DAS or Get over myself?
Discussion
I'm 50, and when I was 16 did all the Yam Fizz and then Suzuki GT125 and then, just as I'm about to take my bike test, I bought a Vauxhall Viva and the rest is history.
Fast forward to now, and I have always regretted not passing my bike test. I'd really like the option to take out my bike for a spin with my 12 year old son on a sunny Sunday.
So, am I just pandering to a mid life crisis, or should I do my bike test? Is DAS the best way to do it, and what should I be looking for bike wise when I pass?
I'm fully prepared for the "middle aged tosser, weekend wannabe" comments, which may well be justified, I guess I'm looking for a reality check.
Fast forward to now, and I have always regretted not passing my bike test. I'd really like the option to take out my bike for a spin with my 12 year old son on a sunny Sunday.
So, am I just pandering to a mid life crisis, or should I do my bike test? Is DAS the best way to do it, and what should I be looking for bike wise when I pass?
I'm fully prepared for the "middle aged tosser, weekend wannabe" comments, which may well be justified, I guess I'm looking for a reality check.
On the topic of bike, and I know the 'what bike?' has been done to death, I suppose I need to get down to Bridge in Exeter and have a chat to the people there.
Back in the day, I was bike savvy, now I don't have a clue! I've never liked cruisers, and reckon a sports bike would be just too uncomfortable, so something (excuse me young 'uns) Honda 400/4, like. But the modern equivalent so 500-650? Sporty, but comfortable and not too slow. Something I can get off after a 100 miles and not think "ooooh, me back!".
Back in the day, I was bike savvy, now I don't have a clue! I've never liked cruisers, and reckon a sports bike would be just too uncomfortable, so something (excuse me young 'uns) Honda 400/4, like. But the modern equivalent so 500-650? Sporty, but comfortable and not too slow. Something I can get off after a 100 miles and not think "ooooh, me back!".
Tiggsy said:
I've ridden all sorts hundreads of track days, enduros, etc, etc - and I'd never take a 12 year old on a bike! (despite having 4 kids)
Bikes a not safe which is cool as a choice YOU make...but a 12 year old has no idea and I'd not want to put one of mine on the back with me - in fact, I'm not keen on being responsible for ANY one on the back, let alone my kid. I'm doing the US on a Harley next year with the GF and she's getting her test done before we go so she can ride her own rather than go with me.
I just think people getting on the back of bikes should be riders and know the risk.....kids/GF/non riders have little idea whats involved when it goes wrong.
Anyway - my point was simply, you may do your test and realise - this is SOOOOO great (but also so risky) and never stick your kid anywhere near it. Get a Catherham for sunday blasts with him!
I see your point, but I disagree. I know myself,my capabilities and my son and his capacity for understanding about bikes. I'm not exactly new to biking, but also realise that things have moved on somewhat! Bikes a not safe which is cool as a choice YOU make...but a 12 year old has no idea and I'd not want to put one of mine on the back with me - in fact, I'm not keen on being responsible for ANY one on the back, let alone my kid. I'm doing the US on a Harley next year with the GF and she's getting her test done before we go so she can ride her own rather than go with me.
I just think people getting on the back of bikes should be riders and know the risk.....kids/GF/non riders have little idea whats involved when it goes wrong.
Anyway - my point was simply, you may do your test and realise - this is SOOOOO great (but also so risky) and never stick your kid anywhere near it. Get a Catherham for sunday blasts with him!
If I wanted a Caterfield I wouldn't have started this thread.
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