cb350sg

If you're on a strict budget then I think tbh, you can do your test with just the lessons with the instructor. I mean, most car drivers learn and do the test with just the lessons and not their own time. my car instructor even said he hated people learning in their own time as they often picked up bad habits. So it's definitely perfectly fine to do it with only lessons. But I do think Priests method is better providing your lucky enough to have that option. I personally did learn in my own time too and found it rather helpful. But I honestly learnt most of the stuff I needed for my test on my lessons, as long as you can ride a bike fine then all you need is lessons to show you how to ride safely and you'll be set. then go get yourself a BEAST! I have the restricted licence, i got a stock 33bhp cb350sg. it does me, can cope with 80 happily and go right round to 105 or so which is fine for your first few years!

You wont be able to ride anything bigger than a 125 with an instructor or not as you're only 19. You'll have to do your CBT then your theory and mod 1 and mod 2 before you can get anything bigger. You'll be able to ride 33BHP so either a stock 33bhp bike or you can get a bigger bike and restrict it.

Act as if his bike is yours to any passer bys, and lube that chain good and propper. Leave a note saying "I lubed you up as I was worried you'd hurt yourself. Much love, your bikes secret admirer

Is it carb or FI? raise the wheels and check if they spin freely, could need new bearings or brakes could be dragging. Drive chain too tight? Check the carburettor choke check the air filter, make sure its relatively clean and unclogged. could be a restricted fuel flow, remove the fuel hose and check how well the fuel is flowing from the petcock. if its pretty lame, open the petrol cap and then check again. Also check the muffler isn't blocked. Could do with perhaps removing the carb and giving the jets a good clean. with some compressed air. Thats where i'd start

fair point, it's pretty poorly written. They can fine you £20 I think. Stupid law imo, was introduced in 2002 apparently.

Hold on, a Scotsman who listen's to the law? Whatever next an Irishman who doesn't support Liverpool? BB haha I'm an Englishman!

I do want some easy start. looks pretty useful stuff! I did try pouring a little fuel into the spark plug holes and warming the plugs to see if it was fuel problem. A mechanic told me to try that over the phone, just a heads up for anyone else. I thought it was a good idea. So the garage got back to me. They were so confused... But they did eventually come to a conclusion. It's the ignition coil which is crazy hard to find. But I think I've located one off of somebody on ebay so thats all good. Getting that sent to me hopefully tomorrow. Then that should be me! oh yeah, the garage asked for my service manual, that's how confused they were haha

Hey, you know its illegal to leave an unoccupied vehicle running right? Regulation 107(2)(a). This states that no person shall cause or permit to be on any road any motor vehicle which is not attended by a person duly licensed to drive it unless the engine is stopped and the parking brake is effectively set. Exemptions to the requirements of this Regulation as to the stopping of the engine include a fire brigade vehicle, the engine of which is being used for any fire brigade purpose.

May well be actually... Good point.

AA has picked up my motorbike, it's now off to the garage for repair. Hope it doesn't cost much... if anything!

I think it used to go around the whole edge actually, with a closer look

Wow that's an awesome website. Definitely be using that when I come to getting a new helmet http://sharp.direct.gov.uk/testsratings/nitro-aikido Cheap and really strong

My gear consists of: marushin samura helmet - I actualy really like this helmet, bought it off my brother cheap £50. Usually like 70 I think. I don't advise buying 2nd hand unless you know it's history. I have an RST jacket, It cost me £75 from a local shop here in Scotland. It's a comfy jacket and very warm. But I did have a problem with some waterproof lining in the pockets tearing and had the jacket replaced. ever since though my new ones been great so I think I'd reccomend it. Boots I just wear some supposidly 100% waterproof boots that I got for £25. They protect my ankles etc. so they're okay'ish for riding. Better than trainers but not the best in an accident. I just couldn't afford new motorbike boots at the time. I figure new ankles are free on the NHS so... Trousers, I wear jeans with waterproof trousers over the top. I've come off a couple of times and found jeans to be pretty good. Again I'd reccomend decent bottoms though, your looking at around £50. And I plan on getting some in the not too distant future. Oh and gloves, I have These gloves. Hope I helped mate Happy early birthday! Heres my helmet being hit with a sledgehammer, makes me feel sorta safe now.

Hey guys, Why would anybody have done this on the flywheel casing? Looks like they've used sticky tape around the corners. http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e264/Mikeamd1990/DSC_0265.jpg

tbh, I think they'll be fine. Check for a little sticker to make sure its all legit but i'm sure it will be. Mind you, it means it will be sufficient in an accident but it might not be too great for comfort and stuff. might have a cheap visor, but aslong as you care for it, it'll be all good. I used lidl fireworks and i didn't blow my hand off, so im guessing they do stick to regulations. They were pretty crap quality though. To be expected.