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grem543
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PostPosted: 22:53 - 01 Apr 2004    Post subject: Die getting nsr home? Reply with quote

Hiya all, i have had a runner 125 for a year now & got a cbt.
but i'm 6ft & 15 stone (been weightlifting & put on 2 stone Sad ),now i think i'm just to big 4 that runner sooooooooo i'm getting a nsr125, but it's 4 miles from me home & i have never been on a manual Sad, i know how they work & i got a car so i'm used to clutch control in that respect. what r the chances of me limping it home so i can practice on my quiet streets. got no friends to help & wallet is empty so delivery ain't an option, some advice would be grateful.
also r u allowed to derestict with just a cbt?? i'm assuming no Smile
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carvell
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PostPosted: 23:01 - 01 Apr 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote

Practice in a car park somewhere first, I would say that you would be pushing your luck to ride it straight off, but then you may be fine, it's all down to the person. Some people take 3 attempts to pass a CBT on a geared bike (sorry Andy), some do it first time.

And no, it's not legal to derestrict it on a CBT.
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Bendy
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PostPosted: 23:05 - 01 Apr 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote

You can always limp home in 1st the whole way. Smile

What are the 4 miles like? Is it all town and junctions, stop-start stuff or what?

I think with the clutch control knowledge you have from the car, you should be alright, but if the roads are busy you want to either leave it til later at night to move it, or find a street near where you're picking it up to go up and down stopping and starting until you're happy to take it out in traffic.
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mr jamez
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PostPosted: 00:42 - 02 Apr 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote

Can't you get the owner to ride the bike to your house then give him a lift home?

Surely he would do that to get rid of his bike? Smile unless your are buying it from an evil dealership or something Surprised
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PsychoHippy
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PostPosted: 00:45 - 02 Apr 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote

Or maybe someone from this forum who lives in the same area will offer to pick it up for you Exclamation
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Bendy
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PostPosted: 01:32 - 02 Apr 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote

That's a point. Where do you live grem?
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G
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PostPosted: 09:23 - 02 Apr 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote

With the power of profiles Razz.... Okay 'london' in a bit vague, but I'm sure there'll be someone around you that could help out Smile.
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grem543
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PostPosted: 09:45 - 02 Apr 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thx 4 all the advice, think my dads got the answer just spoke to him and he had a manual bike 20 years ago Smile , he thinks he can handle it home, i don't even wanna watch (don't care about him getting hurt just the bike Smile ).
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Crash it for fun
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PostPosted: 09:58 - 02 Apr 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote

I rode mine straight home. I had bought it about a month after doing my cbt and It was easily the most dangerous ride of my life!


So yes, practice first in a quiet carpark if you can
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Bendy
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PostPosted: 12:37 - 02 Apr 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote

G wrote:
With the power of profiles Razz.... Okay 'london' in a bit vague, but I'm sure there'll be someone around you that could help out Smile.


Nyaaah. I meant *where* in London, Mister Smarty-G Razz


Good plan grem, then it's your dad's fault if he stacks it. Thumbs Up
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grem543
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PostPosted: 14:39 - 02 Apr 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote

thx 4 all the advice it's appreciated Smile
also whats the top speed of it? it's 2001 Y Reg HONDA NSR RR 125CC, me runner done 75mph was happy enough with the power on that, but it felt like i was killing the engine on long journeys Smile
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ZaphodBeeble
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PostPosted: 14:44 - 02 Apr 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote

If it's de-restricted and has normal gearing it will do 100mph+. My brother has the same model and year and his does 100 no problem. Thumbs Up Wink
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grem543
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PostPosted: 21:02 - 02 Apr 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote

nah it's restricted only got a cbt Sad
like i said i was happy enough with the runners power, but i guess i would like to lose the L's now me bikes gonna look better Smile
cant wait i'm 29 and still ain't learned to wait 4 things Smile
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Scotty
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PostPosted: 12:54 - 03 Apr 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote

I brought my NSR and had to ride it straight from a scooter.
Never road a geared bike,
understood the concept, jumped on it, and it felt so easy to do.

It really is incredibly easy.

Found getting the revs right with coming down of gears a bit difficult.
And once i learnt to just forget what gear i'm in as long as it goes it doesn't matter. (As i did stall it in third from a take off... What it was an NSR,)
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Keith
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PostPosted: 01:04 - 05 Apr 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote

grem543 wrote:
thx 4 all the advice it's appreciated Smile
also whats the top speed of it? it's 2001 Y Reg HONDA NSR RR 125CC, me runner done 75mph was happy enough with the power on that, but it felt like i was killing the engine on long journeys Smile

isnt the RR the imported version with a restricted CDI? best check out www.nsr125.com , everything is on there bud Wink
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grem543
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PostPosted: 00:34 - 09 Apr 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote

just thought i would give you a update Smile
well me dad bottled riding it home, so thought what the hell lets have a bash Smile.
VERY surprised at myself, sat there for a min, felt weird to sit on, starting to feel stupid playing with the clutch finding the biting point, dads pissing himself laughing at me just sitting there, thought bollocks, pulled away felt natural and easy Smile.
did not stall once, changed gears fine smooth ride all the way home Smile (apart from hit the horn instead of indicator at one turn Embarassed , but well chuffed Smile.
think theres enough comas in that?
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Flip
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PostPosted: 02:19 - 09 Apr 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thumbs Up Gears are easier than some people think, well done for just doing it though. Top choice with the NSR.

Personally I felt you needed a few more comma's Razz
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