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I am looking out for a cheap 125 for my daughter to play about on. She most definately does not want a twist & go. I am trying to perrsuade her to do her DAS but she is scared a 500 is too big/heavy.
Her only experience of bikes is the little SR125 she did her CBT on last year. I have been looking at flea bay and you seem to be able to pick up cheap imports for a lot less than a second hand known make. As her ownership of such a thing would be for as long as it takes her to pass her test, I see little point in paying over the odds for a 125. Has anyone any experience of these Chineese 125s or am I better just trying to get hold of a honda/yamaha/suzuki 125. I have a neighbours lad selling a desrestricted Aprilla 125. would this be suitable for a learner, restriction back in place of course. Sorry for asking what may be silly questions but the last 125 I owned was a BSA Bantam 30 years ago. Now thas an idea
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Hi Tim
I dont know about the chinese stuff. However IMHO this Quote:
I think that theres a 125 forum that you can go on. I reckon a PM to JakeRS or Saint Matt, might point you in the right direction as IIRC either of them was into that kind of thing. I'm not sure though. I think something dull and boring like a Honda CG125 might be worth looking at they are certainly cheap and robust enough. If you have a bit more money to spend then what about a CBR125 they look like a proper bike and also have the advantage that they seem to hold their price well so again when time to sell comes you wont loose much I wouldnt have thought on your original purchase. HTH
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chinese ones should be ok, mcn did a column on them a while back
if you aint arsed about it you can keep it after she's done and we can have a play ![]() why doesn't she do a 125 DAS like i did and ride a big bike (sv) restricted for two years? PS. how old is she? ... are you gonna bring her to st annes and knott end? ![]() |
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Wouldn't risk a Chinese to be honest, not sure what the parts/warranty back up would be like, also steer clear of the Aprillia too, most have ended up on their sides out side of local McDonalds! or school yard.
A CBR, DT or XT (should probably do the trick), they will no doubt have better chassis n'brakes too!, the trialies have a height advantage also (would be a doddle for the test). ![]() I can't believe they still make the DT125, I had one as a teenager, they're great (and can be derestricted after the test if needed too ![]() |
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Guy on Londonbikers.com got one for his Mrs, seems it's fine, about £900 OTR I think... There's a company on Ebay that sells them.
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Guy I know has one, rusted to ****, on a 55 plate. Chain came off the sprockets the other day too, and it was well adjusted and lubed as it should be. I would steer clear and get a cg or similar if it's going to be used regularly.
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i think the RS would be fine mate bit sporty .....and yet handles great for a 125
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didnt Richie have a chinese 125 delivered in the box?
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i would stck with a decent modle from here, if she keeps the bike for a year then sels it the 2nd hand value of the english bikes meen you will be paying more for them but gettig more once sold again.
try finding a 2nd hand chineese bike. it will of fell apart and there will be harld any 2nd hand value to it. you may only lose £300 if you buy a 2nd hand english bike but if you buy a £800 chineese bike you will lose a lot more. |
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