17 in a couple months just wondering what to do :s

[Pussy Magnet]

Hi guys im just really asking this for some advice really im thinking about doing my full bike test when im 17 but i just want some ideas weather thats the ryt option for me.
So if any of you kind people would just give your opinions that would be great...

( also if you could reccomend some decent 125ccs and decent bikes i could ride under 33bhp after i do my bike test if i go to that route )

Heres some info about me, i curently ride a aprilia SR50R 2010
Been into bikes all my life really ever since my dad introduced me to a little honda cub when i was 8 , id prefere a race style bike rather than a sit up bike as i do trackdays quite oftern and enjoy slinging the bike into and out of corners etc . . .
I do like to ride fast on the track as this cant be done on my little 50...

Budget wise i am ok in terms of expenses such as insurance etc . . .

My budget for a bike is really 2000 but would push to 2500 with a push if the bike was write...

Thanks very much please let me know what you guys think !!!!!

[Paxovasa]

My advice is to do your test and spend your money on a bigger bike. You get more bang for your buck, You can pick up good bargains when you look around the 500 - 650 cc market.

Most bikes can be restricted to 33 bhp, but I would avoid the super sports bikes.
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[Pussy Magnet]

I was thinking of so something like a hornet 250 , bandit 400 to 650 , or gsxr 400 or something like that or a gsxr k1 600 ? But i really dont know need so something lite !

[adama]

I had a GSXR 600 restricted and it was perfectly fine, infact i loved it . Previous to that i had a Yamaha xt125.
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[Pussy Magnet]

Yeah i think im going to do my test , but il buy a 125cc really cheap , what would some of you reccomend for a 125cc for mod 1 and mod 2 ? Im 5ft 10 small build so its got to be lite really ?

[adama]

[Pussy Magnet]

Just want something that i can use for the precedures in mod1 really ?

[Rogerborg]

Just buy anything, as long as it can make the 50kph speed tests OK and is rated A2 on the DVLA test vehicles list. You'll only be keeping it until you pass your tests, which since you've been riding for a while shouldn't take you any time at all.

In fact, given the premiums on 125s (purchase and insurance prices) you might be as well doing your A2 test via a training school, on their bike. It'll cost you more than buying a 125, doing the tests yourself, then selling it on once you've passed, but it's less hassle than fiddling around with bikes and insurance policies.

Whatever you do, get your test done ASAP so you can start the clock running on the 2 year 25kW restriction.
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[Pussy Magnet]

yeah ok thanks mate

so where do i go next then. i only have a CBT which i got when i was first 16 ? do i just wait till im 17 get my theory booked do some training then do MOD 1 then if i pass book MOD 2 then away ?

to be honest id rather spend the money on the quickest and easyest way to get my test done ?

[fiveus]

you can take your theory test once your provisional becomes valid.
As for training go to your local school and have a chat.

[Pussy Magnet]

Ok sounds good alot of helpful people on this forum
thanks everyone who has helped me BUT i have a couple more questions:

what route should i take?
i want to get on a bigger bike as quickly as possable ?

[grant965]

hi mate, i think you should do as ive done, get a 125, ride it for a few months, worked out as about 3 months for me, do your test on the bike then sell and get a larger bike. Just picked up a yamaha thundercat today, bargain, £850 and with beowulf end can
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[Pussy Magnet]

[Paxovasa]

[CaNsA]

Do a full "restricted" test then you will able to ride a full power bike in 2 yrs.

there is no other option

[Pussy Magnet]

Ok made my mind up Bike test it is

has anyone got any helpfull tips about MOD 1 they could give me or any websites ?

also what bike should i get ? cheap 125cc ? NOT A CG !

THANKS GUYS

[grant965]

[Pussy Magnet]

Im going to practise some of the MOD 1 stuff on my 50

[Rogerborg]

Honestly, just get any running 125. CGs might look dull, but they're easy to sell on, and that's all that's going to matter once you pass your A2 test.

That's if you want to get your own 125 at all. Once you've passed your theory, you could pass your test in a couple of days on a training centre machine. Talk to the local training schools, tell them you've been riding a 50 and see how short and cheap a course they'll do you. You'll end up paying them a couple of hundred £££ on top of the test fees but you'll get it done faster and won't have to deal with the spackers on eBay and Gumtree to buy and sell a 125.
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[UnspeedySam]

In your situation I'd personally just go to a training school, get a couple of days training and do your test on one of their 125s. Then go out and get yourself something 33bhp restricted. I personally wouldn't get a 600 super-sport as you're carrying 100bhp worth of weight with only 33bhp actual power. That's why I personally went for a 400; it was a bonus that it makes just below the limit without restriction.
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[Rogerborg]

[CaNsA]

I was bimbling about on a 125 for a couple of years before i got my arse into gear and got a full unrestricted licence.

Got a zxr400, was an absolute stunner of a bike. Bike whoring below.
Awesome bike, wish i never sold it now.
But i would suggest you get a 125 now. Use that until you get your A2 then get a zxr400

I think everyone should own a zxr400 for a year purely for the amount of fun you will have on it.
Without going on a track, it is probably the closest you are going to get to using a bike to its full potential.

And yes, i did ride like a loon, and yes i did leave the 600s, 800 and 1200s for dust when we went to wales.

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[Pussy Magnet]

Well in terms of funds ive got around 2500 to 3000 pounds to spend on my test and a bike anymore suggestions guys ?

what im thinking of doing is getting a little cheap 125cc cg or something or something really old uneer £400 then do my test on that after 3 months getting to know the bike etc etc . . . then sell the cheap bike then get something for around 1500 to 1800 price like a hornet 250 or vfr 400 or something simlour which is quick and cheap...

what do you guys think ?

[adama]

Dont make the mistake of spending alot on a 125, as soon as you pass that A2 you will want rid of that 125.

Example, my friend got a R125 (Yamaha) sweet looking bike i agree, had it for 3 months, passed his A2 and wanted rid of it...good luck getting your £3500 back.
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