fir3vip3r
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Originally posted by VXR
Out of 200 centers, only 40 will remain (or 60, can't remember).
It will go up to around £1000.
Im all for it.
anything that improves road safety is a good thing, shame about the costs though could put many off biking
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nova_gteuk
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Its not really improving safety though if you think off it?
How many people ride/drive like their on theyre test on their own on a normal basis..not many.
Ive been looking into getting a 50 as soon i get my licence back nxt month,scooby will kill my finances day to day so 50 is for going back and fore to work scoob for weekend fun.
And i had a quote for a 50cc fully comp off £98...but i am 25 lol
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harrisp
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Originally posted by fir3vip3r
doont worry, bikes after a few years hold there value stupidly well, which is why they dont appear cheap.
most 125s wont get above 60 by much, only the two stroke rs 125. most will do about 55-65 depending on weight of rider and if you know how to ride it etc.
do you not want your full test? bear in mind it changes at the end of sept?
125s are good bikes. cant go wrong with a cbr imo
Three of my mates have DT125s and they sit at 60 comfortably and piss all over my 1 litre up to about 70 .
But then a derestricted rs125 will crack 120 with the right rider.
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nova_gteuk
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My aerox 50 when i was 16 used to sit comfortably at 60mph.
it did have a 70cc bore kit and a few other trick bits though 
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dannymccann
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Im looking on Bike Trader and I can get a brand new YBR125 for £1700. I like the look of it and have been reading some reviews, seems perfect for what I want. Is this a good price? Its an unregistered 2006 model, delivery miles....
Also the DAS - £1000  I was thinking of taking it simply so I didnt have to find the time or money to stump up every 2 years for a new CBT (stupid idea every 2 years maybe?)
edit - Ive also been out picking the brains of the local bike shops. As im only 20 if I took the DAS I would be on a restricted license right? I didnt think to ask if you have to take ANOTHER test when I turn 21 to allow you unrestricted? Cos im not 21 till Feb and if it meant saving £550 I might think about it?
[Edited on 14-07-2008 by dannymccann]
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nova_gteuk
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if you passed your driving test you dont need to renew the cbt every two years, i think?
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dannymccann
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Think you do.....you only dont have to renew it if you pass the Motorbike Test, which is expensive
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dannymccann
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Im just reading round as well, even though ive got a full car license do I still need a provisional bike license? Cant seem to find an answer anywhere, maybe im not looking in the right place, but all the questions appear to be from 16 year olds who wont have car licenses yet
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Mobby
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them changin the law is a wank idea. and the dtrs are ok bikes too, but the thing is with a cbr you could thrash it all day it it still wouldnt go bang
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JoeyB
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I always liked the look of the Hyosung Comet 125. Looks like a 600 and is one of the biggest 125s.
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dannymccann
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Not looking for a bike to thrash though mobby, if I want to go fast I will go and do another 911 Turbo day (145mph  ). If i have a bike capable of stupid speeds i will do them = too dangerous for me
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JoeyB
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Check out the Comet.
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sand-eel
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if you go for the 50cc routeget a 2 stroke the 4 strokes are seriously slow.
if you go 125 get a aprillia rs or my fav a cagiva mito.
the uk mito's are restricted to 13bhp but can be derestricted by grinding a restrictor in the exhaust off and fitting bigger carb jets. the evo models are imports from italy and have 33bhp as standard so i would just get the evo less annoying if you want to derestrict the uk one. even if it is illegal how wil the police ever know as long as you stay at below 35odd when they are about.
another option for better insurance is the yamaha dt125 nice 2 stroke not as back breaking on long journeys as the rs and mito and you can drive in fields and shit aswell.
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dannymccann
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According to the shops ive been in I need to be looking at 4 stroke 125cc's as they are more reliable which is what Im looking for. From what ive been told the RS125 and the Mito are the 2 strokes of choice for little chavvy boys to rag about, therefore making them unreliable used, and they are too expensive to buy new, and the engines have a habit of seizing as well?
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fir3vip3r
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hi mate
at 20 you cant do the Direct access
you will take your a2 restricted licence which you have to hold until youve been riding for 2 years, this means you can ride any bike restricted up to 33bhp though its up to you if you restrict it, illegal if you dont but its done often.
yep 2 stroke 125s are usually given death because lads want to go fast on a cbt even though theyll be riding outside there licence with an unrestricted 125.
4 stroke 125s are all you need until you get a big bike imo
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fir3vip3r
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and no provisional needed if youve got your full car licence, though you still need to do a theory test.
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dannymccann
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Theory is only for the A2 yea, not the CBT?
When i found out about the pro isional being something like £120 on top of the CBT i was like 
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fir3vip3r
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Originally posted by dannymccann
Theory is only for the A2 yea, not the CBT?
When i found out about the pro isional being something like £120 on top of the CBT i was like
yeah dont need theory for your cbt, i had my full car licence now i have full bike without having any other licences your all set mate 
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dannymccann
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The more I look at them the more I think I should just go and get it done. Theres this on PH
http://www.pistonheads.com/SALES/530949.htm
And this on AutoTrader
http://ncs.autotrader.co.uk/ncs/NewBikeAdvertController?id=200808304267969&postcode=LN5%208QG&northing=&easting=
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dannymccann
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In fact I LOVE the look of that CBR....
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fir3vip3r
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i had a cbr was ok just remmeber there so small really narrow lol.
but petrol is amazing and tax is dirt cheap, it wont really depreciate either mate
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dannymccann
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Is the CBR 2 or 4 stroke. Apprently you get like 10+ miles per £1 lol incredible. Im 6ft and go between 12 and 13st, would I look stupid on it lol 
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fir3vip3r
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Is the CBR 2 or 4 stroke. Apprently you get like 10+ miles per £1 lol incredible. Im 6ft and go between 12 and 13st, would I look stupid on it lol
4 stroke, 13bhp i think lol. yeah think my tank filled up on something like a £5er that wud last me over a week.
you will look big on it but shouldnt be to bad lol
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tom-corsa
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Get a DT mon they wont break down like the aprilia n co. Mine sits comfortable at 75 aswell and will go 85 if need be.
Picss..
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dannymccann
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Looks a bit BMX-esque for me? (like the BMX bikes on GTA) Looks cool though, but how much are they new / used? Im looking at spending max £1800 I think, and thats got to include helmet, jacket and gloves if possible
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