Getting serious now!

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Alex@POD

Original Poster:

6,314 posts

221 months

Sunday 18th February 2007
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Some of you might remember me willing to start riding bikes, well it is on now, I will pass my CBT friday... I expect things should move quite fast, so I am already thinking about the bike I want to purchase, but would you think it is best buying a bike privately or off a dealer?

hiccy

664 posts

218 months

Sunday 18th February 2007
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Depends on your prioritie and abilities: if you are interested in getting the most from your cash and are confident in your abilities to spot a stolen/crashed/thrashed bike, buy privately. If you want post sale support buy from a dealer.

Alex@POD

Original Poster:

6,314 posts

221 months

Friday 23rd February 2007
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Passed the CBT today, very easy formality, the instructor was happy to have "a day off" from teaching... I did it on a brand new Suzuki GN125... I had to keep my eye on the speedo to check I was actually going forward. On the dual carriageway I thought the bike wouldn't reach 60... All in all a very pleasant day, now I just have to find the money to pay for the DAS and to buy a bike!

hiccy

664 posts

218 months

Friday 23rd February 2007
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thumbup Well done mate. It's good fun, isn't it?

RemaL

25,004 posts

240 months

Friday 23rd February 2007
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congrats.

I never rode a bike then booked my CBT and DAS. last year. booked for start of Oct 06

CBT on the Sunday and passed. following my DAS on the Mon to Thurs which I passed with 2 minors.

have fun, enjoy and be careful. biking is one of the best forms of transport out there.

Alex@POD

Original Poster:

6,314 posts

221 months

Friday 23rd February 2007
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Great fun indeed and I can't wait to have a proper bike... Although the GN125 as to be one of the most uncomfortable bikes above 50mph...

Davel

8,982 posts

264 months

Saturday 24th February 2007
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It is very addictive - Enjoy!