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Still have a R6 throttle to fit to my SV but refusing to go and freeze in the garden and fit it!
Did CBT today - I am now Mostly Harmless.
Struggled a bit at first with balance and turning (especially to the right), and wasn't sure if I would be up for the on-road bit later. For some reason, when we started changing gears, I got more settled and by the time lunch was done, I was up for getting on the road. After doing lots of junctions in a 20 zone, we went off for a scoot on the open road, and that was really good fun.
Theory test next...
Nomad
Nobody loves me but my mother... and she could be jivin' too...
I did the whole 2 years on my 125 and it was invaluable. When I passed my full test I did a year on a 400, then up to 600s then to thousands, and up, you will love it!
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Quick question on textile jackets from a noob...
I want something hi-hiz, but am I better to go for an actual hi-viz jacket, or go for black and a hi-viz vest?
It seems that there are very few hi-viz jackets, so choice is rather limited. Do jackets tend to get grubby with road muck and, if so, would a hi-viz gradually lose its brightness? Although wearing a vest on top might be a bit more inconvenient, it would be easier to wash and cheaper to replace.
Nomad
Nobody loves me but my mother... and she could be jivin' too...
Also have a really loud can, you don't really need a fv, and they take away from the most important part of biking..... Looking good and picking up women :-)
Tbh I'm not that convinced by hi viz stuff being hugely effective, especially when you hear tales of coppers in full hiviz gear, riding bikes slathered in fluorescent paint, reflective stripes and flashing lights and still having Smidsy's. A lot of car drivers are totally unaware when it comes to bikes and defensive riding is a much better option IMO.
Tbh I do wear a hi viz vest if I'm riding at night but only because I've got a black jacket & trousers and ride a black bike, otherwise I'm worried I'd disappear into the background.