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Rich76
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PostPosted: 00:03 - 21 Sep 2015    Post subject: Hi!! 2007 cbr125 v newer cbr 125 Reply with quote

Hi to all Very Happy I've decided to get into biking again. I have 2 years experience years ago riding a 125 (i'm 38) And I passed my car test in 96. But I'm really rusty as not been on the road with anything for 6 years. Being sensible I'd thought I'd get a 125 for say 6 months before getting a bigger bike.

I can get a 2007 cbr125 1 owner 2000 miles full history for 1600 or the newer face lift modal 2012 10000 miles for 2300

My question is even though I want the newer modal is it really worth the extra cash ??? (money is fairy tight)

Cheers Smile
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PostPosted: 00:54 - 21 Sep 2015    Post subject: Re: Hi!! 2007 cbr125 v newer cbr 125 Reply with quote

Rich76 wrote:
Hi to all Very Happy I've decided to get into biking again. I have 2 years experience years ago riding a 125 (i'm 38) And I passed my car test in 96. But I'm really rusty as not been on the road with anything for 6 years. Being sensible I'd thought I'd get a 125 for say 6 months before getting a bigger bike.

I can get a 2007 cbr125 1 owner 2000 miles full history for 1600 or the newer face lift modal 2012 10000 miles for 2300

My question is even though I want the newer modal is it really worth the extra cash ??? (money is fairy tight)

Cheers Smile


No.

Since you are asking even the old model for £1600 is too expensive.

For £1600 you can do your DAS training and get bigger bike.
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PostPosted: 02:02 - 21 Sep 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote

It's all well and good being sensible but sensible is probably going to be a waste your time when, maybe a week or two later you get bored of wobbling around on said 125 and wished you'd put your money into a larger more stable bike you can grow into.

If you need a refresher, talk to your local bike school and maybe take a day or half-day instruction.

I really wish I'd held off on buying a 125 and kept the cash for a larger bike for when I passed my test, but needs must at the time.

Now I've come to sell it, its the wrong time of year and I have to deal with cheeky feckers and piss poor offers.
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PostPosted: 10:01 - 21 Sep 2015    Post subject: Re: Hi!! 2007 cbr125 v newer cbr 125 Reply with quote

Rich76 wrote:
Being sensible I'd thought I'd get a 125 for say 6 months before getting a bigger bike.

Why not do your training and tests up front? You'll be doing them anyway, you might as well get the benefit as soon as possible.

If after getting an A license you still really want to get a CBR125, it's not like there's a law against it.

Bear in mind that insurance on 125s is surprisingly expensive, and that some 125 underwriters won't cover bigger bikes. You could end up losing all of your premium when you do upgrade.
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PostPosted: 11:31 - 21 Sep 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
What they said.

I did my CBT May 2014, got an 07 CBR125 and then got my full license in November.
Wish I hadn't bothered with the 125 to be honest, it became frustrating in a short amount of time and once I was on a bigger bike, the virtues of more power and more stability, fast became apparent.

If you already have experience, as was mentioned before, do a refresher and then get ya full test done, you'll be glad you did Smile Thumbs Up
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Rich76
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PostPosted: 00:08 - 23 Sep 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for all the reply guys. Not been back to see them and already bought the 125. To be fair though my question wasn't should I get a 125 but wether the newer cbr125 was worth the extra cash but appreciate the advice anyways. Think I went this route cus I'm a chicken and not been on the rd in any form for 6 years lol Be able to sell it for what I paid mind so no worries. But dont feel too sorry for me as I've been using the bus for the last 6 years so going to be having lots of fun! Very Happy
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PostPosted: 02:06 - 23 Sep 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote

have a fun and enjoy your new bike Very Happy
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PostPosted: 09:53 - 23 Sep 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote

Rich76 wrote:
been using the bus for the last 6 years so going to be having lots of fun! Very Happy

Shocked Urgh, good call. You'd even be better on a Superdream. Wink
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PostPosted: 11:17 - 23 Sep 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote

Rich76 wrote:
I've been using the bus for the last 6 yearsD


i do feel sorry for you now.

any bike is better than no bike Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 12:04 - 23 Sep 2015    Post subject: Re: Hi!! 2007 cbr125 v newer cbr 125 Reply with quote

Rich76 wrote:
Hi to all Very Happy I've decided to get into biking again. I have 2 years experience years ago riding a 125 (i'm 38) And I passed my car test in 96. But I'm really rusty as not been on the road with anything for 6 years. Being sensible I'd thought I'd get a 125 for say 6 months before getting a bigger bike.

I can get a 2007 cbr125 1 owner 2000 miles full history for 1600 or the newer face lift modal 2012 10000 miles for 2300

My question is even though I want the newer modal is it really worth the extra cash ??? (money is fairy tight)

Cheers Smile


Definitely worth it.

On a another note I am looking to sell my CBR125 (2012) if anyone is interested.
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PostPosted: 13:13 - 23 Sep 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote

go and spend your money on getting the full license.

What do you plan on doing when you get a bike? Is it for fun? Is it to pop down the shops for bread and milk?
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PostPosted: 14:08 - 23 Sep 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote

Rich76 wrote:
Thanks for all the reply guys. Not been back to see them and already bought the 125. To be fair though my question wasn't should I get a 125 but wether the newer cbr125 was worth the extra cash but appreciate the advice anyways. Think I went this route cus I'm a chicken and not been on the rd in any form for 6 years lol Be able to sell it for what I paid mind so no worries. But dont feel too sorry for me as I've been using the bus for the last 6 years so going to be having lots of fun! Very Happy


el_oso ^^^^^^^^^^

He's bought a bike now dude Thumbs Up Smile
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