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obiwan
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PostPosted: 14:12 - 26 Oct 2011    Post subject: Impatient ): Reply with quote
I'm running out of patience, I have passed my cbt and have been looking for bikes ever since....Everytime I find one in the paper/ebay/gumtree I call up and it's gone, that when a 125 DOES actually come up.

I live in Cornwall, and would be willing to go as far as plymouth to get one ): If anyone knows of anything let me know :') thanks!
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PostPosted: 15:04 - 26 Oct 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Chin up buddy, you'll get one Thumbs Up Though make sure to take it steady when you do, go down some quiet roads just to get used to riding again.

Think your search is a bit too localized though, I had to travel 100miles to go get mine Laughing
Try expanding your search to Exeter, I've seen quite a few ads for bikes down there.
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PostPosted: 15:05 - 26 Oct 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
jordanmoore wrote:
Chin up buddy, you'll get one Thumbs Up Though make sure to take it steady when you do, go down some quiet roads just to get used to riding again.

Think your search is a bit too localized though, I had to travel 100miles to go get mine Laughing
Try expanding your search to Exeter, I've seen quite a few ads for bikes down there.


Yeah I am looking pretty local I guess, It's just it's so costly, getting bikes delivered, and train fare/bus etc from cornwall to go and look at them ( don't tihnk I could bring myself to buy one without looking first ) :')
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PostPosted: 15:08 - 26 Oct 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Nah you definitely don't want to buy one without looking at it first - I just took a punt and took the trip down there with my uncle's van and thankfully was happy enough with the bike to buy it Smile
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PostPosted: 15:11 - 26 Oct 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
jordanmoore wrote:
Nah you definitely don't want to buy one without looking at it first - I just took a punt and took the trip down there with my uncle's van and thankfully was happy enough with the bike to buy it Smile


A CBR's not too shabby for a first bike either haha (: one of the benefits of having a family member with a van as well! I'll have to use shiply I think.
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PostPosted: 15:11 - 26 Oct 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Is there a bike dealership near you that sells new bikes? If so, might be worth checking it out. Having a brand new bike as their first isnt always to everyones taste, but it can work out to be a lot cheaper in the long run than a used bike, especially if you take it out on finance.
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obiwan
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PostPosted: 15:12 - 26 Oct 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
JoeDougieDouglas wrote:
Is there a bike dealership near you that sells new bikes? If so, might be worth checking it out. Having a brand new bike as their first isnt always to everyones taste, but it can work out to be a lot cheaper in the long run than a used bike, especially if you take it out on finance.


There are a few, but we're talking a lot of money for a 125 here, more than I can ever save up, even the used bikes they sell are extortionate. Confused
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PostPosted: 15:14 - 26 Oct 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
danny125cc wrote:
A CBR's not too shabby for a first bike either haha (: one of the benefits of having a family member with a van as well! I'll have to use shiply I think.


The CBR's quite nice, but rather tiny for a 6ft3 lad like myself Laughing

An alternative is that you get a quote set up before you check out a bike (that has MOT+Tax) and then insure it whilst there and ride it back Smile Only if you're confident with your riding ability though.
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PostPosted: 15:16 - 26 Oct 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
jordanmoore wrote:
danny125cc wrote:
A CBR's not too shabby for a first bike either haha (: one of the benefits of having a family member with a van as well! I'll have to use shiply I think.


The CBR's quite nice, but rather tiny for a 6ft3 lad like myself Laughing

An alternative is that you get a quote set up before you check out a bike (that has MOT+Tax) and then insure it whilst there and ride it back Smile Only if you're confident with your riding ability though.


Haha, I don't think I'm quite capable of riding it back, I'm buying it to practice on, (: I'd probably kill someone/myself trying to ride it home.
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PostPosted: 15:21 - 26 Oct 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
danny125cc wrote:
JoeDougieDouglas wrote:
Is there a bike dealership near you that sells new bikes? If so, might be worth checking it out. Having a brand new bike as their first isnt always to everyones taste, but it can work out to be a lot cheaper in the long run than a used bike, especially if you take it out on finance.


There are a few, but we're talking a lot of money for a 125 here, more than I can ever save up, even the used bikes they sell are extortionate. Confused


Yeah money is always a problem starting off isn't it? Laughing

If you are in a secure job and you have a fair credit rating (and you're over 18, ofcourse), then you should be able to get it on Finance, it works for some people, others it doesn't, but its an option, right?
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PostPosted: 15:33 - 26 Oct 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Have you looked 100's or even geared 50's if you are that desperate for practice?

Good luck. btw!
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PostPosted: 16:20 - 26 Oct 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hmm, there really isn't much near you. Have you considered a day trip to That London? It may be the only way you'll get any choice.
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PostPosted: 16:28 - 26 Oct 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Might be worth asking a local bike shop if they have taken any in px
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PostPosted: 17:22 - 26 Oct 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
sidewinder wrote:
Might be worth asking a local bike shop if they have taken any in px


This

If they take older bikes in part ex they will probably not sell them in their dealership but ship them off elsewhere if they are not the same brand etc.

Pop in and leave your details and what types of bike youd be interested in and see if anything comes up, if they know they could shift a used bike to someone locally quickly they might be inclined to do so.
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obiwan
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PostPosted: 19:54 - 26 Oct 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
This just came up a few minutes away, doesn't look that great though, and seems pricey. Don't really want a tempermental 2 stroke for the winter... Rolling Eyes
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PostPosted: 20:00 - 26 Oct 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
danny125cc wrote:
This just came up a few minutes away, doesn't look that great though, and seems pricey. Don't really want a tempermental 2 stroke for the winter... Rolling Eyes


https://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/aprilia-rs-125-2002-gp-1-with-12-months-mot-and-tax/90494805
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PostPosted: 20:06 - 26 Oct 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Know the feeling man... I'm too fussy and after one type of 125 ffs..

Laughing

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PostPosted: 20:06 - 26 Oct 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
And this, Oh baby, gotta love those repsol colours. Razz https://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/repsol-honda-cbr-125-05-plate-12-months-mot/90081401
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obiwan
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PostPosted: 20:07 - 26 Oct 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
bikertomm wrote:
Know the feeling man... I'm too fussy and after one type of 125 ffs..

Laughing

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Oh I would take a lot of 125's what are you searching for? Laughing
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PostPosted: 20:08 - 26 Oct 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
30K on the clock bro!

If its been looked after probably ok, if not...?

But yeah things will go bang eventually, I would'nt rush into it too much something better will come up!

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PostPosted: 20:34 - 26 Oct 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Honda XR 125 lol...

Can't be an 04 model, mileage needs to be between 6k-16k Laughing

And then one needs to come up within like 30 miles, fml.

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PostPosted: 20:36 - 26 Oct 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
bikertomm wrote:
Honda XR 125 lol...

Can't be an 04 model, mileage needs to be between 6k-16k Laughing

And then one needs to come up within like 30 miles, fml.

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Oh I would love one of them too, would be great for everything, and a nice sounding engine for a 125 too imo! Cool
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PostPosted: 20:50 - 26 Oct 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
I got lucky with mine. I found it after about two weeks of looking with enough money, the guy lived 5 miles away and rode it home for me which gave me plenty of time to find the best insurance deal and ride in my own time.

One will come dont worry.
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obiwan
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PostPosted: 20:52 - 26 Oct 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
EazyDuz wrote:
I got lucky with mine. I found it after about two weeks of looking with enough money, the guy lived 5 miles away and rode it home for me which gave me plenty of time to find the best insurance deal and ride in my own time.

One will come dont worry.


corrr, dream come true Smile As long as it's under a grand I can buy it, but if it's far away and I'm not experienced, gonna need someone to deliver it form Plymouth or wherever. :l more money.
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PostPosted: 21:06 - 26 Oct 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
All of these look fine, delivery is about £100 to your door... shiply.com

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-CG125-/270838513164?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item3f0f3bbe0c#ht_500wt_1413

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2006-HONDA-CBR-125-RW-6-ORANGE-6-months-tax-and-test-/290623445634?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item43aa81da82#ht_500wt_1413

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2005-HONDA-CBR-125-RS-5-REPSOL-PAINT-/150684274369?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item23157b8ec1#ht_500wt_1413

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2000-HONDA-NSR125-RR-YELLOW-/220882037685?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item336d986bb5#ht_500wt_1413

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2006-HONDA-CBR-125-Motorbike-RS-5-REPSOL-/320782728734?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item4ab023fe1e#ht_500wt_1413

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1991-KAWASAKI-KH125-Complete-but-not-run-some-time-/130591800931?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item1e67e0be63#ht_747wt_1396

I would own any of those.... I have owned pretty much all of those anyway... never had an NSR though Thumbs Down
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