How do you do Born again ?
Discussion
On saturday I took Brother in Law across to Ormskirk to pick up a MOPED, whilst in the Bike shop I saw a few Sub £1000 bikes that got me thinking. It's 19 years since I last owned a motorbike (A non-YPVS RD 350 LC and before that a Z500), but I think now is the time for action.
Is there a Procedure for becoming born again, or do you just DO IT ?
Is there a Procedure for becoming born again, or do you just DO IT ?
[quote=hiccy]You might find on of these "Back to Biking" days ran by most training schools a good refresher, as well as being a fun way to blow out the cobwebs.
But yeah, JFDI, and do it NOW!
JFDI=just f do it
However as hiccy said i would book a course just to get back it into it as you will be a bit rusty.I had 5 years away from bikes and was amazed how bad i was when i jumped back on.It came back to me after an hour or two though.A lot of born again bikers are killed each year.
But yeah, JFDI, and do it NOW!
JFDI=just f do it
However as hiccy said i would book a course just to get back it into it as you will be a bit rusty.I had 5 years away from bikes and was amazed how bad i was when i jumped back on.It came back to me after an hour or two though.A lot of born again bikers are killed each year.
tps said:
[quote=hiccy]You might find on of these "Back to Biking" days ran by most training schools a good refresher, as well as being a fun way to blow out the cobwebs.
But yeah, JFDI, and do it NOW!
JFDI=just f do it
However as hiccy said i would book a course just to get back it into it as you will be a bit rusty.I had 5 years away from bikes and was amazed how bad i was when i jumped back on.It came back to me after an hour or two though.A lot of born again bikers are killed each year.
But yeah, JFDI, and do it NOW!
JFDI=just f do it
However as hiccy said i would book a course just to get back it into it as you will be a bit rusty.I had 5 years away from bikes and was amazed how bad i was when i jumped back on.It came back to me after an hour or two though.A lot of born again bikers are killed each year.
What they said.
jacko lah said:
On saturday I took Brother in Law across to Ormskirk to pick up a MOPED, whilst in the Bike shop I saw a few Sub £1000 bikes that got me thinking. It's 19 years since I last owned a motorbike (A non-YPVS RD 350 LC and before that a Z500), but I think now is the time for action.
Is there a Procedure for becoming born again, or do you just DO IT ?
Is there a Procedure for becoming born again, or do you just DO IT ?
Whatever you do, do it slowly! Start off small, then move up if you want, but I insist, whatever you do, don't go off and buy a 1k litre bike or something like that!
runnersp said:
Whatever you do, do it slowly!
Agree completely.
Build up slowly after you have had some refresher training. runnersp said:
Start off small, then move up if you want, but I insist, whatever you do, don't go off and buy a 1k litre bike or something like that!
You’ll be sooooooo much safer on a 170mph 600cc bike!!!
Don’t even think about the capacity of the bike. Compared to what you rode 19 years ago even a 250 will seem ballistic. Get a bike that suits you but get lots of training and understand your limitations.
Ride safe and enjoy
Mad Dave said:
1)Buy shiney new AlpineStars leathers with virgin kneesliders
2)Buy brand new Yamaha R1
3)Park in tree
2)Buy brand new Yamaha R1
3)Park in tree
not me they all say, but how many of us have nearly done 1. Buy shiney bling gear
2. Buy brand new mega power 1000cc
3. Become invincible
4. Narrowlly avoid said tree / car / lamp post / hard object
5. Revert to being mortal
6. roll on next year
7. go back to 3.
scobby17 said:
Mad Dave said:
1)Buy shiney new AlpineStars leathers with virgin kneesliders
2)Buy brand new Yamaha R1
3)Park in tree
2)Buy brand new Yamaha R1
3)Park in tree
not me they all say, but how many of us have nearly done 1. Buy shiney bling gear
2. Buy brand new mega power 1000cc
3. Become invincible
4. Narrowlly avoid said tree / car / lamp post / hard object
5. Revert to being mortal
6. roll on next year
7. go back to 3.
No, not me, never I tell ya, never..
I was in the same boat just over a year ago - 20 years since riding my 1976 Ducati 900SS. Wife went a bit soft and said I could have another. I got an Aprilia Factory then and last week got a new R1.
It's been said on here before but in some ways the bigger badder bikes can make more sense. I retain a very healthy respect bordering on fear for both bikes. The physical size is an issue for me though at 6' 5" - I'd make something like an R6 look like a minimoto! When I rode a CBR600RR at Ron Halsam's school the instructors nearly pissed themselves laughing
It's been said on here before but in some ways the bigger badder bikes can make more sense. I retain a very healthy respect bordering on fear for both bikes. The physical size is an issue for me though at 6' 5" - I'd make something like an R6 look like a minimoto! When I rode a CBR600RR at Ron Halsam's school the instructors nearly pissed themselves laughing
scobby17 said:
Mad Dave said:
1)Buy shiney new AlpineStars leathers with virgin kneesliders
2)Buy brand new Yamaha R1
3)Park in tree
2)Buy brand new Yamaha R1
3)Park in tree
not me they all say, but how many of us have nearly done 1. Buy shiney bling gear
2. Buy brand new mega power 1000cc
3. Become invincible
4. Narrowlly avoid said tree / car / lamp post / hard object
5. Revert to being mortal
6. roll on next year
7. go back to 3.
I still think the best plan of action is to build up to it. I started on a 600 Bandit but in hindsight I didn't really learn to ride until I got my ZX7R - BUT, I think if i'd got that first I probably would have crashed it. I had plenty of sideways moments and near misses on the Bandit, culminating in a written off bike. When I first got the R1 it scared the hell out of me, the way it tank slapped and just accumulates speed so easily. I've now fitted a steering damper which controls it a bit but it still wheelies beautifully of crests and wags its head under hard acceleration on rough surfaces - not a problem for a competent rider but i'll bet someone a little more 'green' would stiffen up and turn an everyday occurance into something more memorable!
so watch it: it's addictive Have a word with Glynn Tebbs at Safebiker Widnes and maybe just do a simple day's refresher course, on a borrowed school bike, to familiarise yourself with biking again.
Assuming that you enjoy it, and you know you will, go shopping and enjoy!
I only recommend Safebiker cos he did a great job of getting me through my CBT and DAS about three-years ago.
Assuming that you enjoy it, and you know you will, go shopping and enjoy!
I only recommend Safebiker cos he did a great job of getting me through my CBT and DAS about three-years ago.
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