New to the fold!

[timbobalob]

Hi all

I've been a long term member of the site, but have finally taken the plunge and booked my direct access for middle of next month! I've had bikes before, but just for across farms etc.

I got a bit carried away last weekend and bought a Honda CBR600 rr as well... Photo below. Talking to a few people and doing some research they seem quite forgiving and hopefully a good fun starter bike!

Anyway thought I would say hello and looking forward to getting into the fold! August can't come quick enough... (Better pass now!)

Cheers

Tim

[timbobalob]

Thanks all!

What are they like for pillion? Also how long do you think I should give myself getting road experience before offering?

[timbobalob]

Thanks for the welcome all! (Including Biker's Nemesis, you ****! )

Definitely counting down - theory booked for 8th August, Direct Access 18th - 21st August...

2 piece suit should be delivered tomorrow and I'll go helmet/boot/glove shopping soon.

Would any recommend getting any comms? As above I can't see me taking pillion that regularly, but for the times I do it might be handy?

[timbobalob]

Man... The wait is killing me! All I seem to do when driving is see bikes and I want to be out there! Is this normal to have the bug before I've passed?!

I've got my leathers ( suit), just need to get helmet, gloves and boots next weekend hopefully. Haven't even got the bike yet - the garage are kindly keeping hold of it for another couple of weeks.

Roll on 21st August (better pass now... No pressure!)

[timbobalob]

Phateuk said:

I got the bug after passing my CBT in May

I've got my DAS tests in the coming few weeks. I passed my theory a few weeks ago, the waiting list for the tests is killing me - 6 weeks for the MOD2

I like how you've already got your bike, how will you go if you fail any of the tests seeing as you've booked them all in fairly quick succession? Is there much of a waiting list in your area?

Yeah, I got bit carried away! I'm in Northampton and I don't think the wait is too bad - it's a big gamble on me passing first time to be fair! Other than the bike mocking me if I fail (hopefully being delivered tomorrow) I guess it's not the end of the world if I don't pass

[timbobalob]

justanother5tar said:

Im considering doing DAS when I turn 24 in September. How did the complete novices in here get on with it?

Oh, nice bike and good luck OP!

Thank you! There are a couple of stickers that I want to take off (hairdryer?) and a few touch ups if the garage hasn't done them already

Re DAS - I'll let you know feedback from a novice in a couple of weeks!

[timbobalob]

I passed!

Had Mod 1 a couple of weeks ago, then Mod 2 this morning - haven't stopped looking at the clock so I can get home!

I'll give it a couple of months to get some road time then I think I'll go for the Enhanced Rider Scheme for some more tutoring

[timbobalob]

Thanks everyone!

Had a few blasts this weekend - I can see myself getting a serious bug for this...