Jumping in the deep end?

LazzurusMan · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 09 May 2015 Karma :

So I've got my theory booked, and I'm hoping to do my das ASAP.
I've got up to 2k to spend on a bike, and I've been looking mostly at thundercats. However, a friend of mine has told me he will sell me his triumph sprint St 955i for around a grand. Needs a couple of things but it's cheap for the condition.

Now, would that be a stupid thing to ride after only just passing my test? I've been riding for years on l plates, but I know that won't make too much difference.

gbrand42 · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 23 Jul 2013 Karma :

I think if you are reasonably sensible you can ride anything as a first big bike.
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slowside · Nova Slayer Joined: 23 Apr 2019 Karma :

My Sprint is the first bike I've owned since my 125.

It is (by my standards) ballisticly fast. The 955 engine has so much torque, delivered in such a linear format that it just piles on speed very easily. It will get you into triple digit trouble very easily.

That said, it is very docile and very easy to ride. It doesn't demand to be ridden fast and is just as happy pootling around at a more pedestrian pace. All that torque also translates to making it easy to waft around at lower revs, it's easy to relax and take in the scenery if you are so inclined.

So the tl;dr is if you can control yourself, go for it. You've got riding experience already, so you know how to ride a bike (irrespective of capacity).

If it's a sound bike, then £1000 is a good price.
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TheIncredible... · Nova Slayer Joined: 30 Mar 2020 Karma :

I can only echo the advice already given.

Basically any bike will only use the power you input so if you're sensible with it, you'll be fine on anything really Thumbs Up

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ThunderGuts · World Chat Champion Joined: 13 Nov 2018 Karma :

Agree with all the above, but depending on your age and/or location, you may want to check insurance prices first just in case you get a nasty surprise. Thumbs Up

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MilfHunter · Scooby Slapper Joined: 15 May 2020 Karma :

Stupid in what way?

I'll guarantee polite hi vis wearing mongs who take themselves too seriously and ride for an MOT ONCE A YEAR will attempt to patronise you and say something along the lines of 'you don't have the experience' yada yada yada. Sleeping

Is that what you wanted to hear?

You've passed the test which means you can ride whatever you like and the irony is if you've be restricted to Loser plates for years chances are you are a much more skilled rider than those polite hi vis wearing mongs I described above.

Knock yourself out get the fastest bike you can afford.

Enjoy.
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LazzurusMan · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 09 May 2015 Karma :

Cheers everyone. I'll be checking insurance later today, but chances are in my area it'll be pretty cheap.

Now just gotta pass my test.

BigTim · Trackday Trickster Joined: 29 Sep 2017 Karma :

did my DAS about 3 years ago, got myself CBF1000, not fastest bike in world but quick enough, i did the overtake everything, yeah it'll fit through there, riding like a twat thing.

like has been said above the right hand controls the power.

i still overtake nearly everything, but i've got a Blackbird now as well!!!
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