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[tunnie]

i think i look quite commical on a 125 being 6ft4  

To answer some questions, insurance is cheap, around £100 a year fully comp on a 125, goes up to around £300 for a 650.

Been thinking though, is it worth it buying a 125? I might as well go straight for the DAS  :-/

Its £450 for the 4 day course, but i think that also includes the CBT, so could get £100 off that.

If i got a 125 i would only potter about on it at the weekends, so i think it could be better doing it all in one go?

I don't need a 125 to get about on, and it really struggled to get to 60, and my commute to the station is fast A roads and a lot of dual carridgeways, so i need something that could easily do 65/70!

[davlad22]

i  insurance is cheap, around £100 a year fully comp on a 125, goes up to around £300 for a 650.

I would LOVE so see some insurance figures like that! hehe!...presumably on a fresh licence you don't have any ncb?? All too complicated for me   what company and what 'values' did you put to them for a good quote!?!

[willyboy]

Ridden many bikes on & off road so would seriously consider an older 500cc model Kaw/Hon /Suz...like you say your tall so you need a larger model & one that that as more upright handlebars fitted with some sort of fairings on it as believe me you will want to be behind something at 70mph on a damp wet day so look in auto trader for some ideas there's lots for under £1k  

[Dazzler]

You will need to learn on a 500cc or more otherwise if yoy will be limited on bike size once you have passed your test.

I to intend to go for my bike license early next year

[LaserLance]

If you gonna get a 600 go for a suzuki bandit or a honda hornet ,basic bikes but with a bit of zip would imagine resonable insurance 8-) 8-)

[TheBoy]

Couple of points Tunnie:

Where are you going to keep it - your garage is full with cars

Your NCD on bike is 0yrs - your NCD on your car does not count (unless insurance co agree)

[willyboy]

Couple of points Tunnie:

Where are you going to keep it - your garage is full with cars

Your NCD on bike is 0yrs - your NCD on your car does not count (unless insurance co agree)

Looks like its gonna be under a ground sheet ! out in the cold me thinks, mind you not like cars bikes generally fire up easy, been ice racing on frozen lakes when younger living in US sub zero temps but bikes never missed a beat.. ahh fun times  

[tunnie]

Couple of points Tunnie:

Where are you going to keep it - your garage is full with cars

Your NCD on bike is 0yrs - your NCD on your car does not count (unless insurance co agree)

i might need to borrow your bike for a test, was thinking between the 2 cars (in the middle) at the back, if i moved the junk in the middle out of the way. There is a big table at the back in the middle next to the bench. Opening doors will not be a problem if the bike is right back, as i back the car in anyway.

If not, bike cover down the side path.

Insurance i did from MCN Compare, i fibbed a bit, i said i got my license a month ago to test it out on a 650. Apart from that all correct details.

[TheBoy]

Couple of points Tunnie:

Where are you going to keep it - your garage is full with cars

Your NCD on bike is 0yrs - your NCD on your car does not count (unless insurance co agree)

i might need to borrow your bike for a test, was thinking between the 2 cars (in the middle) at the back, if i moved the junk in the middle out of the way. There is a big table at the back in the middle next to the bench. Opening doors will not be a problem if the bike is right back, as i back the car in anyway.

If not, bike cover down the side path.

Insurance i did from MCN Compare, i fibbed a bit, i said i got my license a month ago to test it out on a 650. Apart from that all correct details.

So you plan to get car out of garage every time?

My bike would fit too well down there, its too big

[tunnie]

Couple of points Tunnie:

Where are you going to keep it - your garage is full with cars

Your NCD on bike is 0yrs - your NCD on your car does not count (unless insurance co agree)

i might need to borrow your bike for a test, was thinking between the 2 cars (in the middle) at the back, if i moved the junk in the middle out of the way. There is a big table at the back in the middle next to the bench. Opening doors will not be a problem if the bike is right back, as i back the car in anyway.

If not, bike cover down the side path.

Insurance i did from MCN Compare, i fibbed a bit, i said i got my license a month ago to test it out on a 650. Apart from that all correct details.

So you plan to get car out of garage every time?

My bike would fit too well down there, its too big

Won't use the bike to go to work every day every week, will most likely alternate.

Got loads of room down the side path between the houses, cover on. Should be ok there? Garage it for longer periods of time.

Maybe even a Shed would help?

[TheBoy]

Couple of points Tunnie:

Where are you going to keep it - your garage is full with cars

Your NCD on bike is 0yrs - your NCD on your car does not count (unless insurance co agree)

i might need to borrow your bike for a test, was thinking between the 2 cars (in the middle) at the back, if i moved the junk in the middle out of the way. There is a big table at the back in the middle next to the bench. Opening doors will not be a problem if the bike is right back, as i back the car in anyway.

If not, bike cover down the side path.

Insurance i did from MCN Compare, i fibbed a bit, i said i got my license a month ago to test it out on a 650. Apart from that all correct details.

So you plan to get car out of garage every time?

My bike would fit too well down there, its too big

Won't use the bike to go to work every day every week, will most likely alternate.

Got loads of room down the side path between the houses, cover on. Should be ok there? Garage it for longer periods of time.

Maybe even a Shed would help?

Check with your insurance where you can and can't keep it

[tunnie]

if it makes it cheaper, can go in the garage, mine only goes in there when its frosty.

[edwardmickey]

I took and passed my Direct Access in September with absolutely no experience of riding whatsoever.  What a hoot, loved every minute.

Tunnue, why are you considering buying a 125?  Surely, it makes sense to pass your cat A, then buying a 600 or eqivalent?

The 125's are so underpowered, you'd get bored of it too quickly - especially after getting two days or so on a 500.

I'm nearly in the market for a bike; just need my gf to ratify the decision.  But there's so many conflicting views on the ideal first bike, so I'm as confused too.

But Tunnie, I'm like you, don't want a sports bike (no experience, too fast, too uncomfortable) but can anybody recommend a sports tourer that doesn't look too old man, for less than £2k.

I'm thinking Honda (good reputation for reliability), up to ten years old with no more than 20k miles.

Have I hijacked this thread?

Oh, TheBoy - the Mondeo's rather terrible  

[tunnie]

I took and passed my Direct Access in September with absolutely no experience of riding whatsoever.  What a hoot, loved every minute.

Tunnue, why are you considering buying a 125?  Surely, it makes sense to pass your cat A, then buying a 600 or eqivalent?

The 125's are so underpowered, you'd get bored of it too quickly - especially after getting two days or so on a 500.

I'm nearly in the market for a bike; just need my gf to ratify the decision.  But there's so many conflicting views on the ideal first bike, so I'm as confused too.

But Tunnie, I'm like you, don't want a sports bike (no experience, too fast, too uncomfortable) but can anybody recommend a sports tourer that doesn't look too old man, for less than £2k.

I'm thinking Honda (good reputation for reliability), up to ten years old with no more than 20k miles.

Have I hijacked this thread?

Oh, TheBoy - the Mondeo's rather terrible  

Good to hear from you again Edward  

Take a look at the Honda NT650 "Deauville"

Its a great commute bike, all the reviews say its easy to ride, very comfy, very reliable. I think its a really good looking bike, just have to put up with "dullville" jibes, its got enough poke get about but its no sports bike, which i don't want!

You right, i am now not thinking of getting a 125, money aspect is one thing...

I am very close to reaching a savings target i put myself at the start of the year, might wait until i have a bit of spare cash, and book the DAS for January.

[tunnie]

DAS Booked!

Theory is 6th December - Practical 3rd-6th January 2009

 

Might have to get some revision in before my theory!