125 choices for back to basics CBT go'er

[Scootaloo]

Hello All

Due to my upcoming anal fisting.

I'm thinking of switching bikes, what would you recommend, I currently ride a Varadero that is nice but I would prefer something a bit less bulky for the commute. I was thinking:

A) CG 125 - I always wanted to own one of these since my CBT
B) NSR125 - Quite a bit of maintenance but I've got money and time
C) R1- 1000cc and just ride it like you mean it
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[DrSnoosnoo]

My CG has been a reliable winter hack. Rough n ready but always starts, passed it's MOT easy too, it's only 34 years old.

I'm selling, you want it?
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[Ste]

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[Wonko The Sane]

Varadero, excellent commuting weapon, wish I still had mine since the M60 is narrow lanes and speed limits for the next 3 years.

It's not that bulky.
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[MC]

Given your restriction issues I don't think a 2-stroke would end well for you... too soon?

Personally I couldn't go back to a 4-stroke 125, it would have to be a DT or TDR.
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[Rogerborg]

[pdg]

Just a thought, bear with me......

Say you get banned.

You do know that you aren't allowed to just take a cbt and hop on a 125 straight away right?

You 'serve' your ban, then you reapply for your provisional, then you retake your cbt.

So, your shiny 125 just sits there for the 7 years that you aren't allowed a licence.......
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[Ste]

[Beehive Bedlam]

The Varadero 125 would be the perfect commuter if it had just a little more power.

I doubt I could zip through heavy traffic on the 1000 version like I can on the 125 it isn't that bulky especially without a fairing.

[Scootaloo]

[Scootaloo]

[SQL]

[Az]

Seems like a bit of an extreme solution for a simple problem. As SQL said, fit lower bars & buy mirrors similar to these

[stirlinggaz]

[Scootaloo]

Yeah

That is the problem, its just too dam reliable! screw it I'll just deal with it.
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(CBF125 - 09) (CBF125 - 11) (CB-1 - 89) (CBF500 - 06) (Push Bike) (CB-1 - 90) (XL125 - 01) (VF500 - 83) (GPZ500 - 94) (GPZ500 - 95) (GPZ500 - 87) (XV535 - 94) (XV535 - 94) (GPZ500 - 87)

[1198]

There's a wr125 for sale in a different thread that may suit you. It's more or less new and even has a shortened wheelbase to make it more manoeuvrable in towns...

[MC]

[Taught2BCauti...]

Commuting around Birmingham City Centre yesterday on the Varadero - high winds, heavy traffic, roadworks, even thick snow at one point. I'm not used to those conditions, but the Vara was a breeze!
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[lihp]

[Rogue_Shadow]

Not thought about a YBR 125?

[Rogerborg]

Ah, the constant quest to make the mighty weapon between your thighs narrower.

I've got narrower bars on both bikes and am pondering bicycle bars.
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