Starting out

BaldyMD · 2012-10-17T15:33:49+01:00

Hi Everyone, Allow me to introduce myself. my name is Martin, I am 38 Yrs old & I have never owned, driven, or ridden anything more powerful than my pushbike. Until now. About two years ago i was given a 1984 (b reg) CF70 three speed automatic which had been sitting in my aunt's garage since my cousin stopped riding it in 1991 (well, that's when the tax expired anyway). It has since sat in my shed doing nothing (through my fear of breaking something by attempting to do any work on it) until two weeks ago when i decided i would get started. i have now managed to un-cease the back brake & have fitted a new battery & it seems the electrics are fine. My next plan will be to fill it with petrol & hope the engine goes. After that i will get it (and Myself) road legal (hopefully all by next spring). That's that really, just thought i'd say hello. as at some point i will probably have to pick some peoples brains on here for help & advice with mechanical stuff, etc.

Started by BaldyMD · 35 replies · 14697 views

BaldyMDStandard MemberPosts: 78
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Re: Starting outTue Feb 12, 2013 1:29 pm

So, the speedo cable is fitted. New tyres & tubes bought & fitted.
Have an MOT booked for 2pm Friday.
Fingers (and toes) crossed!!

BaldyMDStandard MemberPosts: 78
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Re: Starting outFri Feb 15, 2013 5:11 pm

It only bloody went & passed the MOT!!!!
Chuffed to bits!!!

ChiefStandard MemberPosts: 148
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Re: Starting outFri Feb 15, 2013 9:36 pm

CONGRATULATIONS - Happy and safe riding!

BaldyMDStandard MemberPosts: 78
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Re: Starting outSat Feb 16, 2013 11:51 am

Cheers.
Just the small matter of CBT first, but hopefully that should just be a formality. Just got to wait got my wages before I can book it. Roll on payday!

LadymonkeyStandard MemberPosts: 23
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Re: Starting outSat Feb 16, 2013 1:29 pm

One down one to go as they say , forget cbt do the full test , cbt is just another money making scheme , well done anyway.

BaldyMDStandard MemberPosts: 78
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Re: Starting outMon Feb 18, 2013 7:00 am

The full test is the plan in the end (so that I can run my daughter around, she's already told me she wants a pink helmet!) but it's a bit pricey, so I'll need to save for that.
CBT will at least get me going & get me road experience while I'm saving up.

BaldyMDStandard MemberPosts: 78
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Re: Starting outMon Mar 04, 2013 8:54 pm

So, CBT was passed yesterday. Tax & insurance done today.
Just got back from first ride. Oh my god, how much fun!!
To say I'm stoked is a massive understatement!!
Can't wait for the ride into work tomorrow.

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Re: Starting outMon Mar 04, 2013 10:23 pm

Well done, pleased to see the smile on your face, great that you using it as a daily ride.
Safe riding / smiling fella

BaldyMDStandard MemberPosts: 78
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Re: Starting outTue Mar 05, 2013 8:00 am

Cheers. Now just got to decide where to take myself for my first road trip!

ChiefStandard MemberPosts: 148
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Re: Starting outTue Mar 05, 2013 10:37 am

Congratulations and welcome to the 'world of motorcycling'
Happy and SAFE riding,(never forget your invisible to lots of drivers) Keep your headlight on always ideally
Enjoy!

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