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Thanks for all the comments. In a strange way they make me feel better. Perhaps one or two of you will know how I feel after these incidents. So, it appears that experience is the main 'culprit' followed by tyres. I am going to work on the experience side, build my confidence back up but for the tim...

Thanks for the replies. I agree the tyres arent 100% to blame. I suppose experience counts for the majority.
It just shakes you up and makes you realise where your weaknesses lie.

Good points, but white lines can't be avoided when turning right unfortunately. I suppose just a case of taking my time, turning once over them.

Yes I was thinking of changing them to city grips, I have read a lot about them on here and they seem a great choice. I thought the stock tyres were not as bad people make out until the past 24 hours.


Oh well we live and learn

Ok, so I just thought I would share this with you all. I know a lot of you will be experienced to deal with all hazards, including weather. Maybe you could even give me some pointers. Here in the UK, especially the Lakes in the north, we get a lot of wet weather (however an unusually long dry spell ...

Hi, I saw this site & thread by chance and thought I might have some advice valuable to others. Firstly, the "two types of rider.." phrase may seem pithy and a bit unpleasant, but from my experience it is pretty accurate. Crashes are not indicative of rider skill, nor is the bike they...

Just used an android phone. Has it worked? I used android, google maps with location on. Zoomed in on myself and pressed the 'pin button' and it worked. Has mine worked? I don't want to disappoint iceman who is clearly a creeper :D Or just wants my Pokemon. Three on my balcony. One in the kids padd...

Well today, going to work, after a very heavy rainy night, I was doing my usual 60 mph for 10 minutes along an A road, then 2 miles uphill. The sun was out and it was hot when it was out. When I got to work I thought I could smell burning, and there was steam coming from my exhaust and the grill thi...

gn2 wrote:£7.80 an hour plus tips.

Really? That much? I'll have to stop being sensible and Good!

you you wrote:Just used an android phone. Has it worked?

I used android, google maps with location on. Zoomed in on myself and pressed the 'pin button' and it worked.

Added myself

I haven't watched the video as I have stopped watching 'crash vids' with being a new rider and all. However I am so pleased that helmets are compulsory here in the UK. I am sure their would be more reports of casualties if there weren't. I love my black and hi-viz helmet. Yes, not 100% hi -viz, but ...

It doesn't hurt to be a little scared when riding. You will by and by get more confident and then you will be tempted to start taking risks--that is the danger. I sometimes think it is good to get into an accident early on, as long as it is not fatal or permanently maiming, because it will teach yo...

OK, so as a new rider (3 weeks) I am feeling a bit dismayed and put off by all the accident reports I read about and see. I know no one wants to be in an accident or, at the very least, drop their bike, but I can't help but think it is not a case of if, but when. Is this a normal reaction? I do all...

Cheers all. i know it is maybe premature to have these thoughts. i have all the safety gear (helmet, gloves, jacket, trousers, boots, hi viz vest) and try my best to pre-empt what is going on with regards to the road. i always stop at junctions and look, i always slow down for corners, I am constant...

Cheers guys for the prompt replies. I think I was just wanting some reassurance.

;-)

OK, so as a new rider (3 weeks) I am feeling a bit dismayed and put off by all the accident reports I read about and see. I know no one wants to be in an accident or, at the very least, drop their bike, but I can't help but think it is not a case of if, but when. Is this a normal reaction? I do all ...

OK, so, being in the north west corner of the UK can feel like total isolotion at times, so I am wanting to know if there are any other Cumbrian PCX owners out there? No but from North Yorkshire co on a good day it would be a decent ride out. Alston? Yes it would have to be a good day to go to Alst...

It is very north west of England sorry, I felt the hairs splitting. But I am always surprised when people know where it is lol.

OK, so, being in the north west corner of the UK can feel like total isolotion at times, so I am wanting to know if there are any other Cumbrian PCX owners out there?