New bike!!

I've gone and bought myself a 125 to go with the SV!

As I failed my test last Thurs and wasn't going to be able to re-take it until 20th July and wouldn't get much riding done in before then (without paying out for training and having yet more time off work!) I decided that I wanted to be out on the road having fun and getting more experience NOW!!

So...I've bought myself an ickle Yamaha YBR125 the same as this one --->




I'm picking it up next Saturday and I can't wait!

Apart from screwing up my test by leaving my indi's on I only got 2 minors (took my test on the 125) but I'm thinking of maybe leaving it a little while before I re-book and just getting more experience and increasing my confidence before I get out on the SV and try again. I'm going to try to get my SV out on some private roads to gain a bit of confidence on that too with the aim of doing my test on the bigger bike

I'm excited cos this way I'll be able to get out to play on the bike sooner rather than later Yay!!

Hey lou lou congrats on the new purchase probably the best decision for you as you can get out and get some practice and miles under your belt which can only be a good thing. Dont worry about the indicators ive been riding for over 10 yrs and still leave them on from time to time i need a friggin buzzer realy as how often do you look down at the instruments when your riding. After you have got some miles under you, you will know when the time is right for a retest. Just enjoy enjoy enjoy welcome to the wonderfull world of two wheels.

Originally Posted by mototech

Hey lou lou congrats on the new purchase probably the best decision for you as you can get out and get some practice and miles under your belt which can only be a good thing. Dont worry about the indicators ive been riding for over 10 yrs and still leave them on from time to time i need a friggin buzzer realy as how often do you look down at the instruments when your riding. After you have got some miles under you, you will know when the time is right for a retest. Just enjoy enjoy enjoy welcome to the wonderfull world of two wheels.

Thank you...I was gagging to get out on a bike one way or another so it had to be done!

Yesterday was awful...I live near one of the main roads to the coast and all I could hear was the sound of bikes all day...I just want to get out there! Getting out on the SV seems so far away tho...like it's just a dream!

Good for you. Trust me it won't be long till your on the SV, Your confidence will rise quickly with just getting out regurly and not having someone jabbering in you ear.

Originally Posted by silver surfer

Good for you. Trust me it won't be long till your on the SV, Your confidence will rise quickly with just getting out regurly and not having someone jabbering in you ear.

That's what I'm hoping...as long as I pass my test before the test changes next year I'll be fine lol

Kewwwwlllll

my good lady is taking her lessons i think this is the best way for her to go to be honest i think il try and get her a 125 at some point to get her confidence up. How much did you pay for your little one lou lou pm me if you dont want to broadcast it.

cheers

Originally Posted by mototech

my good lady is taking her lessons i think this is the best way for her to go to be honest i think il try and get her a 125 at some point to get her confidence up. How much did you pay for your little one lou lou pm me if you dont want to broadcast it.

cheers

It's brand new...paid 1850 but didn't particularly shop around so there are probably better deals to be had but the dealer's convenient for us.

There doesn't seem to be much in the way of decent second hand 125's on the market just now and any bargains seem to be snapped up quickly.

I think you can pick up Chinese/Korean etc. bikes cheaper but it depends what you want I guess

Thanks lou lou will probs get a slightly used second hand one cos i begrudge buying new lol, the only thing with the chinese/korean copies is that they arnt worth a packet of chewing gum second hand so the money you save buying new you lose come selling time.

Originally Posted by LouLou

I've gone and bought myself a 125 to go with the SV!

As I failed my test last Thurs and wasn't going to be able to re-take it until 20th July and wouldn't get much riding done in before then (without paying out for training and having yet more time off work!) I decided that I wanted to be out on the road having fun and getting more experience NOW!!


Apart from screwing up my test by leaving my indi's on I only got 2 minors (took my test on the 125) but I'm thinking of maybe leaving it a little while before I re-book and just getting more experience and increasing my confidence before I get out on the SV and try again. I'm going to try to get my SV out on some private roads to gain a bit of confidence on that too with the aim of doing my test on the bigger bike

I'm excited cos this way I'll be able to get out to play on the bike sooner rather than later Yay!!

Well done.You sound very determined, and rightly so.

I bought myself a 125 when I was learning and it was the right decision for me. It meant that I got to practice outside of lessons and its more fun riding for yourself and not having an instructor wittering away in your ear (it used to annoy me so much that I couldn't answer him back, coz so many times he really irritated me!)

Whether you take your test on the 125 or a bigger bike, is entirely up to you. Personally I didn't even consider taking my test on a bigger bike. It took me forever to feel comfortable on the 125 ( a whole year to be exact ) so I wasn't about to jeopardise my chances by going for something bigger. My SV is restricted now and it doesn't bother me in the least.

So good on you for not giving up and as for the confidence thing..........I know all about it and as I'm sure you already know the guys on here are a true god send.

Melody