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Old 16-02-2004, 07:42 PM
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Cheers, ill have a look now
Old 16-02-2004, 07:43 PM
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I done the hazard test, found that pretty easy TBH, it's just common sence
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motorbike test 1 or test 2?

Have got to do them both?
Old 16-02-2004, 07:45 PM
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Just do em all mate
Old 16-02-2004, 07:46 PM
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Do em both.
Old 16-02-2004, 07:49 PM
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crrently riding a 99 R6 with seat level exhaust, lexus rear light, steering damper and R6 FUR plates!!
just about to book a test ride on the new trimuph daytona 600 to compare as get wicked discount on new triumphs.
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get a pic up m8
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Do em both.
lol, i failed 25 / 35
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Originally Posted by PJay
Anyone RECENTLY passed their test?
If you call last year recent, then yes
Passed this time last year mate!




Biggest things to remember on the test LIFESAVER CHECKS & CANCEL THE SIGNAL and you'll do fine

When you've passed DONT EVER OVERTAKE A CAR WHERE THERE IS A TURNING ON THE RIGHT THEY MIGHT TURN DOWN! see bikers do it all the time does ma head in
Old 16-02-2004, 08:09 PM
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seen the advert? "now you see him" "Now you see him"
That applys to the biker too!
Old 16-02-2004, 08:11 PM
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Just be carefull guys, it takes a lot of getting used to even once you've passed, i made sure i put 000's of miles on my bike in the 6 months i had it no way i was gonna become a statistic, learn to respect it everything is soo munch different than in a car
Old 16-02-2004, 08:20 PM
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Cheers for the advice guys! Im a pretty sensible person so i think(hope) ill be ok!

Escort RS you goon
Old 16-02-2004, 08:27 PM
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Escort RS you goon


What would you say is easier? Driving a car or a bike?

I would have thought there is a lot more to driving a car.. am i wrong?
Old 16-02-2004, 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by EscortRS
I would have thought there is a lot more to driving a car.. am i wrong?


Come into a corner way too hot in a car theres a good chance you'll get round.

Now try the same on a bike

Braking points, lines, weight distribution etc all count for alot more on a 150bhp, 177kg bike!
Old 16-02-2004, 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by EscortRS
Escort RS you goon


What would you say is easier? Driving a car or a bike?

I would have thought there is a lot more to driving a car.. am i wrong?

WRONG!
Old 16-02-2004, 08:40 PM
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well ive decided to have a change , the old faithful has to go

here she is , owned her for near 5 years



to make way for this



to be collected on march the 1st !!

Old 16-02-2004, 08:44 PM
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Wise decison mate

Don't like ZX9RB's, one tried to kill me once
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I would have thought there is a lot more to driving a car.. am i wrong?
You are soo wrong, fuck it up in a car and you get a dent, fuckit up on a bike and YOU get hurt
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OK, well that put me straight
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gurnE,
Don't like ZX9RB's, one tried to kill me once


i loved the B model , done loadsa miles on it , me and the missus well comfy and more than enough power tbh

just shes getting a bit old now !!
Old 16-02-2004, 09:10 PM
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Don't get me wrong great bikes, torquey, comfy, bloody fast, great two up but I had a HUGE tankslapper on one racing a GSXR once, bastard thing nearly killed me.

Steered clear of 'em since then......lol

Old 16-02-2004, 09:12 PM
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So what kind of "close calls" have you lot had in your years of bikes? A number of you have said "it nearly killed me"

Just intrested
Old 16-02-2004, 09:15 PM
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Got metal in my left leg thanks to some dozy bitch who can't be bothered to look before to pulling out of a junction

Had too many close shaves to mention and more than a few police chases

Just gotta keep your wits about you at all times and remember 3 things

1. Every car driver is a cunt
2. Don't expect the car drivers to realise you are doing 120mph
3. Every car driver is a cunt

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1. Every car driver is a ****
2. Don't expect the car drivers to realise you are doing 120mph
3. Every car driver is a ****
So true
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1. Every car driver is a ****
2. Don't expect the car drivers to realise you are doing 120mph
3. Every car driver is a ****

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I had a Motorbike for ten mins ! Mr GurnE Then i crashed into a field !!! Cos i cant ride for Shit !! . I am going to stick to four wheels rather than two ..
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Originally Posted by Lee Reynolds
get a pic up m8
would do if i could
Old 16-02-2004, 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by AlexD
I had a Motorbike for ten mins ! Mr GurnE Then i crashed into a field !!! Cos i cant ride for Shit !!
Yea, don't I fookin' know it

My FZR400 on a straight road and the daft twat still ends up in the middle of a field on his ass
Old 16-02-2004, 09:24 PM
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Alex, how do you crash a bike into a filed?
Old 16-02-2004, 09:28 PM
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I had never ridden a bike over 50cc ! So got on it thinking i knew what i was doing !!.. In a straight line i was o.k , but tried to turn it, slipped on the throttle and fucked off into the field !! ..I fucked off in one direction and the bike went the other .
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Originally Posted by AlexD
I had never ridden a bike over 50cc ! So got on it thinking i knew what i was doing !!.. In a straight line i was o.k , but tried to turn it, slipped on the throttle and fucked off into the field !! ..I fucked off in one direction and the bike went the other .
FPMSL

Escort RS have you sent off for the theory book then?
Old 16-02-2004, 10:17 PM
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Escort RS have you sent off for the theory book then?
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lol, no.. I just faild the online test twice in a row 25/ 35 and 26/35

But its my first attempt and im new to it
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As long as you do it on the day m8 thats all that matters
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well, im gonna try to do it after my 21st so i have 4 months to get it right Plenty of time a should think.
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Oh yeah forgot youre 20. Well at least there will still be some summer left to enjoy it. You deffo gonna do it then or is it just an idea at mo?
Old 17-02-2004, 07:37 AM
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just tried that on line test
33/30 good to see i aint forgotten the magic( bikes been in getting serviced and repaired for the last 3 months)

some right doh ball answers on there
Old 17-02-2004, 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by AndyGranger
at 22 my Nc 30 was £303 f/comp with 2 yrs ncb
Insurane on my GSXR600 is £679 TPF&T at 22 years old with 0no claims bonus, not bad considering what im paying on my car with 4 years no claims!
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Originally Posted by EscortRS
GSXR 600
Whats the performance for this kinda bike? And how much to buy etc?

I was thinking you hardly ever see bikes broken down on the side of the road, are they pretty reliable?
about 3s 0-60mph, 7s 0-100mph, 10.7s 1/4 mile

cheap thrills performance!!
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Originally Posted by EscortRS
GSXR 600
Whats the performance for this kinda bike? And how much to buy etc?

I was thinking you hardly ever see bikes broken down on the side of the road, are they pretty reliable?
think top speed is 156mph according to Suzuki
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Originally Posted by Lee Reynolds
NP Blakey a fine bike matey!

Plenty of bikers on here then! Didnt realise there was so much intrest!

Anyone RECENTLY passed their test?
Me, just passed with no minors on 5th Feb

Heres a pic of my bike



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