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Mickcas

Mickcas

Mickcas

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Passed it today on a geared 125. Safe to say I'm chuffed haha
Haven't been on two wheels for about 10 years and that was on a 50cc ped at 16-17 years old.
Went well though, didn't stall which I was surprised at but looking forward to a few years on a 125 now.

Any tips to a new rider, I've got the gear such as helmet, jacket, trousers and gloves but do need some footwear?
Also bike security? At home it will be in a locked garage with a car in front which will be backed up to stop the garage door from opening but any suggestions at all, also for security when out at work or if I stop off somewhere etc
 
khemist said:
I want a full license so i can go on motorways and have more power but i'd also like to get a 125 so i can get on a bike right away after cbt since i'm not sure how soon i'll be able to get my full license.

I've had a look at those Hondas, they look great.

Is your brand new or does it have a few miles on it?, how much did you pay if you don't mind me asking?.
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I'm in a similar mind set, hopefully within the year I'll do my full test but might give it the 2 years on the 125, getting some experience with a smaller bike can't be a bad thing.
I went around all the Honda dealers in Tyneside and teeside and everywhere had them at £3989, which is expensive for a 125 but I love the look and feel of it so I don't mind, I'd be less likely to keep it the 2 years if I didn't like the look of it. Manages to find one at a dealer who had ordered one in for a customer who them changed his mind so they pre registered it, only 2 miles on the clock for £3700.

But the do look great, feels great to sit on etc, nice and light
 
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Well been talking to a friend this morning and he has a spare anchor that you fix to the ground, so that and a decent chain should do me for at home in the garage. Storage wise there's nothing aside from a tiny compartment under the pillion seat, could probably fit a disc lock in there
 
killsta said:
For at home security (garage) I use a heavy duty chain, anchor and a disk lock :)

When I'm out.....I don't park in any dodgy areas and just use the disk lock.
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Sound about right, I'd rather be over cautious at home and not regret it. Hopefully I can fit a disk lock under that seat then.

What sort of recommendations do you guys have for footwear, most of the bikes usage will be to commute to work but with the odd ride out at the weekend
 
sorted mine today, delivery will not be until Wednesday next week though, gives me time to pick up a few bits and fit a ground anchor in the garage before it comes, might only be a 125 but I'm looking forward to it
 
I'd say about 2 years maybe more, 125s tend to hold their price pretty well from what I've seen so asking as I get something back I don't mind the price
 
khemist said:
I paid £3300 for the Yamaha i posted +£212 delivery, more than i planned but it's in almost new condition with very low miles and i should get a decent amount back for it in the future.

I've never came across one in that good of a condition before and i've been looking at them for a while.
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That's not bad really, it looks it good shape from the picture, a lot of people would say to pick up something cheap like an cbf125 etc but no harm in paying the money for something nicer, and they hold their value. My cb125r was only registered 3 weeks ago, has 2 miles on the clock and was £3700, if after 2 years I can pull £2500 back or there about a I'd be happy.

I can imagine a lot of 125s being rough, young riders not treating them well etc
 
khemist said:
Bike got picked up in England today and delivered earlier tonight, it's in fantastic condition and feels great to sit on.

I'm really glad i went for a tall bike and didn't try to squeeze on to a smaller one.

I'll take a pic of it tomorrow when i give it a clean in the daylight.
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Saw your picture in the other thread, looks nice, enjoy 2 wheels
 
and its here :) must have done about 80 miles today, just taking it easy and running it in

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khemist said:
Looks great that!, i could have got one of them for the money i paid for my bike, i'm 6ft 4 so i'm not sure i would have got on with it.
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Well I'm only 5ft 8 and I wouldn't want it much taller. I can get both feet just about flat. I love it, just need to take it easy to run the engine in
 
khemist said:
On the train home from completing my CBT, spent two hours driving around Paisley, was pretty fun.

Home for a shower and food then out to ride!.
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Enjoy. Loving mine so far, just got to get this engine worn in so I can use it properly
 
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