Jim Galbally

OK, looking at getting a bike to ride on a provisional/CBT

any suggestions?

was looking at a 125 of some description... something to learn on. or maybe a restricted 250?

any good suggestions for a 1st bike? something fairly cheap, <1k

i really like the Honda NSR125 but theyre quite pricey.

so, anyone got any advice? or even selling a learner legal bike?

also what about tests? is it worth bothing with a direct access test? or shouldi just stick with the CBT/L plates?

cheers

Deano

Cagiva Mito EVO is what you want , a fookin good looking 125 as these are mini Ducati 916s

http://www.fichtelgebirge.org/user/andy.d/mito125.htm

Also you have to take your bike test within 2 years of passing your CBT

Jim if you take a DAS then you can ride ANY bike in the world but I really dont see you kneedown at 80 through a tightleft hander

Maybe a Honda C90 would suit you better

GARETH T

nsr 125 and aprilia rs125 are cool

Fudgey

iTrader: (4)

aprillia RS 125/250's are ace, but cost more than 1k i think.

as for licenses, depends what you want.

personally id say to get your CBT then 6 months to 1 year later do the full license.

up to you tho.

GARETH T

your not going to get a nice bike for a grand mate

Fudgey

iTrader: (4)

that cagiva looks fukkin lush

Red16

as said above Aprilia RS125 or Cagiva Mito corner like theyre on rails

Jim Galbally

i see soke of those cagiva mitos... they look VERY nice.

are they ok to ride tho?

remember i'm a beginner and am not after a fast bike... just somehting to learn on, and for taking to work etc. but would like it to look quite nice

also want something quite small too, not after a huge R1 size thing

jr

honda BROS 400 which are under 33 bhp

jr

and BAT motorcycles in biggin hill are quite good for gettign hold of these

Jim Galbally

just looked one up, dont like em

BAT that place up the airport?

Jim Galbally

this is tempting... TZR125


or the mito


or the NSR125

AndyGranger

My mito from a few year ago!!
Had it dyno,d at 31bhp
Mega expensive to run though
It went through 4 pistons in 13 month
Used to wheelie off the throttle though
handling wise it was A1 But reliability was shocking

Oranoco

How about a Sinclair C5 Jimbo. I really do feel it's the safest for you and everybody else

In seriousness Jimbo mate, good on ya . Wish I would get off my butt and do it but I'm scared of the missus so won't be doing it in a hurry.

ricky_3dr

RS 125 m8

vroooom ptssssh

get a 125 crosser and play about with it!

luke89

iTrader: (1)

RS 125 or the mito

Jim Galbally

vroom, dont want a crosser, riden my mate's KX and it scared me shitless

steve, know what you mean... my GF told me in no uncertain terms that if i get a bike, she'll leave me


oh well, i'll miss her thats for sure



as for the mito wheelieing on the throttle i dont want something that powerfull i need a bike i can give it full throttle in 1st gear and it still not lift the front :P also can you get gear indicators on the dash tellin u wot gear youre in? as i'm crap at rememberin

Oranoco

pmsl @ Jimbo the single man

Rachel said that I have four wheels now and spend most of my time on only two of those at a time so if I only have two to start with I'm buggered

Jim Galbally

i dont really like the fronts on the RS125

Mark V8

iTrader: (2)

Yamaha RD125 LC
Micron zorst and you have a reliable 21 bhp

Get the early one and not the late model one with the 16" front wheel

Mark

Jim Galbally

my mate's got an RD350LC and i think it looks way too old for my liking dont really want anytihng older than the TZR125 (1990)

GARETH T

you hvent gotta know what gear your in mate,, when you try and change up,, and the shifter dont move,,, you in top


dotn worry jim,,, my first bike was a TS50x at 16,, i read something about it once in a mag and it said " you gotta work hard to keep it rolling"

Jim Galbally

me n me mates share a TS80 its a right laugh

i'm still in love with the NSR125 just cant justify spending so much money when i intended to spend only a few quid and i dont know if i like the older shape...

i'm still swaying towards the TZR125 as 1) my mate's got one 2) it's cheap 3) looks nice (for a 90s bike)

Deano

Yes you can

GARETH T

share a ts80....

Ginge !

jim why get a r/r bike, why not just get a gillera runner 125 ped, no gears, easiest thing to run and they also got heaters built in to keep ya legs warm


i used to have a nsr125, the tyres are fooking thin as fook, whenya hit the white lines for bus lanes ya skid all over the shop


the most fun bike i had was a gilera dna the tyres are a decent size but the turning circle is shite though

if ya want any good adivce ect my neighbours a shit hot bike tuner, he fooking loves em and has his own business playing with em

Jim Galbally

ginge, the rear tyre is one thing i was thinkin about, i'd like to get a big(ish) back tyre co thin ons look pants

i'm pretty much set on this one i think...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...e=STRK:MEWA:IT

i can get all the bits well easy to get it sorted





anyone know where you can get sticker kits? as i'd probably get the fairing sorted, and repainted... and i think that particulat sticker kit looks a bit pants

Jim Galbally

yeah, ll chipped in 50quid and ridden around wastelands just something to get used to a bike with gears etc. i took to it quite well got some pics somewhere, its a PROPER shitter

squizxr

jim, bat motocycles is at the aiport, round the bac mate!!!!!

Deano

Jim theres a fookin good reason why the tyre size on there is that SIZE

Alps Pacino

Right here is my idvice as i have just done me cbt yesterday.

cbt only= £800 tpft on a apprillia rs125

direct access= £390 fully comp on a 600 bandit

I was going to get a 125 for a year then do me full test but decided i couldnt justify paying the insurance on a poxy 125 so booked me theory today, for a week on tuesday then going to do me direct access

Jim Galbally

you're having a fuckin laugh aren't you?

Alps Pacino

No that was the CHEAPEST quote by a long shot o and limited milage of 3k a year. Trust me when i say the insure is a fucking joke, i can insure an r6 for £500 tptf with a full licence

Jim Galbally

just got a quick online quote from the 1st place that came up in google... £217 fully comp

fookin 'ave it

Alps Pacino

Who was that with if you dont mind me asking

Deano

Carole Nash also do car and bike policys combined

Garage19

I have a mate who bought one of these for a laugh. Chucked the 125 lump away and fitted a YZ 250 lump from one of his motorcross bikes!

Was a right gas to ride.

Thing was it got in a tank slapper while over taking a car under hard acceleration on a bumpy road and threw him off!

Funny thing is it was on his birthday and we told every one we knew that he had been thrown off a 125 Mito!

Only really funny when you know that he was racing British and European Supersport 600 at the time!