50cc of pure snail poop and i still want one

[madmurphy]

just wondering are there any people on here who dont actully have bikes yet or im i alone here?

im still waiting for my derbi gpr just wondering if your all proper bikers or if there are poor people like me

[mr.z]

Four things..

1. 50cc is still 50cc more than a push bike!

2. Everyone starts somewhere, just read the highway code several times untill your sick of it, then a bit more (have a look in my sig for some usefull tips, mainly for biger bikes but 99% applys).

3. Don't forget how responsible you are for your on-road conduct, falling off at 30 can still kill you or somebody else, or land you in court.

4. Enjoy new found freedom!
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[Keith]

[madmurphy]

i thought derbis were the best. i was in a decision about the derbi an rs or a rx50 but the derbi jus seemed better sumhow.

you think theres any point in bootin it up a little cos im only keeping it for a few about 5 months?

[karen_moomin]

I'm joining you in the 'poor people' club! I'm sure you're not alone and there are plenty other non-bike people!

I just looked up the bike you mention, I don't know much about it but it looks nice for a 50cc

[madmurphy]

tht the new gpr or the old 1? the new ones bloody great it especially the underseat exhaust.

you planning on gettin a 50 or anyfin?

[madmurphy]

oh yeah and what do all you experienced riders think of teenage bikers?

from what ive seen you dont exactly like us too much lol

[RooRoo]

[Robby]

I will soon be joining the ranks of people with no bike.

[AcIdBuRnZ]

[Visitor Q]

i actually ownded a gpr for 14 months, was the 94 model youichi yi rep, reg AE 51, now the proud property of carnislick off 125ccsbf. Did me proud, as for tuning em up, i wouldnt... for one thing its got more then enough omf to get you killed, specially if you ride it well (ie hard, not that im big headed but i wrangled all 9 brake out of the little beast). Very powerful first, or rather the engine breaking is bloody impressive not to mention the lock up potential if it all goes pete tong (gear lever was abit off for a while, knocked down from 2nd to 1st rather then 3rd when accelerating hard on a wet day, cue long skid, tankslapper and amused onlookers.
Erm handles and brakes like a dream, better then alot of bigger bikes, very very precise and lot of feel (on both counts) very light and flickable, chicks diggit and not to mention you can out accelerate most family cars, and out handle most born again bikers through traffic (the robbie williams concert was a godsend 50mph filtering through stationary traffic for almost 3 days straight...

and point two, two strokes go bang far too easily anyhew, dont tempt fate. Altho that said you should def get an aftermarket exhaust, will beef everything, altho i warn you at 16 and alledgedly restricted your slightly suspicios at 70 odd, and plod will make comments.

Also for the test, altho they are great fun and will get you good at gears braking etc etc, they make you an aggressive rider generally, all 50 race reps do, so expect two days of being told your a loon and to stop at junctions, stop tailgating etc etc. But i passed first time so all good rant over
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[Leggy_Girl]

i don't have a bike either - and it seems that it wont be until the end of the year before i can learn to ride and afford a bike at the same time

however someone did suggest to me that i buy a cheap little scooter - i just laughed

[karen_moomin]

[mrchips]

Be thankful your 50cc will do 50-60, I've had one for just under a year now and been stuck at 35mph with acceleration to match! You could do a lot worse (cough MT50 cough).

[Keith]

[Fellony]

Have you seen the new 250cc bike derbi are planning on building? They trying to make a 2-stroke but if it doesn't pass emission tests, they have a 4-stroke being developed, looks very good.
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[Keith]

[Visitor Q]

oooh yes i gotta get me one of those. As for NS keiths comments, my point is it aint worth doing cos they are pains on the arse to work on, they regularly do crazy random things, tuning (carbs jetting etc) is very very erm... well just no. Besides the lad has said hes only gonna have it 5 months. There is no point really.

But yeh i now want that derbi 250.... *drool* If its anything like the gpr (seems the same chassis and swinger) it would be amazing. I hope they make it. I shall have to start a savings fund... Must repost in the 'if i had 8500 to spend on bikes' topic from rs 250 for about 3 grand, tuning for 2 grand and save the rest for the rebuilds... well looks like spend 5 grand on the gpr 250, dont tune it, and save the rest for rebuilds lol (me dont trust two strokes much)
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