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over a year ago
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Finally managed to save enough to get myself a motorbike which is something that I've wanted for a long while... Now that I can get it, I'm terrified/ 
Anyone on here ride a bike able to reassure me that the tiniest pothole isn't going to result in various horrific injuries? |
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"Finally managed to save enough to get myself a motorbike which is something that I've wanted for a long while... Now that I can get it, I'm terrified/
Anyone on here ride a bike able to reassure me that the tiniest pothole isn't going to result in various horrific injuries?"
No - because you need to know it can!! You need to go on a good course to learn how to 'avoid potholes' as it were, and manholes covers and bridges and careless drivers.....and when you know how to be aware of danger, you will gain confidence.
One day I'll have another bike too.......  |
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I've ridden in all weathers for 17 years and have only come off once, not a pothole, one of those idiot car drivers who didn't see me. Maybe if he looked he would have!! |
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"safe riding mate .. everyone think bike .. check and check your mirrors again .. and bikers .. if you treat cars and lorries with respect we will all be safe "
how about bike riders think car? Always weaving in and out of traffic |
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"Finally managed to save enough to get myself a motorbike which is something that I've wanted for a long while... Now that I can get it, I'm terrified/
Anyone on here ride a bike able to reassure me that the tiniest pothole isn't going to result in various horrific injuries?"
Depends on the bike in question. If its something like a Vespa with little wheels then let me know where to send the flowers!
If its a proper bike with nice big wheels and you make sure you dress like a Power Ranger when riding it then have fun and enjoy it... |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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Potholes? Aren't they usually near the sides of the roads?
You're not gonna be considered a proper biker if you're anywhere near the sides.
Around here they're all across the road "
Around here they are the road.
Going to head in and book the CBT in the next couple of days, just wondering, should I know my theory stuff first or does that come after the actual learning to ride? |
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"Finally managed to save enough to get myself a motorbike which is something that I've wanted for a long while... Now that I can get it, I'm terrified/
Anyone on here ride a bike able to reassure me that the tiniest pothole isn't going to result in various horrific injuries?"
You will be fine with the potholes its the twats driving the cars who don't see you that you should be shitting yourself over!  |
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Kevlar jeans here
plus various leather items...jackets/jeans ... textiles for winter etc etc it gets expensive dude..
Also btw.....weaving in and out of traffic is a sign of a bad motorcyclist who hasn't had training
However, irate motorists complaining about filtering in slow/stationary traffic is a sign of ignorance and someone who should read the highway code (its in there)!
filtering is perfectly legal (in the UK), ask any cop.
I am a crap driver but a very good motorcyclist ...
OP don't forget advanced training when you pass.... Bikesafe etc
Assume ALL car drivers are wankers out to kill you.
Also avoid people with new bikes n leathers that match, aka Power Ranger types....... usually tampax reps driving Mondeos during the day n think they are racers at the weekend (only in dry summer weather of course lol)..actual skill much less than mental abilities
good luck n be safe bro |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Kevlar jeans here
plus various leather items...jackets/jeans ... textiles for winter etc etc it gets expensive dude..
Also btw.....weaving in and out of traffic is a sign of a bad motorcyclist who hasn't had training
However, irate motorists complaining about filtering in slow/stationary traffic is a sign of ignorance and someone who should read the highway code (its in there)!
filtering is perfectly legal (in the UK), ask any cop.
I am a crap driver but a very good motorcyclist ...
OP don't forget advanced training when you pass.... Bikesafe etc
Assume ALL car drivers are wankers out to kill you.
Also avoid people with new bikes n leathers that match, aka Power Ranger types....... usually tampax reps driving Mondeos during the day n think they are racers at the weekend (only in dry summer weather of course lol)..actual skill much less than mental abilities
good luck n be safe bro"
You're probably describing me apart from the job and the car I drive.
R6 with matching leathers and summer Sunday rider here. Advanced driver, advanced biker.....not sure what your point is really. |
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Potholes do make the riding interesting, I wont say you wont crash as there are chances it might happen one day, get the the best gear you can afford and also go for training it will help in the long run. |
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