What bike??

Jason_1125 · L Plate Warrior Joined: 23 Feb 2005 Karma :

Hi i'm new to BCF, I do my test soon and was unsure what bike to get. I'm 6ft 1 and about 16 stone. I was thinking of getting a new RS125 but I think it will be too small for me?
The other option would be to buy a bigger bike and restrict it which I think I would prefer. Can a CBR 600 be restricted that amount? Is it worth doing? How do I do it?
Not quite sure how it works.
Thanks, Jason.

steve09 · Scooby Slapper Joined: 25 Jul 2004 Karma :

heya welcome Smile

yer u can restrict almost anybike, it works by ethier buying a set of washers (they look like washers) tht go in your carb, or i think you can buy a kit that dose smothing to the throalt,
most people like them 500cc naked bikes as first bikes but u can restrict a 600 yer,, i think most people find the restriotors Fall out after a while hehe Smile

cheers
steve

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

Obviously to get a 125 you only need a CBT and a provisional, and for a 33bhp restricted bike you need a full license...

So it depends what you want to do now really.
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Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

Just to clarify, the 33bhp restrict kits have to be fitted by a shop, you can't just order one yourself. It will be washer to go under the carbs/FI units and some bikes also have a throttle stop. The restritor kits are made by a company called FI International and you can get them for pretty much any bike. You don't actually have to have a 33bhp kit made by them, your bike just has to be 33bhp but using the FI International kits is easier. The FI International kits have to be fitted by an approved dealer, speak to your local shop as they'll either be able to fit it or will be able to tell you where nearby can fit it.

What biking experience do you have? How old are you as that'll make a fairly bigger impact on your insurance.

Don't get a new bike, especially not a new 125. You won't keep it that long, despite whatever you might be saying about "I'll keep it for a few years" as lots of people say that and then it doesn't happen, and the second you leave the showroom you knock ~£500 off the value off the bike. And dropping it (which is very likely to happen with your first bike) will have a nasty affect on the value of the bike. Buy secondhand and let someone elses wallet pay for all that.

Jason_1125 · L Plate Warrior Joined: 23 Feb 2005 Karma :

I'm going to get the full licence. I'm only 17 so I'm sure the insurance will be cheap!
I've had quite alot of experience on bikes. I've been riding motocross for about 4 years I currently have a CRF450. I don't think I would feel uncomfortable starting on a bigger bike although I do understand that motocross and road bikes are two different things.
Jason.

houlsby · Traffic Copper Joined: 07 Feb 2005 Karma :

i have an rs125 up for sale pm me if ur interested....