advice needed

jon p · Derestricted Danger Joined: 13 Aug 2005 Karma :

hi, winter is coming and basically a need a new form of transport because my moped is not working anymore. but i dont whether to get a 125 (rs or nsr) or do my a2 and get a restricted 400 (cbr , vfr). what do you think would be better throughout winter?

veeeffarr · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Jul 2004 Karma :

A 125, if you get a hack like a CG you can sell it for what you paid, a 400 probably would make too much power for a new rider to control in the ice/wet/etc.

jon p · Derestricted Danger Joined: 13 Aug 2005 Karma :

well i have been on a derestricted rs125 with a few mods which i found fairly easy.

Mantzy · Spanner Monkey Joined: 30 May 2004 Karma :

Winter hacks are generally bikes you don't mind too much dropping and a dime a dozen. Like a CG.

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mchaggis · World Chat Champion Joined: 10 May 2004 Karma :

If you can afford it, do the test. The range of bikes you will then be able to afford improves hugely, and you don't have to rag them to get the best from them. You also get rid of the hideous red and white sails by doing that, which is worth the cost on its own. You can still get a winter hack, but it won't need to be a CG type.
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jon p · Derestricted Danger Joined: 13 Aug 2005 Karma :

one other thing, i need something that is going to be reliable and last because i dont have an awful lot of money but enuff 4 a nice bike. plus i would prefer something i didnt have to rag everywhere and i may be a new rider but i do learn quite quickly.
cheers

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Biker-Kev · Brolly Dolly Joined: 01 Jun 2005 Karma :

I would say do your full test, then look for a cheapish scrambler for winter. The reason i say do your full test is so you have more choice on what bike you get.

Then if it snows you can have a bit of fun in the snow Laughing

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colin1 · Captain Safety Joined: 17 Feb 2005 Karma :

I have heard that light offroad bikes can be slippy in the wet unless they are fitted wiith road tyres
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