Advice needed - 125cc bikes

After my CBT I borrowed a 125 for a couple of months to practice on before doing my DAS - but to be honest I wonder if I just picked up some bad habits that had to be sorted out! I think if I were doing it now Id do it all in one go. hth

Originally Posted by Luckypants

I did CBT and DAS as one week course, was bally hard work (8 hours tuition a day) but ultimately worth it. It's nice to be able to have exactly the bike you want, without having to worry if it can be restricted etc.

Go do the DAS course, you'll love it!

For how many days?!
I know a few people who've been complete novices; thenhave done a CBT and less than 8 hours lessons before passing the DAS

Originally Posted by Stu

Genuinely surprised, do people drop 125's thought they were light enough to save from dropping?

I did on my CBT - after failing to kickstart about 10 times I fell over with the bike in an exhausted heap and cried...the instructor picked the bike up for me and pointed out that it helps if you turn the ignition on

Originally Posted by ArtyLady

I did on my CBT - after failing to kickstart about 10 times I fell over with the bike in an exhausted heap and cried...the instructor picked the bike up for me and pointed out that it helps if you turn the ignition on

Aww no! That will probably be me! I have blonde moments when I panic

Originally Posted by ArtyLady

I did on my CBT - after failing to kickstart about 10 times I fell over with the bike in an exhausted heap and cried...the instructor picked the bike up for me and pointed out that it helps if you turn the ignition on

Originally Posted by missrubberduckofdeath

Aww no! That will probably be me! I have blonde moments when I panic

you don't have to be blonde to have a blonde moment

amazingly i managed to do my das without bursting into tears, but i came pretty close at times! i did manage to perfect stamping my feet in frustration whilst sat on a bike though

I have my CBT booked in for 5th April at Ridesure in Dunsfold!
Hopefully i'll do ok ( )and then i'll decide whether to do the DAS or ride a 125 for a while...i'm getting pretty excited now!!

Thanks to Sarah and Stu for recommending Ridesure looks like a pretty good training centre. I'll keep you posted with my progress!

I have a freind with a 125 he might be looking to sell? I'll ask him about it; he's is a member on here (yankeedoodle) but dosnt post too often i dont think. I think its a yamaha SR125?

Matt

Originally Posted by alpinestarhero

I enjoyed riding a yamaha YBR125 when i was training (passed my test on it) but they are quite a new model, so would be around...£900-£1000?

Dont get the chinese bikes, they fall apart quicker than crumbly cheese

YBR125s are made in China.

Would be good if you could let me no as well, gf is thinking about getting a wee 125

Originally Posted by HooliganDan

Presonally I would go and get a cheap little 125cc bike (honda CG125, Yam SR125, Suzi GN or GS125 are all great) and practice. I rode my 125 for a year before doing my test and it made such a difference. I hated the idea of going from never riding a bike to a 500cc and then a test all in one week. Even if you keep the little bike for 6 months I would do it.

Just my opinion.

I'd agree with this option, get some road sense and build your skills on a nice easy to ride 125 for a while before going on to do further training and tests. You'll be a better rider for it.

As for bikes, at your height there's only really the option of a Honda CG125 or a Yamaha SR125. I'd go for the CG every day of the week, they are absolutely indestructible and cost peanuts to run. If you buy a used cheapish one you won't lose money on it, because their values hit a level and stay there forever.