motorbike pass

[bonsta]

Hi all
Well i did it! passed my test first time, well proud of my self!
My little 125 yamaha ybr is being sold saturday and i'm picking up my beautiful black fz6 fazer.
Any words of wisdom out there or valuable advise for me???
many thanks.

[Toureman]

Congratulations !

I am a biker so not criticizing but take it easy at first, if it,s wet outside don't open the throttle as you would on a 125 or you will be on the floor before you know it.

Learn about counter steering.

Just take your time getting used to the extra power and weight of the bike.

Good luck.

[bonsta]

Thanks for the reply toureman!
I will be taking it easy, i dont yet know how different riding my new bike will be as i've only ever rode my ybr so i'll be very ginger with it for quite a while!
Even though its being restricted it will still be a hell of alot more powerful than what i'm used to.
I'm very excited but bricking it as well, i'm only really worried about dropping it but everyone keeps telling me we all drop one at some point, not very reassuring though!
Slow moving and turning from still i'm finding a bit daunting too but it will all come in time.
Thanks again.

[Toureman]

Hi, it is restricted to 33 bhp but the torque is not restricted so the acceleration will be a lot faster than you think so as you say it will be a lot more powerful though not ass fast as it would be unrestricted.

[fenultimate]

Been riding 60 years and have the scars to show from my youthful enthusiasm years ago.
Best tip? Take some advanced riding lessons - based on safety and skill, not on racing.

[code1]

Yes I agree, the lessons in road craft start when the test stops...

Extra training is ALWAYS best in the long run.

I used to go out at night for the first few months when I progressed up to my Bandit..

Just getting the feel of the extra weight and power, and not contending with loads of cars or buses was good experience.

[redcrx]

Nice bike the fazer.

You may be interested in this link http://fazerowners.yuku.com/ for fazer owners everywhere

[bonsta]

Hi all

Had my fazer a few weeks now and i have to say I love it!
Taking the massive leap from my ybr 125 was'nt as bad as i thought it was going to be.
Its so much more stable and balanced than the 125.
Counter steering, well, going to take alot more practice but i'm getting there!
Had a small mishap the other day when i stalled and threw myself forward onto the tank which wasnt pleasant but it's all experiences, just thank god i'm not one of the male speices or it could have been a bit painful!!!
Thanks for all the advice guys'n'gals.

[JonnyBoy12]

Have you already sold your learner legal 125cc bike then, bonsta? If not I may wish to buy it, but as a fellow ABers I would expect to get a discount though.

[bonsta]

hi johnnyboy12

i'm sorry to say i've already sold the 125 it went in for part ex when i got my fazer.
it was an excellent starter bike though, i'd recomend them.
good luck to you!

[JonnyBoy12]

Sorry, did not read your posting right, it did say you had sold your learner bike. If there are any other ABers who have any learner legal bikes out there for sale just get in touch with me via Sports Bank.

I hope the Ed won't think this is advertising, and ban us from AB!