My first bike

uniQ · 2 Nov 2011 at 14:32

I did my CBT last Sunday and bought this Yamaha YBR today for commuting into uni. I was mainly looking at CG's and YBR's went and saw this one at a dealer today and it was immaculate and a cracking price compared to condition/mileage/age of others I had looked at so far.

2009, 1 owner from new, kept garaged, 1400 miles. As its from a dealer they're putting a new 12 month MOT/Tax on it and giving it a service. Should be collecting Friday

edd1e · 2 Nov 2011 at 15:40

lovely mate

Linkex · 2 Nov 2011 at 15:45

Just a minor point, but a 2 year old bike does not require an MOT...

uniQ · 2 Nov 2011 at 16:01

edd1e said:
lovely mate

Thanks. Even though its only a 125 I'm quite excited but expect I'll be pining for something bigger after not long

Linkex said:
Just a minor point, but a 2 year old bike does not require an MOT...

She turns 3 in January though so they're putting a full MOT on now so I don't have to do it in 2 months time

SamPazz · 2 Nov 2011 at 16:09

Looks good, enjoy riding

arctine · 2 Nov 2011 at 16:41

Welcome to the club. You're one of the cool kids now.

Morbius · 2 Nov 2011 at 16:59

I really enjoyed my YBR. I've still got an HID kit for it that I never got around to fitting.

Have fun!

Linkex · 2 Nov 2011 at 17:17

uniQ said:
She turns 3 in January though so they're putting a full MOT on now so I don't have to do it in 2 months time

You know, I sat there and went through it twice and was sure that it couldn't have been more than 2 years old. I think I forgot to count 2010 or something. Stupid brain...

Macky · 2 Nov 2011 at 17:42

Get some L's wacked on her!

thepeteh · 2 Nov 2011 at 20:02

Make sure you've a jacket that blocks out the wind pretty well as there isn't much protection from the elements!

Looks sound though, enjoy it.

Felix · 2 Nov 2011 at 20:02

Enjoy, you won't keep it for long!

Enough time to paint that downpipe and get rid of the rust!

uniQ · 3 Nov 2011 at 09:51

They're going to throw in some L plates for when I collect her, heh. Been ordering some clothing/accessories as well. Got a bargain jacket of the bay with shoulder/elbow/back protection which should be OK for temporary and give me a chance to spec something better.

Also ordered a helmet from lidsdirect paid for next day del on Monday, they called me yesterday to say they didn't have it in stock and offered me one they sell for twice as much + extra smoked visor and refunded me delivery charges. Really impressed.

I just need some good boots now. Theres a Hein Gericke locally so will probably pop in there later and try some on.

Felix · 3 Nov 2011 at 10:17

Did you try the lid on beforehand in a local shop?

uniQ · 3 Nov 2011 at 16:46

Felix said:
Did you try the lid on beforehand in a local shop?

I should have, but no I didn't.

It arrived today though including extra visor and a bag to put it in and fortunately it fits like a glove

Luke · 3 Nov 2011 at 18:51

The lid should really be a little tight now as it will wear in. If it is really comfortable now it could well loosen off in a few weeks.
Welcome to two wheels!

Rilot · 3 Nov 2011 at 18:56

Good job. Welcome to the biking family.
Those tyres are sooooooooooooo skinny. Scary!

Luke · 3 Nov 2011 at 18:58

Any tyres are skinny compared to that steamroller effort on the back wheel of your monster!