Hi all. Been lurking for a week or 2 and thought I'd finally introduce myself before I start posting. I'd been pottering around on a 125 for the past few years and finally decided to get my bike license. Went to a shop to look at a bandit and walked away having bought a 2002 6th gen vfr. As its my 1st adult sized bike any advise is appreciated. Also anyone know what the connector is for? Guessing some form of heated grips. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Hi and welcome to the MadHouse :welcome: Kudos for including a photo of your VFR with your first post, and choosing a red VFR - which are known to be the fastestotstir: :focus:. That connector looks very much like a standard Oxford battery tender connector. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BATTERY-P...020958?hash=item5435de681e:g:iAcAAOSwYmZXLJoL Typically its a handed connector contained in a waterproof shield with a pair of wires leading via an inline fuse to hoop connectors attached direct to the battery. A tender can be a good way to keep the battery topped up if the bike is out of use for long periods or if the bike has an aftermarket alarm system which poses a continuous load drain. The lead is of course bi-directional so instead of charging the battery it can be used as a convenient power take off for GPS systems and many 12volt extras. As for the future - it may sound harsh for someone who has just passed their motorbike test, but I strongly suggest you now find the time and money to enroll in one of the "Advanced Rider Training" programmes which operate around the UK - http://think.direct.gov.uk/motorcycle-training.html. There is of course no substitute for riding experience, so make sure you get out and use that VFR, or all those life-savers and good habits your instructor has spent hours droning on about could slip. When you get time you may want to update your forum profile (Forum Actions/Edit Profile) to include the specs of your bike and an approximate location (town/city is fine) - that way if you need help with the bike the relevant information will appear alongside all your posts and you may find some living nearby is willing to swing by and advise - especially if you have a well stocked beer fridge. Take care SkiMad
I get the advise on the advance rider stuff. Friend of mine helps run the local rider down program so he is also drumming the same sentiment into me. The place that did my das course recommended getting a few months and a a few thousand miles under my belt before I go back for the adv. training.
Welcome to The World! A lot of advanced training courses want you to get some seat time before enrolling, so it's kind of a hurry up and wait thing. Maybe you can find a mentor that can give you some guidance while you're building up the seat time. BTW, I also started on a 125 and graduated to a 650, then 750, then a 900. I was lucky enough to have a few friends that were experienced riders to help me along. However, the best teacher is experience and the best I received was riding off road. Good luck and ride safe. Cheers
:welcome: to the madness from across the pond lad :wave: Congratulation on your new ride. VFR is one of the best bike in the world :wink: Ride safe and keep the rubbers side down mate. ATGATT
