{"id":1143,"date":"2023-07-30T18:36:57","date_gmt":"2023-07-30T18:36:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/davesphoto.co.uk\/?p=1143"},"modified":"2025-05-30T10:36:14","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T10:36:14","slug":"big-upgrades","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/davesphoto.co.uk\/index.php\/2023\/07\/30\/big-upgrades\/","title":{"rendered":"Big Upgrades"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hi all, its been a while since I posted anything new and that is because I have been working hard and upgrading one significant part of my life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you might now or can see via my VIDEOS<\/a><\/strong> I own an Eskuta 250III, an EV push bike which has served me well for a year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But it has limitations that hinder the marrying up with my photography. Range, Gear carriage and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do not get me wrong, it is a cracking EV pedal bike for doing some local trips back an forth and has helped me with the major life upgrade I am going to tell you about know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am on my way to gaining a full UK motorbike license.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yep I have taken the plunge at 55 years young to saddle up and travel the roads for the UK, camera gear in hand, well under the seat really.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I passed my CBT and a week later my Theory test, I was shocked on that one, so in or around September 2023 I will train and sit the exams for my MOD 1 and MOD 2 motorbike tests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Update:<\/strong> MOD 1, MOD 2 training & tests booked. If all goes well I should have my full licence by Oct 19th 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The New Bike<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have read, watched and looked at so many bikes but for what I want to do with a motorbike, commute a bit and photorides, I have put a deposit down on the new 2023 Honda ADV 350 in red as pictured below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I have already planned 4 photorides out and about the South East \/ West of England and I am looking forward to sharing my experiences with the bike and photography with you via my VIDEOS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That’s it for now but rest assured there will be a lot of new content here and on my YouTube channel<\/a><\/strong> very soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I wish you well in your adventures.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DC x<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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