New rider here!

[paulie82]

Hi all. I'm a fairly new member and late starter at 30 years old (never driven either). Just passed my CBT today. Third attempt but finally got it! My mate 'Redeemer' posted on here recently about the trouble we had on our first couple of attempts and everyone's advice on here was really helpful (I was a reader but first time poster).

Now I'm looking at gear, bike etc. Did the CBT on a Suzuki Van Van, which was comfortable but thinking of looking at the ybr 125. Planning to do the DAS at some point in the future but definitely want to get some miles under my belt first.
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Theory Test: Pass 25/07/12 CBT: Pass 16/09/12
Module one: Pass 14/11/13 Module two: Pass 05/12/13
Yamaha YBR 125(sold), Yamaha Fazer 8

[Zen Dog]

Enjoy. And if riding 125's for a while feels like the right thing to do, it probably is. I rode 125's for 4 years and didnt regret it at all, although they were 2-stroke, so a lot more fun than your average YBR, CG etc.

Have fun, and if you want to know anything, just ask away. Pretty much anything you want to know about bikes, someone on here will know. And if they don't, they'll probably tell you anyway...

Zen Dog
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Current - '94 VFR750FR (Dead), '00 VFR800FI, '11 600 Hornet - Previous - '11 CBF125, '10 Street Triple R, '92 MZ ETZ301, '05 TTR250, NSR125R, KMX125, "Honda" Win
My bike trip around S.E. Asia 2010/2011

[trikeschick]

well done for sticking at it - remember the CBT isn't a test, it's just a starting point. Definitely worth getting instruction so you don't pick up bad habits- go for it with DAS - you'll love the bigger bikes
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[AshScott]

Hi Paulie,

Welcome to the forum! Congrats on passing your CBT If you want a bike that's not going to break the bank, you should check out Lexmoto - They try to produce bikes similar to Yamaha, VERY similar infact! This is their YBR kind-of bike -> https://www.lexmoto.co.uk/DFE125-8A.php


Once again, welcome to the forum, and gratz!

[blito]

[dungbug]

Well done for sticking at it, YBR is a good choice & you should see a descent return on what you pay for it if it's well kept. As for gear, aside from the obvious (lid) I'd say at least a descent bike jacket, gloves and some strong boots that cover the ankles. Hopefully you'll never need them but if you do it's better to have them than not.
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CBT: Pass 25/06/2011 Theory Test: Pass12/06/2012 Mod 1: Fail 08/07/2012
Mod 1 Retest: Pass 15/0702012 Mod 2: Pass 03/08/2012
Suzuki GN125 (Sold) ~ Current bike: Yamaha YZF 600R Thundercat

[paulie82]

Thanks everyone

I'll definitely look at getting some decent protective gear and some waterproofs, having been soaked through at the CBT before last! I will look at the bikes mentioned here and pop into a dealer and sit on a ybr as I've never tried one.

Have to say I've still got a soft spot for the Van Van though, as I did rack up 4 hours on the road across two CBT attempts.
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Theory Test: Pass 25/07/12 CBT: Pass 16/09/12
Module one: Pass 14/11/13 Module two: Pass 05/12/13
Yamaha YBR 125(sold), Yamaha Fazer 8

[dungbug]

[Billo63]

Welcome to BCF , 1st hurdle completed, good luck on rest of training & enjoy

Oh yeah, & as for being a "late starter" at the grand old age of 30 - pppffftttt!!!! - I've got socks older than that
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I might not be a gynecologist, but I know a cunt when I see one

[paulie82]

[paulie82]

[Ollossm]

I've just sold my VanVan and in many respects couldn't fault it, just wasn't comfy in the position it had me riding in.

Those tyres are chunky and stuck to the road (well given it's a 125 and me riding it) - certainly felt more confident with more rubber.

Acceleration in 1st and 2nd was good but it did yawn in all other gears and worked it's way up to 60mph.

Does / did seem to be a bullet proof bike. It was on a 2004 plate, racked up 7 owners inc me and 26000 miles and it never missed a beat.

Whilst VanVan not for me it did have a fair bit going for it, as you say though test rides are the way to go and I hope you find the bike best suited to you.
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current bike: 2012 Honda CBF 125
past bikes: 2004 Suzuki VanVan 125 - 1988 MZ/Simson 50cc

[dungbug]

[cromwell]

Welcome Paulie.

Sounds like you've got the plan well worked out mate. I did my 'apprenticeship' on a YBR 125 for a year before doing my DAS and moving on to bigger things and don't regret a minute of it. Great little bikes, light and nimble for filtering and throwing around corners and and literally run for ever on a single tank.

Enjoy, keep us updated and stay safe.
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"unbelievable"
Current - Suzuki Bandit 600
Ex's - Yamaha YBR 125

[mark111]

[Clanger]

Welcome to bikes and welcome to the forum. Enjoy!
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Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter won't mind - Dr. Seuss

[jetski]

Congrats mate and welcome to the forum. I know you say you "past" your cbt and I know what you mean but I guess that you must of "failed" two attempts? Going on the logic that it's training and not a test I'm just wondering, did you have to pay anything after your initial first cbt fee?

As its training you as the student can't fail, only your instructor can

[paulie82]

[paulie82]

[Fem1]

I'm a late starter also 49 years old and now have a cbf 125 just swotting up for the theory test....Your never to old

[jetski]

I'm glad it worked out for you however I can't help but think you should pay a single fee and then they train you no matter what level of knowledge you already have and whatever speed you learn at. Training is training. There is no pass or fail so if your not fully trained by the end of the day they have failed and should invite you back for further training at no extra cost. Just seems a little unfair to me

[cromwell]

[cromwell]

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