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Old 5th October 2009, 11:51 PM
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Hi all, had my first ever bike ride yestreday! COOL as fuck! scary though. A lot harder than I thought. Lots to remember. Best advice was take it easy, easy on the rev's,hand over clutch at all times,look ahead, and relax, was on a Suzuki 125, 250 next time, god help me!
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Old 5th October 2009, 11:54 PM
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Fair play to ya - G'wan throw up an introduction
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Old 6th October 2009, 12:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Layla
Hi all, had my first ever ride yestreday!
good for you
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Old 6th October 2009, 12:26 AM
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We want pictures or it didnt happen (as some people here say)
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Old 6th October 2009, 12:26 AM
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Best of luck with it. Remember--learn to walk before you run!
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Old 6th October 2009, 12:29 AM
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welcome to the site!
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its a great feeling isn't it? its a lot to get your head around at first, but soon enough its like second nature!
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Old 6th October 2009, 12:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Layla
was on a Suzuki 125, 250 next time, god help me!
Just keep doubling up. You'll be a four-litre in no time.
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Welcome to the madhouse of
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Old 6th October 2009, 12:33 AM
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good stuff, wear prop gear not jeans etc, well its your choice actually but so is any protection
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Old 6th October 2009, 12:43 AM
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good stuff
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Old 6th October 2009, 09:08 AM
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We want pictures or it didnt happen (as some people here say)
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preferably topless
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Old 6th October 2009, 09:13 AM
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Good for you!! Great feeling - keep going with it!
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Old 6th October 2009, 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Layla
Hi all, had my first ever bike ride yestreday! COOL as fuck! scary though. A lot harder than I thought. Lots to remember. Best advice was take it easy, easy on the rev's,hand over clutch at all times,look ahead, and relax, was on a Suzuki 125, 250 next time, god help me!
Yeah welcome
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I had mine last saturday, and it was great looking forward to the next one!!!!


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Old 6th October 2009, 09:21 AM
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Good on ya! It's great and there is so much to remember...
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I'll be having my fourth lesson on Sat next. I can't wait and am nervous at the same time
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It's a great feeling though....
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Old 8th October 2009, 11:47 PM
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It sure happened alrite! Moved up to 2nd gear in 10 mins lol! Was on head fones all the way through too. What clothes to wear though??
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Old 8th October 2009, 11:50 PM
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sorry in advance for when i offend you
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Old 8th October 2009, 11:54 PM
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What will I wear then??,dont know many shops that sell even gloves, all just have the big all over suits, I'm only 5' 2"!
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good stuff, wear prop gear not jeans etc, well its your choice actually but so is any protection
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Old 8th October 2009, 11:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Layla
Hi all, had my first ever bike ride yestreday! COOL as fuck! scary though. A lot harder than I thought. Lots to remember. Best advice was take it easy, easy on the rev's,hand over clutch at all times,look ahead, and relax, was on a Suzuki 125, 250 next time, god help me!

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its addictive alright , itll be much more fun when using the controls is second nature and yer just concentratin on the drive
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Old 8th October 2009, 11:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Layla
What will I wear then??,dont know many shops that sell even gloves, all just have the big all over suits, I'm only 5' 2"!
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Welcome to the site
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Where are you from? Might be able to recommend 1 or 2 places.
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Old 8th October 2009, 11:58 PM
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No offence taken mister, i'm bigger than you, lol,
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5'2"! Am in dgal too!
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Old 8th October 2009, 11:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Layla
What will I wear then??,dont know many shops that sell even gloves, all just have the big all over suits, I'm only 5' 2"!
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Get yourself in to Cotters on Ballymount Road, he always has lots of small and Xsmall stuff at sale prices.
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