Just got my cbt! (i still suck tho)

G-force · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 13 Feb 2007 Karma :

Never sat on a bike in my life before, except twice in my dreams i think.

So as you can imagine I found it very difficult to get the bike functioning properly. Even towards the end I wasn't that comfortable and was making mistakes with the gearing and breaking and balance. It wasn't really there tbh, but the guy felt I was safe enough so he gave the cbt to me.

I even dropped the bike onto the floor when i was removing the centre stands. Man, i sucked big time!

But after today its made me re-think about what I should get. Wanted to fork out around £1400 for a RS125 or an NSR but i really think I would damage it or not be able to look after it. I need a lot more practice on a bike. But i really want my 1st bike to have some presence and I know people on here advise on gettin a cheap first bike. But i might just use my brain over my heart here and get something cheaper.

Im lookin to do my das in about 3 months time to get a 600cc.

What would you pro's advise for the current moment in time? damn i really want the NSR or RS125 though...

Cheers for your help.

..... · Quote Me Happy Joined: 15 Jan 2005 Karma :

Buy a oldish CG125 that is not cosmetically perfect. Use it for a couple of months until you get your problems sorted and then sell it for what you bought it.

Barker-CBR 600 · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 20 Nov 2004 Karma :

What he said.

CG125, cheap as chips plenty around hold value and gentle to learn on.

Pretty invincible and a great bike to learn on, a lot of bikes just a tarted up version of it.

If all it is is a step up bike its the one to get really.
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beatnck · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 29 May 2006 Karma :

another vote for the cg here mate

ncrn · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 May 2006 Karma :

If I hadn't of already done 8 months on a scootay I would have bought a cg, so I'd say go for that, or something similar.
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thefallenange... · Crazy Courier Joined: 01 Jul 2006 Karma :

Check the sig. I did exactly the same thing. PM me if interested.

I bought my CG and had it from August to November and now have a KR1-s.
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Nicky-Jano · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 20 Feb 2007 Karma :

Well done on getting it.
I'm doing my CBT soon (waiting for my provisional) and have only ever been a pillion... but if you managed to do it and you were in a similar situation to me then I have hope Razz

Oh and getting a cheaper bike sounds like a good idea Smile

Tis what I'm going to do cause I'm a klutz and it'll probably get a dropped a fair few times Razz

Keir · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Apr 2006 Karma :

just get an old shed 125 to practice on for a few months. You'll be wearing a lid anyway so no one will see you!
It will come to you eventually. Before you have even ridden for a week you will be far more confident.
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sandino · Scooby Slapper Joined: 30 Jan 2007 Karma :

If you dont want a CG, then my CBT instructor was very enthusiastic about Yamaha SRs, and a friend of mine has a Suzuki GN that looks pretty good.
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crazymotorbik... · Nearly there... Joined: 05 Mar 2006 Karma :

Hey,

Get a CG125, or even better an old CB125. Both bikes go forever and are very good at building your confidence.

There really is no point in a 'wanna-be-big-bike'. They *may* look good but u'll be spending alot of time over in the workshop forum, and less time actually practicing. Save the money for your 600.

Cheers,
Shaun.

G-force · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 13 Feb 2007 Karma :

Thanks for all your responses. This is the thing, I reckon if I ride for a week, I will be able to control it and not drop it if I'm careful. So I'm thinking get a better 125cc and it will be fine after a week or so!