Going to be a new biker soon

remal · Post by **remal** » Sep 3rd, '06, 16:30

Hi all. Got my CBT and DAS to do on the 1st Oct to the 4th Oct. Passed my theory on Thurs .Always wanted to learn to ride but never got around to it.

I love in by the Hanham/St george Borders and built a Tiger Kit Car in 2004 which I still have and took to le man this year. I am active with Pistionhead and South west Tiger owners forums.

Was looking around for a local bike forum to get info and help from with regards to bikes to get and clothes etc..

Matt W

A_T · Post by **A_T** » Sep 3rd, '06, 16:41

Welcome to the forum and good luck with your DAS test.....

I've moved the other posts for you, the site is playing up a bit today

Jay · Post by **Jay** » Sep 3rd, '06, 16:45

welcome to the site mate

remal · Post by **remal** » Sep 3rd, '06, 17:00

thanks Jay. Got a feeling i will be asking many questions in the coming few weeks. 2 of them will be what clothes are best to wear and what bike do people recommend. I have been looking at the GSR600 for my first foray into biking

born2rock86 · Post by **born2rock86** » Sep 3rd, '06, 17:11

Good choice on going into biking mate, it's a great world to be in!

First bikes you're looking at Bandits, Hornets, SV650's and the like - they're popular choices.
As for clothing, RST do great gear for the price, a two piece suit will set you back about £300.

Jak · Post by **Jak** » Sep 3rd, '06, 17:12

welcome to the site

Cheggers · Post by **Cheggers** » Sep 3rd, '06, 18:11

Welcome to the site! There's plenty of experience on here mate, so ask away!

sonic · Post by **sonic** » Sep 3rd, '06, 18:26

Welcome to the site mate...

remal · Post by **remal** » Sep 3rd, '06, 19:08

many thanks for all the replys.

Suggestions on a first bike. I know of the fazer, Hornet, GSR600 etc.. but what will best suit a new biker that does not want to get bored of his bike in 6 months.

As for clothes. I got a Aria corsair helmet and gloves that i use in my Kit Car but not sure what is best otherwise in the clothing line. I like the leather jackets and was looking at some type of armour jeans. When I get a superbike then I will get the all in one. but not yet

thanks again and were are you guys from in the local area?

regards

Matt W

A_T · Post by **A_T** » Sep 3rd, '06, 20:23

remal wrote:thanks again and were are you guys from in the local area?

If you look under our user names next to our posts most of us have put where we are from..

, most are from the Exeter/Plymouth/Cornwall etc area

Jak · Post by **Jak** » Sep 3rd, '06, 20:32

Don't think there's that many from Bristol, not regular posters anyhow. Mind you ... I've got family in Crew's Hole which is pretty close to you I think

age · Post by **age** » Sep 3rd, '06, 21:09

Hello and welcome mate

ZXR400Lee · Post by **ZXR400Lee** » Sep 3rd, '06, 22:23

Hey

Welcome to bikes, you going to love it.. I'm leaving them again now. So my GSXR1100 is for sale. You could have that as your first bike..

Good learner bike..

Afterall.. if you get a 600cc up-right "learner" bike, you will sell it within 2 months for a litre sports bike!!

remal · Post by **remal** » Sep 4th, '06, 07:21

Jak wrote: I've got family in Crew's Hole which is pretty close to you I think

Ah just down the road from me.

LWR GERRY · Post by **LWR GERRY** » Sep 4th, '06, 08:56

Hi Remal, welcome to the SWB