need advice

pasty123 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 12 Feb 2006 Karma :

hey guys. i was just wodering what you think would be the best option?

1. get a cheap 125cc to make mistakes now and upgrade later.

or

2. buy a 400cc tidy bike so i wont need to upgrade later.

(this will be my first bike)

THANKS FOR THE HELP Very Happy

Fadel · Trackday Trickster Joined: 06 Feb 2006 Karma :

If you have got your bike license then I would say get a 400 if you can afford it.

I am sticking to a 125 as it goes as quick as I need it to and more, plus gets me experience on road with a geared bike.

EDIT: Didn't see the 'this will be my first bike' bit

Get a 125 Razz

fuzz · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Mar 2004 Karma :

I'd recommend a 125 to start with. Dropping a CG125 is much less costly than dropping a CBR400. If you but a tidy 400 first, it might not be tidy when you come to sell.
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dainesefreak · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Apr 2003 Karma :

Learn the cheap way and get a 125. Thumbs Up

pasty123 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 12 Feb 2006 Karma :

thanks for help guys. no i dotn av a licence yet..

Sadie · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Jul 2004 Karma :

125 for six months to a year, then upgrade.

Getting the experience is cheaper than fixing a tidy bike that's been dropped.
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Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

Definatly go with the 125 and get a good few thousand miles experience.

All the best

Keith
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Mark_petty · Brolly Dolly Joined: 01 Jun 2005 Karma :

I did my cbt in June last year and bought a 125 which I have been riding on gaining valuable experience and have booked my test for next month.

I would say if u have no experience then get a 125 then upgrade at a later date

good luck Thumbs Up

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pasty123 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 12 Feb 2006 Karma :

yer i think that is the path that i will go down. thanks all Thumbs Up

pasty123 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 12 Feb 2006 Karma :

im looking at getting a honda nsr125 or something like that. Any reccomendations for a first bike (125)?

DukeRed · World Chat Champion Joined: 07 Mar 2004 Karma :

Quite a few ppl on here started on NSR's. There good bikes. Not as much maintenance as a RS but alot more fun than 4-stroke options. They're generally a bit pricey though.

I'd say if you where happy to ride a CG get one but don't expect to be excited by it.
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