New boy with some questions

priller · Brolly Dolly Joined: 26 Jan 2004 Karma :

If you old enough to do DAS soon I wouldn't bother buying a sports 125. You'll want something faster soon after passing DAS.

I bought my rs125 new because I was 18 at the time and new that I wouldn't be able to have a bigger bike for 3 years, so it made more sense in the long run to buy new.

Noggin · Traffic Copper Joined: 27 Feb 2004 Karma :

I was rather lucky because my NSR125RR cost £1000 and its in pretty good nick. The chain needs some oil, and i need to clean it, but it is mechanically fine so i got a bargain, i think? Anyway, for a grand, I think I did well, when I get a camera, I will show some pictures.

Craig G(Noggin)
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Current bike: kawasaki zx12r 2002
Track bike: yamaha r6 1998
Old Bike: honda NSR 125 1998

RickHolt · Traffic Copper Joined: 17 Mar 2004 Karma :

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MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

Noggin · Traffic Copper Joined: 27 Feb 2004 Karma :

Oh yes, if on a 125

Brick Wall

Didn't read that quite right. Thought it meant after doing the full test.

Craig G(Noggin)
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Current bike: kawasaki zx12r 2002
Track bike: yamaha r6 1998
Old Bike: honda NSR 125 1998

coolfox1 · Scooby Slapper Joined: 14 Apr 2004 Karma :

Hi Dave

I'm not far just over wilmslow way, I picked up a 2000 plate NSR 125R (black) from Cheshire motor cycle salvage, it had a few scrapes down the side and it needs a brake hanlde, that he gave me anyway, just some fafy odds and ends apart from that just caked in mud and a dam good clean and it's not bad for £1000.

Also noticed there are a few popup on ebay each week, just have to watch them, again risk unless you can get to see it but, I know from past experiance even if you go to a dealer and get a waranty that can and do just tell you to *** off, know its less likely but well.

fell free to get in touch if you need anything

Ian

BIKELESS STEVE · Scooby Slapper Joined: 19 Mar 2004 Karma :

Although I'm very new to biking I'm 3 days into a six day accelerated access course and I'm glad I'm doing it this way. The only problem I see with pottling about on a 125 before taking your test is unless you have regular tuition you'll get into bad habits which can make you fail your test. With no-one to correct you you'll not improve. In just 3 days I've gone from Numpty to what I would consider competant, the instructor I chose is notorius for bollocking for even small errors and that's helped a lot. I've also only done 1 day on a 125 then strait up to a 600cc, much more stable, smoother throttle, better handling, better brakes and much more comfortable (being 6' 2"). I'm going to take some additional training once I've passed then take it easy for couple of months, no ride-outs with mates initially so I don't try to show off and make horrible mistakes.
Good luck whatever you choose.
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