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short_ass · Derestricted Danger Joined: 10 May 2005 Karma :

Hi

I was looking at getting a hongduo 125 but the feedback that was left made me think twice!

Was wondering if any1 has any advise what 125 would be good for a 1st bike. I am only 5"1ish so need a smallish bike.( I have seen the Suzuki Marauder its £2500 new and with a respray an extra £300 - £500) I do not really want to spend alot on this 1st one coz the chances are ill do my lisence with restrictions and will want to sell it next summer.

Many Thanks

Mr.Everready · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Mar 2003 Karma :

Yamaha SR125 will suit you perfectly.

https://www.abouttownbikehire.co.uk/bank-image/bikes/125cc_Yamaha_sr125.jpg
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short_ass · Derestricted Danger Joined: 10 May 2005 Karma :

How much r they new?

Nighteyes · Dirty Bint Joined: 05 Aug 2003 Karma :

NSR125

You can pick up the older ones fairly cheaply & they not only shift but handle really well. The seat is really narrow so it being slightly taller than the SR or other cruiser types doesn't really matter. I can ride one fine, just avoid situations where you have to try and walk them backwards uphill, not an easy task. Embarassed

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short_ass · Derestricted Danger Joined: 10 May 2005 Karma :

I am going to get one and ride it all the way thru till next summer (im not a fair weather biker) depending on how things go it may last longer, seeing as i will get it resprayed pink aswell

Mr.Everready · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Mar 2003 Karma :

Pink ?

I'd suggest that if your going to ride the bike through the winter a cruiser style bike with lots of chrome and spoke wheels isn't they style to go for.
Unless you plan to keep it in tip top condition and clean it every day.
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Nighteyes · Dirty Bint Joined: 05 Aug 2003 Karma :

short_ass · Derestricted Danger Joined: 10 May 2005 Karma :

Yes pink

And yeah every day it will b maintained ill make sure of it!

Mr.Everready · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Mar 2003 Karma :

Pink might be the future ! Cool

https://ew2.lysator.liu.se/pic/art/l/u/lukemckay/pink_bike.jpg
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short_ass · Derestricted Danger Joined: 10 May 2005 Karma :

Can some1 tell me why pink is such a crap colour on a bike?

Mr.Everready · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Mar 2003 Karma :

Cos it's gay.

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short_ass · Derestricted Danger Joined: 10 May 2005 Karma :

For a girly girl??? One thing is no1 will steal it coz its that colour Twisted Evil

Mr.Everready · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Mar 2003 Karma :

Still gay though.
You planning on a matching outfit ?
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map · Mr Calendar Joined: 14 Jun 2004 Karma :

I could really see how pink could work...
https://www.strangevehicles.com/images/content/15815.JPG

...and it really works here too...
https://www.hamiltonaction.com/graphics/piggy_0906153002_hz.jpg

...with matching pink helmet...
https://i12.ebayimg.com/02/i/04/01/1c/90_2.JPG

...Hmmmm, pink motorbike, I can really see it, really I could Rolling Eyes

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Mr.Everready · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Mar 2003 Karma :

Miss piggy in chaps, mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Drooling

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Nighteyes · Dirty Bint Joined: 05 Aug 2003 Karma :

short_ass · Derestricted Danger Joined: 10 May 2005 Karma :

I feel offended that i was compared to miss piggy!!!!! In fact I have dark brown hair, blue eyes and im a size 8!!! not your stereotype girl who drives a bike!!!!!! I like girly clothes 2 and do not relate in anyway shape or form to miss piggy or the stereotype wife who rides a bike only because her husband/bf does!!!!!

WHAT IS WRONG WITH HAVING ABIT OF INDIVIDUALITY?????

Bikerz · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Karma :

A Honda LS125 is very small. My mates about the same height as you if not slightly smaller and thats what shes got and it still looks like a sports bike (just alot smaller). It aint fair either it goes alot faster than my RS125 because its got a derestricted NSR engine in it and I dont think theyr that expensive either.

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mchaggis · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 May 2004 Karma :

A CG125 is pretty damned miniscule, and you could pick up one of those for £500-600. You don't really want to be buying new, the depreciation will bite, especially on a 125. My sister managed fine on a CG for messing about on, and she's 5'4" if she's lucky.
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short_ass · Derestricted Danger Joined: 10 May 2005 Karma :

Have you got any pics of the Honda LS125?

And i have tried sitting on the CG and no luck I am on tip toes lol and it weighs quite alot so i wasnt so stable onit.

Thank you both for the suggestions

mchaggis · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 May 2004 Karma :

Have you looked at the EL125?
https://www.bikez.com/bike/727/index.jpg

It has a seat height of 26.8 inches apparently, 68 cm. It's reasonably heavy for a 125 (still lighter than the Hongdou you were thinking of though), but it's not too far down on power.
https://www.bikez.com/bike/index.php?bike=727
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ian_s · Nova Slayer Joined: 20 Jul 2004 Karma :

It's all about gaining confidence. You should easily be able to reach the ground on a CG125 or SR125 with both feet flat. Once you have become comfortable with the weight you will be fine to move up to something bigger. You can easily hold a bike with only part of one foot and can slide a bit off the saddle to achieve this.

You will be fine, you will just have to learn to be careful over roads with a nasty camber on them.

short_ass · Derestricted Danger Joined: 10 May 2005 Karma :

No i havent seen the EL125 yet i will go and find a local dealer so that i can see all the suggested bikes.

I have sat on a 2005 CG. (Dont know if the year of it makes a height diff) The thing is i want to feel ok on it as i dnt weigh much either kinda catch 22 huh?

Many thanks for both your replies