Looking at getting a bike. Need to know more.

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So I am toying with the idea of getting a bike, let me explain a few things first!

I have NEVER ridden a bike before. EVER. I can't ride a pushbike either.

The reasoning behind this is the fact that I LOVE Harley's, Indians and just Cruisers really. Not into "Power Ranger" bikes.

I have NO knowledge of riding.

Can you guys help? I am 25 with a provisional driving license that expires in 3 years.

Some points regarding bikes/safety gear etc etc would be FANTASTIC!

I would NEVER EVER EVER ride a moped if thats any help?
 
So you haven't ever ridden a motrobike, you can't even ride a bicycle, and you only want a motorbike because you like them?

Take your CBT and play around on bikes before you even consider buying one. Bizarre thread. :p

If you do go ahead with this awful plan, don't expect to step straight onto a cruiser either...
 
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So you haven't ever ridden a motrobike, you can't even ride a bicycle, and you only want a motorbike because you like them?

Take your CBT and play around on bikes before you even consider buying one. Bizarre thread. :p

If you do go ahead with this awful plan, don't expect to step straight onto a cruiser either...
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Oh, god no, I don't expect to step straight onto a cruiser. I have read I can do some for course so I can legally ride one "fast" but god no! Thats stupid!

My boss said something about a 125 and it's possible to buy a legal 125 cruiser or something?

Is there anywhere I can TRY a bike first without embarrassing myself on the CBT? :confused:
 
Sorry if I seemed a bit off in that post, I was confused. :p

You can get 125CC "cruisers" but I think they're a bit strange. It is akin to people putting a "GTI" or "Turbo" badge on a 1.0 car in my opinion.

I'm not sure if you can try a bike anywhere without going on a CBT, unless of course you have any friends with a low value bike they'd let you ride in a car park? I first rode my late great-grandfathers 250CC scrambler in a field. :)
 
The reason I can't ride a pushbike is due to balance mainly.

I'm a heavy bloke (18stone+) so would it be "easy" to ride a proper bike?

I do learn quickly and don't mind costs either.

Also, the bike would possibly be used to pooter back and to to work. I only live a nice 7 minute walk away, but still...
 
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18 stone guy with balance issues wants to get a 125 to do a journey that take him 7 minutes to walk?

I suppose you could just go and do a CBT and see how you get on, but the first thing they ask is whether you've ridden a bicycle before or not. That's not to say it will prevent you from having a go, but I'd wager you'll struggle for a while.
 
Someone on here has a Suzuki Intruder that's a 125 cruiser and seems pretty cool so nothing wrong with getting one.

Just speak to your local bike training please. Mine offers "taster sessions" for 20quid which is an hour or so on a 125 to see if you like it. Or just go ahead and do your CBT, its only 100quid and I full day. You'll know right away if its for you :)
 
Just because you are 18 stone doesn't mean you can't jump on a bicycle and at least get the basics of balance and steering down, if you can't do that I don't think even an hour taster on a 125 will be much fun.

Like others have said, then go and do a CBT. Places like Camrider will offer a guaranteed pass no matter how many days you have to keep going back until you learn what you need.

If you get on well then do the direct access course and buy something bigger, you will find the 600s or whatever you train on will be a lot easier and more stable to ride than a 125, the extra torque to get you going for a start!

But like I said, at least try and ride a bicycle first, I can't imagine not being able to ride one and going to do motorcycle training!
 
I'm a similarly heavy bloke, and have had no trouble riding around on my Honda CG125 - it will just about do 65. If anything it actually makes exerting control over a heavier bike easier, as you have some weight to to throw about.

I myself went in having not ridden a push bike for over a decade, in a lot of ways found a motorcycle is easier to balance, and it didn't seem to stop a young lady on my CBT course passing having never ridden a push bike.

I have been riding for 3 or 4 months now, and am part way through a DAS course to get my full licence, would thoroughly recommend to anyone to spend time on a 125 as it helps ready you.

Lastly, 125 cruisers include -

Suzuki GZ (or Intruder/Marauder) 125
Yamaha Virago 125
Honda Rebel 125
And a whole load of Chinese type bikes
 
Look for local bike training places and book a cbt,they can provide you with all the clothing and the bike,they will teach you step by step on how to ride the machine

Get the style of bike that you want,there's no greater pleasure than motorbiking
 
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18 stone guy with balance issues wants to get a 125 to do a journey that take him 7 minutes to walk?

I suppose you could just go and do a CBT and see how you get on, but the first thing they ask is whether you've ridden a bicycle before or not. That's not to say it will prevent you from having a go, but I'd wager you'll struggle for a while.
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I can skateboard and use a scooter, just the pushbikes. My dad was **** when me and my brother were trying to learn and never bothered teaching us really. So we gave up after we kept falling off.


Thanks for the advice though guys!! Much appreciated! No-one saying "don't do it" etc. All words of encouragement really.

I shall ring around some places tomorrow.
 
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I can skateboard and use a scooter, just the pushbikes. My dad was **** when me and my brother were trying to learn and never bothered teaching us really. So we gave up after we kept falling off.


Thanks for the advice though guys!! Much appreciated! No-one saying "don't do it" etc. All words of encouragement really.

I shall ring around some places tomorrow.
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For your own good, it might be better to learn how to ride a bicycle first as the rule of balancing is the same. When you fell on a bike it will hurt more than it will do on a bicycle...

125cc for the start is also an option, but consider a bicycle first.
 
I hadn't ridden a bicycle for 15 years when I decided to get my licence but I wasn't sure I could ride. I was 20+ stone back then and bought a second hand bike last winter just to see if I could still ride, thankfully I could and that's where you need to start. Stay well away from motorcycles until you can ride a bicycle.
I technically did my CBT twice because I did the first on an automatic and then came back for a geared conversion course and I've seen people fail to complete the course because of balance issues and fear.

Once you're set then just book your DAS and assuming all goes well you'll have your licence within 5 days & get on a big bike.
 
just get on it and ride it

if you keep doubting yourself you'll never do it


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oo,thats good for learning to get your knee down ^^

you could keep those on 24/7 and never come off it again
 
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