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Posted: 23:39 - 26 Jun 2020 Post subject: |
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If you've never touched a bike - and I include push-bikes - then spending some time with a low powered 125 might be prudent. Jumping straight to "Big Boy Bike" is quite a commitment in time and money for the test.
Having said that I think the honeymoon period on my Superlight was about 3 weeks and then I hankered for something more powerful ____________________ Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter |
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Assuming the CBT doesn't go terribly wrong , do DAS and get your full license.
Once you've done the CBT and DAS, you'll know what you did and didn't like about the training school bikes which will make it easier to decide what bike to get. |
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Posted: 10:28 - 27 Jun 2020 Post subject: |
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5 miles is pushbike territory
The answer sort of depends on how committed you are to wanting a motorcycle - if you're just seeing it as a cheap way of commuting then a 125 is the best option and I'd just do your CBT, then see if you find the love for it after.
If, actually, you've always fancied a motorcycle and the 5 mile commute and 'can't justify 2 cars' thing is just what you've told the missus, then just get on and do DAS then reach for the classifieds and look up #fireblade. |
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5 mile commute = 125 territory alright. Dare I say it, a 50cc scooter would do the job but not everyone wants to advertise their (lack of) sexuality
Push-bike too sweaty? Fair enough. eBike would sort that and cost nothing in insurance etc. plus a sneaky charge up at the office for even more cost savings.
We're all about sensible options here*
*Excuse me, I'm just booking a test ride on a litre bike for my 7 mile commute. ____________________ Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter |
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125cc look for something with at least 11+ hp, most of the generic chinese clones come in under 10hp, mine has 12hp and will cruise steadily at 55-60 all day long, do your research and make notes of the types of bikes you like and find something that will suit your needs, also against popular belief there are plenty of seasoned bikers who have dropped from the big bikes back onto 125's just because of the fun factor ____________________ Mike.
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it's a knock-off suzuki gs125 that's had a rummage through the dressing up box and is no more "an adventure bike for all seasons" than a klx125 or a clr125. In fact, a klx would be a much better bet if you were serious about doing something actually adventurous on a bike.
If more mild adventurousness is your forte - and for most people, adventure means riding a long way on made-roads - you'd be better off on a cg125 - read e.g. Simon Gandolfi's book. Seemingly every country on earth has somewhere accessible that stocks spares. Get one for a grand, save the fifteen hundred quid change from the Sinnis and spend it on petrol, a tent, and a ferry from tarifa to tangier. ____________________ "Life is a sexually transmitted disease and the mortality rate is one hundred percent."
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CBT is your 1st lesson, it is NOT a licence.
It qualifies you as s LEARNER, what bike/ what gear comes after,.
Next, do it for the love not the money.
You have worked out pretty well how much money you expect to save...
b-u-t.... the best laid plans of mice ane men and all that. ypou really dont know how much it will cost by bike yet; total the price of trining and gear and all in, 'presumed' savings are likely to all be wipe out the forst time you fumble the kick-stand coming out the works bike shed, let alone getting SMIDSY'd and £15 worth of unleaded spills out the tank onto the floor..... PONDER
Go get trained.
Get a Licence.
THEN worry about what bike you might like, and whet jacket you think you look best in on it..... THEN ponder whether its the best way to work or not.. and if money copmes into it at all? Most likely be hole ,much EXTRA the nee hobby might dost, not how muych you think you might 'savee'.
For 4miles each way, on a £ sensitive bidget.. walk; cycle, catch the bus....THEN wonder hgoe much MORE any form of motorised transport and the assumed convenience actually costing, NOT saving, you.
Like I said, LOVE or MONEY? ____________________ My Webby'Tef's-tQ, loads of stuff about my bikes, my Land-Rovers, and the stuff I do with them!
Current Bikes:'Honda VF1000F' ;'CB750F2N' ;'CB125TD ( 6 3 of em!)'; 'Montesa Cota 248'. Learner FAQ's:= 'U want to Ride a Motorbike! Where Do U start?' |
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 3 years, 277 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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