I've Finally Got Myself A Big Boy Bike

[maximerto]

As the title says, i've finally upgraded my CBR 125cc that i've been riding for almost 3 years and got myself an R6 (51) and can't tell you just how happy i am with it after my first week of ownership.

I dread to think just how quick they are full power, as even with its 33 restrictors in it makes my ClioSport 197 seem slow in comparison and well.....my CBR now feels like a push bike in the whole scheme of things. Lol

I was looking at getting an in between bike for a while such as a little Ninja 250cc or something, but thought it made more sense (financially that is) to get a bike that i'm going to want to keep for slightly longer and not get bored of powerwise quickly. Ha ha.

But anyway, i've got a piccy of it below. i would have more, but as the weathers been sooo rubbish over the last few days i've spent the decent windows of sun riding it rather than taking pretty pictures. Lol

I've got to admit i really am going to miss my little CBR mind due as it's seen me from CBT > test > + beyond and obviously has that sentimental value of being my first bike and really helping to get me into riding. i really don't want to sell it, but i really can't justify my 197, an R6 and a little 125cc considering i'm not even working full time atm due to just finishing uni and being in the process of looking at getting a grad job. Ha ha.
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CBT - October 2011 > 33 BHP Restricted License - November 2012
Honda CBR 125cc (07) - '11-'14 > Yamaha R6 - 33 BHP (51) - '14 - Present

[chickenstrip]

That looks lovely condition for a 51 plate - 5EB?
I don't think there's much point in going up in too small stages if your ambition is eventually to get on the bigger/faster stuff. The fact that you're on restricted is effectively doing that to a degree anyway. Enjoy, and look after it!

[MC]

Nice, make sure those restrictors don't fall out
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Yamaha MT-03 '08 (crashed)
Honda XR-125L '04

[maximerto]

[kevin_cambs_uk]

That looks brilliant mate

[_Troy_]

Looks nice, but I give it a month before you want the full power. 33 just doesn't compare to 100
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Current bike: ZX6R J1
Previous bikes: CLR 125 | GS500 | ZX6R G2 | SV650

[dydey90]

Until I read the sig I thought you'd made a huge mistake on an A2 license...

That is a dramatic upgrade!
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This post is probably not serious and shouldn't be taken literally.
Past: CBR125,ER6f NINJA 650, ZZR600 Current: VFR750

[maximerto]

[chickenstrip]

A note to all people starting out buying bikes whilst young:

KEEP EM ALL!

If I still had every bike I've owned, and they were all kept in good nick, I'd be sitting on a small fortune right now

Think your R6 could be a valuable one in the not-too-distant future

[Rigga]

Looks lovely that, enjoy!
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Current bike: Honda CBR 1100xx