I'm a newbie! Hello!

[missrubberduckofdeath]

Hello!

I'm currently just a pillion (to rubberduckofdeath) but I am hoping to complete my CBT course and DAS test this year. I spent the best part of £1k getting leathers, lid etc so I could ride safely with him (he wouldn't let me on the back until I was well protected!) so now I feel i'm ready to bite the bullet and take the test myself.

I've always been interested in bikes and now I have protective gear and enjoy the thrill of riding as pillion, I really want to ride myself.

Any advice / tips to get me started would be most appreciated!

Thanks!
Cat :)

[Luckypants]

Croeso! :cool:

[Scoobs]

Any advice / tips to get me started would be most appreciated!


Watch what Lee does and do the exact opposite. The guys a liability. :wink: :lol:

Love ya really Lee.

[flymo]

Hi there and welcome. Do we get to shorten the name to MissRubber....after you've been here a while? :-)

[missrubberduckofdeath]

Hi there and welcome. Do we get to shorten the name to MissRubber....after you've been here a while? :-)

Yeah sure, why not! :D Hehe!

[DoubleD]

Hello and welcome to the .org

[Alpinestarhero]

Welcome!

My advice is to go out and practise using the clutch on his GSXR1000 he's got there. It wont hurt you, promise :smt066

Na, seriuosly - riding bikes is a completly differant experiance to riding pillion; you'll have much more respect for how much work goes into riding even if you decide that after the CBT riding really isnt for you and your happy being a pillion!

My girlfreind maria (miss alpinestarhero) has been expressing wishes to learn to ride...anyone got a CG125 we can borrow :D

Matt

[mister c]

Any advice / tips to get me started would be most appreciated!

Thanks!
Cat :)

Don't listen to anything anybody other than your instructor tells you. They have done the homework & seen & taught a lot more people than possibly friends/relations have...... Plus ENJOY IT :D;):cool:

Oh, Hello BTW :D

[stewie]

Howdy pardner, welcome aboard and good luck with your cbt etc.

[Tara]

Hiya and welcome:D

[Lozzo]

Welcome Missrubberpantsofdeath,

Welcome!

My advice is to go out and practise using the clutch on his GSXR1000

Coughit'sa750cough.

[Kinvig]

wilkommen

[hovis]

:kiss:

[Well Oiled]

As they say in Derbyshire, "eyup me rubber duck" :smt039

[Ed]

Clearly a case of 'do as I say not do as I do....'

Hi Cat:D

[ThEGr33k]

Hello! :cool:

Those leathers look like a good fit. Any pics of you in them or out :p...

[Spiderman]

Hello!



Any advice / tips to get me started would be most appreciated!

Thanks!
Cat :)

Hello to you too :)

As for advice...well i advise you go look in the photos section and find your other half butt naked :shock: And in public too.

but hey you go out with the guy so i guess that not really news to you is it? Lol.
Welcome and enjoy, learing to ride is great fun. Its the falling off that you gotta avoid ;)

[Law]

Hello! :)

Watch what Lee does and do the exact opposite. The guys a liability. :wink: :lol:

Love ya really Lee.

Watch it you! :lol:

I see you're not denying the statement (cos it's true you kneeslider scraping maniac! :lol:)

[missrubberduckofdeath]

Those leathers look like a good fit. Any pics of you in them or out :p...

I don't have many but here are a few of me in my fab leathers:
http://www.catdadson.co.uk/misc/bikepic01.jpg
(in France)

http://www.catdadson.co.uk/misc/bikepic02.jpg

http://www.catdadson.co.uk/misc/bikepic03.jpg

http://www.catdadson.co.uk/misc/bikepic04.jpg
(hehe butt shot!)

http://www.catdadson.co.uk/misc/bikepic05.jpg
(after a ride down to Brighton)

http://www.catdadson.co.uk/misc/bikepic06.jpg
(just me!!)

[Spiderman]

Hello!



Any advice / tips to get me started would be most appreciated!

Thanks!
Cat :)

Hello to you too :)

As for advice...well i advise you go look in the photos section and find your other half butt naked :shock: And in public too.

but hey you go out with the guy so i guess that not really news to you is it? Lol.
Welcome and enjoy, learing to ride is great fun. Its the falling off that you gotta avoid ;)

[missrubberduckofdeath]

As for advice...well i advise you go look in the photos section and find your other half butt naked :shock: And in public too.

Ooo which thread?!!


Welcome and enjoy, learing to ride is great fun. Its the falling off that you gotta avoid ;)

Haha yeah! I'm pretty nervous about it but I know once I complete my CBT i'll be fine. It's all about confidence (says Lee!) Maybe i'll have a go on his Gixer once I pass!! :D Mwahaha don't tell him! ;)

[Alpinestarhero]

Its the falling off that you gotta avoid ;)

Hasnt done bear toooo much harm though

Matt

[cuffy]

Ow do n welcome :smt026

[falc]

Welcome to the forum, I'm sure Lee won't mind you borrowing the gsxr if he has his DRZ ;)

[SoulKiss]

Any advice / tips to get me started would be most appreciated!


Dont crash.

Best bit of advice I ever got from Sid Squid.

Pity I've ignored him so often :(

[Stingo]

Ooh 'eck :smt103:love:


You can handle my belayin' pin anytime!!

[sarah]

Hello :smt039

[Fizzy Fish]

Hi and welcome to the forum! :smt039

oh and don't worry about it being tricky to get your bike licence - if you've survived riding pillion with Lee, you can do anything! ;)

[ThEGr33k]

I don't have many but here are a few of me in my fab leathers:
http://www.catdadson.co.uk/misc/bikepic01.jpg
(in France)

http://www.catdadson.co.uk/misc/bikepic02.jpg

http://www.catdadson.co.uk/misc/bikepic03.jpg

http://www.catdadson.co.uk/misc/bikepic04.jpg
(hehe butt shot!)

http://www.catdadson.co.uk/misc/bikepic05.jpg
(after a ride down to Brighton)

http://www.catdadson.co.uk/misc/bikepic06.jpg
(just me!!)


*Borat impression* I like, I like. :pirat:

Good luck with the test's! Try to get them done by october and you can get yourself a nice pretty Red pointy SV :cool:.

[missrubberduckofdeath]

My theory test book turned up today, so i'm going to get reading tonight. I want to try and do my CBT in April so I need to get some money together soon so I can think about bike shopping!! I'm open to suggestions, but i'm only 5' 2" :( Limits me a little but i'm not letting it put me off!!

[Luckypants]

Do you mean bike shopping for a full power bike (in anticipation of a stunning test pass :cool:) or a learner legal 125?

[sarah]

Have you decided where you are going to do your CBT?

I did mine at Ridesure (http://www.ridesuretraining.co.uk/) which is based in Dunsfold. There's loads of space to practice before you go on the road which I really liked.

[Stu]

Hi :)
An SV has already been proven to be fine for 5'2"
If you don't need a bike for transport, just fun, don't waste your time buying a 125, just go straight to the SV.

So are we going to see you tonight?

[missrubberduckofdeath]

I'm not sure where i'll do it yet. I guess i'll decide when i'm ready to book. As for the bike, I want to do a Direct Access test so I don't have to be restricted to 125cc but not sure if i should do the test straight after the CBT or get a 125 to learn on...hmmm.

I know which would be more sensible, but who likes sensible!!

[Stu]

Ridesure +1 for CBT & big :thumbsup: Riding the Top Gear track & they let me loose on a 500cc for my CBT :D

[missrubberduckofdeath]

Hi :)
An SV has already been proven to be fine for 5'2"
If you don't need a bike for transport, just fun, don't waste your time buying a 125, just go straight to the SV.

So are we going to see you tonight?

Thanks Stu. Yeah i'd love an SV and it's really been the height thing that's made me consider other options but if you say it'll be ok i'll take your word for it! I should really go and sit on a few and see how they feel. I'm getting VERY excited right now!!

So what's tonight?! :confused:

[Stu]

More sensible would be straight to DAS, IMO

[sarah]

Ridesure +1 for CBT & big :thumbsup: Riding the Top Gear track & they let me loose on a 500cc for my CBT :D

Yup, on my CBT I remember my instructor explaining countersteering to me over the intercom thingy as I was riding round Hammerhead:cool:

Practiced my U-turns outside the TopGear studio.

[Stu]

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=105710
Tonight.
SV's are easily lowered - don't put up with a standasrd one.
You can sit on mine if you like, plus you can get a scooped out seat to lower it even further than mine.

[Alpinestarhero]

I'm not sure where i'll do it yet. I guess i'll decide when i'm ready to book. As for the bike, I want to do a Direct Access test so I don't have to be restricted to 125cc but not sure if i should do the test straight after the CBT or get a 125 to learn on...hmmm.

I know which would be more sensible, but who likes sensible!!

Well, restricted to 33bhp dosnt mean the end of fun; I have had many good times on my restricted SV :D the 125cc might make the training and test a litte easier for you, then just get an SV and go ride and get used to managing a big bike in your own time, without the pressure of a test to prepare for :D

Matt

[sarah]

More sensible would be straight to DAS, IMO

+1 and defo get in before the test changes.

After October (or whenever it is) the closest test centres will be Newbury and Burgess Hill I think. The one in Farnborough(?) isn't opening until later (next year I think).

[Stu]

Er... have you got short legs or short body?

[Raf]

Hello!

I'm currently just a pillion (to rubberduckofdeath) but I am hoping to complete my CBT course and DAS test this year. I spent the best part of £1k getting leathers, lid etc so I could ride safely with him (he wouldn't let me on the back until I was well protected!) so now I feel i'm ready to bite the bullet and take the test myself.

I've always been interested in bikes and now I have protective gear and enjoy the thrill of riding as pillion, I really want to ride myself.

Any advice / tips to get me started would be most appreciated!

Thanks!
Cat :)

Welcome to the Mad house.

My theory test book turned up today, so i'm going to get reading tonight. I want to try and do my CBT in April so I need to get some money together soon so I can think about bike shopping!! I'm open to suggestions, but i'm only 5' 2" :( Limits me a little but i'm not letting it put me off!!

Truth be said your height won't limit things too much, there are plenty of ways getting around it. Samnooshka here on the forum is about that height and she managed to do it by modifying her SV somewhat. This being SV forum of course I'd recommend a SV650, probably a naked model as it changes your riding position and makes it easier to put your leg down. There other options like the ducati monster & an old 400. Both of those you need to buy very very carefully. I am sure Mr. WubberDuckieOfDeath would help.



My girlfreind maria (miss alpinestarhero) has been expressing wishes to learn to ride...anyone got a CG125 we can borrow :D



Matt, There is a place in west byfleet that let's you do something called an induction course for £40. It's basically 2hr on a 125 around a car park, doing some exercises that are actually done in a CBT. PM if you want the details.

[Luckypants]

Lowered SV's are very good and look 'right' as well. BUT you really want one of these (http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=105536)

Come join the V4 gang............ :smt066

[missrubberduckofdeath]

+1 and defo get in before the test changes. After October (or whenever it is) the closest test centres will be Newbury and Burgess Hill I think. The one in Farnborough(?) isn't opening until later (next year I think).

Cool thanks Sarah.


Er... have you got short legs or short body?

Both!! But i'd say my midriff is slightly shorter


Truth be said your height won't limit things too much, there are plenty of ways getting around it. Samnooshka here on the forum is about that height and she managed to do it by modifying her SV somewhat. This being SV forum of course I'd recommend a SV650, probably a naked model as it changes your riding position and makes it easier to put your leg down. There other options like the ducati monster & an old 400. Both of those you need to buy very very carefully. I am sure Mr. WubberDuckieOfDeath would help.


Cheers Raf. I like to get an SV so i'm glad there are options for making it possible for us shorties! :cool:

[Kate Moss]

Helooo and welcome! Good to see you on here!

i am too a pillion at the mo but looking to take my test soon. Prob April/May! Phil bought me a bike for xmas, a 125. Some Japanese version of a Honday CG a Quingi or something!!! Managed to ride it a little yesterday - a bit wobbly but never the less, both feet off the ground and moving forward!!!
We also have a SV650 - that will be mine when I pass and have some confidence to ride. yep 3 bikes, two cars and no garage!!!

So will we be seeing you at AR08? - I am going as a pillion, but I reckon Phil may kick me off at some point so he can go faster without being deafend!

I may need a lift if anyone fancies having a pillion!??

Anyway - Hope you are ok and welcome to the crazy org!

[Lozzo]

I don't have many but here are a few of me in my fab leathers:

(in France)

http://www.catdadson.co.uk/misc/bikepic02.jpg





http://www.catdadson.co.uk/misc/bikepic05.jpg
(after a ride down to Brighton)

http://www.catdadson.co.uk/misc/bikepic06.jpg
(just me!!)

Oh christ, I've just licked my eyebrows ;)

[Kate Moss]

oh and im only 5ft 4 but fit on an sv ok! bit heavy but im a weed!

[kitkat]

hiya. law is a shorty and is selling his sv. have a seat on it at the next gm meet - oh yeah thats tonight. thats if any of them actually turn up on their bikes :smt064:-dd

[missrubberduckofdeath]

Helooo and welcome! Good to see you on here!

i am too a pillion at the mo but looking to take my test soon. Prob April/May! Phil bought me a bike for xmas, a 125. Some Japanese version of a Honday CG a Quingi or something!!! Managed to ride it a little yesterday - a bit wobbly but never the less, both feet off the ground and moving forward!!!
We also have a SV650 - that will be mine when I pass and have some confidence to ride. yep 3 bikes, two cars and no garage!!!

So will we be seeing you at AR08? - I am going as a pillion, but I reckon Phil may kick me off at some point so he can go faster without being deafend!

I may need a lift if anyone fancies having a pillion!??

Anyway - Hope you are ok and welcome to the crazy org!

Hey there Mrs24_7!! Thanks for the welcome.

Nice to see a fellow pillion on here! Good luck with your test. Least you're making progress! I've not even sat on a bike except when i've been a pillion.

Sorry, i'm brand new on here today, but what's AR08?

[Stu]

oh and im only 5ft 4 but fit on an sv ok! bit heavy but im a weed!
You don't look that heavy in your picture :???:




;)

[missrubberduckofdeath]

hiya. law is a shorty and is selling his sv. have a seat on it at the next gm meet - oh yeah thats tonight. thats if any of them actually turn up on their bikes :smt064:-dd

Awesome, cheers kitkat! (and Law!)
Not sure if i'm seeing rubberduckofdeath tonight, but if I am maybe we'll pop down on the scoot (i've not been on it for a few months).

[missyburd]

'ello! and a warm welcome to the crazy .org :D. I a pillion too at the moment but I'm looking to do a CBT this summer and depending on the money situation the full test before they change everything in october :rolleyes:

All the best with yours and let us know how you get on!

[dizzyblonde]

ello bird, seems the forum is turning into Mr & MRS forum of late, Im Indoors joined last week. Yeah buy an SV they're not that tall.
Welcome aboard:D

[missrubberduckofdeath]

'ello! and a warm welcome to the crazy .org :D. I a pillion too at the moment but I'm looking to do a CBT this summer and depending on the money situation the full test before they change everything in october :rolleyes:

All the best with yours and let us know how you get on!

Thanks!

Woo! Go us pillions!! Hehe! Glad there are a few of us! Once we pass we'll have to go out for a ride together (at a 'just passed' pase!) :D

[Law]

Awesome, cheers kitkat! (and Law!)
Not sure if i'm seeing rubberduckofdeath tonight, but if I am maybe we'll pop down on the scoot (i've not been on it for a few months).

Hold on...

Sorry, I've got to go out for a family dinner for my sister's birthday tonight. I'll bring it to the meet next week or whenever you both can make it.

[dizzyblonde]

mmm laws selling his pointy?? not a bad little bike that miss....I've always liked the pics of it on here, one thing though...aren't pointys a little taller than curvys? just a mere thought. Personally I would be cheeky and ask everyone and anybody if you can have a sit on their bike.......


And I'm sure there would be a whole load of nice guys that would line up to let you tooo:-)

[kitkat]

i have found pointies taller but law really is vertically challenged (in the nicest possible way of course) all good things come in small packages (well I hope so if Lees nude pic is anything to go by) lol

my raptor is about the lowest bike you can ride without going down the cruiser route

[Law]

i have found pointies taller but law really is vertically challenged (in the nicest possible way of course) all good things come in small packages (well I hope so if Lees nude pic is anything to go by) lol

my raptor is about the lowest bike you can ride without going down the cruiser route

Yes I know I'm short. I found out today at the MOT that my headlight aim was too high due to it being lowered. Been blinding people all this time! :lol:

[Lissa]

Hi MissRDOD:D

Another pillion here, but one who plans to stay as one. You think 5' 2" is short, try being 4' 10":D Not tall enough to ride anything fun enough, so quite happy to just stay on the back:cool:

[dizzyblonde]

I can't remember the last time i sat on our Raptor, but I got long legs so never had a problem with most standard set ups, til I got my black bike that came with jack up kit installed. I could still put my feet down...on the balls... but made me feel a little unsafe, so ripped em out, and got some OEM ones off dirtydog

I thiink the only bike I've not got my feet down flat on was a Triumph Trident Sprinty thing, but that belong to a 6ft2 geezer

[kitkat]

i was balls of my feet on sv. sat on DDs daytona and could not reach the ground with either foot. just reached the pegs. my legs are 27" short though.

raptor is both feet down and I LOVE IT

[SoulKiss]

The 07 Hornet is also quite low.

Lower than a pointy anyway

[dizzyblonde]

ere...maybe missrubberduckodeath should get a Raptor? they do a 650 too...i didn't realise they were that low.



note to self:: go sit on Raptor, then sneek off with it when im Indoors is not looking

[maff]

Oh christ, I've just licked my eyebrows ;)

:thumbsup: brillliant

[Tim in Belgium]

Hello from up north.

[scooby]

Hi n welcome good luck with the tests have fun n take care.
Oh, smart leathers ;)

[lily]

Hello and welcome, I?m a pillion also and LOVE IT!!!! We have no bike at the moment following my man coming off!!! eek!!!!

The withdrawal from not having the bike on a weekend has got to me more than I thought it would (I think I?m hooked) lol :D

I?m hoping to learn also?.but good luck with your learning and everything!!!

[Frank]

hi from over here.Mrs Gid wo'nt go on the back with me.coooooooool

[Speedy Claire]

Hiya and welcome :smt039

[dirtydog]

mmm laws selling his pointy?? not a bad little bike that miss....I've always liked the pics of it on here, one thing though...aren't pointys a little taller than curvys? just a mere thought. Personally I would be cheeky and ask everyone and anybody if you can have a sit on their bike.......



Laws bike is very low, think of it as a 650cc minimoto

my raptor is about the lowest bike you can ride without going down the cruiser route

I'm not exactly tall but i feel a bit cramped on it :-s

sat on DDs daytona and could not reach the ground with either foot. just reached the pegs.

:p ha ha now that was funny

ere...maybe missrubberduckodeath should get a Raptor? they do a 650 too...i didn't realise they were that low.


As i say i'm not exactly tall at about 5'8" ish and i got a fair few cramps the first time i rode it which was only 75 miles!! A 650 raptor might be the way to go if you don't fit onb an SV same engine after all

[DanAbnormal]

Hello Cat and welcome.

Don't listen to any advice on here, unless it's from me. :rolleyes: Now......about those leathers..........................:p

Sorry Lee! So when do we get to meet missrubberduckofmuchpainandsuffering?

[sv-robo]

howdy doody:smt039

[missrubberduckofdeath]

Umm, maybe next meet!

Ooo I can come out for the next meet?! Woo!

[missyburd]

Ooo I can come out for the next meet?! Woo!

does he keep you locked up away from prying eyes a lot then? :lol:

[missrubberduckofdeath]

does he keep you locked up away from prying eyes a lot then? :lol:

Yes...if i'm good, sometimes i'm allowed out! :cry:

[missyburd]

Quiet you, back in your box ;)



What of it?

oh nothing ......... 8-[

Yes...if i'm good, sometimes i'm allowed out! :cry:
:smt056 least you have the org to keep you sane now hehe

[colinsv25]

hiya and welcome

[missrubberduckofdeath]

I've said too much 8-[