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mk2mattw Member
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![complete newbie! Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: complete newbie! Sat Dec 27, 2014 9:00 am | |
| Hiya!A complete fruitloop (me) thought it would be a good idea to buy a bike before he has passed his test! Haha Always wanted a bike and not a fan of fireblades, bandits etc so i have bought a very low mileage 800 volusia! As soon as i found it i knew it was exactly what i was looking for in a bike!hqve booked my direct access for jan feb so hope to get full use of it in the spring! Any advise would be massively appreciated being a newbie to bikes Cheers Matt | |
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![complete newbie! Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: complete newbie! Sat Dec 27, 2014 9:58 am | |
| ![welcm](/users/2611/31/42/84/smiles/2888842699.gif) Matt...first advise ...enjoy it ! | |
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![complete newbie! Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: complete newbie! Sat Dec 27, 2014 10:04 am | |
| Hi Matt and ![wwweee](/users/2611/31/42/84/smiles/3612194037.gif) to Suzuki 800.com ![complete newbie! 3005623951](/users/2611/31/42/84/smiles/3005623951.gif) | |
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![complete newbie! Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: complete newbie! Sat Dec 27, 2014 10:30 am | |
| Hi Matt & ![complete newbie! 2610028573](/users/2611/31/42/84/smiles/2610028573.jpg) | |
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![complete newbie! Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: complete newbie! Sat Dec 27, 2014 10:31 am | |
| ![welcm](/users/2611/31/42/84/smiles/2888842699.gif) first advise would be to get a good leather jacket for protection and as they say get a helmet that suits how much your head is worth to you, so for me I don't scrimp or cut corners when choosing my lid i do look for a bargain and try to get one that has money off but do make sure i get good quality. Enjoy the site and good luck on your up and coming test | |
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![complete newbie! Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: complete newbie! Sat Dec 27, 2014 11:30 am | |
| Matt ![complete newbie! 304308752](/users/2611/31/42/84/smiles/304308752.jpg) , enjoy the Volusia they are good bikes as are all the 800's! | |
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![complete newbie! Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: complete newbie! Sat Dec 27, 2014 2:22 pm | |
| Cheers guys!Been practising for my theory so should be ok with that fingers crossed!just come back from a wee spending spree and now have a set of textiles,gloves,helmet,boots,bike cover and an oxford chain...cost a wee fortune but I think my girlfriend would prefer me to stay alive if I take on the role of superman!haha not sure what to expect going from being on a sports bike learning to one of these | |
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![complete newbie! Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: complete newbie! Sat Dec 27, 2014 6:49 pm | |
| Welcome Matt and good luck with the tests ![complete newbie! 2610028573](/users/2611/31/42/84/smiles/2610028573.jpg) | |
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![complete newbie! Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: complete newbie! Sun Dec 28, 2014 10:13 am | |
| Cheers guys!looks like i have myself on a nice friendly forum :) already been looking at the exhaust section on the forum.....how do I know if an exhaust will fit?lots of random codes that mean sod all to me right now!haha I want the v&h pipes and know my bike is a 55plate | |
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![complete newbie! Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: complete newbie! Sun Dec 28, 2014 10:34 am | |
| Hi Matt, glad you like the site. We will answer any questions you have in the relevant sections. that way they could be of use to others at later times. ![complete newbie! 3498837457](/users/2611/31/42/84/smiles/3498837457.gif) | |
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| Fair enough will put a post up | |
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![complete newbie! Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: complete newbie! Sun Dec 28, 2014 10:06 pm | |
| Welcome Matt and good luck with the tests ![welcm](/users/2611/31/42/84/smiles/2888842699.gif) | |
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![complete newbie! Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: complete newbie! Thu Jan 08, 2015 10:08 pm | |
| Passed my theory! :) Bought all my clothing/helmet etc and the bike is being delivered Sunday,also got a set of vance and hines pipes in the post.......can't wait!Wahooooooo!!! | |
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![complete newbie! Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: complete newbie! Thu Jan 08, 2015 10:21 pm | |
| Good on you Matt - A positive step in the right direction ![complete newbie! 184121345](/users/2611/31/42/84/smiles/184121345.gif) Cheers ![complete newbie! 3005623951](/users/2611/31/42/84/smiles/3005623951.gif) Yam | |
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![complete newbie! Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: complete newbie! Thu Jan 08, 2015 10:29 pm | |
| Well done! ![complete newbie! 3498837457](/users/2611/31/42/84/smiles/3498837457.gif) | |
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![complete newbie! Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: complete newbie! Fri Jan 09, 2015 2:16 pm | |
| Well done Matt! ![complete newbie! 3005623951](/users/2611/31/42/84/smiles/3005623951.gif) | |
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![complete newbie! Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: complete newbie! Fri Jan 09, 2015 3:48 pm | |
| Well done Matt, just a word of advise.... leave off fitting the V&H until you have passed the practicals if your using your bike, the instructors are getting ordered/trained to be more anal/stroppy due to eu regs etc, OR at least keep the original pipes to hand and swap them back the day before the test. | |
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![complete newbie! Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: complete newbie! Fri Jan 09, 2015 6:17 pm | |
| Cheers guys! Well being honest I want to do all the learning/tests on the instructors bike so I am familiar with it for the test. May have a go around the carpark being very very careful,any advise apart from don't twist the throttle right open?haha | |
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![complete newbie! Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: complete newbie! Fri Jan 09, 2015 6:23 pm | |
| Twisting the throttle open and making loads of noise revving the engine is actually a good thing it keeps the bike balanced! You just have to learn clutch control that's the most important thing, high revs low speed means stable bike. When I started riding 6 years ago I got some big chalk from the pound shop and a tape measure and marked out my local carpark (when it was empty and closed) to the dimensions listed on the gov website and practised practised practised. But even then took 2 goes to pass practicle 1 damn nerves always get the better of you. RELAX and enjoy its honestly not hard or tricky just practise those u turns, high revs slow speed and ALWAYS look where you want to be and the bike will do the rest. | |
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![complete newbie! Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: complete newbie! Tue Mar 17, 2015 5:58 pm | |
| Just a wee update!dropped my foot down on first mod 1, passed second time (65km on timing gate for emergency stop...oops!Haha).Passed my mod2 last week | |
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![complete newbie! Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: complete newbie! Tue Mar 17, 2015 6:46 pm | |
| Congratulations! ![complete newbie! 1237024881](/users/2611/31/42/84/smiles/1237024881.gif) Well done Matt, Just in time for riding season ![complete newbie! 696333](/users/2611/31/42/84/smiles/696333.gif) | |
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| Well done Sir, welcome to the world of biking. | |
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![complete newbie! Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: complete newbie! Tue Mar 17, 2015 8:47 pm | |
| Nice one Matt ![complete newbie! 184121345](/users/2611/31/42/84/smiles/184121345.gif) .... now you've got your test under your belt, take it steady as you build up your experience .... & as Sim saya - you've timed it right for the current riding season ! | |
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![complete newbie! Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: complete newbie! Wed Mar 18, 2015 9:31 am | |
| Well done Matt, did the same thing myself on the U turn. Know you can really start biking | |
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| Now you've passed your test the real test begins as just because you passed it don't mean you're ready for everything so just take it easy & always keep an open mind because even though you think you know everything you don't! Learn as you go about your everyday driving & remember if in doubt back off & wait! | |
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| Well done mate... What an achievement ![complete newbie! 184121345](/users/2611/31/42/84/smiles/184121345.gif) . I'd missed your earlier posts, so just read it all from your 'joining' post. Great job ![Wink](https://2img.net/i/fa/i/smiles/icon_wink.gif) | |
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| Cheers guys!managed to get it insured and taxed today and had a ride out-really enjoyed it but a huuuuge difference to the Cbf600 I learnt on!taking it steady now as I appreciate I still have loads to learn,unfortunately managed to loose my rear brake pedal rubber :( dealer only job for a replacement? | |
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![complete newbie! Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: complete newbie! Thu Mar 19, 2015 7:32 pm | |
| well done matt good luck and take care ![welcm](/users/2611/31/42/84/smiles/2888842699.gif) | |
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| Nice day for it ![complete newbie! 3498837457](/users/2611/31/42/84/smiles/3498837457.gif) try giving these a ring for the brake pedal rubber. http://www.robinsonsfoundry.co.uk/ | |
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![complete newbie! Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: complete newbie! Sun Mar 22, 2015 1:01 pm | |
| Hi Matt - glad you're enjoying yourself. The brake rubbers are still a current part - cost about a fiver & are ordered from any Suzuki main agent. Soak it a cup of boiling water before you try to fit as they're a pig to get over the end.
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