Passed my test today!! Just bought a bike....

[sshenton1975]

Hi All

Pleased to say that I passed my DAS today first time - great instructor who showed me the ropes.

Promptly went out today and bought my first bike. I was lookng at Fazers, Hornets, Bandits etc. Was even about to get my cash out on a 1200 Bandit but then I saw a Bright Orange Triumph Speed 4 600 and fell in love. Absolutely love the look and the engine seems a peach - 100 HP, cheapish insurance and more than enough performance for a 1st bike.

So what do you guys think? Am I going to enjoy it? Anything I should be aware of? I am picking it up tomorrow night - can't wait!!

Cheers

Simon

[trickywoo]

Brave man doing a test and getting a first bike at this time of year.

If you like it now you will love it when the road is warm and dry.

[oggs]

Congrats on passing
Enjoy yourself and beware the "Numpties"

[podman]

Congrats mate...enjoy the bike...wrap up warm wont ya and be sure to give it a good hose down to get all the salt off if you go for a spin on it over winter or the finish will suffer badly.

[Phone_Monkey]

Congrats Take it easy out there (especially on cold tyres). trust me, it hurts.

[RemaL]

well done mate, your will enjoy it

[sparkey]

Well done - good choice of first bike too.

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[SVS]

Hi Simon,

CONGRATULATIONS! Well done for passing and in winter too.

Great choice of bike. The Speed 4 is supposed to be superb and certainly looks the biz. You don't see many of 'em around either; always nice to be a bit different from the usual Japanese stuff.

I'd recommend a good spray of ACF50 to keep the winter weather from ruining it

Also, now you've passed, you should read the BikeSafe thread :
www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&t=47...

Have fun - it can only get better as spring approaches!

Edited by SVS on Wednesday 19th December 19:55

[anonymous-user]

Congrats

[Craphouserat]

Nice one mate - you will love it, I'm a newbie and wish I'd done it years ago.

Enjoy !

[Adamjr]

Nice one sir, definitely good choice of first bike too, but then I am biased as I've got one Pop some crash bungs on it, they're cheap enough and give you some peace of mind in the current greasy conditions

[996 sps]

Well done mate now park it up for the winter and don't let the salt corrode it......

[JackHolroyde]

One word.
Bikesafe.


Ride it all winter - learn how it handles in all conditions, wash it often.
Then come summer, you'll have the time of your life!

You got insurance sorted yet?

[sshenton1975]

All sorted re the insurance - got it for £280 fully comp. Is that a reasonable price?
Picking up the bike tonight in the dark - never driven at night before on the bike...Wish me luck!

[Conian]

Jolly, jolly..... JOLLY well done chap
good luck in the dark!

[JackHolroyde]

sshenton1975 said:

All sorted re the insurance - got it for £280 fully comp. Is that a reasonable price?
Picking up the bike tonight in the dark - never driven at night before on the bike...Wish me luck!

Good price indeed!
Whos it with? whats the excess?
Good luck tonight, just take it gently and remember grip is very low at the moment. Wrap up warm!

[996 sps]

996 sps said:

Well done mate now park it up for the winter and don't let the salt corrode it......

Pick it up in a van!

Sorry just my winter days of riding are long gone......be careful!

[ChampagneCharlie]

Well done matey!! Like everyone says, just take it easy on the wet roads the Triumph's not like an ER5. Enjoy your biking!
If you live anywhere near the East Mids you could try this site:
www.eastmidbikers.co.uk
There's reviews and a forums with rides out and all sorts.