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First bike, 125cc suggestions
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22-06-2020 2:21pm#1
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older i get better i was wrote: »Wo wo wo. I'm currently looking at going back on a motorcycle for traffic reasons. I'm in fifties but had bikes all throughout my twenties. I was led to believe I can "only" get a 125cc on a provisional or leaner license...is this the case or not...as I'm just about to buy a Suzuki van van 125 in UK and ship it. I was convinced I could only put put around on 125..I'd probably go 250 if I thought it was possible?? Any info appreciated
Whoever told you that is wrong. Once you're over 24 you cant a learner permit for a full A licence, and you can buy what you're happy to pay for.
Naturally, don't go mental with your first bike - you will drop it. I'd much prefer to drop a cheaper rather than dearer one to start off with..............
....you can drop the dear one a few years down the road like the rest of us !
Ode To The Motorist
“And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road”
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Also worth having a play around on http://cycle-ergo.com/ to see how different bikes would fit you. Once you steer clear of and R/RR, S type designations (i.e. race/sports tuned) insurance should be got for anywhere from 350-650 euro depending on the bike and your circumstances. Higher if bike is only transport, lower if you have a car as well.
Also second what others have said, don't go overboard on your first bike buying new/expensive. I was in your position last year and ended up getting a Fz6 (2nd gen Fazer) for 3K and I managed to drop it twice in the space of 5 minutes. As upsetting as it was busting some plastic I would have been ALOT more pissed if it was a new expensive bike. Far as I know there are two types of bikers, those who have dropped their bike at least once and those who lie about it.
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enrique66_35 wrote: »Also second what others have said, don't go overboard on your first bike buying new/expensive. I was in your position last year and ended up getting a Fz6 (2nd gen Fazer) for 3K and I managed to drop it twice in the space of 5 minutes. As upsetting as it was busting some plastic I would have been ALOT more pissed if it was a new expensive bike. Far as I know there are two types of bikers, those who have dropped their bike at least once and those who lie about it.
You've just reminded me of a neighbour who bought a bike, having been off them for 25 years. Bought a lovely Suzuki SV650 (used). First spin out, maybe 20 minutes in, he was turning it around to go back home and dropped it (basically whilst paddling it around....) Took out a headlight, clutch lever, gearlever and some scuffs. At 5 mph.
Happens.Ode To The Motorist
“And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road”
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