New Rider

Leeboy · Post by **Leeboy** » 18 years ago

Got my bike test on tuesday,fingers crossed, trading my cagiva planet in for a new raptor 650i, bike is all paid for now so......can't wait......can't wait..
Any tips for a new rider and raptor owner, all will be gratefully recieved...
Thanks y'all hope to get to chat to you all soon.

And yes i am 38 years old and still riding a planet on a provisional for the last 8 years....sad i know...or just lazy..

BigHungryJoe · Post by **BigHungryJoe** » 18 years ago

Good luck!

I just got my 650 a few months ago and it's been great fun so far.
My only advice, the electrics are very susceptable to the damp as I learned to my cost, so a liberal application of GT-85/WD-40 or similar is vital, especially this time of year.

shebee · Post by **shebee** » 18 years ago

Good luck and welcome

craftycat · Post by **craftycat** » 18 years ago

Well done on passing your test! All I can say is congratulations and go easy!! If the 650 is anything like the 1000 you'll have a wail of a time!! Enjoy!!

Cavia · Post by **Cavia** » 18 years ago

Welcome ,Welcome

wreckah · Post by **wreckah** » 18 years ago

congrats!

you will love that bike

Post by **snapdragon** » 18 years ago

Did you pass Leeboy?

big step from a baby raptor/planet to a 650 Raptor

great choice though

craftycat · Post by **craftycat** » 18 years ago

Ooops.. just assumed you passed... hope you did! If not, don't worry.. the best of us don't pass on the 1st time round! If you did then drinks are on you!!!!!!!!

raptorratte · Post by **raptorratte** » 18 years ago

congratulations with passing the test
i also did start with a 650 and had it for 2years its a great bike to ride and it does wath you want and not the otherway.
i had a great time with it

Leeboy · Post by **Leeboy** » 18 years ago

WWHHOOOO!!!!!!!!

PASSED!!!!!!! no faults!!! GO ON !!!!!!
I passed tuesday but can't pick my bike up till
I get my cover note back so it can be taxed..

shebee · Post by **shebee** » 18 years ago

Well done!!

... enjoy

DrBagiva · Post by **DrBagiva** » 18 years ago

Congratulations.

Take it steady Bro! You'll find the back end easy to spin up in these wet conditions so go easy on the volume control!!

and welcome to the wonderful world of Raptors!

DrBagiva · Post by **DrBagiva** » 18 years ago

Oh yes and I thought I was the only one daft enough to take a bike test in November! The examiners were considering cancelling all bike tests on the day I took mine due to gale force winds! Passed though despite a kamikazi squirrel running out under the bike! Managed to swerve round him-would have thought Tufty knew how to cross safely

JimBo · Post by **JimBo** » 18 years ago

Well done Leeboy, and welcome to Raptor land.

I was a bit older than you when I took my test and hadn't ridden at all for over 30 years

. Passed first time

and bought a Raptor 1000! What a great bike and it treated me very gently (as I did it) 'til I got my bearings. You'll have great fun, but take it easy in these conditions

.

Mines a vodka and bleach please

craftycat · Post by **craftycat** » 18 years ago

Excellent news Lee, well done on no faults!
I took my first test 31st oct.. the test centre carpark was one thick layer of wet leaves!! The most memorable thing in my mind was the instructor barking repeatedly over the radio "BACK BRAKE ONLY!!!"

Failed that one on putting a foot down on the U turn...

Retook the test on 5th Dec.... good god it was cold, minus 2!!! I came over from France to do it in Newport.. my stomping ground, I was pillion with my hubby on his blade, I'll never forget the journey back... I was soooooo cold! Remember counting how many grey elephants between junctions to keep myself partly sane ( 1 grey elephant = 1 second!!!!)
Ohh.. just thought.. 5th dec.. that makes 3 years in a few weeks.. good excuse for a celebration!!