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HannibalCorp
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PostPosted: 23:22 - 18 Jun 2019    Post subject: Triumph Daytona 600 2003 - First Bike - Help Reply with quote
Hello, You're probably wondering why my dumbass is thinking of getting a 600 as my first bike, but I'm not. I'm 19 and have been riding since I was 11. The first bike was a 70cc then the largest was a 125cc. And I've ridden these bikes on public roads with traffic. (not in the UK) Now I want to get my first "legal UK Bike" I'm 19 and will get the bike restricted. It's a Triumph Daytona 600 2003. Bikes in very good condition and in my budget. The insurance is also great, especially for an 18-year-old. So what I wanted to ask was, am I making a good decision? I want a supersport. What other options would be a good budget up to £2500 And the reason why I'm opting to get a larger bike and then restrict it is that I'm 6'4 140 kgs (22 stone) And I've sat on a couple of 125ccs and yeah no that's not an option Laughing

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PostPosted: 08:59 - 19 Jun 2019    Post subject: Re: Triumph Daytona 600 2003 - First Bike - Help Reply with quote
HannibalCorp wrote:
Hello, You're probably wondering why my dumbass is thinking of getting a 600 as my first bike, but I'm not. I'm 18 and have been riding since I was 11. The first bike was a 70cc then the largest was a 125cc. And I've ridden these bikes on public roads with traffic. (not in the UK) Now I want to get my first "legal UK Bike" I'm 19 and will get the bike restricted. It's a Triumph Daytona 600 2003. Bikes in very good condition and in my budget. The insurance is also great, especially for an 18-year-old. So what I wanted to ask was, am I making a good decision? I want a supersport. What other options would be a good budget up to £2500 And the reason why I'm opting to get a larger bike and then restrict it is that I'm 6'4 140 kgs (22 stone) And I've sat on a couple of 125ccs and yeah no that's not an option Laughing


are you 18 or 19?

good luck doing your tests on a supersport.
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PostPosted: 10:08 - 19 Jun 2019    Post subject: Reply with quote
Are you sure the Daytona can even be restricted? It says A category only on the .Gov website...

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/801806/motorcycle-test-vehicle-list.csv/preview
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PostPosted: 11:29 - 19 Jun 2019    Post subject: Re: Triumph Daytona 600 2003 - First Bike - Help Reply with quote
AshWebster wrote:
HannibalCorp wrote:
Hello, You're probably wondering why my dumbass is thinking of getting a 600 as my first bike, but I'm not. I'm 18 and have been riding since I was 11. The first bike was a 70cc then the largest was a 125cc. And I've ridden these bikes on public roads with traffic. (not in the UK) Now I want to get my first "legal UK Bike" I'm 19 and will get the bike restricted. It's a Triumph Daytona 600 2003. Bikes in very good condition and in my budget. The insurance is also great, especially for an 18-year-old. So what I wanted to ask was, am I making a good decision? I want a supersport. What other options would be a good budget up to £2500 And the reason why I'm opting to get a larger bike and then restrict it is that I'm 6'4 140 kgs (22 stone) And I've sat on a couple of 125ccs and yeah no that's not an option Laughing


are you 18 or 19?

good luck doing your tests on a supersport.


I'm 19 sorry, typo. I just turned 19 so lol

And don't the test centers have bikes you can do the test on? Or am I a retard because I have done zero research...
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PostPosted: 11:31 - 19 Jun 2019    Post subject: Reply with quote
DRZ4Hunned wrote:
Are you sure the Daytona can even be restricted? It says A category only on the .Gov website...

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/801806/motorcycle-test-vehicle-list.csv/preview


Yes I called up a well known motorbike garage near me and explained the daytona situation, and they said yes it can be restricted and it will cost £250 in total (including labour etc.)
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PostPosted: 11:36 - 19 Jun 2019    Post subject: Reply with quote
HannibalCorp wrote:
DRZ4Hunned wrote:
Are you sure the Daytona can even be restricted? It says A category only on the .Gov website...

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/801806/motorcycle-test-vehicle-list.csv/preview


Yes I called up a well known motorbike garage near me and explained the daytona situation, and they said yes it can be restricted and it will cost £250 in total (including labour etc.)


Are you sure they're not just incompetent... I'd trust .Gov more than a local garage personally.

Rules state that... "Any motorcycle more powerful than 94bhp in standard manufacturers trim cannot be restricted down. The power to weight ratio must be no more than 0.2kW after restriction"

And according to google, the daytona is 110bhp from the factory.
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PostPosted: 12:34 - 19 Jun 2019    Post subject: Re: Triumph Daytona 600 2003 - First Bike - Help Reply with quote
HannibalCorp wrote:
And don't the test centers have bikes you can do the test on? Or am I a retard because I have done zero research...


You are a retard. Test centres do not provide bikes.

Also, as stated, the Daytona is 110bhp as standard. It may well be possible to restrict it to 47, but it still won't be a legal A2 bike as it will require restricting by more than 50%
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PostPosted: 12:35 - 19 Jun 2019    Post subject: Re: Triumph Daytona 600 2003 - First Bike - Help Reply with quote
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I'm 19 sorry, typo. I just turned 19 so lol

And don't the test centers have bikes you can do the test on? Or am I a retard because I have done zero research...


What makes you think a test centre will have a bike for you to do the test on? Have you even done your theory? cbt?
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PostPosted: 12:38 - 19 Jun 2019    Post subject: Reply with quote
Sounds unlikely that you can use that bike legally for yourself.

At that height and weight though is a Supersport the best/most comfortable option for now. There should be a good choice of middleweight bikes from that age and a bit cheaper that are easy to restrict and still have plenty of oopmph.

Does the 22stone include much lard (I know it might not, have met a number of beasts in the past also had my own lard battles). If so cutting back on that will make a significant difference to your riding experience. I have cut back from almost 17st at the most to 14.5st and aiming to lose another 0.5. Even that made riding noticeably more fun.
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PostPosted: 13:31 - 19 Jun 2019    Post subject: Reply with quote
If you want a sporty-ish bike to do your tests on (supplied by yourself) you could look at the FZS600 or SV650, I recently did the A2 tests on my own FZS600, but the examiners didn't make it easy on me... Rolling Eyes
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PostPosted: 13:52 - 19 Jun 2019    Post subject: Reply with quote
chris_hu_cheng wrote:
Sounds unlikely that you can use that bike legally for yourself.

At that height and weight though is a Supersport the best/most comfortable option for now. There should be a good choice of middleweight bikes from that age and a bit cheaper that are easy to restrict and still have plenty of oopmph.

Does the 22stone include much lard (I know it might not, have met a number of beasts in the past also had my own lard battles). If so cutting back on that will make a significant difference to your riding experience. I have cut back from almost 17st at the most to 14.5st and aiming to lose another 0.5. Even that made riding noticeably more fun.


I was fat before at around 34% bodyfat now I'm at 21% body fat and have been training changing my life for the better so my overall body is not a problem its just that I'm big. I'm in good shape, the only thing I could do to reduce my weight is lose muscle or cut down my body fat from 21% but I'm no bodybuilder or really crazy about fitness so I'm fine with 21%. the supersport shouldn't be a problem.
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PostPosted: 14:02 - 19 Jun 2019    Post subject: Reply with quote
Still going for the Daytona then? Laughing
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PostPosted: 14:06 - 19 Jun 2019    Post subject: Reply with quote
DRZ4Hunned wrote:
Still going for the Daytona then? Laughing


Actually thinking of getting an R1 and riding it without insurance, or a license and just growing my beard out and only using the bike to go to my uni which is a 10 minutes ride from my Home SmileSmileSmileSmileSmileSmileSmileSmileSmileSmileSmile
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PostPosted: 14:21 - 19 Jun 2019    Post subject: Reply with quote
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PostPosted: 15:43 - 19 Jun 2019    Post subject: Reply with quote
owl wrote:
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I was starting to think that...
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some people are just destined to be organ donors
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PostPosted: 16:19 - 19 Jun 2019    Post subject: Re: Triumph Daytona 600 2003 - First Bike - Help Reply with quote
Evil Hans wrote:
HannibalCorp wrote:
And don't the test centers have bikes you can do the test on? Or am I a retard because I have done zero research...


You are a retard. Test centres do not provide bikes.

Also, as stated, the Daytona is 110bhp as standard. It may well be possible to restrict it to 47, but it still won't be a legal A2 bike as it will require restricting by more than 50%


Oh, I see. Thank you for the information man you helped the most lol I now know what to look for when buying a bike and that I need to take the test on it as well Smile
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HannibalCorp
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PostPosted: 16:25 - 19 Jun 2019    Post subject: Reply with quote
DRZ4Hunned wrote:
If you want a sporty-ish bike to do your tests on (supplied by yourself) you could look at the FZS600 or SV650, I recently did the A2 tests on my own FZS600, but the examiners didn't make it easy on me... Rolling Eyes


Nah not anymore, I'm going to look for another Supersports which can be restricted and actually qualifies for the A2 licence since I'll need to take the tests on it and I can't restrict it by more than 50% of its power.
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PostPosted: 16:28 - 19 Jun 2019    Post subject: Reply with quote
AshWebster wrote:
some people are just destined to be organ donors


Our choices define us and I guess dictate our destiny... Even If I get a larger bike I'll always keep in mind that I am not alone on the road and my actions might cause someone else to suffer the consequences along with me.
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