Its going to be a long week

[Graham]

Its only been 3 days since I passed my test on thursday and could insure the bike and call the dealer to get it ready, but boy has it been a long three days !!!

hopefully the dvla will get the docs on monday, and maybe turn them round and at best get them back in the post and to the dealer on tuesday which means possibly picking the bike up on wed... but relying on the dvla and the posty probably means friday, and guess which is the only day this week im working away from home and cant skive off to pick the bike up , yep friday...

Saturday is a must as im hoping to take it to silverstone to watch a couple of mates racing mg's..

Its going to be a looooong week

G

[PulsatingStar]

Do I need the licence to actually buy something then? I hadnt really thought about it but the DVLA have had mine over a week now since I passed and id be surprised if it comes back this week too.

[Schmeeky]

I know where you're coming from, Graham - I've got a Suzuki SV1000s waiting to be picked up Monday after next..... it's going to be a damn long week...

PS, I think any dealer would want to see a licence and insurance cover sheet before releasing a bike to you - I could be wrong, but I've always had to show proof of insurance before riding a bike away.

[Stu R]

PulsatingStar said:

Do I need the licence to actually buy something then? I hadnt really thought about it but the DVLA have had mine over a week now since I passed and id be surprised if it comes back this week too.

Nope, nor register it, insure it or do anything else with it really.

Edited by Stu R on Monday 2nd June 00:52

[Graham]

To register it I need insurance, as without insurance you cant tax it, and at first registration it needs to be taxed.. So I dont need to show the dealer the licence, just the cover note, which ducati insurance e-mailed them straight away..

If it wasnt a new bike it wouldnt have been a problem...

Just waiting for the registration docs to come back from dvla now...


G

[makatya]

Hey Graham! Congrats mate! Well chuffed for you passing but that was a given huh!

So what bike you going to get?

[Graham]

makatya said:

Hey Graham! Congrats mate! Well chuffed for you passing but that was a given huh!

makatya said:

So what bike you going to get?

one of these




Already on the look out for lots of carbon bits

Edited by Graham on Monday 2nd June 09:48

[makatya]

Graham said:

makatya said:

Hey Graham! Congrats mate! Well chuffed for you passing but that was a given huh!

makatya said:

So what bike you going to get?

one of these




Already on the look out for lots of carbon bits

Edited by Graham on Monday 2nd June 09:48

Far out!

Let me know when you hit the road!!!

[Dudd]

My dream bike!! You're lucky you only gotta wait a few days! I've got to wait until after i've got a new car(Dam priorities!)

Enjoy it!

[crashS2K]

Get a 14T front sprocket and a set of hi-rise Termis' on her ASAP!!

[Graham]

crashS2K said:

Get a 14T front sprocket and a set of hi-rise Termis' on her ASAP!!

changing the sprocket sounds like a good move, although I think I prefer the look of the low termi's

we'll see what deal I can get at the first service...

I've got my eye on some carbon bits...

belly pan, rear sear cover, front screen etc... but I may have to buy food first

[Graham]

Is it Still ONLY Tuesday.......

Its going to be a really really Long week......

and Im trying hard not to spend loads of money on bits for it at the mo...

G


Still its raining today so just as well I dont have it yet, as having a sparkly new bike in the garage and it raining out side is probably worse than not having it yet !!!!

I saw the dealer at the cosford air show on sat, and I said as soon as it was ready to give me a shout and I'll jump in a cab to collect it.. He said no need I can send it round in the van if you like... Then he looked at my face, and said, Ah Thats no good I see you NEED to ride it home the long way

G