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12-10-07, 03:50 PM
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ello :D
first off , nice site
 Im a complete newbie to bikes in every sense of the word, so one first and probably quite important question.. Is going for an SV (would be a curvy) as my first bike gonna get me seriously hurt ? lol |
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12-10-07, 03:59 PM
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Re: ello :D
Biking is dangerous, but theres lots and lots you can do to lessen the risk ( decent gear, riding defensively, extra training once you passed your test )
Bikes dont hurt people, people hurt people.
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12-10-07, 03:59 PM
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Re: ello :D
Only if you ride it like a numpty.
Hello and welcome, btw. |
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12-10-07, 04:05 PM
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Re: ello :D
Been looking into Protective gear etc a bit so far , reading the odd review etc.
Im gathering a Helmet (obviously) and back protector the ones considerd as most important ?. Although to be honest , im quite happy to wear full suits of armour if need be lol... im a small , lesser built guy (a wee 9.5st @ 5'  so riding about in a t shirt or anything daft like that will probably make me look ridicoulou.Speaking of those heights & weights , will those become a problem with these bikes in particular ?. Sorry if I end up turning this into a FAQ lol, this is all just very alien compared to 4 wheel stuff to me. |
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12-10-07, 04:07 PM
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Re: ello :D
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12-10-07, 04:07 PM
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Re: ello :D
Welcome to the madhouse.
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12-10-07, 04:10 PM
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Re: ello :D
Brill bike mate.Just watch out for the forks though,they have been known to turn to rubber.
Mine did |
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12-10-07, 04:16 PM
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Re: ello :D
Turn to rubber ? lol
Im guessing their servicable items |
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12-10-07, 04:26 PM
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Re: ello :D
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The alternative, of course, is to get something smaller and run the risk of being seriously bored.
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12-10-07, 04:28 PM
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Re: ello :D
Im put off the idea of 125's & smaller , mainly due to the insurance being more or less the same cost.. bikes being not far off the same cost & pretty steep hills (on dual carrigeways) on the way to work.
Ive normally found its safer to have more power than you need , than not enough.. if that makes any sense. |
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