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| Groovemaster |
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Groovemaster
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 Posted: 00:25 - 26 Sep 2012  Post subject: Quick Hello |
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Hi all,
Just signed up here as I will be buying a bike to use while Im off work so I don't have to use my smelly dog van all the time 
Although I have always fancied a bike I never got round to actually getting my hands on one so Im a proper newbie.
Although Im 25 and can take the full test Im thinking of just taking my CBT and buying a 125cc to see how things go before spending loads but not sure.
From researching web I found a few common bike...
Aprilia RS
Honda CBR
Yamaha YZF
So you get the idea of what I will be looking for next month.
Any advice on what route to go down regarding test and bike welcome.
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janner_10
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| Posted: 03:34 - 26 Sep 2012 Post subject: |
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Good idea going down the 125 route, although wont be as easy after January despite your age.
Crap bike choices though! Overpriced and slow, instead of just slow like any normal 125.
Welcome though 
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blito
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Rogerborg
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| Posted: 09:13 - 26 Sep 2012 Post subject: |
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| janner_10 wrote: | Good idea going down the 125 route, although wont be as easy after January despite your age. |
Why not? DAS then will be the same as DAS now, just on a 600cc+ bike. We may be back to a single test by then as well.
| janner_10 wrote: | Crap bike choices though! Overpriced and slow, instead of just slow like any normal 125. |
Sure, but bear in mind that prices for 125s may actually firm up next year - buying one now might not be an awful idea. Just don't drop it!
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GixxerSeth
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| Posted: 09:35 - 26 Sep 2012 Post subject: |
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Hi Groovemaster,
I currently ride a Yamaha YZF R125 "10 and I can't put it down apart from the price but I bought my second hand so was a bit cheaper.
It is a great learning bike, espically if you love sports bikes.
The mpg is amazing so I try to use the bike more than the car! Top speed isn't really a problem as I use in a city so not really problem but I have gotten 80 (just!) by going down hill and with the wind behind me  Plus, Im quite a hefty fellow as am a rugby player (no not a prop) lol.
Would definetly recommended it, espically if you like sports bikes.
Thanks,
Seth
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| Posted: 10:43 - 26 Sep 2012 Post subject: |
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What if say the OP wanted to spend a year on a tiddler. Whereas now he could get the restricted license, what about after January, I assumed he had to either work through the numerous tests and sizes or jump ahead but with paid for supervision / training to jump a 600.
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Groovemaster
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| Posted: 09:01 - 27 Sep 2012 Post subject: |
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Thanks everyone for your input, will probably change my mind on bike choice up to the day I purchase it but I won't rush into anything. Like someone mentioned I will stay clear of the RS, cheers!
Forgot to mention Im a short ass at 5'5 so need something not too big haha.
Think I will just take my CBT for now and run around on a tiddler and see how things go.
Will keep you all posted,
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| Posted: 09:37 - 27 Sep 2012 Post subject: |
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Check out the older Honda CBR 125 - They're nice little things, my friend gets 90mph out of his one, so it can sit at NSL all day long without a problem. 
Hope you find something that you're happy with.
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