Just starting out...

[Heulyn]

Hey =]
I'm Leah, and I'm a 19 year old girl looking to start my journey into biking.

I've got my provisional license, and I'm saving up for a decent 125 bike to take my CBT on.
(Although, I might not wait that long, I'll just rent one xD )

I'm looking at something like a Honda CBR or NSR, or maybe a Yamaha YBR.... something like that, anyway.

I do admit to being a bit dull when it come to bikes, but they definately have my interest, and I'm ready and willing to learn.

My aspirations are to learn to ride well enough to Prospect for the UK's only patched WMC, MsChiefs, and to enjoy riding. That's about it!

Thanks for reading!
Leah x

[27cows]

Welcome

I'd go for a YBR myself. Excellent all rounder.
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[Quickly]

Don't go for a CBR. Very expensive, from what I've heard not that exciting, and the 'sportsbike look' won't fool anyone into thinking it's anything but a 125.

I had a 1994 TZR 125 which was a fantastic learner. £600 on eBay. Look for something like that, as if it's been looked after and in a decent condition it'll be as reliable/fast/etc as a modern bike but a lot cheaper.
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[mr.kris]

CG125 best 125 money can buy dont let anyone tell you anything difrent oh and get ready for endless posts of (TITS or GTFO) welcome
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[Handsome]

As much as I loved my NSR, when it decided to play up it was a right bastard, my original plan was to get a CG to start off with, then I saw the NSR and bought one of those instead, but if I was just starting out I'd go with a CG as they are pretty much bullet proof and the re-sale on them wouldn't be far off what you payed for it...

Welcome to the Forum and the world of biking...
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[Heulyn]

Thanks everyone for the welcomes =]

Quickly, a lot of people I've spoken to have said that about the CBR, that it looks pretty but really it's a load of crap... I think I've been put off them to be honest.
The TZR looks pretty good, but possibly a bit bulky?

Mr Kris & Adam, the CG125 seems like a good idea... but finding one in my area is proving pretty difficult.

And as for T's or GTFO...... (.) (.) ;]

Haha, nobody see these puppies!

[Jersum]

[Jersum]

[waffles]

Hi, welcome!

I too was tempted by a CBR until I saw one on L plates. The skinny tyres and low seat made the guy who was riding it look like a giant! You would be better off on a YBR or CG type bike until you get your licence, but thats already been pointed out before.
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Theory test - 19/8/09, CBT - 11/10/09, MOD 1 - 16/8/10, MOD 2 - 27/10/10
Past rides Yamaha XT125X, Triumph TT600, Honda XR250
Current rides Suzuki GSXR 600, Honda MSX125

[neil.]

YBR but I'm biased as I ride one. Bought one with just 600 miles on it as I couldn't find any CG's in my area at the time. Now racked up 25'000 miles and it's still going. Reliable, cheap and easy to ride and work on if you want to.
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CBT February 2008 | A2 June 2008 | Yamaha YBR125 (written off) | Honda CBF125 (current)

[Heulyn]

Fantastic
Looks like a CG or YSR is the way to go, then?

Haha, Jersum, Wheaten Terriers are lovely

[Jersum]

[Heulyn]

CG is easy to fix, but not very fast (I get 55mph on a flat but I'm something like 20 stone, you should be able to get 60 at least)

I don't know about YBR's though[/quote]


I'm about 14stone myself :S but I'm not one for racing about like a loon anyway.
Running before you can walk, and all that.
And I DEFINATELY need something that's indestructable and easy to fix :S Haha!

[m0l0t0v]

[neil.]

I'm around 18 stone and got 72 out of the YBR (it's the 2005 model with the carb so has a few more bhp than the later fuel injected models which might have made a difference). This was downhill on the M11 with no wind and the poor engine was screaming its nuts off. Usual top speed is around 60-65 on the commute (with no head wind and not going uphill and it takes days to get there) if I push it but I tend to hold it around 50-55. GPS measured as well .

As for ease of maintenance it's pretty identical to the CG apart from the engine itself being an overhead camshaft design rather than push-rod, but that's only an issue if you are going to take the engine apart. There's a Haynes book written for the YBR last year as well, and the CG has one too.
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CBT February 2008 | A2 June 2008 | Yamaha YBR125 (written off) | Honda CBF125 (current)

[Heulyn]

[dextersaurus]

Because we're talking about CGs i feel obliged to come in this thread and say you should get one... because they really are the most epic learner bike you can buy

So epic, in fact, that i'm buying my girlfriend one... and she's quite small.... I managed 65 on my second CG on a good day.

The older ones are faster though... and have the retro look if that's what you're into.

Other than that, i reccommend you get a CG, but a 2004> one as they have the disk brake and electric start.

The plus points are that you can rag them to shit as long as you change the oil at regular intervals, and the air filter and all that jazz.

Don't leave it with an oil leak till it runs out of oil or it'll seize (from experience).

And if you drop it, all the damage is taken by the handlebars, the footpegs and the rear grab handle, so you don't have to worry about scraping up the nice plastics.

Mine was hit by a car side-on and it still looks fine, apart from a missing side panel.

Welcome to the forum, by the way

Dunc

[el_oso]

i liked my honda xr125.
engine is based on or is the same as the cg. just comes in a much nicer and more fun package.
the cg is brilliant just a bit boring. the xr is a very fun little bike
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[Jersum]

[m0l0t0v]

It does have to work harder. Hence acceleration slows. But top speed should still be top speed.

What affects top speed is aerodynamics, friction, gearing and power output (not power to weight ratio). Probably a few other things.

I can't actually remember the formula...


I think it is F=MA

Force being the power of the bike (which doesn't change through weight or anything), Mass being, well the weight of the bike and you and acceleration being the acceleration.

So getting A would me A=F/M

The bigger the M the smaller the A.

So yeah.


At least I'm pretty sure that's what I'm on about. Been awhile since I did physics... But I do know that weight doesn't affect top speed.


Hell trucks in the USA with the big long roads can reach incredible speeds from stock because of the size and power of the engine, yet take absolute ages because how much it weighs. Take the load off and it accelerates faster but still has the same top speed.


Enough physics now

Get riding
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**\Tarmacsurfer/** said: It's that immaculately manly coiffure of yours isn't it. One glimpse of your virile locks and the punters can't wait to buy whatever it is you suggest, as it might let them be just a little bit like the Adonis that is our very own Molly Doovydoo said: Its not my fault I can't get it up properly, I just wasn't blessed

[Paulington]

[m0l0t0v]

You made F=MA stupidly complicated.

Well done.


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**\Tarmacsurfer/** said: It's that immaculately manly coiffure of yours isn't it. One glimpse of your virile locks and the punters can't wait to buy whatever it is you suggest, as it might let them be just a little bit like the Adonis that is our very own Molly Doovydoo said: Its not my fault I can't get it up properly, I just wasn't blessed

[Paulington]

[m0l0t0v]

Or we could've jst gone with the whole "weight doesn't affect top speed" theory.

As it's pretty much negligible for a 125 Certainly for most bikes anyways.

No need to find out top speed of a cg125

Anyways, let the newbies continue
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**\Tarmacsurfer/** said: It's that immaculately manly coiffure of yours isn't it. One glimpse of your virile locks and the punters can't wait to buy whatever it is you suggest, as it might let them be just a little bit like the Adonis that is our very own Molly Doovydoo said: Its not my fault I can't get it up properly, I just wasn't blessed

[Jersum]