Oops, just bought another bike!

[karen_moomin]

With my test in the pipeline, I've been getting excited about what bike I can have. I've always wanted an ER-5 for some reason, I think they are ace (not exactly exciting to some, but I love them).

So when my other half (who works at a bike shop) tells me there's a dark purple ER-5 arrived in the shop, I've been toying with the idea but not seriously.

I just had a call from him, saying someone was about to buy it. So I kinda put a deposit on it. Opps!

I now own two motorbikes, one of which I can't ride yet!

I'm really nervous I might be jumping the gun.

[Trixie]

Hey, you only live once...why not?

I notice you've got a Givi rack on the back for a topbox. When you get your test, get a topbox (if there's not one already) and go tour, get some miles under your belt...you'll love it!
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[Annabella]

\o/ She's very pretty, I can see you bimbling around quite happily on her - I love the colour \o/


You now have an incentive to pass your test
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[-Savage-]

i bought my cbr on impulse as well, id always wanted one, saw it for a good price and bought it, before id even started lessons i think lol hence about a million pictures of me sitting on it in my garage lol nice bike, good luck with it.
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[veeeffarr]

ER-5's are fooking cracking bikes, wish I bought one, the gearbox and riding position is fantastic.

They have a hell of a lot more punch than the GS500E and the rear drum is good although dated :>

The handling isn't quite on a par with the GS, I'd raise the rear personally.

T

[phk6]

you wont go wrong with an er 5 their very similar to cb500's which also make a great 1st decent sized bike, if it rides much like the cb500 once you get past 6500rpm the fun begins

good luck with your test any way fella
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[kawakid]

Agreed even though I have another bike, I still love my ER5 and can't ever see myself getting rid of it.

Such a nice simple bike, not too slow, not too fast, great economy, parts are cheap and top riding position, plus I can flat foot both feet on it, which gives you confidence.
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[davidimurray]

ER5s get a bad rep because they are considered to be 'learner bikes'. But if you ignore that badge then are cracking bikes.

Good choice of colour - same as mine! I cleaned and polished mine last night. Through the dark and dismal winter it looks black, then when the sun comes out the purple shines!

On mine, I've dropped the yokes 5mm on the forks. This has made a massive difference to the handling - I now reguarly scrape toes! The bike turns a lot quicker as a result.

If you haven't already pop over and say hello to some more ER5 owners, they are a good bunch over there.
https://www.bikersoracle.com/er5/forum/

Cheers

Dave

[peppa pig]

Nice bike

I bought my bike, THEN decided to book my CBT, then about 3 months later did my DAS

It is hard having it sat there calling to you, but its also a great incentive to pass your test, good luck

Did you have it from BS in Tunstall by any chance

[Mrs Kickstart]

Its a slippery slope you know 1 ,2, 3... 20 when you selling the 3 peice to move more in

Regards
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[nrml76]

Nice bike . ER-5's are cracking bikes. It's a pity they are a victim of thier own success.
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[Ariel Badger]

If you have bleed over it you should never sell it. Ripped my shin open within moments of buying the Armstrong MT500, I knew she was mine for life.
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[Nighteyes]

Oooooh Karen.....I like it! \o/

Don't worry about the test, it's marvelous what incentive can do for you .
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[olionel]

mmm nice bike.... I didnt dare buy anything before I passed incase I messed up, my incentive was "if I pass I can buy a bigger bike" ... but then again Im a skintish student... happy riding her anyway! good luck with test and things.
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[BanditBitch]

Good choice. I sold my ER5 a few weeks ago, had it for about 7 months. Great first 'bigger' bike, very easy to ride. I couldnt fault mine, helped build my confidence....sorry to see it go really, but very pleased with my new bike....SV650.

Have fun on it.

[Ade]

ER-5 rider here too and I really like it

Im still in the learning stage (under a year on the road) and its very forgiving when making mistakes.

Maintenance is easy. Taking it to bits can be done in no time.
I've done the oil / oil filter / air filter / chain & sproks / fitted an alarm / brake fluid and a few other things myself with ease. Only took a Haynes manual and a bit of patience.

Buying parts is also easy. Ebay is always packed with them, and dealers often have them on the shelf. Most are pretty cheap too

[krebsy]

I was at Silverstone on Tuesday and someone in the Advanced group was hacking it around the track on an ER-5, demolishing all the newbies and intermediates I could catch him up on the straights but he was faster through the corners...

Almost bought an ER-5 but got the Divvy instead. Probably made a bad choice on that one..

K.
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[Mudskipper]

Woo, nice ER.

Passed my test on one of them big chunky beasts, so will always have a place in my heart for them.

Mudskipper
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