Just booked my DAS.
Discussion
Hi All,
After riding around my fantastic little 125 commuter scoot on L plates for 4 years on CBTs I've decided to bite the bullet and do my DAS. The rising cost of doing a CBT (now £190 here) is one reason, but also the L plates do attract the "i'm better than you" driver, despite having driven for 16yrs, built/own various classic and kit cars etc. It's like a red rag to a bull.
It is quite funny how knobbish a lot of drivers are, flying past you and then getting stuck in traffic or at lights as I filter past at walking pace to the front
Having driven open, classic cars for as long as I've been driving, cycling and scooting has done a decent job of preparing me for the "every road user is a psychopath" mentality and "expect all outcomes" eventualities.
Initially I'm happy with the little scoot. Its nippy enough, frugal (95mpg), easy to park and manoeuvre, loads of underseat space and starts on the button every time....
I have absolutely zero desire to dress up as a power ranger and climb aboard a crotch rocket... but...
The draw of a classic (50s,60s) 300-500cc single is definitely something I can see myself buying into. Ariel, BSA, Matchless, AJS, Norton, something like that.
I need to finish a 1958 Austin A35 im restoring first though...
Ive already got my motorbike theory test done and out of the way, and a colleague has leant me "Motorcycle Roadcraft" to read.
So, two questions really.
1- any hints, tips or advice?
2- when the time comes (and I can see it in the stars), what classic singles would be good for a taller rider?
After riding around my fantastic little 125 commuter scoot on L plates for 4 years on CBTs I've decided to bite the bullet and do my DAS. The rising cost of doing a CBT (now £190 here) is one reason, but also the L plates do attract the "i'm better than you" driver, despite having driven for 16yrs, built/own various classic and kit cars etc. It's like a red rag to a bull.
It is quite funny how knobbish a lot of drivers are, flying past you and then getting stuck in traffic or at lights as I filter past at walking pace to the front
Having driven open, classic cars for as long as I've been driving, cycling and scooting has done a decent job of preparing me for the "every road user is a psychopath" mentality and "expect all outcomes" eventualities.
Initially I'm happy with the little scoot. Its nippy enough, frugal (95mpg), easy to park and manoeuvre, loads of underseat space and starts on the button every time....
I have absolutely zero desire to dress up as a power ranger and climb aboard a crotch rocket... but...
The draw of a classic (50s,60s) 300-500cc single is definitely something I can see myself buying into. Ariel, BSA, Matchless, AJS, Norton, something like that.
I need to finish a 1958 Austin A35 im restoring first though...
Ive already got my motorbike theory test done and out of the way, and a colleague has leant me "Motorcycle Roadcraft" to read.
So, two questions really.
1- any hints, tips or advice?
2- when the time comes (and I can see it in the stars), what classic singles would be good for a taller rider?
carinaman said:
Is that the family heirloom A35 that belonged to your wife's father?
That's the one... had some unexpected health issues last year that needed some fairly major surgery (plus complications) that somewhat put a pause on it... Will be back on it again in earnest very soon I hope!
Eta- it's 3 generations in now...
Edited by Ambleton on Monday 18th May 22:40
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