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sikth L Plate Warrior
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Posted: 12:23 - 02 Jul 2004 Post subject: Completley cluesless about bikes, which 125 to get... |
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Hi guys. My car recently died on me (blown engine!), so i've decided to get myself a bike to thrash around in. Now i've been a car owner for several years, so I have no idea about bikes at all really
I've got a grand to spend on a nice 125, but i'm really not too sure about what to get! Basically, its needs to be able to cruise down motorways nicely (so 70+ top speed is a minimum), needs to be within my price range and also needs to be nice and reliable (my now dead car was constantly breaking down, don't want that again!).
I was thinking about something like a Honda shadow (cruiser style), or an NSR (race style), but I'm a bit clueless really! Any advice on a good 125 to start out with?
Also, at what sort of age/mileage do bikes start to get unreliable at? If I want a bike that isn't gonna give me many problems, what sort of year/miles should i be shopping for? |
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Frost World Chat Champion
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Posted: 15:50 - 02 Jul 2004 Post subject: |
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Most of those who claim to reach high speeds on a 125 are either riding a derestricted machine, which requires a full licence, or are liers
For a 30 mile commute you may want something a bit more of a tourer, which would require something a bit bigger than a 125, such as a 250/400.
As for a DAS they do the CBT, theory and lessons etc all in the space of a week then you do your test. so long as your not a retard you should pass.
I would recommend doing a DAS over CBT+ L plates + learner bike.
as you know yourself a CBT expires after 2 years, a full licence is forever (ish ) |
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Mantzy Spanner Monkey
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Posted: 16:14 - 02 Jul 2004 Post subject: |
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DaFrostyOne wrote: | Most of those who claim to reach high speeds on a 125 are either riding a derestricted machine, which requires a full licence, or are liers |
Or are going downhill, tailwind, crouched up as much as they can (which probably adds about 5mph)...and their speedo is wrong (adds an extra 5-10mph)...aparently I got my Sachs to 90mph today which I knew had to be wrong.
If you've got to get transport quick, see how long the wait for DAS is. Its better to get a larger bike if you're doing lots of travelling/commuting. Not only are they more comfortable and can handle the speed better but one of the main things for dual carriageways/motorways is acceleration. If your 125 is going 70, it won't have much more in it to overtake. Least, thats the problem i find.
Current wait on intensive DAS around my way is 3-4 months so I've got myself a bike that will do for the time being. DAS includes CBT the first day anyway so if you can get it quicker, go for that.
Good luck. ____________________ Current Bikes: 2010 Triumph Sprint ST 1050
Previous Bikes: 2002 Sachs XTC, 1999 Kawasaki ZX6R, 2004 GSX-R 600 K4, 2006 Yamaha XT660X |
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Peat Renault 5 Driver
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Posted: 17:13 - 02 Jul 2004 Post subject: CBT-DAS-TEST |
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Dude, deffo go for the DAS if you can. I did my CBT 4 months ago, then theory and have just completed my DAS (test next Wed)... the 4 months of 125 were fine but I quickly got frustrated (London -> Birmingham once to see a friend and never again)... The bigger bikes on the DAS feel safer, more comfortable, and generally a whole lot more practical than my 125.
Current waiting list in London for DAS is 2 weeks and cost about £500 (I did 3 day for £380).
Since you have been a car driver (as I am and cyclist) you're half way there with road sense etc. so bite the bullet and do a 5 day DAS.
____________________ Peat
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sikth L Plate Warrior
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Posted: 17:31 - 02 Jul 2004 Post subject: |
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Thanks for all the replies guys Forgot to mention that its actually 30 miles there + 30 miles back on the commute, with about 20 of those 30 miles being on the dual carriageway.
I've got a dilly of a decision in front me now Going for the DAS and then a nice 250 sounds like the best option. But it means it'll cost me more, on the test itself and in travel fairs in the meantime. I'm gonna look into how long the waiting list is in my area, if its not too long I reckon I'll go for it. If its too long then I'll have to go for a 125 as I can't take public transport much longer
Just out of curiousity, what sort of 250 would be in my price range? Could I get an ok one for like £700ish? Which means it wouldn't cost me much extra to do the DAS |
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 19 years, 294 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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