Thoughts from a newbie...
 

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.

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Welcome to the madhouse.

Get thee to the Guildford massive too, seem to be waking up with the warmer (touch wood) weather.

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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!

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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. :-)

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Would love to... pick up my SV650 (from Triumph in Bramley) this weekend so hope to be a regular around the surrey hills

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Be good to see you too. :smt056 :p

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Hi and welcome! :D

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:smt019:smt019:smt019:smt019:smt019:smt019:smt019

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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.

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hi I work in guildford and commute there on my sv650. maybe newlandscorner / lommies cafe rideouts in the week?