New Rider

[~Divine~Wind~]

A few of us at work are looking at getting bikes to do something at the weekends. Currently have a full license and CBT is available for £90 locally and only takes a day.

I know nothing about bikes
My mate has suggested a Honda Rebel but then mentioned any bike can be restricted to be CBT legal. But am I right in thinking if you buy a larger bike and get it restricted that yer just gonna end up with a sluggish bike?

any tips on what I should be looking at?
Something cheap with readily available spares would be cool.

Gonna have a look for some gear too:

Kevlar Jeans
Boots
Jacket
Helmet
Gloves
Spine protector

So far I've gathered wait for new stuff to be released and buy last season gear, any good offers on at the moment?

Also to go from CBT > DA is it best to have lessons and such or will general riding experience suffice? Do these bikesafe courses and the like affect insurance much?

Any Tips/info appreciated


eDIT:
Forgot to mention, did some insurance quotes on me mates bike (rebel)
With Bikesure
TPFT 140 (+24.99 for helmet and leather cover)
Comp 271.22 (+24.99 for helmet and leather cover)

400Excess but the prices above include a 40 charge to add excess protect, you get your excess back

 

[~Divine~Wind~]

Firstly on a CBT you're limited to a 125cc bike so the Rebels out. Others will be along to recommend bikes as I haven't ridden a 125 some the early 90s.

Last years gear is my mantra and eBay is a good place to start. Lots of good bike gear shops on there. Also TRY HELMETS ON. Sorry for shouting but head shapes vary as do the shells of helmets so buying a helmet properly is so important.

Once you get a bit of experience generally just doing g a DAS will suffice as the instructor will beat bad habits out of you but if you remember your lifesavers and the highway code, the biggest obstacle to passing the MOD 1 and 2 is usually nerves.

Bikes are great fun and rideouts with others are the icing on the.

Note taken on helmet
Unless I'm looking at the wrong thing the CA125 is only 124cc
Ghostbikes seem to have a lot of stuff reduced but I've not a clue what Im looking at brand/pec wise for the money

Is there much difference between kevlar pants?
Or would people advise full leather?

Back protection is an absolute must, some jackets come with built in back protector body armour, personally I prefer a dedicated back protector you wear, as jackets can ride up in a spill rendering the inbuilt back protector useless.

I'll remove the question mark then

 

[~Divine~Wind~]

124cc even lol

Will ahve a look there, cheers