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Inglesina94 Trackday Trickster
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Posted: 22:53 - 09 Apr 2004 Post subject: First Bike |
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Hi all,
I am new to biking and a bit confused. I have read thru' the past posting but still ... not sure what is best. I am taking the practice test shortly and have started thinking about buying something. I will be restricted to the 33bh limitation ... so what is best?
I'm about 5.5 so not too tall and also not too strong ... so nothing too big and heavy.
Was thinking about an import bandit 400 but they start to be a bit too old now, also would I need to restrict it? (not sure about the power) How about Honda CB400?? Any comments? Will it need restricting? Any other bike is suggested? Not too sporty and not trials.
Thanks for any suggestions! |
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Inglesina94 Trackday Trickster
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Posted: 23:48 - 09 Apr 2004 Post subject: |
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29 yrs old (I know I have left it a bit late to get the licence but better late than never)
I am doing the normal test, not DSA, hence I will have to drive a limited bike for the first two years.
Wanted something a bit bigger than 125cc |
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awj72 Trackday Trickster
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grem543 Two Stroke Sniffer
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ohhhhh people my age
passed me cbt a year ago, just chucked the scooter & picked up an nsr.
the only bad thing is that the scooter had lots of storage space, and i cant carry my rain cover on the nsr(used to park anywhere & not get a ticket). |
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MarJay But it's British!
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Posted: 11:52 - 10 Apr 2004 Post subject: |
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For my two pence worth;
Sod the A1 test and do a direct access. If you don't you'll regret it. 33bhp is not enough to pull the skin off of a rice pudding.
Personally I would do my DAS, buy a CB1 400 or a CB400 super four and be happy. They both make around 60bhp, the CB-1 is older and cheaper (and more than likely a lot rubbishier!) but the CB400 is heavier.
The bandit is nice and makes the same sort of power but they are a pain to get parts for and there have been some bandit 400 horror stories on here.
Honestly, if you are over 21 then do a DAS and restrict yourself by your choice of bike, not by the arbitrary government limit. 60bhp is a nice amount of power, not too much so that you get yourself into trouble, but enough to be fun.
(Oh and BTW I am five foot five, and ride a 950cc Triumph Daytona!
Other good bikes for shortarses include;
SPORTS
Honda
CBR400
VFR400 NC30
VFR400 NC24
VFR400 NC21
Suzuki
GSXR400
Kawasaki
ZXR400
Naked/Street bikes
Honda I have already mentioned
Kawasaki ZRX 400
erm, thats all I can think of at the moment.
Oh and welcome to the forum!! ____________________ British beauty: Triumph Street Triple R; Loony stroker: KR1S; Track fun: GSXR750 L1; Commuter Missile: GSX-S1000F
Remember kids, bikes aren't like lego. You can't easily take a part from one bike and then fit it to another. |
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Inglesina94 Trackday Trickster
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Posted: 19:26 - 10 Apr 2004 Post subject: |
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Though about doing Direct Access but felt that probably using a "smaller" bike for some time would have been good practice and now i have booked the test!!
Will any of the 400 sustain the necessary restriction to being legal? Or will I end up with something not suitable at all and should I be looking at something smaller??
Also as I understand the restriction can be removed ... |
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carvell Scuttler
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Inglesina94 Trackday Trickster
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Kickstart The Oracle
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Posted: 12:03 - 11 Apr 2004 Post subject: |
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Hi
I would say go for the DAS test as well. The extra cost of the test is going to be less than the cost of restricting a bike to 33hp (general cost seems to be around £200, while a DAS course is only around £100 extra).
Just about any bike can be restricted to 33hp, but they are going to feel slow. Top speed will be just over 100mph. Acceleration will feel quick compared to, say, a CG125 but will feel asthmatic compared to a full power version of the bike.
All the best
Keith ____________________ Traxpics, track day and racing photographs - Bimota Forum - Bike performance / thrust graphs for choosing gearing |
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WildGoose White Van Man
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Posted: 22:11 - 12 Apr 2004 Post subject: |
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bikes which make less than 33bhp as standard, do your direct access, how many desirable bikes are in the following list..
Honda
Rebel 250
GB250
Steed 400
CB400 (old one)
FT500
XL500S
XL500R
BROS400
GB400TT
NV400C
VRX400
MAGNA250
CB250RS
CB250NH
XLR250
XLR250Degree
XR250
Kawasaki
KE175-D
Z200-A
Estrella 250
KL250-C
Z250-A
Z250-B
Z250-C
EL250-D/F
KL250 D7
KLX250-G
Suzuki
Goose 350
DR350S
Intruder 400
DR250S
Desperado 400
DR400S
SP400
SP370
GS250T
GSX250E
GT200
GT250E
LS650F
SB200
LS400Savage
LS400Tempter
SX200
VS400
TS185ER
TS250ER
GN250
DR350SE
LS650P
Yamaha
DT175MX
RD200DX
RS200
SRV250
XS250SE
XS250
XT250
SRX250
Drag Star 400
SRX400
SR500
SR250
XV250
XT350
SDR200
TT250
Serow 225
SR400
SR500 ____________________ So in other words, he stopped you for being flagrantly in posession of a motorcycle in direct contravention of the Hippies, Darkies and People Whose Face I Don't Like The Look of (Police Powers) Act. 1976 |
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Inglesina94 Trackday Trickster
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Posted: 22:38 - 12 Apr 2004 Post subject: |
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Thanks to all for your advice ... very much appreciated!! ''
I know that you have all suggested the DAS thought I guess I just want something to tour about so I think I will stick to the normal test and take it slowly to start with.
In the meantime I'll look at your suggestions as I actually know very little about bikes ... '' and in the meantime I concentrate on passing the test ... just over a month away '' |
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 20 years, 63 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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