Made it home on my first bike. 30ish terrifying miles and didn’t get lost. Only 1 slight hiccup when I stalled at a roundabout 5 times. Looking forward to all the adventures I will have!
Posted Apr 23, 2019, 3:59 PM UTC
You're in a great part of the world to get the most out of it. Enjoy the summer!
There was quite a gap between me passing my CBT and getting my first bike. When it did arrive, it was straight in the garage for repairs.
I remember driving off from the garage and stalling it twice on the way out in front of the mechanics. I was shitting it but made it home safe.
Everything has been uphill since then, as I’m sure it will be for you. Enjoy!
I picked up a new bike at the weekend.
I've been riding just under 30 years, and maybe 300,000 miles.
I was still happy the salesman didn't hover over me as I set off for the first time.
There's understanding the throttle response of the engine, finding the clutch biting point, a bundle of things. Really don't worry about feeling nervous the first time.
Ah, you’ve got the FB Mondial, lovely. What a beautiful bike.
I remember riding my first 125 home - ruddy frightening. But you quickly get used to it, obviously. It bought my KTM Duke from a private address north of Nottingham and planned the easiest possible route home. It was good fun but I was relieved to make it home!
Glad to hear you made it home safe and sound.
Dont worry about stalling now...it's when you're trying to show off to the good looking girl in the car next to you 2 weeks from now you need to keep it together.
Good job, enjoy the sun while it lasts!
Did you go up Drumfrochar Rd or keep to the dual carriageway? Don't fancy the left hand turn on that new road layout been avoiding it ha ha Glad you made it home safe
Just stayed on the dual carriageway, was way too much going on for me to even consider turning.
Much nicer run that way as well. Enjoy your new wheels .
Cheers man! Was a rather fun/ terrifying ride. Got 3 nods from some bike bikes on the way through, feel part of the club now.
feel part of the club now
'Cos you are. Welcome, and ride safe!
I'm so glad I got mine delivered for this exact reason. First time I went out I got to the end of the drive after work and noped out straight away 😂 next day just about made it to a car park an got the basics down and it went from there. Still lots to learn had a great weekend of riding just gone 😎
just start clocking miles for practise. doesnt matter where you go, the more road experience you get the better. enjoy!
Congrats!
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Well, where's the picture and that