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Jul 14th, 2005 at 6:40pm

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Ok because I can't afford a decent car just yet I have recently been looking into buying a bike.

I have been looking around and it seems that one of the best starter bikes would be a Honda NSR125, I've been thinking of going for the 2002 model.

Is there any advice you biker guys can give me? Wink
 
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Reply #1 - Jul 14th, 2005 at 7:28pm

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Buy really good gear (don't be stingey). Make sure your helmet is DOT/SNELL (for US), and preferablly Arai or Shoei. Your Jacket should be leather and not mesh. ALLWAYS wear your gear. If you need an example why you must wear gear go here: (http://www.vfr.dk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3959&PN=1 -warning very graphic pictures).

Also take a very good skills class (MSF if you were in the US)

fozzer might be able to help you with other things (especially UK related issues)
 
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Reply #2 - Jul 14th, 2005 at 7:57pm

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Yikes, methinks I shall be getting proper gear.

I'm also going to be driving very slowly for a while lol.

I'm going for a full 5 day training course with test and theory. If you guys could inform me of any incidents you have had in the past I would appreciate it. So I know what not to do or possibly how to avoid the situation.
 
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Reply #3 - Jul 15th, 2005 at 8:45am

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When your out on the road - ALWAYS assume that the car driver HASN'T seen you!!!

Trust me - most of them won't have!!

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Reply #4 - Jul 15th, 2005 at 9:24am

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I know that one.

I think having been a car driver for a year has helped a little in my perception of how other drivers would see bikes.
 
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Reply #5 - Jul 15th, 2005 at 7:04pm

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Posted by: Crumbso Posted on: Jul 15th, 2005, 2:24pm
I know that one.

I think having been a car driver for a year has helped a little in my perception of how other drivers would see bikes. 

Ahh - for some reason I thought you were just starting on the roads. But your right having been driving cars will certainly help you know what to expect.

Good luck.

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also would help if you can drive stick (clutch work)
 
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Reply #7 - Jul 15th, 2005 at 8:42pm

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Yup can do that one too.
 
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Reply #8 - Jul 16th, 2005 at 3:49am

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Hi Crumbso... Grin...!

B-Man has just poked me into life....LOL...!

Pop down to your local bike training school and have a word with them regarding a suitable bike....
...remember that you will only be able to ride a restricted bike until you have passed your bike test...!
So don't rush out and buy an un-suitable bike until you have successfully passed your test...!!
The Honda NSR 125 is a FAB bike for youngsters, a bit of a racer!...so have a look at the cost of insuring the bike....it may be too high...!
Alternatevly, a Honda CG 125 4-stroke will be cheaper, more practical all round...(and boring?)...LOL...!

Good luck, and welcome to the Bikers Club...!

Paul... 8)....!

Fozzers Tip-of-the-day:
As with any vehicle you are considering purchasing...always check the cost of insuring the vehicle FIRST...!!
If the risk is too high, the company may not insure you...!!
...here endeth the first lesson... Wink... Grin...!
 
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Reply #9 - Jul 18th, 2005 at 1:42am

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as for bike choice, if you want a sport/standard may i suggest something under the 600 cc mark. if you were in the US i would recomend either the ninja ex500r or the 250 dependin on your age/size/self control, etc.

I believe that the european code for the ninja 500r is gpz500
 
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Reply #10 - Jul 18th, 2005 at 3:28pm

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I'll only be allowed up to 33bhp for the first 2 years of my liscence so I think the NSR 125R is the best choice, I've also been looking at the Apprillia RS 125.

Thanks for the advice Fozzer it's been indescribaby helpful. Wink
 
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Reply #11 - Jul 18th, 2005 at 5:56pm

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I'll only be allowed up to 33bhp for the first 2 years of my liscence so I think the NSR 125R is the best choice, I've also been looking at the Apprillia RS 125.

Thanks for the advice Fozzer it's been indescribaby helpful. Wink

ahh something about the british system i didn't know. In the US people under 18 who try to get there lisence have to get a permit first, and the restrictions that it carries only last for 6 months. we have plenty of teenagers after 6 months who are complete "squids" and try to get on a brand new gixxer or r1/r6 as a first bike. needless to say it normally ends badly.
 
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Reply #12 - Jul 25th, 2005 at 5:16am
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Watch out in turns when it´s a bit wet, worst in a forrest or so, my dad had that one once, like slittering on ice he said.....
 
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Reply #13 - Jul 25th, 2005 at 5:26pm

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the aprilia rs125's are very very good bikes, almost like racers for the road, but they arent very reliable... Roll Eyes
i used to have a cagiva mito 125 which looked like a ducati, and went like stink when it was de-restricted.
incidently, it made 33 bhp exactly, but i believe you are also restricted by the power to weight ratio too..i cant remember the figures, but i know i shouldnt really have ridden the cagiva as the power to weight ratio was slightly too high.... Roll Eyes  but i did anyway!  Grin
anyway, the rules might have changed now, but just thought i'd say my bit!
ps.  once youve caught the biking bug, thou shall never be free!!  ive been riding now for 9 yrs, and im on my second gsxr 750.. Smiley
 
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Reply #14 - Jul 25th, 2005 at 7:10pm

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yah the  cagiva mito 125, is a nice looking bike. . .very 996/998r Wink
 
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