Fresh meat!

[Mark_Sullivan]

Hi All

Just passed my Direct Access test today - how stressful was that?! Had a couple of shots at the swerve, but managed to over compensate enoughto break the 50 kph barrier at take 2!

Just having a relaxing beer to celebrate - ok maybe 2!!

I am now obviously looking for a bike - I would like a 'comfortable' cruiser, mid speed range, any suggestions anyone?

I would also like to thank Mark Able and Lee at Able training who helped me through. Top of bunch of guys, who made it fun and made sure we were safe!

Cheers.

[Mas1]

Hello and welcome try out as many bikes as you can to find the best one for you. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[Honda_Star]

Congratulations!! well done you :)

[Bikermouse]

Congratulations. Now the real learning begins.

kj

[HensonA]

Hi and welcome.

[Ryan]

Hello chap, welcome to WB

[Hazel-nut]

Congratulations and welcome to the gang

[Roll_on]

Well done, so all you need is a bike and you can join the ride-outs. Might be worth hanging on and paying a visit to the bike show end of this month. You can check out lots of machines all under one roof and maybe have a road test or two and there are often some good deals going at the show.

[Gerry]

Congrats Mate...

"Stressful" did mine in the Spring (just before the change) and it was the hardest thing I'd done for years. Was almost paralised with nerves.

Worth it though for the ride home without somebody following you :)

Well done.
G

[BB]

Congrats and welcome to WB! [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

As has been said, sit and ride as many bikes as you can to get a feel of what is right for you.

BB

[Geordie Stu]

Hi
Congrats on passing Welcome to WB [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[Bonnielass]

Hello and welcome, congratulations on passing your test. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[Iceman]

welcome aboard! [smiley=thumbsup.gif] Can't advise on bike but there's more knowlegable bikers on here I'm sure will throw a few pointers!

[crewy]

Hello and welcome to WB, as mentioned before try out and sit on as many bikes as you can even ones you dont think you would like might change your mind after trying it

[KP]

hello and well done :)

[Mark_Able]

You're welcome Mark, and congratulations. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

As we discussed, maybe look at Yamaha Fazer 600, Honda Hornet 600, Suzuki Bandit 600/650, etc. If you want a bike that's fun, a mile muncher, good for luggage, and comfortable for 'er indoors to go on the back, you can't go wrong with any of them. ;)

[FJ_Biker]

Hello Sulman

[Kevinb]

Hello & welcome and well done.

[dedward]

Hello and welcome

[HensonA]

Hi again...
I am v pleased with the Yam XJ6 I bought from GW's recently, which has a more upright riding position like the bikes mentioned above by Able Training.
Half-faired and naked versions available and I think a fully faired version for 2010.

At GW's a week ago they had knocked £600 off the price of naked XJ6's and were still offering Yamaha's 0% finance over 3 years.
They may have kit deals still on aswell.

[igbell]

Yellow and welcome [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[ZZR600Dude]

Hello and Welcome,

George Whites in Swindon is a good place to look for a bike loads of choice there.
I ride a ZZR600 and this was my first bike after passing my DAC and I still own it so I cant really compare it with anything else but I can say its a great bike.
I recently toured Ireland on it and it was very comfortable and economical and when you want to give it a blast its goes like a bullet.

:D

[matty999]

hi mate