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bluDawg

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I got a 50cc moped when I was 16 and then a 125cc scooter as soon as I turned 17. I am planning to do my full motorcycle licence, and I'm doing my theory in march.

I want to get a 125cc geared bike and then do my test, but I don't know what bike to get or how to ride with gears, so I started looking at training but it is for the entire licence and costs about £500 which is too much.
I want a bike with room for a passenger and for a box on the back what would you recommend? also is there training on just how to use gears?
 
bluDawg said:
I got a 50cc moped when I was 16 and then a 125cc scooter as soon as I turned 17. I am planning to do my full motorcycle licence, and I'm doing my theory in march.

I want to get a 125cc geared bike and then do my test, but I don't know what bike to get or how to ride with gears, so I started looking at training but it is for the entire licence and costs about £500 which is too much.
I want a bike with room for a passenger and for a box on the back what would you recommend? also is there training on just how to use gears?
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For a good geared bike to learn on, I'd suggest a Honda CG125 or a Yamaha YBR125. You'll get a passenger and a box on them but you might struggle for speed a bit!

Do you know anyone who rides a geared bike? If you do then ask them if they'll teach you the basics. If not then you might be able to do a one day session with an instructor to get used to riding a geared bike. It won't take you that long. It sounds more difficult than it really is. Once you've got the basics, find some local roads that make a nice circuit and keep going round. As you practice, your gearchanges will become smoother over time.
 
i think a trail bike are the best for learning on,tight turning circles and tall riding position,plus they can take a knock or two and have carry rack for a box

gears are simple really,youll soon pick it up,learn on a spare bit of ground
 
kae2 said:
You can't carry a pillion whilst riding on a CBT either, you need a full licence (as I understand it?).
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yeah I know, I'm doing my full licence in march

Edit: insurance for the Yamaha ybr125 is £360 for third, fire and theft from new
 
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Honda cbr 125 are cracking bikes.

Also the very cheap copies are ok but as long as oil change and tappet adjust is done then your be fine.
 
kae2 said:
You can't carry a pillion whilst riding on a CBT either, you need a full licence (as I understand it?).
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You can if the pillion has a full bike license. ;)
When you apply to do your CBT just tell them you've never ridden a geared bike before, You'll be sorted by the end of the day & will have your CBT. :cool:

As for which 1T you want to buy that depends on what you want from the bike, If you want a commuter that will run forever & Never let you down the buy a CG125, Do not whatever you do buy a YBR/CBR as they are a waste of money & offer nothing that a cheap CG125 won't do for you. Trust me I had a Hired YBR & it was God awful.

If you want some excitement though & are prepared to learn about engines/bikes/tuning & tweaking then get a 2 stroke & these can do over a 100 mph.
Yes they are unreliable & blow up & take a Lot of looking after but Trust me you cannot have more fun on a 125cc, They are quick & handle Brilliantly & just riding it will keep you warm & buzzing. :cool:

2 strokes to buy.
Aprillia RS125RR 2001 & Before. = Fastest.
Cagiva Mito - 2000. = Best looking.
Honda NS125R = Most reliable
Honda NSR125. = As above.
 
Well I could go back & mention Lots of older 2 strokes but I thought that would be taking on to much, The bikes i mentioned can be run reliably to a point & you can still get Plenty of spares.
The Mito is an Awesome bike & is the best looking. ;) Yes it does fall to bits over 25k though. :p
 
OMG the cagiva mito,possible the worst bike i ever owned,avoid it like the plague,yes it looks pretty but it will break a lot!!

buy a nice lil kawasaki kmx 125 job done
 
4T5 said:
Well I could go back & mention Lots of older 2 strokes but I thought that would be taking on to much, The bikes i mentioned can be run reliably to a point & you can still get Plenty of spares.
The Mito is an Awesome bike & is the best looking. ;) Yes it does fall to bits over 25k though. :p
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Yes but you missed out the best one :eek::p

I don't think the cagiva looks nice at all either tbh.
 
Macky said:
They're insanely fast though.
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yeah there insanely fast for 5minutes,just before the engine blows up,the older cagiva circa 92 with the round headlights looks better imo,but id never ever buy italian again,japanese are much better,it takes ages aswell to get used to 6 speeds coming from a 7 speed mito,the op will be lost with 7 speed lol
 
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wazza300 said:
OMG the cagiva mito,possible the worst bike i ever owned,avoid it like the plague,yes it looks pretty but it will break a lot!!

buy a nice lil kawasaki kmx 125 job done
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Only if they are not looked after or ragged to hell (which most are)

Worked on couple of mito bikes and seem pretty good.
 
They are too fragile,even the engine case where the starter motor attaches broke off on mine,just cheap Italian trash imo,I don't know why everyone sticks up for them cos they are rubbish,mechanics love em though cos they can charge ridiculous prices for fixing them
 
my current 125 was stolen last night and wrecked, but I have got it back so I think I will go and get a ybr today as I need something reliable
 
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