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samold55
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PostPosted: 11:29 - 02 Feb 2012    Post subject: Want to upgrade to a bigger bike... Reply with quote
So I am on a 125 bike on a CBT and I think it's about time I passed my test and I want a new bike. I was going to just buy another 125 but there even more expensive than some of the other bigger bikes ive been looking at.

So what exactly do I need to do and how much will everything cost.

I am 21.

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ninja_butler
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PostPosted: 12:05 - 02 Feb 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
I doubt it'll cost much more to upgrade than it's costing you now. Insurance should actually cost less even on a bigger bike once you have passed.
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PostPosted: 12:12 - 02 Feb 2012    Post subject: Re: Want to upgrade to a bigger bike... Reply with quote
samold55 wrote:
So I am on a 125 bike on a CBT and I think it's about time I passed my test and I want a new bike. I was going to just buy another 125 but there even more expensive than some of the other bigger bikes ive been looking at.

So what exactly do I need to do and how much will everything cost.

I am 21.

Thanks Very Happy


As well as providing you wth all the information on a plate, would you like me to come and do the tests for you as well?

A good place to start is Google.
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samold55
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PostPosted: 12:21 - 02 Feb 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yeah that would be great actually if you wouldnt mind Middle Finger I came here to ask a little advice because I'm a little confused that's all but yeah I'll have a look on google then.
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PostPosted: 12:29 - 02 Feb 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
samold55 wrote:
Yeah that would be great actually if you wouldnt mind Middle Finger I came here to ask a little advice because I'm a little confused that's all but yeah I'll have a look on google then.


People might be more williing to help if you've tried to do some of the leg-work yourself instead of hopng someone will do it for you.

Any specific problems I'm sure you'll get plenty of help.

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P.addy
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PostPosted: 12:30 - 02 Feb 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Book theory, mod1 and mod 2. £121.50 if you pass first time, 33hp limit on any cc bike after that for 2 years.
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Paris2
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PostPosted: 12:45 - 02 Feb 2012    Post subject: Re: Want to upgrade to a bigger bike... Reply with quote
samold55 wrote:
but there even more expensive than some of the other bigger bikes ive been looking at.


125 bikes cost much more than bigger CC bikes, in relation to what you are actually paying for.

There are countless bikes you can get for sub £1k, but getting a decent 125 for less than £1k is a lot harder.
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J.M.
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PostPosted: 13:30 - 02 Feb 2012    Post subject: Re: Want to upgrade to a bigger bike... Reply with quote
samold55 wrote:
[...] I am 21. [...]


DAS, as soon as you can, but you'll probably need to fork out for a training course (so that you get use of a bike).

Alternatively if you don't mind a 2 year restriction then do as Paddy says using your own bike, for £121.50 (no lessons).
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Rogerborg
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PostPosted: 14:22 - 02 Feb 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
And you can book everything yourself online, there's no need to get a training school involved if you're going for the 'standard' test on your own 125.
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