Progressing onto a bigger bike...

YarwoodUK said:
I personally went from a Yamaha Aerox 50cc to a Honda Varadero 125 (Similar to Yamaha R125), and it really wasn't that bad at all.

Spend a few hours watching videos on youtube on how to change gear etc (link below).

Only problems I had was the quick acceleration (cause obviously you're used to using all the throttle on the 50cc), and a couple times of stalling. But after the first week I was fine.

Do you mind me asking your age, and if you're planning on getting full bike license too btw?

A lot of guys here will recommend a YBR125 as would I, but if you're like myself and prefer "sportier"/quicker bikes, then a R125 would suit you perfectly.
A YBR125 is good for about 60-65mph and after that it just doesn't feel "safe" riding it (vibration), not to mention wind..



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMxKMa-WPvo
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Thanks for the advice. I'm 17 btw.
 
Would you not have to re do the CBT if you originally did it on a scooter? I think, and I may be wrong, but if you do it on a scooter then that's all you can ride, need to do the CBT on a 125 to ride a 125.
 
jessjess said:
Would you not have to re do the CBT if you originally did it on a scooter? I think, and I may be wrong, but if you do it on a scooter then that's all you can ride, need to do the CBT on a 125 to ride a 125.
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Nope, a CBT is a CBT regardless of what bike you rode to take it.

A full bike license can be restricted to automatic bikes only though, if you take it on a 125 scooter thing for example (or one of the larger engined scooters).

I wouldn't personally ride anything smaller than a 125 for short journeys, but I really like having some proper power available at the flick of a wrist for my longer A-road commute!

Did I mention I'm in love with my Bike? :p
 
kae2 said:
Nope, a CBT is a CBT regardless of what bike you rode to take it.

A full bike license can be restricted to automatic bikes only though, if you take it on a 125 scooter thing for example (or one of the larger engined scooters).

I wouldn't personally ride anything smaller than a 125 for short journeys, but I really like having some proper power available at the flick of a wrist for my longer A-road commute!

Did I mention I'm in love with my Bike? :p
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looking at my old cbt there are 2 categories, moped and motorcycle so if you took the moped one then one would assume you would be limited to riding a moped. and by moped i assume this refers to a twist and go vs geared.
 
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Nobody is hating on 2 strokes .. (i love them ) BUT i would never consider commuting on one for someone who has little or no knowledge of doing rebuilds on 2 stroke bikes .

They are fragile . Running costs compared to a 4 stroke are 4 x more (fuel and oil) and i guess £200ish from a garage to do a top end refresh every 8-10k miles assuming the op cant do it himself .

I would have one in a heartbeat but for most people new to bikes they can be a nightmare and they dont take kindly to lack of maintenance .

When i bought my sons last dt125 the previous owner had bills for over 1k and it was still running like a bag of spanners hence how i bought it for a song and fixed it for £20 but only because im used to how they work and how to get the most out of them . They are also a bigger theft risk and cost more to insure .
 
I cannot believe people are recommending an unrestricted 2 stroke to a lad who is coming off a 50cc Scoot.

Personally I would recommend a Gilera Runner 125, Very reliable & they will do 70+ Legally.
 
It's the same for every other jump in power, nothing wrong with going for a de restricted 2 stroke as long as youre not stupid with the throttle.

But i see where youre coming from ive seen a lot of people do it and have accidents in their first few weeks.
 
In the mean time, I can get used to riding with gears on my dad's bike (1972 Yamaha 100cc LT2).
 
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