Equipment

[LockyUK]

me, again...

right should be getting my bike next week now (new model cbf125)!

i have the following:

spada milan tex jacket/trousers
helmet (unsure wich sorting at dealership)
oxford bone dry gloves
oxford hardcore xl chain
ixfird groundforce
cyclone v2 alarm
acf50
oxford raincover (bike will be outside, ungaraged)

the dealership will do the registering of the bike and road tax etc i just have to sort insurance (1k!!!)

is that everything that is required ??

i was also thinking maybe getting this top box (just for helmet and chain) https://2wheeljunkie.co.uk/motorcycle-luggage/oxford-first-time-luggage/oxford-motorcycle-top-box-24-litre-011211/prod_41928.html

do i need the rear rack thing at about 70 quid!?

thanks again guys i appreciate the help

[drzsta]

Your joking £1000 for insurance on a cbf125???
Fucking daylight robbery!
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[LockyUK]

[JoeDougieDoug...]

£1000 is a bit steep for a CBF125...

I'm 19, I ride a CBF125 and I live in an "alright" area of Essex - My insurance is £550 Fully Comp... I'd shop around mate.

Can't really think of anything else you would need - Maybe a set of Motorcycle trousers with the armour in? I've come off twice (though thankfully not on my own bike ) and I can tell you, it hurts. A set of boots might be a plus too? How about a balaclava or facemask to wear under your helmet? It gets cold doing 60 for a while

And yeah, you will need a top box rack, and they are expensive but if you need a top box....

Happy riding.
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[LockyUK]

I live in Oldham lots of uninsured 'Asians' and plenty of jobless scrotes! Any recommendations for insurance? Mce is cheapest by far, some companies are wanting 3-5k :O
My jacket/ trousers are armoured and zip together to make an all in one

[JoeDougieDoug...]

[LockyUK]

[neil.]

Follow this guide to make sure you're getting the best deal... £1k is pretty steep...

https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/insurance/cheap-motorbike-scooter-insurance

[presquevu]

My insurance is with Swinton too, £400 pa on a YBR in a Lewisham council estate, am a little bit older though

Don't see boots on the list, a must for me as I've heard trainers are easy things to come off in a fall - also handy in the rain though I used an old pair of Doc Martins until I had enough for some Oxford Bone Dry boots. Guess any pair are better than trainers though.

Not convinced on a cover personally, cheap ones that don't attach under the bike blow off in the wind. Somebody nicked my first one, and mostly I can't be arsed to use the current one I have. A good coating in AC50 and I can't see any adverse effects from the bike being out in the rain

Also a flip top helmet (in white!) has been pretty useful for me.

[Blob]

1k seems way too high for insurance. Have you tired thebikeinsurer

Its a comparison site specifically for bike insurance. It's always given me pretty cheap quotes.

Make sure you give a fake phone number and e-mail so you dont get spammed
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[JoeDougieDoug...]

[LockyUK]

yeah i do wear glasses i was going to get a flip face helmet footwear i have some timbaland boots (just for the time being) but do intend on getting proper footwear, thanks for the mse link im gonna check it out now...

thebikeinsurer also wanted silly money

[JoeDougieDoug...]

[Gothtec]

[delsol]

Pinlock insert for helmet, they just make biking more pleasurable, fogging visors are a fogging nuisance.

[Rogerborg]

HOW MUCH?

So you're paying £3500 (plus extras) to get on the road? So much for cheap motoring. There's no way I'd pay that to ride around on a budget Indian 125. I can't understand why you'd buy any new bike and park it on a sink estate, it'll be nicked or kicked over within a week.
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