Given all my previous experience, I decided that rushing into anything was a bad choice. I booked in the my theory test one week ahead so that would leave plenty of time to study. I ended up having to travel a bit for work during the week so it all worked out for the best.
I rocked up at the Motor Registry and sat down for the theory. Got through all 45 questions in about 15 minutes. 100% of the questions were from the practice tests so no surprises here and I got full marks. YAYYY!!!
Within 30 minutes, I was happily walking out from the Motor Registry with my brand new license sitting in my little purse! =) I wanted to do a dance on the street but decided against it... Lol.
Next was bike shopping! I went around town today with a friend (armed with advise from a fellow forum rider) and sat on a few second hand different bikes... they included
1) Honda CB250
2) Suzuki Bandit
3) Honda CBR250rr
4) Yamaha Virago
5) Honda CBR250r (Brand new)
6) Honda VTR250
7) Honda VTR250 (Brand new with fuel injection)
Bike 1 felt very upright. Bike 2 felt strange. Bike 3 was sporty and quite comfortable. Bike 4 was seated very low. Bike 5 was too big and both feet couldn't find the ground. The most comfortable sitting position was Bike 6 and 7. Although they were the same bikes, the new Honda (7) had a slightly more comfortable position but it was only marginal.
I decided to test ride the second hand VTR. I was initially very apprehensive as I was afraid I would drop the bike. However, the moment I was on the go... Oh My Goodness! What a great feeling! Now I know why I wanted to ride a bike. It was awesome and amazing and really quite hard to put into words! You really have to give it a go yourself!
Anyway, I left the bike shop armed with as much information as I can and over the next few days, will be deciding on whether that would be my bike! =)
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