Curious of Peoples first bike experiences.

Batfink · Derestricted Danger Joined: 15 Jan 2006 Karma :

Hello all

Just wondering how many people have gone down the route of doing their DAS and getting a 600cc bike as their first bike?

If anyone has gone do this route, would they do it the same again if they were starting from scratch, or would you go for a smaller bike and then move up.

I only ask because I have ridden quite a few large Crossers in the past, in the 500cc range and got on fine with them, obviously they are a completely different kettle of fish to sports bikes.

I only ask because, as a christmas pressie from the other half, she very kindly has arranged for me to do my CBT. But i am thinking of maybe just going for my DAS. But I am trying to weigh up what bike I should go with first.

Any help, or experiences would be gratefully received. Thumbs Up

Thanks

How many times did i need to put I only ask? lol

DucatiEVO · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 02 Sep 2005 Karma :

Nope not 600cc, 916cc as my first bike Cool

*lol*

If you have the means then do your DAS mate; it would leave you a much wider choice afterwards. If you want a 600cc then get one, long as you can insure it and learn to respect it then you won't get bitten.

Oh and if I had to do it all again I would still buy what I wanted, heart followed by head as they say!

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Batfink · Derestricted Danger Joined: 15 Jan 2006 Karma :

Thanks for your reply.

Just wanted to check i wasnt getting carried away and making a huge mistake. lol

Ever since i saw a mate lose control of a peddle and pop, i have respected every bike i have ever got on.

Even if the flash backs of him in a heap with a pedal and pop attacking him made me laugh hysterically.

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Batfink · Derestricted Danger Joined: 15 Jan 2006 Karma :

Thankyou all for the advice.

I think i will be going for my DAS then going for a 600cc bike.

Probably Second hand, but the idea of a new bike and using the run in period makes sense. So i might just do the running in period on a second hand bike, so i get used to it.

Once again, thanks for the advice.

colin1 · Captain Safety Joined: 17 Feb 2005 Karma :

if you are young, do CBT and have a 125
if you are 25 or older, do a DAS (maybe 21 cut off wd be ok)

big bikes are quite expensive to insure if you are young but lots cheaper than a car if you are old like me (30)
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Batfink · Derestricted Danger Joined: 15 Jan 2006 Karma :

I turn 27 in March, so thankfully the choice is open.

And you are right the insurance on a bike is loads cheaper than a car. For a car I had a quote of around £980, so a Yamaha R6, the quote was around £650.

I have to admit I was well surprised.

glenbat · Nova Slayer Joined: 21 Jan 2006 Karma :

Im in the same boat as you batfink, got my cbt tuesday and will be booking my DAS for a few weeks later. Still undecided wether to buy a 125 to learn on for coupleo f months or just do the direct access and get a 600 (blue R6 please) and take it very easy til i get to know her
let us know how you get on mate

Ianr · Derestricted Danger Joined: 27 Sep 2005 Karma :

Hi this is my problem at the moment,i'm 31 & done my CBT a few months back,having NEVER been on a bike before.I now dont know what to do,spend £600 on a 125 & get some experiance or spend that £600 on DAS & then the skys the limit...
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Brava210 · Crazy Courier Joined: 04 Dec 2005 Karma :

i did cbt on 12/12/05,then theory on 03/01/06 then 3 day DAS course passed on 16/01/06....picking up a GSF650S on thursday... Laughing

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Batfink · Derestricted Danger Joined: 15 Jan 2006 Karma :

Ianr I think the best route would be do your DAS. That way all options are open to you from the offset.

Might even mean you can start off with a 250cc and move up.

But at least you arent limited as to what you can ride, other than by yourself.

Congratulations on passing brava210! (jammy sod) lol

Brava210 · Crazy Courier Joined: 04 Dec 2005 Karma :

"Congratulations on passing brava210! (jammy sod) lol"
Ta very much,taking my bike test was one of the most fulfilling things i have done recently Very Happy

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CHARLEY SAYS " ALWAYS TELL YOUR MUMMY BEFORE YOU GO OFF SOMEWHERE"

TheUnforgiven · Derestricted Danger Joined: 22 Jan 2006 Karma :

After many years of "meaning" to learn to ride I finally did something about it at the end of last year. Got myself a CBT and went straight onto DAS. My intention was always to get a 500/600 to commute into London but that I could also use for leisure rides.

Took me a bit longer to pass than I'd hoped (and a bit more ££££) but I would definitely recommend this approach. I got myself a second-hand Bandit 600S (I was looking at new ones but I wouldn't have been able to live with myself if I dropped a new bike soon after buying it!!). So I've effectively been doing my initiation on that and I would do the same again!

I took one of the schools 125s for a spin after two DAS lessons on an ER5 and decided that was the last time on a 125 for me!

Go for it Batfink and good luck!