In the beginning (rough prices)...

[carrot1401]

....there was a short ginger guy who started his placement, got annoyed with buses and thought, sod it, I'll get a moped.

Then a mate told me I can get a 125cc motorbike while still only having to do the 1 day CBT test. So having ordered the form to get my provisional, what costs am I looking at for everything (bike, leathers, helmet, tax, rough insurance etc etc)

Just wanna get an idea in my head. Mate told me to look at Yamaha YBR 125cc. For a 20 year old who doesn't drive, I just want a figure in my head to get me from getting the bus to on the road on 2 wheels. Any links to helpful stuff and whatever appreciated!

 

[carrot1401]

I noticed you're going Derby Uni. I live in Stoke and my YBR125 is up for sale. Let me know if you're interested seeing as it's nearby

EDIT: Whatever you do, don't get a 50cc! You're entitled to a 125, stick to one of them. Yeah you have to get used to gears on the bike, but a lot more rewarding in the process, I love my bike. Also it'll be fine with the main A roads in/out of derby (A50 is it or A500?)

Hehe placement is back down south near Winchester but no motorways to work so yer, looking good. Got told by a mate not to get a 50cc. Basaically I can put £2k aside and know I can get a good setup. Thanks for the heads up. Guessing its worth doing the cbt before I get on with buying everything else!

 

[carrot1401]

If you're currently in the Derby area I recommend Shires Motorcycle Training.
They are great instructors. Really patient and friendly

HERE are their prices for the initial CBT with all the kit provided by them.

Nope, back in Winchester/Southampton/Fareham area, anyone recommend places for stuff around there? I was considering a 125 moped aswell, dunno really

 

[carrot1401]

OP, have you booked your CBT yet? Get it done first and see if you enjoy it

Also, if you want to contact me (I can't find any contact details for you), I may have an offer for you regards a bike.

No, anyone wanna recommend a decent place to do a CBT test (be it because you went there, or maybe cause you went with the same company etc etc). Main cities I can get to are Fareham, Winchester and Southampton way.

In terms of the bike, like you said I wanna do the CBT test first

 

[carrot1401]

Or if you can get to Thruxton circuit (don't know how far it is for you) then go with these for the free one hour taster session to see if you enjoy riding, and get used to the gears under free tuition, can't go wrong.
http://www.motorcycleacademy.com/cbt.html

Cheers for that, live about 45 mins drive from there, so gonna get my sister to.....give me a lift there when I can book myself in for that. They look good, would have course look at doing my CBT there too

 

[carrot1401]

Quick update, going to thurxton after work tomorrow for a free hour lesson, should be interesting!!!

 

[carrot1401]

Well had a go today and it felt good, just currently considering whether to get a 125cc bike or scooter now though. The whole gears malarky was quite new and a hassle, didn't feel confident. I know it's something that comes with experience but I feel a scooter would be more suitable for me, as it's only going to be for the work commute and the top limit speed of 50mph is enough

 

[carrot1401]

If all you are ever going to ride is a 125 to work, then moped it up

Yer I think so. So next question, decent 125 mopeds anyone??