Advice plz

[smallpaul31]

Past CBT, Waiting for theory test date then sitting DAS.
Should i get honda cbr 125cc for a year or 2 or providing i pass my test go for a 6oocc straight away.

Paul

[dew]

IMO If you passing full test, and are sensible in riding, get a bigger bike not 125. They are much more stable and easy to handle. Also, getting upto speed limits would be a lot easier!


Cheers,
Dew
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[Mr.Everready]

I'm assuming that your over 21.

Do not get a 125, you'll be bored in week.
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[smallpaul31]

Ye am 31 m8.

Thanks for advice lads all wait till a pass me test, just worried incase my lessons wasnt enuff.

[puremagic72]

Well if your not ready, your instructors will know.

And give you more lessons untill they are happy.

Good luck.

Baz.
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[froggeh]

Definitely get a bigger bike. I am 39 , had zero biking experience before August, did CBT+ 4 lessons + test, then bought a 600 hornet. Great fun. 125's are only for people NOT doing DAS. There's no point wasting money on direct access if you're gonna get one. At your age you should have more sense in your right hand

[Red600]

I'm guessing that you're thinking the same thing that I did when I was doing my lessons..... "get a 125 and I can use it now, plus if I fail my test I've got a bike I can use, its all practice ....." etc. DON'T DO IT! Wait till you pass your test and get a big bike. A 125 will have you bored in no time, plus if you get a small bike now I don't think you have the same determination to pass your test as you do if you're heading for a big bike.

Just my opinion of course, but save your money for the Big Boy

[fraseb01]

Honestly mate go straight for a 600 you will defenatly not look back.go for it!
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[Kickstart]

Hi

I would not go for the 125 in your situation. Would say to avoid high performance bikes though. 600 Hornet, 600 Bandit, something like that, would be good to gain experience on.

All the best

Keith
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[fraseb01]

At 31 you are more likley to be sensible regarding you're right hand actions ,I was in the same situation as you are in now and i bought an r6,You are in charge of the bike the bike is not in charge of you.
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[Kickstart]

But with total 2 wheel experience being a week wobbling round on a 500 twin, someone who has just passed their test is not really experienced enough to take charge of higher performance bikes.

Being 31 with substantial driving experience has given plenty of time to get into bad habits that can be rather nastier on a bike (like braking while cornering).

All the best

Keith
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[fraseb01]

Yeh,I quite agree Keith,but you know where i am coming from he will be making a big mistake if he buy's a 125.
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[Kickstart]

[whoosh]

Don't get a 125. Use the lure of a big bike as the impetus to focus on passing your test...and the reward for really applying yourself.


I did my DAS last year at 44, and I hated ( really hated) buzzing about on the school's 125. At 16 stone it wasn't fun.

I've done 12 months on big bikes.... and guess what you don't need to ride like a loon to enjoy it.

Also a dozy car driver on the mobile does not discriminate on the grounds of engine capacity when he/she takes you out

[smallpaul31]

Thanks for all your advice ppl . av decided to wait and get a 600 when a pass my test . to be honest ive got the cash for a big bike and didnt really want to waste it on on a 125.

Paul

[dew]

That's the spirit m8! Good luck for DAS.
And always test-ride before you buy it
I travelled miles to the dealer which allowed me test riding, given that i passed my test this monday, and din't even had licence in hand, only pass certificate!

Cheers,
Dew
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[smallpaul31]

Thanks dew, al do that m8
Cant wait a just want to get it done now

[Red600]

Good luck with the DAS m8.

As was said earlier though, 600 along the lines of a Hornet or a Bandit is a really good "in-betweeny" bike - a good one to get experience on.

I had a Hornet as my first big bike and boy what a difference to the ER-5!! Size wise it was similar, seating was similar but the power difference was something I wasn't quite expecting. Now I've got a CBR600RR and thats different again, different seating position, loads more powerful. I'm pleased I went with the Hornet first though - as I say it gives you the experience of a big bike before moving on....

[Louise]

Ive not done my test yet, but have a 125 bike. An honestly cant wait to get a bigger one. So no to a 125