HI!

[Malc (Malvis)]

Hello,

I’ve recently registered and the site looks great.

At the age of 63 I’ve decided to get into biking. I did ride a Honda CG125 on L plates for a year or so, but that was 40 years ago!
I wish I’d done it sooner, but what with bringing up a family and work commitments it hasn’t been possible, not to mention a lack of cash! Anyway I passed my theory in August and have my CBT this Saturday so there no stopping me now (the wife’s not keen at all though )
I’ve been like an excited puppy looking at classic Hondas for a few months and I hope to look at one of the members’ CB500 four in a couple of weeks that he has for sale on here.
I’ve been agonising over classic v modern as I want something of interest that I can pamper and polish, but ride to the coast if I want, with a better than even chance of getting home again 
Nice to join the group and I hope I can contribute and learn from you guys

Bye for now
Malc.






the posts.

[K2-K6]

Welcome to the forum Malc, and best wishes for your impending test.

Definitely a good start point to get a decent example of the bike to start with as you've indicated. Couldn't really be a better classic to give an interesting and reliable bike that can literally take you any mileage really.
Looked after diligently (they're not complex things) and every reason to expect a very reliable ride.

[Nurse Julie]

Welcome to the forum Malc.

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

Only 63 yrs of age  Malc you are a Spring Chicken compared to me at 74 yrs - though I have biked on & off for years until about 2009 (aged 61) when I thought my riding days were finished as I could no longer pull my Yamaha XJ900 on its centre stand so sold it.

Fast forwards to 2020 as Covid started to bite I decided to restore a CB400 to keep me focused. Loads of members here got me through the process - I finaly finished my build in July 2022. I chose the 400 as it was so light and parts are so easy to obtain - turns out it's frame is a bit on the small side for me so now looking to do a similar rebuild on a 500.

Lots of expertise & helpful folk here - a very warm welcome to one of the best sites around.

[Johnny4428]

Hi Malc, and welcome to the this forum where every day is an education. Great source of info and help here.

[Davelu88]

Welcome 

[philward]

Welcome to the forum Malc - good luck with your test and hope you find a nice classic - enjoy the forum!

[Malc (Malvis)]

Thanks guys for the welcome and wise words. I feel I’m in the right place  .  I hope I can post a picture of a nice bike soon!

[Matt_Harrington]

Welcome Malc.
I bet the test is somewhat different to mine, nearly 50 years ago! It was an amusing day out!
Matt

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

I took my test on a Capri 90 Scooter before the 125 rules came in.
I rode around a block in Derby waiting for the examiner who was on foot here to leap out in front of me for the emergency stop.

[Laverdaroo]

Welcome Malc, y0ou wont find a kinder, jovial, knowledge filled bunch anywhere on the planet. Ask as many questions as you need, the more the merrier and everyone will always try to help.
Best of luck with your test, you'll ace it its dead easy, just concentrate and dont worry thats the best attack mode

[Laverda Dave]

 Welcome to the forum Malc. New vs Old, old(er) every time although avoid hand gear change, 3 speed, belt drive and hand pumping oil bikes if you can . You won't go wrong on an old CB Honda, mega reliable if looked after and the oil has been changed on a regular basis. Older Kawasaki's are also nice having heavier castings but I shouldn't really say that here . In terms of parts availability the Honda's win every time. Good luck with your choice.

[paul G]

Welcome Malc 

[Matt_Harrington]

I took my test on a Capri 90 Scooter before the 125 rules came in.
I rode around a block in Derby waiting for the examiner who was on foot here to leap out in front of me for the emergency stop.

I think I had to do a figure of 8 around two blocks for the emergency stop. On my mate's test, the examiner jumped out in front of the wrong bike and was almost run down by an unsuspecting rider! 

Matt

[Laverdaroo]

I did mine in January in Keithley in North Yorkshire. My emergency stop was loudly commented on for being spot on as the test was done in the snow and my emergency stop was casually referred to by the examiner as an 'emergency slither'.