New Video! On-board Footage From May 2017

My new video is now up on Youtube – please feel free to share.

 

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New Video! On-board Footage From April 2017

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New Video! On-board footage from April 2017

New Video! Arrow Exhaust Sound | Triumph Street Triple 675cc

I’ve just uploaded a new video to my Youtube.

Sound test video, Triumph Street Triple 675cc with twin under seat Arrow exhaust cans. The db Killer has been removed.

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Road To Passing My Direct Access | Street Triple Rider

I’ve always had a passion for motorcycles, whether it be watching the racing or riding them myself. My dream job when I was younger was to become a Police Motorcyclist – unfortunately this never came to fruition.

I rode a moped from the age of 16. It was a W Reg Piaggio NRG Extreme 50cc, and it gave me the freedom to go where ever I wanted/needed.

Naturally, being a 16 year old wannabe racer, I started tuning the little Piaggio, with racing rollers, exhaust and air filter and finally de-restricting it… getting a whopping 70mph top end!

I rode the Piaggio for a couple of years, before passing my driving test.

Some 15+ years later, I decided I wanted to get back on two wheels. I booked in for my CBT (Compulsory Basic Training) with Riverview Rider Training in Hesketh Bank. I had loads of fun riding round on the 125cc Yamaha YBR.

Instantly I got the bug – now I wanted to put in for the Big Bike test! These days, the Direct Access or DAS, is made up of 3 parts in addition to your CBT.

1. Motorcycle Theory Test inc Hazard Perception
2. Module 1 (MOD1) -The test normally takes about 20 minutes and includes:
   • wheeling the moped or motorcycle and using the stand
   • riding a slalom and figure of 8
   • a slow ride
   • a U-turn
   • cornering and a controlled stop
   • cornering and an emergency stop
   • cornering and hazard avoidance

   For the hazard avoidance and emergency stop exercises you must ride at a minimum speed of:

   1. 19 mph on a moped
   2. 31 mph on a motorcycle
3. MODULE 2 (MOD2) – This is the road base test, like a driving test, that lasts around 45mins. You are followed by the examiner, while being instructed via radio.

I passed my DAS in June 2016. I haven’t looked back since!

My first big bike was a 1995 M Reg Kawasaki ZZR600. In my opinion, these are an ideal starter bike. Cheap to buy – comfortable to ride – and with the twincam 600cc engine, very fun!

I owned the ZZR for 3months, having some fun over the summer months, before committing to my current ride in August 2016.

A Triumph Street Triple, 2007 model in Roulette Green. 675cc triple engine, very pokey with low-down torque, sounds amazing and very fun!

Watch out for another Blog post – A detailed look into my bike!

Please head over to my Youtube channel, where you can share my experiences on the bike!

Street Triple Rider – Youtube Channel

On-Board Footage | 1995 Kawasaki ZZR600 Twincam

My first ever BIG bike was a 1995 Kawasaki ZZR600.

It was an excellent ‘starter’ bike but had its issues, as expected really with it being an older bike. I owned it for 3 months before I upgraded to my current Triumph Street Triple.

Here’s a link to my on-board footage video, shot with a GoPro Hero at 1080p 30fps.

 

I hope you enjoy the video. If you haven’t already – please hit that LIKE button. 🙂

On-Board Footage | Triumph Street Triple 675cc

I’ve recently started a dedicated motorcycle Youtube channel. I’m aiming to upload at least one video per week. Reviews and unboxing videos are also something I’m looking to venture into. Any suggestions on what you would like to see?

Here is a photo of my Street Triple – amazing I know! 🙂

Check out my Youtube video. On-Board footage shot using a GoPro Hero 1080p 30fps.