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Passed my test this morning, even after getting lost on the go-round-the-block-emergency stop part 
Now all I need is to buy helmet/leathers/boots/gloves/bike.... any good shops in essex? ... heard good things about Harpers in leigh on sea.
Recommend "Pro Bike Training" excellent instructors and good bunch of guys, Lauren the Receptionist an't bad either
Now all I need is to buy helmet/leathers/boots/gloves/bike.... any good shops in essex? ... heard good things about Harpers in leigh on sea. Recommend "Pro Bike Training" excellent instructors and good bunch of guys, Lauren the Receptionist an't bad either
Edited by steve11 on Thursday 19th April 17:51
.... on further consideration I think I’ll go with something a bit more forgiving ..... an R6. 
Well done on passing. Now the real learning starts An R6 is a good choice of bike, I'd steer clear of an R1 for a good while as they have to be treated with respect. The R1 is an awesome bit of kit (I should know I've had a 2005 model for two years) but you will learn an awful lot on the R6.
Don't skimp on gear remember it's your skin & head, even save a bit longer to get decent gear.
Best of luck.
Andy.
An R6 is a good choice of bike, I'd steer clear of an R1 for a good while as they have to be treated with respect. The R1 is an awesome bit of kit (I should know I've had a 2005 model for two years) but you will learn an awful lot on the R6. Don't skimp on gear remember it's your skin & head, even save a bit longer to get decent gear.
Best of luck.
Andy.
momentofmadness said:
Don't fall in to the trap of thinking it's just an R6 - the R6 is pretty full-on for a first bike...
Indeedy - when I went to Ron Haslam's Race School last summer the instructor pointed out in the briefing that the CBR600RR's we were about to ride had more power than Barry Sheene's 500GP bike when he was winning 
Well done mate.
Was in Pro bike this morning - poped in to say hello...and yes Lauren is a great incentive for extra training! Or as my mate did, lots of re-tests!
Loads of bike shops - depends on what your after...bike world, Alfa, and clothes shops all over the place. The one near Hadleigh school is cheap if i remeber correctly, and Hobly thick lane place near the bell lights often does a good deal.
Who took you for the test, out of interest and where did you do it?
Virgil.
Was in Pro bike this morning - poped in to say hello...and yes Lauren is a great incentive for extra training! Or as my mate did, lots of re-tests!
Loads of bike shops - depends on what your after...bike world, Alfa, and clothes shops all over the place. The one near Hadleigh school is cheap if i remeber correctly, and Hobly thick lane place near the bell lights often does a good deal.
Who took you for the test, out of interest and where did you do it?
Virgil.
virgil said:
Well done mate.
Was in Pro bike this morning - poped in to say hello...and yes Lauren is a great incentive for extra training! Or as my mate did, lots of re-tests!
Loads of bike shops - depends on what your after...bike world, Alfa, and clothes shops all over the place. The one near Hadleigh school is cheap if i remeber correctly, and Hobly thick lane place near the bell lights often does a good deal.
Who took you for the test, out of interest and where did you do it?
Virgil.
Was in Pro bike this morning - poped in to say hello...and yes Lauren is a great incentive for extra training! Or as my mate did, lots of re-tests!
Loads of bike shops - depends on what your after...bike world, Alfa, and clothes shops all over the place. The one near Hadleigh school is cheap if i remeber correctly, and Hobly thick lane place near the bell lights often does a good deal.
Who took you for the test, out of interest and where did you do it?
Virgil.
Hello Mate, can't believe I've done my Theory, CBT, DAS since I saw you broke down in Billericay High Street - Best thing I've ever done!
Spent a couple of days with Barry, then Colin (failed his mock test badly - But I think that was the plan) actual test was in Chelmsford.
steve11 said:
virgil said:
Well done mate.
Was in Pro bike this morning - poped in to say hello...and yes Lauren is a great incentive for extra training! Or as my mate did, lots of re-tests!
Loads of bike shops - depends on what your after...bike world, Alfa, and clothes shops all over the place. The one near Hadleigh school is cheap if i remeber correctly, and Hobly thick lane place near the bell lights often does a good deal.
Who took you for the test, out of interest and where did you do it?
Virgil.
Was in Pro bike this morning - poped in to say hello...and yes Lauren is a great incentive for extra training! Or as my mate did, lots of re-tests!
Loads of bike shops - depends on what your after...bike world, Alfa, and clothes shops all over the place. The one near Hadleigh school is cheap if i remeber correctly, and Hobly thick lane place near the bell lights often does a good deal.
Who took you for the test, out of interest and where did you do it?
Virgil.
Hello Mate, can't believe I've done my Theory, CBT, DAS since I saw you broke down in Billericay High Street - Best thing I've ever done!
Spent a couple of days with Barry, then Colin (failed his mock test badly - But I think that was the plan) actual test was in Chelmsford.
Yeah, that IS quick...still, worth it though. Glad to have inspired
Glad it all went well...chelmsford was where I passed too. Don't spose they took you through the golf course did they? A right bugger of a road that one.
So what kind of bike you after? Sports, tourer? Olde style...
steve11 said:
Passed my test this morning, even after getting lost on the go-round-the-block-emergency stop part Now all I need is to buy helmet/leathers/boots/gloves/bike.... any good shops in essex? ... heard good things about Harpers in leigh on sea.
Recommend "Pro Bike Training" excellent instructors and good bunch of guys, Lauren the Receptionist an't bad either
Now all I need is to buy helmet/leathers/boots/gloves/bike.... any good shops in essex? ... heard good things about Harpers in leigh on sea. Recommend "Pro Bike Training" excellent instructors and good bunch of guys, Lauren the Receptionist an't bad either
Edited by steve11 on Thursday 19th April 17:51
Well done mate!!
Agree about Lauren....isn't she Paul's OH though?
R6, R6, R6, R6..... black, obviously!!!
I'll probably see you around!!
Cheers and good luck.
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