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[tunnie]

I plan to take my DAS early next year to get my full motorbike license.

You never know whats going to happen in life, the company i work for could go bust tomorrow, and watching subscriber numbers free fall thats quite possible! and i maybe looking for a job much closer to home, if that day comes, commuting on bike could save a lot of money. So since i have the time and spare cash, thought i would learn.

Been looking at 125cc Honda CG's to learn on, they seam to range from £800 - £1200, later being 2006 with around 10k on the clock.

I have been looking at Honda NT650's as a main commute bike once i have a DAS, all the reviews say its great for such a task, reliable, easy to maintain, very comfy upright riding position which is what i like, not sporting and nicknamed 'dullville' - But i don't care about that i want comfort! (rings a bell with my Omega!  )

These seam to go for the same budget i have of £1,200, it will get me a 2001/2 model with about 30/40k on the clock.

Being 24 and with a CBT after i have passed i can ride anything, is it worth buying the bigger bike and getting used to that? - I could have it restricted to 33bhp which is what my CBT limits me to.

Any thoughts?

TB?  

[JamesV6CDX]

You never know whats going to happen in life, the company i work for could go bust tomorrow,

Thank you, someone on my wavelength    

In all seriousness, start with a smaller bike, and build condifence

[tunnie]

You never know whats going to happen in life, the company i work for could go bust tomorrow,

Thank you, someone on my wavelength    

In all seriousness, start with a smaller bike, and build condifence

Although very possible, the government would never let the NHS go bust!  

[JamesV6CDX]

You never know whats going to happen in life, the company i work for could go bust tomorrow,

Thank you, someone on my wavelength    

In all seriousness, start with a smaller bike, and build condifence

Although very possible, the government would never let the NHS go bust!  

No, but the amount of money they let it waste is absolutely criminal.....

[JamesV6CDX]

You never know whats going to happen in life, the company i work for could go bust tomorrow,

Thank you, someone on my wavelength    

In all seriousness, start with a smaller bike, and build condifence

Although very possible, the government would never let the NHS go bust!  

No, but the amount of money they let it waste is absolutely criminal.....

My higher boss, wanted to spend a 5 figure number on "fixing" something that would never be fit for purpose, purely so he could say to the board "look, I've wasted £xxx on this, now give me a proper amount for more resources)..."

Ethics with public money are out the window...

[hotel21]

I would go for something with a) lots of cheap spares and b) minimal go faster tupperware in case you end up laying it down, either at speed or overbalancing when pushing it into the garage.

Suggest something really cheap and cheerfull that you will not weep big tears at if it breaks, at least for the first few months.

I know I have sounded quite pessimistic on various posts on your evolvement into two wheeled ownership, but I would earnestly recommend that you cut your teeth or earn your spurs, whichever phrase you like, on something other than a tupperware torpedo that will spit you off quicker than you could blink.  

A cheap midrange CB (or even an elderly CX500) to use over the winter/early spring to get some miles under your wheels, then something shiny for the summer.  

[Omegatoy]

ok different era i know but i pased me test and went straight out and bought a brand new 650, then completed 10k in six months riding to work and couriering in the evenings!! go for the big one it wont take long to get used to it just watch out for OVLOV drivers!!!!

[TheBoy]

I plan to take my DAS early next year to get my full motorbike license.

You never know whats going to happen in life, the company i work for could go bust tomorrow, and watching subscriber numbers free fall thats quite possible! and i maybe looking for a job much closer to home, if that day comes, commuting on bike could save a lot of money. So since i have the time and spare cash, thought i would learn.

Been looking at 125cc Honda CG's to learn on, they seam to range from £800 - £1200, later being 2006 with around 10k on the clock.

I have been looking at Honda NT650's as a main commute bike once i have a DAS, all the reviews say its great for such a task, reliable, easy to maintain, very comfy upright riding position which is what i like, not sporting and nicknamed 'dullville' - But i don't care about that i want comfort! (rings a bell with my Omega!  )

These seam to go for the same budget i have of £1,200, it will get me a 2001/2 model with about 30/40k on the clock.

Being 24 and with a CBT after i have passed i can ride anything, is it worth buying the bigger bike and getting used to that? - I could have it restricted to 33bhp which is what my CBT limits me to.

Any thoughts?

TB?  

I wouldn't limit a big heavy bike to 33hp...

[Andy B]

... (or even an elderly CX500)  ....

Are there any of them still around?  :-? I rode pillion frpm here to Rosyth many many moons ago, I was nodding on the back along the A702      

[PaulW]

I plan to take my DAS early next year to get my full motorbike license.

You never know whats going to happen in life, the company i work for could go bust tomorrow, and watching subscriber numbers free fall thats quite possible! and i maybe looking for a job much closer to home, if that day comes, commuting on bike could save a lot of money. So since i have the time and spare cash, thought i would learn.

Been looking at 125cc Honda CG's to learn on, they seam to range from £800 - £1200, later being 2006 with around 10k on the clock.

I have been looking at Honda NT650's as a main commute bike once i have a DAS, all the reviews say its great for such a task, reliable, easy to maintain, very comfy upright riding position which is what i like, not sporting and nicknamed 'dullville' - But i don't care about that i want comfort! (rings a bell with my Omega!  )

These seam to go for the same budget i have of £1,200, it will get me a 2001/2 model with about 30/40k on the clock.

Being 24 and with a CBT after i have passed i can ride anything, is it worth buying the bigger bike and getting used to that? - I could have it restricted to 33bhp which is what my CBT limits me to.

Any thoughts?

TB?  

I wouldn't limit a big heavy bike to 33hp...

and with a CBT your still limited to 125cc.  You can't get a big bike and limit it with just a CBT cert and no full licence.

[albitz]

wouldnt bother with the 125,a couple of tanks of petrol into your ownership and its limitations will be all too obvious.
something around 500-ish would be a sensible start,and as said 33bhp on a big heavy bike would be bordering on ridiculous.
As  also said,something not too expensive and not adorned with too much expensive plastic might also be a good idea.
next summer could be the best you ever had.

[hotel21]

... (or even an elderly CX500)  ....

Are there any of them still around?  :-? I rode pillion frpm here to Rosyth many many moons ago, I was nodding on the back along the A702      

This one looks quite tidy for the cash.....

And insurance really is that cheap for someone just starting out on one....  

[waspy]

I would go for something with a) lots of cheap spares and b) minimal go faster tupperware in case you end up laying it down, either at speed or overbalancing when pushing it into the garage.

Suggest something really cheap and cheerfull that you will not weep big tears at if it breaks, at least for the first few months.

I know I have sounded quite pessimistic on various posts on your evolvement into two wheeled ownership, but I would earnestly recommend that you cut your teeth or earn your spurs, whichever phrase you like, on something other than a tupperware torpedo that will spit you off quicker than you could blink.  

A cheap midrange CB (or even an elderly CX500) to use over the winter/early spring to get some miles under your wheels, then something shiny for the summer.  

Wise words
When i rode back in the eighties, i started just the oppisite (Suzuki GS1000) Looking back now the smaller bike wouldv'e
been a better option, but i was young & wouldn't listen
Even now i'm alot older & if started riding again, i'd start with something small & work up
Oh, i dropped mine & when a bike weighs in at 550lbs you aint picking it up by yourself

[Kevin Wood]

... (or even an elderly CX500)  ....

Are there any of them still around?  :-? I rode pillion frpm here to Rosyth many many moons ago, I was nodding on the back along the A702      

This one looks quite tidy for the cash.....

And insurance really is that cheap for someone just starting out on one....  

Not far from my place of work either if anyone wants me to have a look.. Not that I know a damn thing about bikes.  

Kevin

[Andy B]

... (or even an elderly CX500)  ....

Are there any of them still around?  :-? I rode pillion from here to Rosyth many many moons ago, I was nodding on the back along the A702      

This one looks quite tidy for the cash.....

And insurance really is that cheap for someone just starting out on one....  

It's been years since I last saw one of them, don't they look small? The tyres look skinny too.  :-?

It would be a good bike to start off on, maybe a Yam Fazer?