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What ever you do don't buy a aprilia RS125.

They're a great bike, but the engines have seriously limited life span, unless your prepared to have the engine out evey 10k.

 It will need new piston and rings, small end bearing and the best bit is new primary drive gears because they're made out of nylon. It really is a race engine!

CG125s don't like to be thrashed, but will last forever if treated with respect.

BTW you'll definiteley be resticted to a 125 on a CBT, and don't be SMIDSY!!!!!!!!!!

lee celtic:
Hi All

Cbt only allows you to ride 125 for up to two years on L plates then you have to take  your test or your banned for a year after passing your first test you are restricted to 400 cc or 39bhp for two years then you can ride anything or you can go for your direct access and straight to the big stuff

The price of a 125 is always high because of demand for second hand learner bikes for young riders who can't afford a new bike and insurance. The best way and cheapest that I have seen is to do a crash course on a hire bike for the cbt and first test combined then buy a middle weight bike up to 400 cc as these tend to be a bit cheaper and safer as they have more power to keep up with traffic and a bit more weight for windy days and as you don't have to thrash a bigger bike to keep up the bills for fixing stuff are cheaper..
And also if you are a large person like me 6' 2" 17 stone you will look a prat on a 125... :wink:

When I was doing mine 18 years ago (I was lighter then :cry: ) I went for the TS100 suzuki as the insurance was half as much and the power was about the same..

Mash:
Patrick

Do not whatever you do buy a Chinese thing ! like the crap you find on ebay..

Even though most of them are copies of common brands such as CG125's etc the quality is nowhere near the same..Remember you only pay for what you get...

Good 125's for commuting are Honda CG125, Suzuki GN125, Yamaha SR125 (if you can find a good one)  all are cheerful reliable and cheap to run.

Try and stay away from any 2 stroke as well..

I may know where there is an SR125 coming up for sale in good condition.. Also have a word with Maria she may know of something..

Tara

spinkster:
ok Mr boring just  walked in the building but here goes...........choose the bike you like (as stated before avoid the copy cr4p on fleabay) get something you can sit on comfortably. As a first bike avoid going for anything "race rep" because as time goes by you'll end up thoroughly bored and looking like a gimp trying to wring its neck everywhere!!

But heres the boring bit (and i am amazed no one else has mentioned this)....................say for instance you have a grand to spend, I'd recommend, especially if you intend staying on two wheel for a long time, you but a cheap bike for now (about 600-650 mark) and spend at least 300 quid on the most important items.....A good quality, well fitting CE approved helmet (the more you spend the better you get) NEVER EVER wear a second hand helmet. good quality leather gloves with wrist protection. a good set of boots, they have to be strong and comfortable but don't bother with biker boots for now, just get a set of over ankle boots from the army surplus place. Remember in a spill when your tumbling down the road it'll hurt like a [!Expletive Deleted!] when your ankle bones get skinned and smashed. Good thick jeans. And lastly a really good strong jacket with some back protection as a minimum.

 As and when money allows you can upgrade your boots etc etc then you can start to buy the "toys" (anti mist visors, heated gloves, one piece leathers etc etc)

 However, as with any safety stuff, its only effective when your actually wearing it....you see way too many kids running round on thier scooters with an undone helmet and shorts and teeshirts on......i bet they wont look so cool to the girls with full length skin grafts on thier arms and bodies!

 this post may seem very ummmm boring i guess but as a biker of 20 years i think ive got a bit of experience and if i could change just one persons point of view towards safety gear it'd be a step in the right direction!
 Enjoy your bike, have fun on the open road but please listen to what i say and get home safe from every trip with your body intact....and if you do have an unfortunate spill (most bikers have at least one) do all you can in advance to minimize the effects!
 
 good luck and have fun!! (trust me i'm not a boring old fart.....i just like to see people being safe)

Bulli:
Im in agreement other than 1 thing...jeans are crap! Many of the textile trousers available arent expensive and i speak from experience when i say your knees are very delicate! The only reason i can walk properly was armour in the knees of my old 1 piece...and that was at 30 mph nothing exotic.
Lids just buy something that fits properly, gold approval means [!Expletive Deleted!] all these days, the acu sell the stickers to manufacurers and give em away like sweets!

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