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georgem123 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 29 Oct 2011 Karma :

Hi, I am new to the forum and fairly new to biking (4 months) and need some advice on a bike. I am 16 currently and am riding round on my restricted kymco super 8 50 (ped boi badman Mr. Green

) but I am getting fairly bored and want to get a geared 125 for my next step up.
I have found this: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2007-07-REG-YAMAHA-YBR-125-FUEL-INJECTION-/270842905365?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item3f0f7ec315#ht_987wt_1140 and wondered what you think about it.
I am going to see it at 3pm so is there anything I should look for in particular?
Thanks in advance

P. · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

Well how long till you are 17?

georgem123 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 29 Oct 2011 Karma :

Sorry, should have posted that Embarassed

I'm 17 in a couple of months but i want to get practice on geared bikes without spending extra money on a taster session that they do at the place I did my CBT at.

FerretFing · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Nov 2007 Karma :

Welcome to the forum Thumbs Up

georgem123 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 29 Oct 2011 Karma :

Thanks

georgem123 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 29 Oct 2011 Karma :

Well I went and had a look, it all seemed in order (I couldn't test ride it being only 16 but he rode it down for a bit to the meeting place so it can't be TOO much of a death trap Laughing

)
stuck a deposit down, he handed me the owners manual, the last VT20 and the service book and said he would deliver it when I (read my mum) get the money together.
So I am hopefully the soon to be new owner of a YBR 125. Result Thumbs Up

P. · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

Well still have your CBT valid for a year, so when you turn 17, insure it and go.

Gears are simple to grasp, just remember the left lever is no longer a brake and you cant just stop at lights, you need to change gear and remember to pull in the clutch Laughing

georgem123 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 29 Oct 2011 Karma :

Good stuff Thumbs Up

My gran has got a bit of open space outside her house for me to get a bit of practice on so hopefully I wont try and pull away in fifth from too many lights Cool

Pics will be up as soon as I get the bike

J.M. · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Mar 2011 Karma :

Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

Yup, that looks like a smart purchase. No pictures of the bent subframe though?
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georgem123 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 29 Oct 2011 Karma :

Damn, whatever bike I look at it always seems to have a bent subframe! Laughing

I saw a CBR on gumtree for the same price before this but it was sold already Thumbs Down

but this is the most sensible choice in the long run I think (less expensive insurance and no fairings to break if I drop it)