New Member - Midlands

[pinpoint_uk]

Hi All,

I am new member and just wanted to say hi. I have been visiting the forum for around 2 years on and off as that is roughly when I wanted to get a motorbike licence and I looked at the bikes I wanted to get one day and the SV seemed to tick all of the right boxes. However my now wife wasn't so sure about bikes and the potential dangers and basically tried to put me off along with family. However 2 years later and with no sign of me giving up, I booked my test with CamRider Cambrige (100% recommend these guys, awesome).

I passed my test this February and due to the impending arrival of my first child, I have been told I can't get on a bike for a little while longer!!! :smt018However I plan to get a bike in the next few months and start riding and learning.

So a bit about me :rolleyes: I am 27, live in Melton Mowbray and work as a sales exec so lots of car miles which is annoying on a long sunny day when bikes are out! Kind of feel like I "know" a lot of people on here due to watching and reading the forum for so long but have not wanted to introduce myself as I have no bike and only recently got my license! Would have felt a bit like a fraud!

Now as I am wanting a bike in the next few months, I will put a little "wanted" add here too just in case people are thinking of getting rid of their SV in the coming months. I am looking for a specific bike so here goes:
Yellow or Black Curvey SV with lower fairings
Not much more than 30k miles
At least some MOT, Tax also preferred but not essential. Will consider no MOT bikes also
Consumables all ok although don't mind some that may need replacing soon
Decent mechanical condition

If there is anything else people need to know then please ask. Would obviously prefer with 100 miles of Melton but would travel anywhere for the "right" bike. Money is waiting and will pay upto £1500 for a mint condition bike but around £1000 would be better.

Sorry for the long post but I like to let people know a bit about me :cool:

Thanks Rich

P.S. The user name is my PSN name :smt082

[Specialone]

Welcome rich :)

Be sure to say hi in the madlanders section, being one of the most active sections (all thanks to me lol) there will always be something being planned.

There will be plenty of camping trips too :)

A few are from your way so we have a few rides that way too.


Phil

[speedplay]

Hello :)

Welcome along to the forum.

[pinpoint_uk]

Welcome rich :)

Be sure to say hi in the madlanders section, being one of the most active sections (all thanks to me lol) there will always be something being planned.

There will be plenty of camping trips too :)

A few are from your way so we have a few rides that way too.


Phil

Thanks Phil, been watching the Madlandes forum and your trip to France seemed good. Not sure if I will get "permission" to head out camping for a bit due to baby but def something I will be looking at.

One great thing about Melton is the roads! Every road pretty much that leads from Melton is an awesome biking road so can't wait to get on my bike and learn them from a biking perspective. Will be fun.

Thanks

Rich

[speedplay]

Phil loves melton for one reason and one reason only.

[Specialone]

Phil loves melton for one reason and one reason only.

You know me too well mate :)

[pinpoint_uk]

That's not a reference to Pies is it....... :)

Rich

[speedplay]

Phil loves melton for one reason and one reason only.

You know me too well mate :)


Its full of pensioners...:rolleyes:

[-Ralph-]

Welcome on board, ignore the haters, and buy your bike!

Bikes are not dangerous at all - one of mine has been sitting in the garage, looking dirty, getting rusty, being neglected, and hasn't been ridden for months now, despite the poor mental state it must be in, it is still very docile, sits there patiently on it's sidestand, and it hasn't hurt anybody. I'm pretty sure it'll sit there forever without hurting anybody too, I trust my labrador less. The other one's been ridden quite a lot, and whilst it has annoyed it's owner by cocking it's leg and peeing on the deck of ferry, it hasn't hurt anybody either.

Other drivers on the road can be dangerous, but there is lots of training out there you can do which really helps mitigate this risk a lot, stops you riding into them, and helps you predict when they are going to drive into you, so you can get out of the way.

Then of course there's the idiot that climbs on the nice docile harmless motorbike, starts the ignition, and rides it away - You know, the guy that connects the handlebars to the seat? - He can be really dangerous, but that's up to him to decide.

[speedplay]

Ralph is sounding dangerous....
Keep taking the pills mate.

[Specialone]

Ralph is sounding dangerous....
Keep taking the pills mate.


I think he's been for his ROSPA meeting so his head is fuzzy i suspect :shaking2: :scratch:

[Fallout]

Welcome! +1 to Mr Ralph. As a sales exec with many miles under your belt, you'll be very aware of all the retards out there driving with the intelligence of a small cabbage. Assuming you're not one yourself, that'll stand you in good stead to predict all the stupid things others will do and keep yourself safe. I'm a strong believer in the fact that if you ride sensibly and have great road awareness/experience, bikes are pretty safe.

Of course, you've gotta open her up and have fun now and then, but at least the danger is on your terms then. If you ride within your limitations and maintain your road awareness and common sense, even more energetic riding can be safe! Obviously people still get caught out and there are no guarantees, but as Ralph stated, it's the guy who connects the handlebars to the seat that makes all the difference.

Get your bike and enjoy. :)

[ruddlad]

Welcome, there's one on ebay at the minute., that sounds like it may well suit.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/330735313796?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

[pinpoint_uk]

Thanks for the welcome.

Yes I see bad driving everyday which is a worry but generally I see it before it happens. My company is good and gets us to do driver awareness and I came out of that ok. Also in my family I have some advanced drivers so I get it banged into me about safe driving etc.

However I am always learning and know I can get much better. And I totally agree about the rider being the unsafe one, I am planning on doing some advanced training etc to increase my riding skills. Luckily I tend to be risk averse and I need to keep my licence for my job so no ridiculous speeds for me!

Thanks for the link, I have that on watched already. Its not too far away so I may go and have a look next week :)

Cheers

Rich

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[-Ralph-]

There's one hell of an echo in here

[pinpoint_uk]

There's one hell of an echo in here

Bloody phone....... Sorry for multi post!

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[-Ralph-]

Not just your phone mate, forum does it all the time. No need for apologies, I have a bit of a dry sense of humour, basically just ignore everything I say.

[Spank86]

I think most people who read left to right never get to the words in your posts anyway.

[dawn07]

Hi and welcome! Great bunch on here:cool:

[Dabber]

Hello Matey,,,welcome aboard :)

[L3nny]

Hello mate. Welcome to the forum.

Don't worry about SP1's special camping trips, I have been reliably informed that the gay sex is strictly optional.

[robh539]

Hello and welcome along mate, will see around no doubt. congrats on the nipper too.

Lenny is that the reason your not going to wales then, may not get any ;)

[pinpoint_uk]

Oh its optional is it... I may well come along then :). I guess thats why all motorcyclists have said to get some ear plugs, and thought it was for on the bike...

Yes the nipper is due late June so not long at all. Can't wait so you can bet I will be posting late at night around that time!

Cheers

Rich

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[danf1234]

Hello mate. Welcome to the forum.

Don't worry about SP1's special camping trips, I have been reliably informed that the gay sex is strictly optional.

Bastwards must have been winding me up. I was told everyone did it!

[danf1234]

Welcome rich :)

Be sure to say hi in the madlanders section, being one of the most active sections (all thanks to me lol) there will always be something being planned.

There will be plenty of camping trips too :)

A few are from your way so we have a few rides that way too.


Phil

Ditto that. I have been on more madlanders events than out else, and I am from the Baron waste lands of North Yorkshire!:thumbsup:

[Specialone]

Hello mate. Welcome to the forum.

Don't worry about SP1's special camping trips, I have been reliably informed that the gay sex is strictly optional.

It's only optional for the ugly ones...

To quote deliverance...
"boy, you sure do have a pretty mouth" :)

[pinpoint_uk]

I am getting worried now.....

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[DJFridge]

Welcome from sunny Sussex. As you have already gathered, this place is a safe haven for the bewildered but occasionally someone will say something useful.