Well That Was An Expensive Decision.

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  1. Helmut Visor

    Helmut Visor Only dead fish go with the flow
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    So, as I said when I jumped in on @Vulpes thread, Mrs HV has decided she finally wants to take her test.
    Unfortunately because of the whole Covid situation CBT's and Direct Access courses are few and far between at the moment but we think that one could be sorted, awaiting a confirmation call today :neutral:
    The expensive bit though is the fact that no schools are lending kit right now.......yes we all know where this one is going :rolleyes:.......so we have been trawling bike stores and t'interweb to get fully kitted out.
    She is an ex nurse who has worked on both trauma wards and in A&E so is only happy to do it with all the correct gear (quite rightly in my opinion) and I am firmly of the opinion "buy right, buy once".
    To that end we now have a new helmet, jacket, jeans, boots and gloves before she's even sat on a bike :eek:
    Once she's done the CBT and full course she's already identified which bike she wants........a Triumph Street Triple R Low :scream::scream:
     
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  2. Vulpes

    Vulpes Confused Member

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    Our schools do have kit on loan, but we decided to do it right straight away - so all new gear for the mrs.... on top of that the bike, sat nav, comm system... so yes, an expensive decision... o_O
    And the lessons, tests.... we're having a cheap holiday this year, methinks... :joy:
     
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  3. Helmut Visor

    Helmut Visor Only dead fish go with the flow
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    I'm not even mentioning a comms system ;) I enjoy the silence when I ride too much :p
     
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  4. Helmut Visor

    Helmut Visor Only dead fish go with the flow
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    It's the only time I get to hear the voices in my head :joy:
     
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  5. Lou160487

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    Glad to hear she's working towards her license. And I very much approve of her choice of bike. Good luck to you both.
     
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  6. Sandi T

    Sandi T It's ride o'clock somewhere!
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    My rationalization when I buy motorcycles and motorcycle "stuff" is this. "Well, at least I don't own airplanes or boats!" ;):joy:
     
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  7. Adie P

    Adie P Crème de la Crème

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    To appropriate a saying often used by an American friend ...

    "If it flies; floats or f***s ....... it's cheaper to rent!"
     
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  8. Helmut Visor

    Helmut Visor Only dead fish go with the flow
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    It doesn't get cheaper :worried:

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  9. andyc1

    andyc1 Lunarville 7, Airlock 3

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    What a bike :heart_eyes::cool:
     
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  10. Helmut Visor

    Helmut Visor Only dead fish go with the flow
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    Street Triple R Low.......I get to ride it home when it's ready ;):cool: might be a little bit of a challenge at 6'1" :joy:
     
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  11. andyc1

    andyc1 Lunarville 7, Airlock 3

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    I'll bet you love it though ;)
     
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  12. Helmut Visor

    Helmut Visor Only dead fish go with the flow
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    A bit different to the Nightstorm but I am looking to get another V twin Tuono as a stable mate so will need to practice :p
     
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  13. Helmut Visor

    Helmut Visor Only dead fish go with the flow
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    Picked up a toy bike today :p

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  14. Vulpes

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  15. Helmut Visor

    Helmut Visor Only dead fish go with the flow
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    She got a call today for a CBT cancellation.....now booked in for Thursday. Fingers crossed :)
     
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  16. Helmut Visor

    Helmut Visor Only dead fish go with the flow
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    Realise I haven't updated this for a while. CBT passed but still no sign of a Direct Access course so rather than do nothing we managed to find a cheap YBR to at least get out on the road in the meantime. It's not pretty and been a little unloved but a full years MOT and an hour cleaning off the chain crud later and it's ready for the road. First ride out yesterday, 70 miles and only a few minors :joy: good to get out and enjoy the ride, girl done very good :cool: 227233589_416743016332093_2964883424466099568_n-3.jpg 223734157_963006147825895_4217783421666606117_n.jpg
     
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  17. Vulpes

    Vulpes Confused Member

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    Nice one! Mrs Vulpes has her road test this tuesday - fingers crossed!
     
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  18. Helmut Visor

    Helmut Visor Only dead fish go with the flow
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    Wishing her the best of luck ;)
     
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  19. Dawsy

    Dawsy Cumbrian half-wit
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    Good luck to Mrs Vulpes for Tuesday:grinning:
    Will she be joining you on your trip next month?
     
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  20. Vulpes

    Vulpes Confused Member

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    #20 Vulpes, Aug 1, 2021
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    Cheers mate - mrs V won't be joining me on my trip, she'll have to gain some experience first.
     
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