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HueyTheBull
11-04-13, 08:59 PM
Finally passed all the last tests on Monday this week... CBT, followed by theory, then Mod 1 & 2 on the same day. Its a lot of effort but is it worth it... yes! I understand it has to be tough otherwise people would be throwing themselves into bushes all over the place but. Being 33 you'd think its just a case of having a couple of lessons then away you go... how wrong I was. M&D training in Guildford gave me the basics for my CBT, Mod 1/2 and good reports about them..
Still, done now and have after spending 500 miles on a honda 125 (pre mod 1/2) i have now bought a 2008 sv650. Hopefully it will see me through for years to come. I am Based in Guildford so hope to bump into a few 650 riders in weeks to come.
ClunkintheUK
11-04-13, 09:33 PM
Welcome to the madhouse.
Get thee to the Guildford massive too, seem to be waking up with the warmer (touch wood) weather.
If you feel you want some more training there is a good fairly cheap bike group here near reading. You meet once a month, go on rides with an observer who gives you tips to improve etc. Pm me if you want to know more, well worth it!
The Idle Biker
12-04-13, 08:02 PM
Welcome. Top marks from me for any one who makes it through the crystal maze of license attainment nowadays.
Be good to see you join a us on a GM rideout at some point. Bring money for tea. :-)
HueyTheBull
12-04-13, 08:28 PM
Would love to... pick up my SV650 (from Triumph in Bramley) this weekend so hope to be a regular around the surrey hills
Fallout
12-04-13, 09:52 PM
Be good to see you join a us on a GM rideout at some point.
Be good to see you too. :smt056 :p
The Idle Biker
13-04-13, 08:14 PM
Be good to see you too. :smt056 :p
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Hi mate, welcome. Have a look in the Guildford Massive section, locals go out most Sundays if its not miserable, if you happen to work wierd shifts I normally have a day or two off mid week. I need to get out riding this summer after last years wash out.
kiggles
14-04-13, 01:47 PM
hi I work in guildford and commute there on my sv650. maybe newlandscorner / lommies cafe rideouts in the week?
SeanSV1000
15-04-13, 08:43 PM
Hey, newbie here too, been riding for years but got my sv1000 a month ago, hope you enjoy yours as much as i do mine. Im from the heathrow area so anything going on between here n guildford then im in!! You got a pic of yours?
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Or you could join FG1 in riding from heathrow to the GM!
Finally passed all the last tests on Monday this week... CBT, followed by theory, then Mod 1 & 2 on the same day. Its a lot of effort but is it worth it... yes! I understand it has to be tough otherwise people would be throwing themselves into bushes all over the place but. Being 33 you'd think its just a case of having a couple of lessons then away you go... how wrong I was. M&D training in Guildford gave me the basics for my CBT, Mod 1/2 and good reports about them..
Still, done now and have after spending 500 miles on a honda 125 (pre mod 1/2) i have now bought a 2008 sv650. Hopefully it will see me through for years to come. I am Based in Guildford so hope to bump into a few 650 riders in weeks to come.
WELCOME! I was a newbie almost exactly a year ago this time :)
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