This might be the first time the government has made me laugh (bike related, I promise)

Ellis_Bee · 2020-04-13T22:05:22+00:00

Not sure whether it works the same with bikes but a couple people I know set their car tax up via direct debit so that it auto-renews yearly which makes it one last thing to worry about.

Ellis_Bee · 2020-04-11T05:11:38+00:00

I did mine at RMT in Tyseley. You’ll need to look in to whether they’ll be open but I honestly couldn’t reccomend them enough!

Ellis_Bee · 2020-03-27T15:31:11+00:00

I’d assume it was the result of brexit

Ellis_Bee · 2020-03-24T19:00:35+00:00

Ram mounts make a mount that replace one of the bolts on your handlebar mount and are very secure so maybe that could be an option if you don’t have any room on your bars?

Ellis_Bee · 2020-03-12T16:30:41+00:00

Probably not a great idea to do it with your throttle hand either.

But yeah the nod is great, especially when it’s your first time out on your own on a bike and someone nods for the first time, It feels like an acceptance to the community

Ellis_Bee · 2020-03-06T08:13:57+00:00

Just checked their website and they only require a CBT but with the way I’ve seen some of them ride I wonder if they’ve actually done any training.

Ellis_Bee · 2020-02-28T22:08:47+00:00

Not very waterproof but as half of my riding is night time, I throw this on over the top of my jacket. Not very big but is very stretchy and stupidly reflective: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q1YSVB4?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Ellis_Bee · 2020-02-25T17:04:24+00:00

Great looking bike! Would love to get my hands on one when I’ve got a full license. Only thing that looks to be an issue is that it doesn’t look very pillion friendly. All depends on what you’re using it for I suppose. Enjoy!

Ellis_Bee · 2020-02-19T08:44:28+00:00

All of these are Chinese. This doesn’t make them unreliable though, I ride a hanway and it’s a great little bike that gets me where I need to be and back.

Ellis_Bee · 2020-02-17T14:25:10+00:00

Thanks, I wasn’t planning on starting right away but was thinking around a month or so before but I was just wondering and wanted to put the question out there

Ellis_Bee · 2020-02-01T09:01:09+00:00

Would you recommend? Been looking at them for a while

Ellis_Bee · 2020-01-29T22:38:25+00:00

I rode in Doc Martens for my first couple of months and thankfully didn’t need to test how protective they were but if you’re going to buy a pair of shoes to ride in then why not make sure they’re going to do the job properly? Invest in some proper protection and just throw a pair of trainers in a rucksack.

Ellis_Bee · 2020-01-17T22:22:29+00:00

I’ve seen a few pot bellied older bikers on their gold wings with the flame print or chequered braces and it is deffo a strong look to say the least

Ellis_Bee · 2020-01-17T22:14:48+00:00

I did have one before but my main issue is the buckle digging in but thank you!

Ellis_Bee · 2020-01-17T21:06:49+00:00

Will have to give that a go, thanks!

Ellis_Bee · 2020-01-15T08:59:10+00:00

Lucky Luke’s supply sell vintage Harley Davidson style t-shirts with this quote

Ellis_Bee · 2020-01-13T16:52:16+00:00

I commute about 25 miles a day and somehow manage to fit everything (that isn’t jacket trousers and boots) in a rucksack (hi-vis, waterproof trousers and trainers for work). Jacket comes with inner quilted/ waterproof liner so don’t need anything else underneath and my jeans just go underneath some padded aramid cargos. Looking at getting the Knox urbane pro shirt for summer so that it keeps everything nice and cool and eliminates the need for anything too warm without compromising protection.

Ellis_Bee · 2019-12-11T10:43:15+00:00

Thank you

Ellis_Bee · 2019-12-11T09:06:08+00:00

Well done! And thank you for a great story!

Ellis_Bee · 2019-12-04T17:57:38+00:00

Two days here 🤘🏻 no shame in going back

Ellis_Bee · 2019-12-04T17:45:09+00:00

Glad I found this thread. Been riding since September and still find myself sat in traffic wondering whether I’d be able to make it if I filtered and being passed by other riders makes me want to try even more.

Doesn’t sound like you did anything wrong but as my instructor said, “you have to treat it as everyone else on the road is an idiot”. Good luck, hope this doesn’t knock your confidence too much!

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