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iSinBlood
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PostPosted: 21:04 - 17 Jan 2011    Post subject: Hey There Reply with quote

Heyoh,

I'm back to the forums once again haha.

Okay getting straight to the point. For some of you who already know i sold that piece of crap for £300 and gradually I've been saving up.

So now my question, what bike would be perfect for me, I'm not really into the Rs 125 generally the super bike types for some reason but I'm into the Super motors (SM's).

But also this need to be fairly cheap on insurance since I'm tight with money lately.

I was quoted on UK prov for a Skyteam 125 at £228 which is not to bad.

Thank you Smile

Bikes I'm into:

https://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:K-z7xlT0oVAkjM:https://users.atw.hu/motocross4ever/kepek/husqvarna/sm/125/sm125.jpg&t=1

Bikes I'm not into:
https://www.tradebikesuk.co.uk/content/images/55.jpg

Eeeew...
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PostPosted: 21:33 - 17 Jan 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

DO NOT BUY A SKYTEAM

One of my friends had one. Forks are pitted, tyres have no grip, nearly all of the bolts vibrated out and had to be replaced, frame rusted, clocks fell off and the gear lever flapped in the wind.

I'm 100% serious. Buy something from a reputable brand.

Other than that, welcome! Thumbs Up


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PostPosted: 21:37 - 17 Jan 2011    Post subject: Re: Hey There Reply with quote

iSinBlood wrote:

I'm back to the forums once again haha.


Sorry, who are you?

If you're into SM's look at the Aprilia MX125, avoid skyteams like the plague.
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iSinBlood
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PostPosted: 21:40 - 17 Jan 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for the Advice.

How much would the insurance be for the Mx?.

And also i have been looking at the CPI Sm 50cc cause it's also cheap on the insurance.

Thanks again.
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PostPosted: 21:42 - 17 Jan 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

iSinBlood wrote:

How much would the insurance be for the Mx?.



Buggered if I know, bung a quote through. Probably a touch more.

If you want SM looks also consider getting a trail 125 and fitting SM wheels.
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PostPosted: 22:01 - 17 Jan 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

I will take a ganda tomorrow to see how much it will cost.

Would you guys recommend the CPI 50cc SM?. They seem good but some reviews are bad.
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PostPosted: 22:10 - 17 Jan 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

iSinBlood wrote:
I will take a ganda tomorrow to see how much it will cost.

Would you guys recommend the CPI 50cc SM?. They seem good but some reviews are bad.


I can't give advice on that bike personally, but don't spend too much on it. A 50cc is only good for so long and after a short while you will want something more powerful. Even a 125 is a big step up from a 50.
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PostPosted: 22:16 - 17 Jan 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

Personally i want a 125, My most powerful bike would be 200, but i'd like a abit of speed to and from work. Would you be able to say that 125 insurance is fairly cheap?. Cause i don't really want to spend so much every year.

Thanks.
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PostPosted: 22:18 - 17 Jan 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

iSinBlood wrote:
Personally i want a 125, My most powerful bike would be 200, but i'd like a abit of speed to and from work. Would you be able to say that 125 insurance is fairly cheap?. Cause i don't really want to spend so much every year.

Thanks.


125cc insurance not much different to that of a 50cc if you go TPFT (~£250/300). FC expect to pay nearly a grand.
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PostPosted: 00:58 - 18 Jan 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

I wouldn't be seen dead riding any Chinese-branded offroad-stylee bike. Or rather, I'd likely be found dead in a ditch next to a wreck with a snapped frame, detached rear sprocket and buckled wheels.

For context, I'm an admin on a Chinese-branded bike forum, and I usually try to keep some perspective. But I can't recall ever reading anything good about any Chinese-branded offroad-stylee bike, ever, anywhere. Sad
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PostPosted: 01:17 - 18 Jan 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

could look at Yamaha XT125X not sure how much insurance would be or cost of bike
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PostPosted: 11:28 - 18 Jan 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yamaha XT 125: £305.12 yearly.
Yamaha DT 125: £305.12 yearly.

Honda XR 125: £326.65 yearly.

Aprilia MX 125: £326.65 yearly.
Aprilia RX SM 50: £215.81 yearly.

So i'm not sure what to get.. It's so close when it comes to insurance prices.
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PostPosted: 11:34 - 18 Jan 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

Be warned that they are the favourite style bike of the local scroats.
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PostPosted: 11:36 - 18 Jan 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

Don't worry a secure garage, What ever it's called that's drilled into the ground to chain it up.. And disk break locks, so should be all good Smile. Might as well fit a CCTV camera in there while im at it Very Happy.

But because all the insurances are so close together what bike do i go for..?.

Cheers.
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PostPosted: 11:38 - 18 Jan 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

A ground anchor.

After you have bolted it to the ground, put a little weld over the bolts Wink
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PostPosted: 11:40 - 18 Jan 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

Paxovasa wrote:
A ground anchor.

After you have bolted it to the ground, put a little weld over the bolts Wink


Will do Smile.

I also just got qouted for a CPI SM 50cc SM for £202.63 a year... But some people say those bikes are good and some say there crap but for me the only problem is its a 50cc.. Which id prefer a 125.

So which leaves me the only decent bikes i know of.. which are the bikes above. I hope BCF can help me with your guys knowall.
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PostPosted: 11:43 - 18 Jan 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

This is my ground anchor, that I got made at work Thumbs Up

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PostPosted: 11:46 - 18 Jan 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

And this is my anchor on the ground Laughing

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PostPosted: 11:47 - 18 Jan 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

Can't view the image at the moment since I'm at work but i will take a ganda when i get home.

I have always loved the DT but as I've read it's a steal magnet, but awwwwh the Dt 125 SM's look so good *yum*.
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PostPosted: 18:36 - 18 Jan 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

Can any one tell me if this is a good bike?.

https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2004-HONDA-XR-125-L-4-BLACK-/320643848580?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item4aa7dcd984

It's registered as S.O.R.N.. What does this mean?.
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PostPosted: 18:39 - 18 Jan 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

They are good bikes, SORN mean it is signed off the road, so it will need road tax (£15 I think).
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PostPosted: 19:49 - 18 Jan 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

So just get Tax and it will be alright then?. But do you think thats a good buy?. I also found a Aprilia 125 as well.
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PostPosted: 19:54 - 18 Jan 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

It needs an MOT and road tax.

They are good bikes. It will depend on what the final price is, whether it is a good deal.

I would check it out before bidding on it. Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 20:02 - 18 Jan 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

Would this be alright as well?
https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2006-APRILIA-MX-125-BLACK-/260723710011?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item3cb458183b


Cheers.
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PostPosted: 20:06 - 18 Jan 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote

iSinBlood wrote:


It needs work doing to it, as it is not running properly.

Out of the two, I would be more tempted to go for the Honda Thumbs Up
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