Just passed.

[Colin B]

Hello, at 56 I have finally learnt to ride a bike, passed last week and went on a test ride on a 650 yesterday. Still in shock as I signed on the dotted line when I only went to look. Pick it up on the 5 September. Nervous but excited and once I am confident enough my wife and I want to make new friends, explore the UK and beyond. As a total novice I have loads of questions (possibly stupid) and I am hoping you will help us on our way. Thanks, Colin

[MartinW]

Hello Colin,  congratulations  and 

[kwackboy]

  and congratulations 

[SuzukiSte]

  & congratulations   

[wurzel]

  to you, and congratulations, ease in gently.

[Colin B]

Will do. Still a bit nervous of it all to be honest. Took me a couple of weeks on my 125 to get the feel for it. Learnt on a Honda NC750 and Kawasaki Z650, the first was a big beast and the second was a bit lively in my novice hands, so I’m hoping after a week will feel more at ease with this one. Thanks.

[Brockett]

Hello Colin,  . There are more stupid answers than stupid questions, so ask away.

[wurzel]

  It can be a little daunting getting used to riding, just keep it steady and maybe look into some more advanced training.

[Colin B]

Probably will at some point. Lovely riding with no one talking in my ear. Also pick an instructor that doesn’t smoke and coughs all the time!

[UK_Vstrom650]

 
I'm sure you'll be fine. I went from a 125cc to a 1300cc, 300+kgs cruiser - the V-Strom is a much more sensible choice... just take it steady until you get used to the bike 

[tallpaul]

 

[Asmith61]

Hi Colin  congratulations  I bet you cannot wait to get your first bike  like everyone else has said just ease your self in to it and enjoy it 

[Rusty Nuts]

  and congrats on passing. The next three weeks are really going to drag!

[Gert]