My new bike! - SV650.org

gruntygiggles · 25-03-10, 07:53 PM

So, as I have to wait 3 weeks to do my module 2, I thought i would go out and get myself a decent 125 to get some mileage under my belt before I am let loose on the babyblade. Looked at some brand new chinese imports for £999 otr, but went to Kawasaki to see what they had there and Paula knocked £200 off this. It's a Honda CG125, '07 and in great condition, just been fully serviced and they'll put it through it's first MOT for me in a few months for £20. Need to get a sidestand for it so off to look on ebay in a sec, but I'm really please with it and picking it up in the morning.

I was going to get a more sports oriented 125, but didn't like any of them, Felt like I was sat on a knife edge, when on the CBR400RR, I feel like I am sat down in it and although the CG is upright....I still prefer it to the CBR125 and chinese imports. Plus.....this will hold its price well.

I can't wait to go for a bimble tomorrow, even in the rain!

25-03-10, 07:59 PM

CGs are great little bikes, I'm sure you'll gain all you need on it.

Have fun

gruntygiggles · 25-03-10, 08:12 PM

Thanks Loz....I'm really looking forward to it. I want to feel more comfortable and natural on a bike so that when I get on the babyblade, I just have to concentrate on getting used to it....not riding in general.

lukemillar · 25-03-10, 08:14 PM

Good call! Makes a lot more sense than a cheap Chinese import.

Enjoy!

25-03-10, 08:25 PM

Absolutely nothing wrong with CG's

How much did you get it for in the end?

gruntygiggles · 25-03-10, 08:33 PM

£1,500.....better than spending a grand on a chinese import and it being worth nothing in 12 months. At least this will hold it's value well for whoever has it off me in a few months!

JamesMio · 25-03-10, 08:34 PM

Good choice Giggler, have fun on it!

25-03-10, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gruntygiggles

£1,500.....better than spending a grand on a chinese import and it being worth nothing in 12 months. At least this will hold it's value well for whoever has it off me in a few months!

True enough about the value...I only paid £400 for mine but then I probably spent another £150 on parts. And mine's a classic too so will hopefully get more should I ever want to sell her...but I admit I'm starting to get attached

Geodude · 25-03-10, 08:41 PM

Would'nt it now be a GG125! I'll get my coat

25-03-10, 08:47 PM

good bike but with 16.5stone stuck on its back(me) it wouldn't go over 60mph, other than that it was quite good for the 2 days i rode it

25-03-10, 07:53 PM	#1
gruntygiggles DaffyGingerBint Mega Poster Join Date: May 2008 Location: Melksham Posts: 1,577	My new bike! So, as I have to wait 3 weeks to do my module 2, I thought i would go out and get myself a decent 125 to get some mileage under my belt before I am let loose on the babyblade. Looked at some brand new chinese imports for £999 otr, but went to Kawasaki to see what they had there and Paula knocked £200 off this. It's a Honda CG125, '07 and in great condition, just been fully serviced and they'll put it through it's first MOT for me in a few months for £20. Need to get a sidestand for it so off to look on ebay in a sec, but I'm really please with it and picking it up in the morning. I was going to get a more sports oriented 125, but didn't like any of them, Felt like I was sat on a knife edge, when on the CBR400RR, I feel like I am sat down in it and although the CG is upright....I still prefer it to the CBR125 and chinese imports. Plus.....this will hold its price well. I can't wait to go for a bimble tomorrow, even in the rain! __________________ 2012 Welsh TT http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=171244 RIP Hovie baby

25-03-10, 07:59 PM	#2
Lozzo Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My new bike! CGs are great little bikes, I'm sure you'll gain all you need on it. Have fun

25-03-10, 08:12 PM	#3
gruntygiggles DaffyGingerBint Mega Poster Join Date: May 2008 Location: Melksham Posts: 1,577	Re: My new bike! Thanks Loz....I'm really looking forward to it. I want to feel more comfortable and natural on a bike so that when I get on the babyblade, I just have to concentrate on getting used to it....not riding in general. __________________ 2012 Welsh TT http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=171244 RIP Hovie baby

25-03-10, 08:14 PM	#4
lukemillar Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 2,460	Re: My new bike! Good call! Makes a lot more sense than a cheap Chinese import. Enjoy! __________________ #24 - Honda VFR400R NC30

25-03-10, 08:25 PM	#5
missyburd Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My new bike! Absolutely nothing wrong with CG's How much did you get it for in the end?

25-03-10, 08:33 PM	#6
gruntygiggles DaffyGingerBint Mega Poster Join Date: May 2008 Location: Melksham Posts: 1,577	Re: My new bike! £1,500.....better than spending a grand on a chinese import and it being worth nothing in 12 months. At least this will hold it's value well for whoever has it off me in a few months! __________________ 2012 Welsh TT http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=171244 RIP Hovie baby

25-03-10, 08:34 PM	#7
JamesMio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Scotland's Deep South Posts: 1,461	Re: My new bike! Good choice Giggler, have fun on it! __________________ "That **** on the push-bike." Creatomatic

25-03-10, 08:41 PM	#9
Geodude Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Durham Posts: 2,669	Re: My new bike! Would'nt it now be a GG125! I'll get my coat __________________ Black naked 1999 sv650 which im trying to keep happy Custom paintwork *Saragon Customs* Spray painting *Electrical fault finding guide* and *Regulator rectifier test* Only a biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window.

25-03-10, 08:47 PM	#10
barwel1992 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My new bike! good bike but with 16.5stone stuck on its back(me) it wouldn't go over 60mph, other than that it was quite good for the 2 days i rode it

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