Advice needed - 125cc bikes

[SoulKiss]

Its not actually in running order at the moment, needing new chain, sprockets, brakes, MOT, insurance and Tax

But should all be fixed soon (I hope)

Originally Posted by Law

You're 5' 2"?

Get an old Yamaha SR125. They're rubbish but have a nice low seat height to boost confidence. I had one!

I learnt on one of them...I looked like Bear on the SV!

[fizzwheel]

Originally Posted by rubberduckofdeath

Personally I'd just do DAS, but that's just me...

+ 1

Get it all done and then your sorted license wise, If you want a 125 then you can ride one till you feel up to moving to a bigger bike. If you grow in confidence quickly no need to do another test.

Originally Posted by SoulKiss

Its not actually in running order at the moment, needing new chain, sprockets, brakes

Should be a nice job for you to do!!!!

Give me a shout I'll come over with torque wrench & biscuits.

Thank you all for the advice. I'm going to check out some 125's and see if I can get one within budget and then decide. I'm swaying towards taking a week off work and doing the CBT and DAS in a week as it would make it easier. Cheers for your help!

Originally Posted by Law

You're 5' 2"?

Get an old Yamaha SR125. They're rubbish but have a nice low seat height to boost confidence. I had one!

Dude. Can't we just shove your SV engine into one of those?? That would be cool and then you'd be faster than all of us.

I reckon DAS is defo the way to go.

However, it might be best to do the CBT and see how you get on before booking DAS. After a day doing CBT you and your instructor will have a better idea of how much training you'll need before taking the test. It's also worth considering doing DAS but not doing all the training in one week (maybe one day a week for a month), a friend of mine did that.

Originally Posted by sarah

I reckon DAS is defo the way to go.

However, it might be best to do the CBT and see how you get on before booking DAS. After a day doing CBT you and your instructor will have a better idea of how much training you'll need before taking the test. It's also worth considering doing DAS but not doing all the training in one week (maybe one day a week for a month), a friend of mine did that.

I disagree.

I reckon its better to do DAS consecutively, to save wasting time recapping on what was done the previous week.

However i do agree with a CBT/assesment before booking DAS to make sure you're at the correct level in time.

When i did my training/test one girl booked it together as i did and she was nowhere near good enough by the time the test date came around. Ideally its best to give yourself some 'wiggle room', if you're new to bikes.

Originally Posted by sarah

I reckon DAS is defo the way to go.

However, it might be best to do the CBT and see how you get on before booking DAS. After a day doing CBT you and your instructor will have a better idea of how much training you'll need before taking the test. It's also worth considering doing DAS but not doing all the training in one week (maybe one day a week for a month), a friend of mine did that.

Thanks Sarah, that sounds like a good idea

[Stu]

Originally Posted by rubberduckofdeath

Personally I'd just do DAS, but that's just me...

Don't you talk to each other in the real world?
I recommend straight to DAS. Saves you 'learning' the differences between very different bikes.