Hi, I'm new to Motor cycling

[Minty]

Hi, I've just passed my passed my bike test end of Feb this year and bought myself a 2016 Crossrunner which I've now covered almost 12000 miles on.  I'm on my second set of tyres gone over to Michelins Pilot 4 GTR's hoping to get better mileage out of them.  I'm really interested in reading what you guys have to say and advice that have got more biking experience than me.

[Cornersruns]

12,000 miles since Feb, good going 

See if you local police do a bike safe course, really good value and will help improve your riding style.

[v8guy]

Originally Posted by Cornersruns

12,000 miles since Feb, good going 

Absolutely! 

Originally Posted by Cornersruns

See if you local police do a bike safe course, really good value and will help improve your riding style.

Agreed. Or find a local IAM group and do a few runs out with an observer. 

[Greenie]

Hi

Welcome to the forum.

Glad to hear you are getting so much use out of your bike.

 

[reasty]

 
With that kind of mileage you've reached guru status very quickly - are you commuting or purely for pleasure?

[Ben]

    

[Longtimerider]

Hi, I thoroughly endorse v8guy's advice regarding getting further training.  After 51 years of riding, driving, flying and sailing, you would think I had it cracked, but 2 years ago, I joined the local IAM bike group and got some real training.  I learnt so much, and am still learning.  I passed the advanced and advanced plus tests and have become quicker, safer and more confident in my riding.  It is not expensive, after a free assessment ride with an observer, if you decide to join, it is £149 for all the observed rides you need and the test, (you contribute to the Ob's petrol each ride), and there are many more benefits - talks, organised rides, slow riding training, discounts, social events etc etc. Look for their web site locally and see what's going on.
Ride safe and be happy. 

[Longtimerider]

  OOPS, that should have been IAM not AIM, silly boy!

Ah, I've just discovered the "modify" button, so I have changed it. (I am new to this Forum!)

[heathy]

Hi and welcome to the world of biking. IAM are doing an offer, Tomorrow I think, offering their skills for live course less than half price. Around £60.00. Go for it, your riding will improve hugely and you could get cheaper insurance.