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

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

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.

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