IM NEW! aint even got a bike yet lol

[Illegal Rev Nut]

HEY!

Im Dee & I LOVE BIKES! I havent had any, but have driven my friends 'ped' which is fun to run to the shop as im the only one who can get served FEGS!

About me; Im Comming 18 in janurary and I got a job that is temperary BUT...FULL TIME I have just rejistered onto this site, but have been viewing it for about a week now.

And am desperatly in the need to be on a bike, I want a 125.

was looking at the bikes on BCF & I The Sach XTC but I dont know when im payed or how much so & I live in Northern Ireland (IM BRITISH NOT IRISH LOL)

Whisch TESTS would I have to do to ride a 125 geared? in northern ireland we don't have to do a CBT but will i because its my first bike & its geared? whats all in a cbt?

nice to be accepted in here and get a lot of advice, you guys know a lot from what ive read

[tommybhoy]

So your a celtic fan then!!

[Illegal Rev Nut]

No, RAngers, But I RARELY watch footy, UNLESS...its CHELSEA! lol

I really want a 125 sporty looking bike, as my mate thinks his mo-ped is the best lol cos hes the only 1 with one, but ive been jobless so him!

any ideas? what tests i'd have to do, as said before, would i have to do a cbt cos its my first bike & geared? but we dont do them over here. we just get a provisional and thats it i think lol not too sure at the mo.

Dee

[icklejitta]

Compulsory basic training for motorcycles and mopeds (England, Wales and Scotland only)

All learner moped and motorcycle riders (except for those listed below) must complete a compulsory basic training (CBT) course.

These people do not have to complete a CBT course:-

* people who are learning to drive a motorbike and who have already obtained full moped entitlement as a result of passing a moped test on or after 1 December 1990
* people riding a moped with the full entitlement given automatically with a full car licence.

CBT courses are run by motorcycle training bodies approved by the Driving Standards Agency. They are listed under ‘motorcycle training’ in the Yellow pages or ‘motorcycling instruction’ in Thompson directories. For further information about CBT courses, contact the Driving Standards Agency on 0115 901 2500.

If you have a provisional licence which is restricted to the use of motorbikes or scooters, this will last for an initial period of two years. If you have not passed the test by the end of two years you will have to wait one year before applying to renew the licence. During this year you will not be able to drive a motorbike or scooter.

The long and short of it is NO YOU DONT HAVE TO DO CBT....ring DSA on number mentioned above if your still having doughts!

[Moonie]

Welcome to the forums mate.

Dunno what you have to do to get on a geared 125 in IRL, but I'd be careful with a Sachs, the build quality has a pretty bad rep.
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[Rowey]

I agree, the Sachs can be hit or miss. Better to look at some of the Japanese four's offerings.
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[Illegal Rev Nut]

Thanks for replys, I might go up to where I know they do geared training for a full motorbike licence, and ask a few questions. its just a long road lol.

and i looked in bike trader for apprilla RS 125, they all 120-400 miles away

Are 125s able to be ridden on the motorway?

[Mudskipper]

[Illegal Rev Nut]

I'll go up to see the instructors tonight. see if i can straighten up my thoughts lol.

thanks for all help , which jap four's should i look @?

[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

[rotax81]

welcome Dee
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[Moonie]

I think he meant the big four as in the Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha and Honda.
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[Illegal Rev Nut]

thanks, thought he ment four stroke lol. was thinking of my mates aprilla RS125 for £900? that ok price? hes got the engine just re-done and brakes or something, and hes hit 110 on it

any other thoughts?

[Moonie]

Sounds ok to me, has it got tax and test?
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[Illegal Rev Nut]

Not too sure at the mo, he hasnt came onto msn so i acnt ask any questions to him.


for a 125 all ineed is insure tax licence, & L plates? no test? :S


my 2 mates wer arguing tonight for 30 mins solid...i got bored lol

[Neorion]

you need CBT+bike +Mot (unless its under 3 years old)+insurance+tax+L plates.

your head screwed on or you will be off and buy the best gear you can.

And welcome
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[Illegal Rev Nut]

thanks neorion,

would i look stupid in leathers or anything? on a apprila125 or cbr125? in N.I we dont do CBT's.... my mates argued for ages bout test's ect, then they wer told, no test nuless its de-restricted.

true?


and whats better, cbr 125 or aprilla RS125?
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[Mudskipper]

https://www.dvtani.gov.uk/practicaldrivingtest/bikefaqs.asp

[Illegal Rev Nut]

hmmm.....

I wouldnt mind having it with L plates...will be my first bike :S don't know how to do gears so meh, ill learn tho.

which type of test? for which cc?
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[DeeMaxx]

Hello and welcome..you're from the same neck of the woods as my self

Mudskipper is correct you don't have to do a CBT.. here

Make sure you wear some good protective clothing...you could go out one day and be hit by a bus if you're not careful

[Illegal Rev Nut]

[Neorion]

Sorry for the bad info mate, I didnt know you dont have CBT's funny that I was born in Belfast lol not been back in 13 years though

And no you wont look funny in leathers mate, you can also get textiles as well.

I would rather were that, than hitting the road at 30+ and rip the skin from my arms, legs, balls

Always buy the best you can afford as they will last if you look after them.

Plus who dosnt look cool in bike gear?


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[Illegal Rev Nut]

True, why u move from belfast?



yea, im goin to buy something, instead of getting EVERYTHING soaking that ill wear on it lol.

so all i need to do is buy the bike & licence, stick L plates on the rs125 & thats me?!
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[Neorion]

[Illegal Rev Nut]

just need lessons to learn gears properly, dnt wanna fuck up the gear box.

engine is being re-build onthe 1 im getting, 0 miles.
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