Afternoon people and greetings!

[tingus]

Hi, I'm Julian or aka Tingus which is my forum name.

I've decided to join up to get a better understanding of the bike which i just fell in love with after merely glancing at.

I would love to hear some feedback and advice from people as I'm kind of in a tricky situation or maybe I'm running before I can walk.

Currently I only have a CBT and will be starting my DAS lessons in the next week or so with the ambition to finish this in the next two months.
I bought the motorbike as a means to push myself and a form of holy grail at the end of the tunnel.

I kinda want your insights whether this is too much of a big leep as some may call it.

Apologies in advance for grammar, as i say to the guys at work "I don't do content"! (web developer)

What's your views?

Here's the beauty which I got last weekend:

[Notty]

Welcome - Croeso 

[seth]

 
To all things 1402
Hopefully your on the road very soon .
In the mean time have a good look through the forum as loads of info here

[KiwiCol]

Hi Tingus, welcome to the forum.  Very nice tidy looking bike you've got yourself.

Ya should put your location & country into your profile (doesn't have to be exactly where you are) so other members that are local to you can assist if required.

The 14 is a big girl but usually very well mannered.  Take your time getting used to the size & weight before you go letting her rip with a big handful.

[tingus]

Hi Tingus, welcome to the forum.  Very nice tidy looking bike you've got yourself.

Ya should put your location & country into your profile (doesn't have to be exactly where you are) so other members that are local to you can assist if required.

The 14 is a big girl but usually very well mannered.  Take your time getting used to the size & weight before you go letting her rip with a big handful.

Thanks for the response Kiwi and just sussed out how to do the location, cheers for the heads up!

Yea I just hope I can cope with it. Kinda got the feeling I've run before walking, but heck the bike is a beaut so kinda disregarded the engine size at the time 

[seth]

@Red Biker is close to you .
I'm from Nottingham but currently in my 30th year doing missionary work in Scotland.
As said just go easy at first and you'll go just fine .
From what I remember of my last visit south there are loads of average speed camaras down your way .
Good luck and ride safe

[KiwiCol]

Notts, I'm sure there are a few members in the area.

What you riding at the moment?  We don't use the terms CBT & DAS downunder, but I assume you're still on a learners permit sort of thing. 

[T 24]

Welcome Tingus!

[Del]

Hi Tingus Welcome to the forum fella 

Del

[lil4399]

Bienvenue Tingus!   

That's one BIG first post cut machine! Take it slow! But persevere, it will be worth it.

Not sure where you will go afterwards as most of us worked our way up to it. Saying that, I had a Harley before this (worked my way Down to that one!) So your present ride probably matches it for power. Just enjoy.

[Andre]

Welcome 

It's a big bike but can be ridden well in a very docile way.

[Latty66]

Hi welcome mate if theres out you need s hand with just shout your only an hour away from me

[tingus]

Notts, I'm sure there are a few members in the area.

What you riding at the moment?  We don't use the terms CBT & DAS downunder, but I assume you're still on a learners permit sort of thing.

Yes I still have a motorbike provisional licence, currently I have a Honda Varadero 125 which I commute to work on albeit it's only 7 minutes away and go on 20-30 mile trips on the weekends on random drives. I don't really have any friends who have motorbikes for the designated treks as some people set up.

[tingus]

Notts, I'm sure there are a few members in the area.

What you riding at the moment?  We don't use the terms CBT & DAS downunder, but I assume you're still on a learners permit sort of thing.

Yes I still have a motorbike provisional licence, currently I have a Honda Varadero 125 which I commute to work on albeit it's only 7 minutes away and go on 20-30 mile trips on the weekends on random drives. I don't really have any friends who have motorbikes for the designated treks as some people set up.

Thanks Latty, much appreciated!

[tingus]

@Red Biker is close to you .
I'm from Nottingham but currently in my 30th year doing missionary work in Scotland.
As said just go easy at first and you'll go just fine .
From what I remember of my last visit south there are loads of average speed camaras down your way .
Good luck and ride safe

Yes indeed we have a fair few speed camera's down especially up towards the Sutton and Mansfield areas of Nottingham.