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Post by skyhook on Feb 3, 2009 13:01:23 GMT 1
Hi all just thought i would let you know I joined your forums, test due next month DAS and returning to bikes.
Was wondering if a NTV 650 was a bit to much after a 20 odd year layoff on bikes ?
Cut my teeth on a Honda 175cc then up to a 250cc, had a trundle on a 750cc and a few gos on a Honda gold-wing, but that was way back.
Bout 10 years ago I used to do a bit of off road with my then son in-law, came off a few times and loved it ( Nice soft mud to land in ;D )
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Post by JJ on Feb 3, 2009 15:04:45 GMT 1
Hi Skyhook Welcome its good on ere ;D NTV is a fantastic bike ! highly recommended
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Post by Jaz66 on Feb 3, 2009 18:13:08 GMT 1
Hi Skyhook... ;D NTV too much...? No the bikes a good un if driven sensibly, obviously If you race around like a lunatic.,( ) any bike can be dangerous... I also had a good gap before biking again, had a yamaha DT125 and a a Suzuki 250. took it easy when i first got bike, but quickly got used to it. Its a pu55y cat of a bike, really...... ; (D@mn this moderation) off roading? Not too sure but the Mud thing will get McF posting... ;D ;D Dont forget to pop into 'newbies' for for some hints on getting most from the Forum. jaz
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Post by McF on Feb 3, 2009 18:58:18 GMT 1
Hi Skyhook and welcome aboard The NTV is a sound choice for just about any ability / experience. There are several members of this forum who are riding NTVs as their first bike. I know Hubcap is doing so on 33bhp restricted too (not for much longer we hope ;D) A smooth power delivery, well balanced and not too heavy. It will keep up with the traffic in any road conditions and when you want to, beat most cars away from the lights. Mid range acceleration is good for a quick overtake too. The one unforgivable trait many models will demonstrate is gearbox problems with either first (most common) or second gear (less common) very difficult to engage. To the best of my knowledge, it's EITHER first OR second, I have nor heard of anyone having problems with both. The cure is generally expensive (a strip down and replace the driven gear) and most people work around it by not bothering to select the faulty gear. This fault would be potentially dangerous to the unwary if it suddenly jumped out of gear at the wrong moment (there is never a right moment!). As you don't appear to have bought an NTV yet, use this as an opportunity to test something in your heart's desire before you part with some hard earned beer vouchers. Prices for a good NTV vary quite a lot. There is a very nice one on eBay cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190282424486 (expires 04 1044 Feb) no bids yet so it could be yours for £675. By the looks of it that is a good price. It comes with brackets for panniers and box. Yellow might not be the first choice of colour but it looks smart in the photos Keep us posted on your thoughts and do post when you make the choice and buy one. PS - what other bike will give you a FREE forum as good as this one?
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Post by McF on Feb 3, 2009 19:00:44 GMT 1
off roading? Not too sure but the Mud thing will get McF posting... ;D ;D jaz Ssshhhh - that's supposed to be a secret
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Post by Sky on Feb 3, 2009 21:19:00 GMT 1
To tell the truth I brought one just before Xmas as a prezzie to meself...lol but did me home work first and thought the NTV 650 was my best choice for getting back on bikes.
Got it in the shed and doing all oil,plugs. etc.. myself as I don't mind getting me hands dirty ( ref the mud thing.....lol )
But did have a little spin just to see if it fits my needs... ( G?F smacks back of legs....lol ) as me and said G?F want to take a trip to Spain this year for a cpl weeks.
Used to drive all over Europe in trucks and coaches so I'm clued up on driving on wrong side of road.....lol
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Post by McF on Feb 3, 2009 22:50:27 GMT 1
Well done on your purchase you NTV Ninja Tell us more - don't be shy! Used to drive all over Europe in trucks and coaches so I'm clued up on driving on wrong side of road.....lol So did you buy a Left Hand drive model?
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Post by skyhook on Feb 3, 2009 23:00:13 GMT 1
Well done on your purchase you NTV Ninja Tell us more - don't be shy! Used to drive all over Europe in trucks and coaches so I'm clued up on driving on wrong side of road.....lol So did you buy a Left Hand drive model? To right I did, trouble is they are hard to find............lol The man in the shop thought I was mad ??.............lol Even the rev conter go's from right to left.........lol
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Post by rj2para (Bisto) on Feb 7, 2009 0:24:25 GMT 1
Welcome Skyhook, great bike.
The only other bike I have ridden is the Bandit 650 I did my DAS on and a cg125 many years ago.
Good choice.
ATB Roger
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Post by De Graaf van Salland on Feb 7, 2009 9:13:41 GMT 1
For the non-english persons on this forum: what is a DAS ?
By the way: welcome skyhook
Franklin
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Post by McF on Feb 7, 2009 16:13:11 GMT 1
For the non-english persons on this forum: what is a DAS ? Franklin Direct Access Scheme If you have never ridden a bike before and are over 21, you can learn and take your test on a bike over 500cc and (provided you pass) then have a licence to ride bikes over 500cc. Otherwise, after passing your test, you are restricted to 33bhp (ratings on our forum reflect the english system of progressive licensing!)
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Post by De Graaf van Salland on Feb 8, 2009 10:34:31 GMT 1
We have a similar sort of thing over here. I don't exactly know how it's done today, because I obtained my motorcycle driver's licence about ten years ago (it was the last category which I had to get; I'm now allowed to drive everything, exept steam-rollers & trains).
I believe if you're under 21 in the Netherlands, you can't ride a motorbike with power of more than 25 kW. And you have to have, at least, one or two years experiece on a motorbike, before you can ride a bike with a higher power.
Also, obtaining a motorbike licence in the Netherlands, is now split up into 3 parts. For each of these parts you have to take an exam. The parts are (in sequence): 1. theory, 2. being able to control the bike (no other traffic) & 3. riding the bike on public roads (with other traffic). Also, I think you have to do all three in one years, otherwise you have to do the theory exam again........
Ride safely
Franklin
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Post by Buzzin (^_^) on Feb 13, 2009 11:04:20 GMT 1
Let me first welcome skyhook! Hope you enjoy the NTV Like franklin said: we have similar rules. You have to be 21 or over to take the 'large' bike exam (I did). This is done with a bike > 35kW and means you can drive anything you like after that. Well...asuming you pass. Under 21 you take the 'light' test on a bike < 35kW. Once you pass that, the first two years you can only drive a bike that is < 25kW and no more than a certain amount of bhp : weight ratio. (dunno) To make things complicated, there are 3 bike categories (I believe the UK has the same ones) - AM: Mopeds < 50 cc (available with only theory for 16 y/o and up) - A1 light bikes < 25kW - A2 large bikes Anyone with any real license (A, B, C1/C, D1/D) gets the AM for free.... Unlike in the UK, we have a limited points license. This means the first 5 years of your first license you get points when commiting serious offences. 3 points = a new exam. Unfortunatly they only give a maximum of 1 point at a time (I think driving drunk should be about 60000 points and a permanent ban...) If however you managed to get your AM before anything else (which is normal), the period is 7 years. During this period, different rules apply, like a lower alcohol limit, and some other things I never bothered to learn as I wasn't hassled by these new rules. After this period, all points are dropped, and your license turns 'normal' This only counts from the date of you first license. If like me you get your bike license 5 years after getting your car license, it doesn't start again. Right, is it obvious I am trying not to think of work?
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