skahigh Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 After 13 years on four wheels I've finally started on the path to getting out on two. Have completed my CBT and theory test and today went out on the big bikes for the first time (650 bandit). Had an absolute blast and can't wait to get me license and a bike. Anyone else here in to the bikes? My zed felt seriously slow driving home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WINKJ Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Yes and love every second of it - ride a harley 883 iron which has been remapped and has short shot exhaust. It's my first bike and one bit of advice - don't rush through your lessons and be 1111110% sure you're confident riding. Good luck and enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skahigh Posted August 10, 2014 Author Share Posted August 10, 2014 Well, I had 5 hours of riding today and getting quite used to the handling basics already (covered about 60 miles). Have training for my mod 1 test next Sunday and the test the following Tuesday. I only anticipate having one further day of riding before my mod 2. Thing is, I'm pretty mature on the roads, I have fast cars but don't really drive fast and certainly don't take unnecessary risks. I won't be going out and buying anything crazy like a litre sports bike, just like cars I'm a big believer in starting small, building up your experience and road craft before moving on to bigger and better machines. Thinking of a 650 twin for a first bike like the sv650. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJ350z Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Best of luck with the test mate Riding a bike is aweomse! I've been riding for around 3 years. Started on a little yamaha r125 yzf. and had the following since suzuki gsxr 600 05 model. Suzuki gsxr 600 07 model And currently Yamaha r6 yzf 06 model Really into supersport but appreciate all bikes And yes.. now that you have experienced a motorbike your Zed will always feel slow unfortunately ( unless you go F.I ) My bike does 0-Banned in silly speeds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shades Rs Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 I also have a passion for bikes, had a couple of 600's a few years back been off them a couple of years due to other commitments but bought a gsxr750 a while back but looking to change it for a 1200 buell. You'll have the best of both worlds.. Plenty of sides way action from the zed in the wet and when the sun pops out go for a nice quiet spin on the bike. You will feel very vulnerable on a bike until you get used to it but be very careful at all times, you can't afford not to these days. If your local to South Wales, we'll go out for a spin once your sorted! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 I love the bikes The boss isn't so happy with me having one - but I have an R1 powered car now so all is well Good luck with the test 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skahigh Posted August 10, 2014 Author Share Posted August 10, 2014 I also have a passion for bikes, had a couple of 600's a few years back been off them a couple of years due to other commitments but bought a gsxr750 a while back but looking to change it for a 1200 buell. You'll have the best of both worlds.. Plenty of sides way action from the zed in the wet and when the sun pops out go for a nice quiet spin on the bike. You will feel very vulnerable on a bike until you get used to it but be very careful at all times, you can't afford not to these days. If your local to South Wales, we'll go out for a spin once your sorted! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Lovely bikes, you obviously like your liveries. Might need a new months of riding on my own before I'm happy to go out with someone else but thanks for the offer, I'll look forward to it next summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Loved every minute of my biking years, right up to the point I very nearly lost my foot Would not ride a bike on the road these days if you paid me, take it to the track, you will have 100 x the fun 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shades Rs Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 I also have a passion for bikes, had a couple of 600's a few years back been off them a couple of years due to other commitments but bought a gsxr750 a while back but looking to change it for a 1200 buell. You'll have the best of both worlds.. Plenty of sides way action from the zed in the wet and when the sun pops out go for a nice quiet spin on the bike. You will feel very vulnerable on a bike until you get used to it but be very careful at all times, you can't afford not to these days. If your local to South Wales, we'll go out for a spin once your sorted! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Lovely bikes, you obviously like your liveries. Might need a new months of riding on my own before I'm happy to go out with someone else but thanks for the offer, I'll look forward to it next summer. When I first started riding I used to go out with a bunch of boys who had been riding years. Not the best of experiences that's for sure, my arse has never twitched so much in all it's life.. Like you said it's best to plod along on your own for a bit, get familiar with yourself as a new rider and your bike. It was like starting all over again a few months back as id been out of it for a few years. So just using it as a cheap run around at the moment as my car is a little juicy to use every day. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shades Rs Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 I love the bikes The boss isn't so happy with me having one - but I have an R1 powered car now so all is well Good luck with the test That would be interesting to see Keyser, I always fancied a bike powered classic mini Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyG8nby Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 (edited) Yeah I'm a biker too started off on a cbr 600f then bought my current bike a lovely black Gsxr 1000 which is currently up for sale! Edited August 10, 2014 by AndyG8nby 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 That would be interesting to see Keyser, I always fancied a bike powered classic mini Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Ask and you shall receive http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/89170-well-that-didnt-last-long/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shades Rs Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Great fun!! Power to weight ratio my guess is.. It doesn't hang about get that track day sorted!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 (edited) Bikes are great fun, ride defensively, you will realise quickly how poorly people drive Best to ride alone as you will ride within you're own limits and not someone else's Good luck with the test, don't settle on the first bike you ride ( easy done as they are all impressive) take lots of test rides Edited August 11, 2014 by GIXXERUK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne370Z Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Had my bike licence now for 36 years and like to have at least one in the garage, although, it hardly gets used but it`s still there for when I fancy a spin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomS Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 I've got my theory this Thursday then I'll be booking my full test with a couple of days learning too next month hopefully! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMX Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Passed my test many years ago & got back into biking about 7 years back. Had a VFR 750F for many years before getting my current bike, CBR 900RR Fireblade last year. To be honest the Fireblade is a bit of an animal (the VFR was much more rideable day to day) & I don't use it as much since getting the Zed. But great fun on the days I do decide to take it for a blast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skahigh Posted August 11, 2014 Author Share Posted August 11, 2014 I think a blade would scare the pants off me, the bandit felt quick enough!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJ350z Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Only goes as fast as your right hand twists the throttle I went from a 125cc to a supersport 600.. had numerous people tell me I was going to die or crash bad its too much etc etc and I'm still here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z_Lover Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 After 13 years on four wheels I've finally started on the path to getting out on two. Have completed my CBT and theory test and today went out on the big bikes for the first time (650 bandit). Had an absolute blast and can't wait to get me license and a bike. Anyone else here in to the bikes? My zed felt seriously slow driving home! Hi skahigh,.......................... ..................i did it viceversa After riding 32 years on two wheels without an accidenti had a bad crash last year. so i promised my wife not to buy another bike ,.....my decision was to own a 350Z.......................And the decision was good 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skahigh Posted August 11, 2014 Author Share Posted August 11, 2014 After 13 years on four wheels I've finally started on the path to getting out on two. Have completed my CBT and theory test and today went out on the big bikes for the first time (650 bandit). Had an absolute blast and can't wait to get me license and a bike. Anyone else here in to the bikes? My zed felt seriously slow driving home! Hi skahigh,.......................... ..................i did it viceversa After riding 32 years on two wheels without an accidenti had a bad crash last year. so i promised my wife not to buy another bike ,.....my decision was to own a 350Z.......................And the decision was good Lovely bikes! Such a shame that 32 years of safe biking can be outweighed by just one accident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick-r1 Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 oh hell yeah this is my stomping ground... well will be once again when i get my hands on another one. just sold this (05 R1 with lots of extras) to buy the zed, but on the look out now for a gsxr 1000 k5 or up ideally a k6 but i need to ride one before i settle on which to get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyG8nby Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 oh hell yeah this is my stomping ground... well will be once again when i get my hands on another one. just sold this (05 R1 with lots of extras) to buy the zed, but on the look out now for a gsxr 1000 k5 or up ideally a k6 but i need to ride one before i settle on which to get. I'm selling my k7 :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick-r1 Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 oh hell yeah this is my stomping ground... well will be once again when i get my hands on another one. just sold this (05 R1 with lots of extras) to buy the zed, but on the look out now for a gsxr 1000 k5 or up ideally a k6 but i need to ride one before i settle on which to get. I'm selling my k7 :-) and your in the UK which would be holding uk money it is tasty though, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyndzzz Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 (edited) My other half has just passed his bike test (he's 33). I bought him an SV650 as a surprise present and he likes it as his first bike. I'm pillion quite a bit and find it good enough, but he'll be upgrading to something bigger next summer for us to tour around on a little more comfortably. Good luck with your tests Edited August 11, 2014 by Lyndzzz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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