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Great OP duder, I'll try to write up some stuff about UK/EU laws and stuff soon. This dude is the bomb for learning things about wobbling around on two wheels, an experianced motorcycle instructor from 'up north' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFm3honeTQo
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Dick Burglar posted:I took the MSF last December because Harley Davidson was offering it for free to first responders. I told myself I'd just learn how to ride and get it out of my system (if I dispel the mystery I'll dispel the interest, I figured), but like Sagebrush says in the OP, that's not how it works. And so the main reason I haven't bought a bike and gear yet is because I have no income Oh boy have I got a video for you. Presentation on Irish road racing medics. Basically these guys ride with the racers to act as first responders on the longer Irish road racing courses. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsZBXlTHPCg Keket fucked around with this message at 23:37 on Feb 20, 2017 |
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Get yourself some kind of pants too, anything with knee pads as even a low speed slide will rip through most fabrics like butter.
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No harm in doing it again, how long since you last rode? Supermoto, you'll sit above most traffic so you can lane split easy as gently caress, they're comfortable and have great nimble handling for navigating the city.
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Just to add to the UK thing, you don't NEED to do a geared conversion course at all, most places will ask if you want to do geared or auto when you book. Even then you can just pass on a auto 50cc scoot and learn geared on your own time. Remember you have to renew your cbt every two years if you don't have your full or A2 licence, and you have to be over 24(?) to do an unlimited (das) licence, until then A2 is your limit. Also some places offer a cbt with your das if you haven't done it yet. But yeah basically all 125cc bikes are pretty much the same so buy whatever takes your fancy at the time if you don't want to go straight over to your das/A2.
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Feb 25, 2017 00:32
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I always buy my helmets in packs. Though yeah for your first helmet go to a physical store and try on a ton of them. Shake your head around with it on, ignore the cheek pads as they break in, make sure it doesn't press on your forehead too much.
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Apr 1, 2017 11:34
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Just wrap a trash bag around your head and use a twist tie to secure it.
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Apr 1, 2017 18:27
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We where told (though this is the UK, so we drive on the left) to put your left down so that if your foot hits one of the many oil puddles that litter our roads, and slips, you don't fall into traffic.
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Apr 21, 2017 19:02
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Fanelien posted:This. All the time forever. Along with this, never target fixate.
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Apr 26, 2017 17:52
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RE: keeping your bikes yours and not stolen, I swear he monitors these forums. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQHFK4WLBl0
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May 23, 2017 18:46
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He shows off a ground anchor you can install into thin concrete or thick concrete.
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May 24, 2017 15:00
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Just badly adjusted ones I'd assume. It sounds like one of those reasonings that leads to 'if your fingers are going to get pinched by braking that hard that suddenly, you probably have bigger concerns than a broken/bruised finger.'
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May 26, 2017 17:46
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Coydog posted:Always shoulder check. Always. Even if your mirrors are clear. I never even check my mirrors anymore, because a shoulder check is faster and safer. Parroting this forever. Go out and practice shoulder checks going up and down the street, look as far back as you can and get yourself into the habit of doing them as much as possible whilst keeping in control. Don't let this knock you mate, get out there and have fun duder 
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Jun 9, 2017 15:05
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Cant remember if this channel has been posted here before. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muP8nZ6-tXE
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Slippery posted:Really sorry for the delayed response but thanks very much for the insight! I will look into getting a pair of the smx5s. I gotta admit the big white logo turns me off a bit, not that I'm Cayce Pollard but I was hoping for just a black pair with maybe a subdued logo. Nice to know they're likely better boots though. Just take a sharpie to the logo.
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Breitbart Is Rightbart posted:Can somebody recommend me a decent camera for my bike? I'm looking to record my long rides into the hills and countryside, and possibly upload them to YouTube (vain I know). Second hand GoPro? Idk if Sony or anyone has upped their game but you'll probably get a ton more use out of a GoPro both on and off the bike.
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High Protein posted:Or a Versys 650 or Bandit 650 abs (kinda heavy though). My old (07) V-strom 650 had about 60 and was perfectly fine on the highway, I think 250's are probably about the minimum I'd take on there, but to each their own. And I suppose if everyone in your area is doing 80-90+ on the highways then I could see the need for more powah. Also old hornets are baller, and idk if america got it but you can also look for CBFs which are the commuter versions of the hornet, a little more gentile at 70ish hp, nice smooth throttle and gearbox too which is great. Slavvy posted:Flying is much the same. What kind of chump starts off on a cessna? No room to grow when you top out at 200mph with a tail wind. Better off learning on an F18; the throttle goes both ways after-all and they still move along plenty fine without switching on the afterburner. Love this.
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Kryopsis posted:But yeah, I'm totally going to drop this bike, scratch the shiny blue paint and feel bad for the rest of the riding season. Take the keys from the dealership person, then just kick it over. Then you don't have to worry about the sense of dread for 'when/if' knowing it's already done. Having a warranty and a known history for a new rider is also really good. And that gear voucher will pretty much set you up with everything. Helmet, jacket, gloves, boots (Forma Adventure lows, trust us) pants.
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Mar 25, 2018 00:25
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I have the non-mips version of that helmet and rate it pretty high, though you might want to pick up a pinlock visor for it, as i found it fogs pretty easy. Other than that it's a great helmet, and yeah the peak comes off within moments and works pretty well for street use without it. I also have those boots and rate them pretty high! If you're planning on walking around in them allot off the bike, I'd say possibly pick up the low versions though, great boots otherwise.
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Apr 29, 2018 17:53
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I think I had the dark one on my old airframe and it did me well. Alternatively if there's a tinted one that matches your helmet, go for that and continue looking rad.
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May 20, 2018 13:39
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They're not nearly identical, they are identical. Most Chinese bikes come from the same places, all the UK distributors (lexmoto etc) do is better quality control, finishing touches, decals etc. It all depends on how long you plan on 125ing and what you want to do. I got a sinnis apache as my first bike, was pretty decent as far as how much I paid for it. I'd only buy a Chinese bike brand new though for the two year warenty cover. Look for one of the established brands, lexmoto etc, that way if poo poo goes wrong they won't disappear in the night. Finding parts over here is easy enough with how popular the Chinese brands are becoming. Oh and unless they have a brand you recognise on the tires, change them before you even take delivery of the bike.
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May 30, 2018 12:16
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Horse Clocks posted:I’ve pretty much got a rough idea of everything I’m going to buy, gear, bike, insurance. But I realised I haven’t taken into account security. Get yourself a tail bag, enough to store a chain and cover, kriega make good ones.
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Jun 3, 2018 22:08
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Makes me wish they had fans at motorcycle shops so you could test wind noise whilst trying on lids. Also seconding the Bell, they make pretty decent lids.
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Jun 9, 2018 11:56
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If you get a vstrom 650 buy a front fork brace for it asap, they're loving terrible without them, only like $60 and the difference is very noticeable.
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Keegers posted:I have been riding for a week now everyday commuting to work and back. What makes it stressful for me is some rear end in a top hat riding my rear end, I try and drive in the space with minimal cars in traffic but there is always some rear end in a top hat who rides right behind me and refuses to pass even if I get over. They'll just sit in my blind spot. I try to give ample space in front of me if I got someone on my rear end, but not sure how to make them back off. If you're comfortable and its safe, I usually find weaving back and forth in my lane lightly to be a good 'gently caress off' sign, or if that fails you can always do what my buddy does and turn around with the whole 'what' motion back at them, flexible bastard. On the other hand, you're possibly on the fastest vehicle on that section of road..
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Jul 13, 2018 20:10
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Eh more pull away from them a bit, to create a bit of comfortable space, the feeling of getting tailgated will fade though the more you ride though, I find glancing back now and then can also help most drivers get the idea that you don't feel comfortable with them 'that close', it'll also surprise you how much mirrors will make cars feel closer/further away.
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Jul 13, 2018 20:29
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Casual Encountess posted:so what are some hot tips and tricks to atgatt while not absolutely melting because goddamn it’s hot out If its super hot you can soak one of those neck-sleeve things in cold water and put it around your neck. Good gloves help too.
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Horse Clocks posted:I’ve started commuting to/from work through London, and while my Arai Axcess 3 is great on nearly all metrics, I have two issues with it Stop looking at your tacho.
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Patrocclesiastes posted:HI Y'all, still didnt get my motorcycle license. Driving teacher got sick which meant my last driving class was cancelled and so were my driving and handling tests. Then I went to Japan for two weeks and came back and now my classes and tests are scheduled for end of june I had that exact bike a year ago! The only heads up I'd give is get yourself a front fork brace for like £40 off ebay or whatever, the front forks on those really need it. Source: rode a few thousand miles without it and felt the difference immediately, worth the small investment. Can't really comment on that price though as Idk how Japan is, bought mine with luggage and heated grips, 32k miles for around £3k?
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I'm Pretty bummed since its been crazy nice weather here and I was hoping to be driving with my dad when I got back here.