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liztombs
27-09-2004, 06:48 PM
ello just wanting to know which bike is good to start driving on?
and please dont tell me vespas. cuz i dont like um.
Shudy
27-09-2004, 06:54 PM
Someone else's fecker!!
Sheltie
27-09-2004, 06:59 PM
Something with two wheels, engine and some brakes. Mind you it helps if it starts first time as well
Freak
27-09-2004, 07:04 PM
Something with two wheels, engine and some brakes. Mind you it helps if it starts first time as well


You can always borrow the handlebars and seat
Tim750
27-09-2004, 08:08 PM
A good cheap 100cc bike should do the trick nothing fancy as you're bound to drop it when you first start out riding.
Friar Tuck
27-09-2004, 08:19 PM
Honda CG125! Dull but Veerry Reriabre! ahso!
defarter
27-09-2004, 08:20 PM
Yamaha SR 125, good beginer bike and very easy to sell on when you've chucked the L plates away. :D :) ;)
Wolfen
27-09-2004, 10:04 PM
Before buying a bike, find out if there's a rider training course near you.

They should do hire bikes on which to learn.

I started out on a CG125, and it was gravel tested quite a few times with no real ill effects.

Whatever you buy, pass your test on a 125 as my understanding of the current laws is passing it on anything smaller will give you a very restricted licence.
Bosun
27-09-2004, 10:54 PM
kinda what wolfen said... have you tried a bike yett, go for the bike training couurse buy a cheapish 125 like a cb125 and save money for your better 2nd bike
BlackPig
28-09-2004, 07:47 AM
kinda what wolfen said... have you tried a bike yett, go for the bike training couurse buy a cheapish 125 like a cb125 and save money for your better 2nd bike


I agree but,..........................
















...............it needs to be matt black with apes ,16 inch wheels,forwards,bicycle seat,big sissybar and a coffin tank.Sorry,did I get carried away again.................... :D :D
Alice
28-09-2004, 08:09 AM
ello just wanting to know which bike is good to start driving on?
and please dont tell me vespas. cuz i dont like um.


I always thought you "rode" a bike and "drove" a car!!!!

Anyway, just get something you feel comfortable on and not too expensive because hopefully you won't have it for long :o
Mrs Reject
28-09-2004, 04:49 PM
We have a CM125 here if anyone's interested but it's dismantled, we may be persuaded to put it back together. It is not smart but would do to learn on and then sell on.
Mrs R's sprogg don't want it any more :(
Shudy
28-09-2004, 05:01 PM
We have a CM125 here if anyone's interested but it's dismantled, we may be persuaded to put it back together. It is not smart but would do to learn on and then sell on.
Mrs R's sprogg don't want it any more :(

I broke one once and sent the front wheel to Sheltie!
Mrs Reject
28-09-2004, 06:28 PM
I broke one once and sent the front wheel to Sheltie!

That's the biker equivalent of sending someone a horses head then?
:)
Dougie
28-09-2004, 07:32 PM
About 15 years ago I saw a ZX10 with a Sidewinder sidecar (ask yer dad) and L-plates! I started on the same GS550 i've got now with a 'winder attached.At 6 feet and 16 stone there was no way I'd ride a 125,it'd disappear up my butt crack!I didn't realise how lucky I was!If you can get the cash together consider a direct access course.
Mrs Reject
29-09-2004, 08:28 AM
About 15 years ago I saw a ZX10 with a Sidewinder sidecar (ask yer dad) and L-plates! I started on the same GS550 i've got now with a 'winder attached.At 6 feet and 16 stone there was no way I'd ride a 125,it'd disappear up my butt crack!I didn't realise how lucky I was!If you can get the cash together consider a direct access course.

I agree, I didn't bother with all the 125 stuff, just went straight onto the big bikes other than compulsory CBT day.