feel like I need some experience before jumping on something super powerful. Seemed a sensible way of doing things whilst still having fun.
 

 

I've ended up with a quote for £700 for a F900R which I've ended up buying. 

 

I find it nuts some places even quoted £6k on a 200bph bike with zero experience. Pretty much gaurenteed to die in the first few rides "having a crack" at riding something with that power straight out of the test center

 

If I wasn't so far I'd be down for some noob rides