Hello from West London

gareth83 · L Plate Warrior Joined: 03 Oct 2011 Karma :

Hey guys, new biker here, only just passed my CBT on Saturday, and bought a 2011 aprilia RS4 125. Planning on riding this for a year or so to get some road experience and then upgrade to something bigger once I've done my DAS.

I noticed there are a lot of bikers that seem to meet over near park royal (west London), anyone from these forums attend those meets?

ridgewear · L Plate Warrior Joined: 04 Oct 2011 Karma :

Hi welcome aboard this forum,
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Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

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Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

To pre-emptively clarify, it's specifically because it's an aspirational bike that's puzzling me. And the OP isn't a kiddy, he's at least 20.

I can't see the attraction in spunking £4000 on a new L bike that'll depreciate by the same amount as as the cost of a DAS course the second you rub your groin on it, or worse, drop it.

It just makes so much more sense to spend £600 or so on get a license to ride the bike that you really want, rather than the junior version of it.
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gareth83 · L Plate Warrior Joined: 03 Oct 2011 Karma :

Im 27, so I could have quite easily done my DAS, and got the bike I really wanted; but this is the first time ive ridden a bike and I dont think getting a bigger bike would have been a good choice for me. I bought the bike as a learner bike, to get some experience on 2 wheels; im probably more likley to stack this one, which id rather do than stack my dream bike. Cost didnt really come into the equation.

trikeschick · Traffic Copper Joined: 14 Mar 2010 Karma :

Quite right! You buy what you want when you want! Just make sure you have fun and stay safe - welcome btw and good luck with the training etc Very Happy

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Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

Well, fair enough, have some Karma

and keep the shiny side up.
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GONE: HN125-8, LF-250B, GPz 305, GPZ 500S, Burgman 400 // RIDING: F650GS (800 twin), Royal Enfield Bullet Electra 500 AVL, Ninja 250R because racebike

P.addy · *Formerly known as* P. Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

Dont attend those meets, im a little far out in Kent, but nice choice of bike.

Personally as I am now... I wouldn't want to buy 4k worth of 125 and drop it... especially with those plastics, but back when I wanted to get my first bike, I was in the same mindset as you, wanted a nice looking "sports" bike Laughing

So fair play for stumping up the cash and getting one.

If you are ever near Kent, come show me this new bike, would love to actually see one of those Thumbs Up

dapper · Nova Slayer Joined: 08 May 2011 Karma :

i go sometimes,it's great fun,so much different bikes to see there