Family and BF all don't want me to go biking..
Discussion
gwm said:
Yup this forum is definitely more sports bike orientated!
Ahh screw the haters! Each to their own right :P My cousins have all had cruisers and I know they get a s
t tonne of hate but I've always been a fan. My parents are American Italian so technically I should be on a cruiser or a vespa. Cruiser wins.thatdude said:
Motorcycling doesnt have to always be done at full throttle and 3-figure speeds. You can just plod along and enjoy it in a myriad of other ways (I do).
I definitely plan on plodding! I don't really fancy ragging the st out of it, hence why I'm after a cruiser. I kind of prefer the experience the offer as opposed to a sports bike. Then again I do have a bloody fast car for the 'fun times'.RemaL said:
+3
How old are you OP?
if your over 18 you can do what you want. Your not married so it's not like you need get their view on this before you learn to ride.
Yeh I'm 26. Not married and we don't plan to be (we both don't really believe in it). I guess I just hate upsetting people or thinking they're worried about me all the time. At the same time, there's been hobbies he's done which have taken up loads of time....I expressed negativity but never said to stop it as I knew he wouldn't. Admittedly these hobbies aren't as dangerous.How old are you OP?
if your over 18 you can do what you want. Your not married so it's not like you need get their view on this before you learn to ride.
He's a worrier and I would worry too if he got a bike. HOWEVER, hand on my heart I'd say "Look after yourself, don't drive like a dick & do what makes you happy." Relationships are important but at the end of the day a strong one is where you let each other follow a life path they want to take. Whatever that may be.
I'm not asking to do the bloody Isle of Man TT!
I bloody love both the Moto Guzzi and the Triumph! I've got a friend with a Triumph cafe racer who said they're a bit uncomfortable, but my god they sound a look stunning.
Indeed, my O/H in fact had a very very bad car crash before I knew him. Going way too fast and only escaped death due to hitting a caravan in a lay by and not a concrete wall.
Just got to buy some motorbike boots and then I can do the CBT! Can't wait
Indeed, my O/H in fact had a very very bad car crash before I knew him. Going way too fast and only escaped death due to hitting a caravan in a lay by and not a concrete wall.
Just got to buy some motorbike boots and then I can do the CBT! Can't wait
Yeh I'm starting to think that, some have said just hop on a big bike. Personally I think psychologically it would work better for me if I did the cbt, got a 125 for a few months or a year then do the DAS.
Mentally I'd feel better prepared than hopping straight on a big bike! Even though the one I'm looking at is fairly tame (Yamaha xv950). At least the 125 could be used as a deposit!
Mentally I'd feel better prepared than hopping straight on a big bike! Even though the one I'm looking at is fairly tame (Yamaha xv950). At least the 125 could be used as a deposit!
I was told the Yamaha 950r is quite 'beginner friendly'. V twin, 55bhp 950cc loads of low down torque. I do definitely want one, but in my heart of hearts I feel like it makes sense to learn the ropes on something lesser like a 125cc. Then I wouldn't think, st what if I drop it or give it too many beans!
t what if I drop it or give it too many beans!Good to hear the Yamaha was forgiving enough! I suppose it's best to see how quickly I take to it all, and how comfortable I am on two wheels. Would love to have it as my first bike.
Couldn't agree more, I also have a friend who died in a car crash. Personally I had a huge mountain bike accident going down the Malvern hills 5 years ago. Took all the skin off my arm, broke my tooth and nose. Also tore the skin open on my nose. Missed cracking my head open on a rock by about a metre.
Life's a roll of a dice and some people think taking any risk is just not worth it. Something will get you one day.
Couldn't agree more, I also have a friend who died in a car crash. Personally I had a huge mountain bike accident going down the Malvern hills 5 years ago. Took all the skin off my arm, broke my tooth and nose. Also tore the skin open on my nose. Missed cracking my head open on a rock by about a metre.
Life's a roll of a dice and some people think taking any risk is just not worth it. Something will get you one day.
Really appreciate your input! Good to hear your point of view.
I've heard mixed things from bikers, some saying it's worth having a 125 for a year or so to get used to a bike that's more forgiving. Lighter, easier to brake e.t.c
While others, like yourself, say the complete opposite. Do the CBT then the DAS straight away. I just wonder if it'll put me at a disadvantage during the DAS if I've had no riding time whatsoever other than the training.
I've heard mixed things from bikers, some saying it's worth having a 125 for a year or so to get used to a bike that's more forgiving. Lighter, easier to brake e.t.c
While others, like yourself, say the complete opposite. Do the CBT then the DAS straight away. I just wonder if it'll put me at a disadvantage during the DAS if I've had no riding time whatsoever other than the training.
gwm said:
Funny I've already commented saying get the bike you want, as a mate did DAS, got a sports tourer 600 and has now just bought a GSX-R 750. He's a slower rider on the 750 as it's intimidating for him.
So I've changed my mind!
Haha! I see, I guess it comes down to personal confidence and how I feel after the CBT. Or what the instructors think I'm like. I can see myself wanting to get a few months on a 125 at least, but the YamahaXV950R I'm after isn't especially intimidating.So I've changed my mind!
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