Hello everyone

Hello everyone,

Just thought i would say a quick hello instead of just hiding in the wings and hoovering up the vast quantity of cat knowledge you find once you register!

Haven't passed my bike test yet (Module 1 booked for the 28th of this month ) and i have been giving serious thought to the thundercat as my first bike.

Should be going to look at an S reg one today/early next week. I'll let you know how it goes!

~Ben

Welcome Ben and hello,

Good luck with mod 1 and then 2

The Cat is an excellent choice as a first bike ~ but then we're a bit bias .

Good hunting for your bike and if you get one stick a pic or two up in the "nice bike" section

Cheers
Tel

Hi Ben, welcome - thought I heard the Hoover going

All the best with your Mod 1 and with the S reg.

Hi Ben,

Welcome to the site. Glad to hear you've been checking us out before sticking your head above the parapet - always a good move on here!

Right then. Here's your homework for the next few months:

1. Mod 1 (28th Feb)
   
2. Mod 2 (March)
   
3. Buy a Thundercat (March/April)
   
4. Get some miles (April/May)
   
5. Bishops Castle rideout (25th May) It's on your doorstep you can't not go

Something to aim for?

Hi and welcome to the forum!

Simon.

greencat wrote:Hi Ben,

Welcome to the site. Glad to hear you've been checking us out before sticking your head above the parapet - always a good move on here!

Right then. Here's your homework for the next few months:

1. Mod 1 (28th Feb)
   
2. Mod 2 (March)
   
3. Buy a Thundercat (March/April)
   
4. Get some miles (April/May)
   
5. Bishops Castle rideout (25th May) It's on your doorstep you can't not go

Something to aim for?

Couldn't of guessed my timings any better!

Hi Ben welcome to the forum, good luck with your mod 1 & 2. I only passed mine in November and bought the cat about a month before, it was agony having it sat in the garage but not able to ride it but a good motivator to get passed.

And a cat is a fantastic first bike, you could call me biased but I did a lot of research, both on here but also speaking to biker friends and my instructors, the cat is very fast but also very forgiving, it'll allow you to learn at your own pace and be ready to test you when you think you've learned something new.

I couldn't be happier and can't see myself on anything else for the foreseeable future.

Hi Ben and welcome.

Good luck with Mods 1&2 and with your cat-hunt.

Cheers
Billy

Thanks very much again, yeah i'm scared of buying one too early and have it sat there begging to be ridden!

If my cat-hunt is successful and I have my licence by May, i'd love to come along to the ride-out down in Bishops Castle, it's only 20 miles away! (and with some cracking road in between) so i am told...

Hi and welcome Ben.

Good luck with the test and cat hunt!

Rich.

Hi Ben

Welcome and good luck with the plan(s).

Cheers
Rosco

Hi & welcome Ben, hope to see you at BC

Good luck

Paul

Thanks again all for the warm welcome.

Update on the bike situation, went to have a look at a work colleagues 1999 Cat... and bought it
Needs a little TLC as its been stored for 3 years or so, plenty of time for that before my mod2 though!

I'll get some pictures in the "Nice Bike" Section once its clean and had its service.

Congratulations.

Item 3 done already. And well before the deadline!

Keep up the good work and let us know how you get on with the rest of the homework. Ask away if you have any questions on the bike.

Hi Ben! Well done on the superb purchase!

Whereabouts in Shropshire are you from?

Enjoy the forum

Ellie x

Nice one on the purchase, you won't be disappointed and the chaps on here will answer any questions you have

Welcome Ben,
Must say you have made a good choice there I love my cat and don't think I will be changing it anytime soon....

Hope you pass with colours mate

Cheers everyone, yeah I spoke to few of my rider mates about what bike to buy after i passed. A lot of bikes were talked about but when i mentioned the cat everyone said "yeah, you will get bored of the *divvy, sv, er-5* pretty damm quick. The cat will keep you entertained for much longer".

@Ellie: Shrewsbury born & bred! and thank you!

Hi mate,

As everyone has said before, great choice of Bike. I've ridden mainly streetfighters and Hardtail chops over the past 30 or so years and I can honestly say that this is probably the best all rounder I have ever owned.

You're only down the road from me (I'm in Market Drayton) so if you need any help etc, or someone to go for a ride with once you pass (notice the confidence there ) just give me a shout.

Hi Westy from another Shrewsbury born & bred.
Moved to Derbyshire a couple of years ago after falling for a biker bird but still get down on the bike now & again to see family & run the BC rideout. Maybe catch u there

@Ellie: Shrewsbury born & bred!

Oh no, not another monner! How bisty!!

Hiya

Yep sorry, heavy use of "mon" included with sale...

Welcome from another Newbie!

Homework done nicely! Module 1 passed this morning.

Should have a date for my Module 2 by the end of the week, then the cat will be going in for its MOT ready to go back on the road!