CBT done and Dusted and what a Hoot

easyrider · 15 May 2011 at 21:50

I have just got back from my CBT and thoroughly enjoyed the day.The instructors were laid back and cool and biking around with the earpiece in was a great fun.With praise when I did something right..my confidence really grew.

Just need the Bike now :cool:

Mucky_Pup · 15 May 2011 at 21:57

Cool, mines about to run out, if I don't pass at the end of the month I'll need to fork out for another one

thepeteh · 15 May 2011 at 21:57

Great stuff, summer fun for you.

Now to venture into the minefield of used 125's that are on offer

If your big and heavy, get a honda varadero 125, if you think you want something 'sporty' ... baring in mind it'll stiill be relativley slow, then get a honda cbr 125...

If you want something for a bit of all round jolly good cheap fun, get an honda XR125...

Can you tell I'm a honda man?

Mucky_Pup · 15 May 2011 at 21:58

He's getting a vanvan.

thepeteh · 15 May 2011 at 22:08

Mucky_Pup said:
He's getting a vanvan.

He can get what he likes, I was just throwing a few ideas out there...

I approve of Vanvans anway

easyrider · 15 May 2011 at 22:27

Looking for one of these for around £1200-£1500

easyrider · 15 May 2011 at 22:29

Might mod it into something like this

Drunkenmassacre · 15 May 2011 at 23:21

i'm in the same boat: i.e. looking to buy a 125. Was hoping to take DAS, but work is moving soon and I need transport asap, so thought I'd get a 125 as a stop gap. Whats made you choose a VanVan?

Kezmo · 15 May 2011 at 23:25

Have to say im loving the look of that 125, proper retro

easyrider · 16 May 2011 at 08:41

gv_of_e said:
i'm in the same boat: i.e. looking to buy a 125. Was hoping to take DAS, but work is moving soon and I need transport asap, so thought I'd get a 125 as a stop gap. Whats made you choose a VanVan?

Seems to offer reliabilty, good looks and retro charm.

easyrider · 16 May 2011 at 08:41

Kezmo said:
Have to say im loving the look of that 125, proper retro

Morbius · 16 May 2011 at 11:03

gv_of_e said:
i'm in the same boat: i.e. looking to buy a 125. Was hoping to take DAS, but work is moving soon and I need transport asap, so thought I'd get a 125 as a stop gap. Whats made you choose a VanVan?

If it's a stop gap then I'd recommend a Honda CG125 or a Yamaha YBR125. Whilst not overly flashy they are solid, reliable and there's always a market for them because of their popularity with learners.

Drunkenmassacre · 16 May 2011 at 13:08

Thanks Morbius, kinda what I've been looking at.

Burnsy2023 · 16 May 2011 at 13:13

Morbius said:
If it's a stop gap then I'd recommend a Honda CG125 or a Yamaha YBR125.

I bought a brand new YBR125 a couple of weeks ago. Highly recommended.

easyrider · 16 May 2011 at 13:23

Burnsy2023 said:
I bought a brand new YBR125 a couple of weeks ago. Highly recommended.

pics?

Morbius · 16 May 2011 at 13:24

Burnsy2023 said:
I bought a brand new YBR125 a couple of weeks ago. Highly recommended.

Mine's served me well and in a way I'll be sad to see it go, but I need something with a little more power

Just got to pass my DAS now. :eek:

.one. · 16 May 2011 at 13:28

I am very disappointed with the op he has just only past his test and has the name easyrider for years wtf..

Well done m8 welcome to the fold.

Burnsy2023 · 16 May 2011 at 13:39

easyrider said:
pics?

I'll need to clean it first methinks.

easyrider · 16 May 2011 at 19:16

Burnsy2023 said:
I'll need to clean it first methinks.

Wimp

Felix · 17 May 2011 at 11:12

I had a shot on a Vanvan at the weekend, nothing wrong with it and a bit sluggish compared with my CBF125 also a bit more put put but its what you expect from a 125. This Vanvan was 6 months old and had rust already on the front forks after 1500 miles.