New biker, new bike, new to BCF.

[GoldenWonder]

After recently passing my CBT last week I have now bought a CBR125 new. I did debate and question whether or not to buy new but I went for it in the end. I had a bit of a deposit which I’ve been saving and Honda were offering 0% finance so it’s cheap monthly instalments.

The bike is for back and forth Uni and work. No paying for parking and cheap to run (which is what I need).

I am older than 19 so could look to do my test but money wise I’m happy with a 125 for the moment and L plates.

I may regret buying new, I may get bored on a 125..I may not, but I’m enjoying being on two wheels and it’s a lot of fun so far coming into the world of biking!

If anyone has any questions about the bike itself let me know. It feels bigger than a 125, feels solid and is nippy too.

[Matt B]

Welcome

[Dave70]

Cover that bike in ACF 50 immediately or you'll end up with a heap of rust in no time.
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There ain't no devil, there's just god when he's drunk.

2012: R125 killed by white van. 2016 R125 killed by 30,000 miles of redline. Current: 2016 Kawasaki ER6f.

[GoldenWonder]

[GoldenWonder]

[Dave70]

Basic maintenance and servicing should keep the bike going and will help its resale value (make sure you get your book stamped by the dealer when it's serviced and keep receipts for oil, as buyers will want to proof it's been looked after and will help you get a better price for it when the time comes to sell.)

Clean and lube the chain on a regular basis (paraffin is cheap and works wonders for cleaning the chain, you can buy a 4 litre container in b&q for buttons, compared to specialist bike products that do the same job. You can use a cheap toothbrush to clean the chain or buy one of these https://www.24mx.co.uk/proworks-chain-brush?utm_source=googleshopUK&utm_medium=Add&utm_campaignChain+and+Sprockets=&utm_content=Proworks+Chain+brush&gclid=CjwKEAjwheqgBRD5vOfR45az5AESJABy4m8-EityYTtnD9WQ6y-Clx6oDqFfX1s9y43GJKBNk1JhXBoCIbLw_wcB
I do find they work a little better than a toothbrush and aren't expensive.

Check your oil levels weekly too and keep an eye on your tyre tread and pressures and brake pads.

And when I said cover the bike in ACF 50, keep it away from the brake pads and discs.

It's all quite simple really. The one that can cause the most damage to your engine is oil neglect, yet it's amazing how often it happens.
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There ain't no devil, there's just god when he's drunk.

2012: R125 killed by white van. 2016 R125 killed by 30,000 miles of redline. Current: 2016 Kawasaki ER6f.

[GoldenWonder]