Quote: "Must be a European thing, I don't know what this means."
It's a security marking that's near impossible to locate and remove, which puts your bike on a database the police have access to, meaning if it gets stolen 1) it makes it easier to identify that the bike is stolen and 2) means they can trace it back to its rightful owner and 3) helps as a deterrant because of the additional risk it puts on thieves. It just adds an extra level of security worth having.
Quote: "I see it's a Vulcan but can't make out which one. 900?"
Vulcan S. They did have a used Vulcan 900 in there, but I saw signs of rust, it was also more expensive than a new Vulcan S and i had my heart set on the S. It is basically a more modern Vulcan with a parallel twin taken from the Ninja 650 and Versys 650 but down tuned to suit a cruiser.
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If you guys have a riders course available, I'd recommend taking it. Over here we have the Basic Riders Course, which is a 2-day class. I was already riding my around the neighborhood on my permit but the class gave me a chance to ride around in an isolated area and practice things like swerving around obstacles and quick-stops. Plus, since it's not on my bike I was more willing to do things I may otherwise have been afraid to try because I didn't want to risk dropping my bike. Theirs I didn't care lol. They were only 250cc bikes at most anyway. And the class also points out things about riding you might not have thought of or considered yet."
Here in the UK this is a legal requirement. I did my CBT just over a year ago (which is our basic training), which allows me to ride up to 125cc with a learner badge, but for me to ride anything bigger I have to do a full license, which I am starting the training for today and should hopefully pass by the time the bike gets here as my test is booked, but the dealership said they don't mind holding onto it in the event I don't. I wholeheartedly agree it is worth doing and I know it's not mandatory in all countries, but it is easy to develop bad habits and you don't want to develop them so you're not doing your bike harm or early wear and tear and also, you don't wanna get totalled by a car. Apparently since the UK made CBT's mandatory, the number of motorcycle accidents went down drastically, which I think shows why it is worth it.
Also that's a nice looking bike you've got there. Yamaha Bolt if I am not mistaken?
Quote: "I havent had a motor bike in 3 years and am really missing one now. I like the car for winter but miss the bike as well to ride in the summer! I did come off my CBR600 though and broke my wrist so a car was the logical option. Take care out there!"
Cheers, I don't drive a car, so I had my bike for the winter and I can see why people go for cars in the winter, I am half tempted to get a cheap second hand bike for the winter, last winter was not a friendly one and my 125 did see some wounds from the road salt, which I wanna avoid on my Vulcan.
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I also had the chance to go to the isle of Mann TT races this year which was EPIC! Anyone who hasnt seen the footage of those on you tube really needs to take a look to see what speed and danger really is!!"
I'd love to go one year, just because of how nuts it is. Me and my brother were talking of riding up to Guy Martin's pub once I am off of my 125.
But I can link a bike cam video for Guy Martin at the TT:
Quote: " I did come off my CBR600 though and broke my wrist so a car was the logical option. "
Sorry to hear man, but am glad it was nothing worse. It'll be its sister the CBF600 I'll be doing my test on and what I'll be riding this morning.
Quote: "I already got to a six-string on my back before the thread opened."
It's amazing how they just appear out of nowhere the moment Jovi comes on.
And I guess for any Slipknot and Supernatural fans.