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 Posted: 12:46 - 25 Feb 2020  Post subject: Help with my first bike |
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Hi guys,
I just passed my CBT a week ago and now I'm planning to get a 125. I just need the bike to commute, about 9 miles a day, on a A road (50 and 30 top speed).
I can't afford to buy a used one because I don't have enough money to pay in cash, so I'm planning to apply for finance and pay a deposit (up to £300).
I know I can find used bikes on dealerships, but I couldn't find any affordable useds near me (I stay in Linlithgow).
Also, I have zero experience with mechanics, but I watched lots of tutorials on YouTube and I think I can manage the basics, like lube the chain, apply an anti rust spray and sorts of things.
I'm thinking about to get a YS125 from Yamaha, but I don't know if the bike is reliable and safe enough to ride on the rain, which is pretty common on the Scottish weather. (I don't plan to ride on heavy rains or snow, just to be clear).
PS: I know I can also save the money on the 125 and go straight to DAS to get a full license, but I don't want to do that at the moment.
That said, what do you guys think? Any recommendations?
Thank you very much! |
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| Posted: 13:17 - 25 Feb 2020 Post subject: |
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Point of order: the CBT isn't a test it's a piece of paper that says you're received training. I suppose they could withhold the certificate and you could count that as a "fail" in the colloquial...
Errr, what was the question again? Oh yes!
Welcome to the bike life! 
I'd advise care before jumping in on finance. Long term that's A LOT of money. Keeping it low they stretch out the deals for 5 years. Lifetime for the cheap Chinese bikes might be less than 3 if not looked after, seriously.
Given you'll have to stump up a deposit and the first month better to save up £500 or so if you can.
As to reliability in poor weather they're all about the same; no particular brand is dramatically better than another in the 125 bracket. All you could say is the Yamaha would have better tyres from the factory than a Lexmoto.
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| Posted: 13:46 - 25 Feb 2020 Post subject: Re: Help with my first bike |
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| lpovinelli wrote: | I'm thinking about to get a YS125 from Yamaha, but I don't know if the bike is reliable and safe enough to ride on the rain, which is pretty common on the Scottish weather. (I don't plan to ride on heavy rains or snow, just to be clear) |
What, from Saltire in Edinburgh?
Anyway, the YS125 is the replacement for the old YBR 125 which was generally recommended to be the commuter/first 125. My son had one on loan, while his Rieju RS3 (a "sports bike") was being repaired... he said it was OK, it could keep up with the traffic, would do 65-70 with nose pressed to speedo, was economical, etc. He was impressed that he could see behind properly in the mirrors. He said it felt spindly and a bit lighter than his his RS3 and would (obviously) not go as fast. He did about 500 miles on it, no problems, easy starting (don't tough the throttle, just press the starter), and did not seem disappointed. My only real observations were that the tyres were narrower and the forks much smaller diameter, and it's "simpler", but then again it's not the same class of bike. There isn't anywhere very sensible to stick an "L" plate on the fromt, so this one had a cut-down one stuck on the front mudguard, and a slightly-cut-down one above the headlight (as in pic).
| lpovinelli wrote: | Also, I have zero experience with mechanics, but I watched lots of tutorials on YouTube and I think I can manage the basics, like lube the chain, apply an anti rust spray and sorts of things. |
If you can do that, plus CHECK/CHANGE THE OIL AND FILTER, adjust the chain tension (easy) at the appropriate times, you'll be doing yourself a favour. |
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| Posted: 14:52 - 25 Feb 2020 Post subject: |
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Thank you all for the replies!
| Paddy. wrote: | Save your £300 and another few hundred for a few months, buy a used low miles YBR125 and done. I would not finance a 125. |
I thought about it, but I need the bike asap because I don't have any bus stops near home and I depend on taxis/lifts.
| Riejufixing wrote: | What, from Saltire in Edinburgh? |
When I went there they only had a "sport like" Aprilla, that I'm not interested, and a KTM Duke for £3,500 or so.
| Riejufixing wrote: | If you can do that, plus CHECK/CHANGE THE OIL AND FILTER, adjust the chain tension (easy) at the appropriate times, you'll be doing yourself a favour. |
Check and change the oil and adjust the chain tension shouldn't be a problem, to change the filter I need to watch some videos because I don't have a clue on how to do it. |
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| lpovinelli wrote: | | Riejufixing wrote: | What, from Saltire in Edinburgh? |
When I went there they only had a "sport like" Aprilla, that I'm not interested, and a KTM Duke for £3,500 or so |
It looks as if they've got them on their website, but £3,000 Unsure whether there's haggle room if someone else sells them in your area. I might be inclined to get the screen and topbox or try to blag them if there's no haggle room on the price, it won't cost them a lot after all to give them to you, they will be useful, and may increase second hand value. Maybe there's a completely different bike cheaper new, but it might be good to buy a "name"? Don't know. |
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