Advice

blinx · L Plate Warrior Joined: 25 Mar 2004 Karma :

Hi,all.

I need some advice on my first bike. I'm a newbie. Dunno anything about bikes. Well just the basic. I'm seventeen yr old and i think it's time i got myself a bike.

I'm thinking on buying the Honda NSR 50cc but have my doubts about the weight of the bike and size.(I ain't very tall) So, is the NSR the best for me?

Plz Help \o/ thx

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

If you are seventeen then don't buy a 50.

Buy an NSR125 and be happy! The height and weight won't be an issue at all, I am five foot five and a half and I ride a 200kg (dry) Triumph.

My first bike was a Honda NS125R (slightly different from an NSR)
and it was fantastic. It cost me £800 and I sold it a year later for the same amount.

I would advise that you don't spend too much on your first bike however, because you WILL drop or otherwise damage it.

If you look in the FAQ section, there is a few nice bits in there about choosing your first bike. (It might be in FAQ submissions).

Good luck, and welcome to the forum! Smile

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blinx · L Plate Warrior Joined: 25 Mar 2004 Karma :

gee thx for the advice Very Happy

i really thought i was going out of my league by choosing the nsr! even thought about buying a yamaha bws! thx big time Very Happy

cya

mr jamez · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Aug 2003 Karma :

I'm about 5'7 and have an NSR, only weigh about 9 stone as well Wink

it's not that heavy really once you learn to balance the weight.

Noggin · Traffic Copper Joined: 27 Feb 2004 Karma :

I am 17 and I am doing my cbt next week. My first bike is going to be an NSR125RR. I am 6' 2" and i rode it for the first time last week. I am going out on saturday as well on it (round a car park), it was fun for my first time last week. I found it quite easy to ride although I have no previous experience.

Also, it is useful to have an NSR on this site because loads of the members have had NSRs themselves, or still have them. I have got lots of help from them.

Craig G (Noggin)
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Current bike: kawasaki zx12r 2002
Track bike: yamaha r6 1998
Old Bike: honda NSR 125 1998

John · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Apr 2003 Karma :

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blinx · L Plate Warrior Joined: 25 Mar 2004 Karma :

yeah, it's decided! i'l buy the NSR =)
got to work about 6 months for it (200€ per month), but it'll be worth it. Can't wait. Thx all of you! \o/