Any motorcycle owners here?
What bike do you have?
I tried one for the first time on Friday and enjoyed it so much that I did my CBT the day after.
Any tips for the first time buyer? Do you use your bike to get to/from squadron, and how does that work with your uniform?
Cheers.
I’d very much like to get back into motorcyles, the combined factors of civilian day-job and family requirements have pushed that off the list at present.
I’ll be interested in reading the responses you get here.
The rules regarding sizes of bikes, as aligned to age/experience, have all been tightened this year (I believe).
As for dress- I’d say leathers then change at the squadron (even if you’re on quite a small bike like, say, a Gladious). I suppose wearing a Belstaff cover suit over No2 dress might just be ok on a moped, but you’ll sweat like a boxer.
wilf_san
When I turned 16 I had a moped to get me to and from our squadron, as I lived out in the sticks.
I used to pack my uniform in a bag on my back, get changed at Sqn then change again before coming home.
I’ve had a Honda CBR125 since I was 17 (22 now).
Theyre a great little run around, good on fuel and they do the job, getting me to and from work, the squadron, etc.
and I don’t see the need to pass my test to get a bigger bike till im 24 considering the new bike rules. I’ve got no need to go on motorways/carry pillions, seeing as I’ve passed my car test.
As for uniform I’ve got a 45l GIVI Top Box which did the job carrying my uniform around
Tip for first time motorcycle buyer… buy a car.
Easier said than done when you’re skint.
Besides, I already have my car license and access to one when I need it, but who wants to be stuck in a stuffy metal box when it’s nice and sunny outside?
So you’d rather be zipped up in leathers instead? Whatever floats your boat 
Personally, I prefer the aircon option 
Hi All
I currently have a Yamaha XJ600S which I have had for a few years. At uni, I had a CMX250 then a Suzuki RS400. Just got rid of my BMW R65 to allow the missus to buy her first bike, a lovely 125 Cruiser.
All good fun
JM
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Easier said than done when you’re skint.[/quote]
Steal a car?
[quote=“Perry Mason” post=6383]So you’d rather be zipped up in leathers instead? Whatever floats your boat
Personally, I prefer the aircon option :p[/quote]
Can’t get much better aircon than being on a bike Who needs mecahnically cooled air when you can crack the vizor open and have pure fresh air around you.
I’ve got a bike currently languishing in the shed, but on its way to restoration and road worthiness again.
Honda CB450 superdream. Older than 60% of the forum members and great fun to ride.
I Currently have a Triumph Scrambler (900) in metallic khaki green ! 
standard colour option honest
I use it when the spirit moves and I don’t have too much stuff to take with me, both my sons ride and the current one uses his when my timings don,t match with his
BMW R1200GS Adventure with panniers etc… Love it, can carry loads of kit and pass queues of traffic
[quote=“juliet mike” post=6391]Hi All
I currently have a Yamaha XJ600S which I have had for a few years. At uni, I had a CMX250 then a Suzuki RS400. Just got rid of my BMW R65 to allow the missus to buy her first bike, a lovely 125 Cruiser.
All good fun
JM[/quote]
I too have a XJ600S which I’m hoping to get back on the road this year. She’s been laid up for quite a while, an “N” registration with 20k miles on the clock!
When I first started out on a bike, dress regs actually mentioned bike riding and suggested that you should have a plain pattern helmet - preferably white - and to keep a beret or forage cap for use when not wearing it. :lol:
Corrected that for you :lol:
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Thanks, you didn’t deny it though :evil:
Does this not deserve some ban points?
A warning should suffice, IMO.
I’ve PMed them both and told Ex-BB to stop baiting wokkaman, and wokkaman to stop rising to the bait.