Finally had enough

[kris84]

So I've been riding every day for the last year come rain or shine on my trusty little cbf125. However, I've got to the point that I've outgrown it (well I hit that point about 6 months ago) so instead of complaining about it, I've finally booked my theory test.
Will then get down to the local riding school and get a couple of days on a gladius under my belt before doing both Mod1 & Mod2.

Already have a big bike in mind, as my mates selling his Kawasaki ER6n, seems like a sensible 1st bike.

Will let you know how I get on.
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CBT April 14, Theory passed May 15, MOD1 passed May 16, MOD2 passed June 16
Custom GS550 chop - Ducati Hyperstrada

[josh95]

goodluck mate

[NJD]

Some days I ride my 125 thinking "a bit more power wouldn't go a miss" but other days I'm glad that even when i'm worse for wear (physically) I'm not on something with enough power to throw me off at the twist of the throttle.

Good luck with the training and tests, 2-4 hours on a local car park was enough to see me to the end of the Module 1 (darn that hazard avoidance) when attempting to do it myself on the cheap, training schools defiantly the way to go though as there's method in the madness of the bend and high speed maneuvers.

Enjoy

[Rogerborg]

Huzzay, best of luck.

ER6 is a perfectly sensible choice, although it's unlikely that his is the best or the cheapest example out there.
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Biking is 1/20th as dangerous as horse riding.
GONE: HN125-8, LF-250B, GPz 305, GPZ 500S, Burgman 400 // RIDING: F650GS (800 twin), Royal Enfield Bullet Electra 500 AVL, Ninja 250R because racebike

[kris84]

[Rogerborg]

Well, if it's an honest bike and you know it's not been abused, why not?

Cracking engine mounts, that's why not. Have a good look at them.

https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/2007/july/jul2007fracturesreportedonkawasakier6frames-/
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Biking is 1/20th as dangerous as horse riding.
GONE: HN125-8, LF-250B, GPz 305, GPZ 500S, Burgman 400 // RIDING: F650GS (800 twin), Royal Enfield Bullet Electra 500 AVL, Ninja 250R because racebike

[kris84]

[barrkel]

[Pigeon]

https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=228080

Frame cracks, exhaust cracks (header), corroded mid section, cracked coils.

You pays your money, you takes your chance.

[Clanger]

Well done for taking the plunge - with the right licence you can ride any bike. So its worth doing.
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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

[kris84]

Theory test passed yesterday - now for some big bike training
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CBT April 14, Theory passed May 15, MOD1 passed May 16, MOD2 passed June 16
Custom GS550 chop - Ducati Hyperstrada