Motorbike Society- IV

If it's any consolation I passed my test on the first try, though it's a bit easier than y'alls

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Juno

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Original post by Motorbiker

Juno says she got just a minor for it so you may be allowed a kph or two underneath...

Juno would post a pic to prove it, but it's very faint due to it being carbon paper and several months old. She also only has a really bad phone camera so it doesn't show up.

Reply 363

Bathwiggle

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Original post by Texan88

This might be a bit of a morbid questions, but since i know im going to be riding again soon i finalized my living will and my will just in case.... how many of you have these set up?

i've not got a living will, however my parents are aware of my wishes and views. In death it all goes to them up until i get married and they know what jewellery goes to my sister, as with my life insurance

Reply 364

Texan88

gahhhh bike is delivered sunday im so excited :biggrin:

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Original post by Boristhethird

so true, i make fun of y'all's rain but im going to be riding in it as much as y'all now :s-smilie:

Reply 367

Blob2491

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Original post by Motorbiker

Juno says she got just a minor for it so you may be allowed a kph or two underneath...

Mod 2 is just like a normal ride .
It can be tough if you're not a confident road rider but basically you just ride around for half an hour without making a dangerous mistake and you'll be passed. :smile:

It has to be 50kmh+?

That doesn't sound too bad. Any tips on what to look out for and what to do?

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Original post by Blob2491

It has to be 50kmh+?

That doesn't sound too bad. Any tips on what to look out for and what to do?

Yea, That's why mod 1 is done offroad since the manoveres have to be done at 50kmph which is 31 so they can't be done in 30 zones.

Urm, be careful on your lifesavers and always be clear about indication when changing direction/lanes.

Reply 369

raftab

Original post by Imperial_Maniac

Get a CBF125 mate, cheap, practical, easy to ride, super efficient and MCN voted it best learner bike going or something. Can hit 70 if you really want, it's all you need. YZF and CBR125's are pretty pointless imo, they're trying to be something they aren't.

Also these guys tell me I was keeping up fine with them when I went riding with them on my CBF, it's all about the corner speed :P

Original post by F4LL3N

If you are lucky you could find the RG125 that Suzuki stopped making... but I'd go with the others - CG, YBR or the CBF.

Original post by Motorbiker

YZF/CBR are much of a muchness tbh. Lots of plastic so nice and expensive if you drop it and very attractive to theives.

The shadow is a completely different type of bike. A low style cruiser.
JC. on here had one which didn't go well but you can be unlikely.

Tbh if i was you i'd go for a YBR or CG125 as they're simpler cheaper 125s and then worry about passing your proper test and buy a nice bigger bike. Even the "quick" 125s are still 125s.

Makes a lot of sense. I guess all the snazzy looks of the CBR/YZF got me distracted. Just a quick question though. With a CBT, am I allowed to drive on A roads and M roads or only A? Oh and would you recommend buying the CBF/YBR second hand or new? Thanks a lot guys!

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Reply 370

Original post by raftab

Makes a lot of sense. I guess all the snazzy looks of the CBR/YZF got me distracted. Just a quick question though. With a CBT, am I allowed to drive on A roads and M roads or only A? Oh and would you recommend buying the CBF/YBR second hand or new? Thanks a lot guys!

Yea, if you have a 125 on a cbt , you're not allowed on motorways, you're not allowed passengers and you have to wear an L plate constantly.

I'd buy it about 5-10 years old tbh. Will be a bargain.

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Reply 371

Juno

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Original post by raftab

Makes a lot of sense. I guess all the snazzy looks of the CBR/YZF got me distracted. Just a quick question though. With a CBT, am I allowed to drive on A roads and M roads or only A? Oh and would you recommend buying the CBF/YBR second hand or new? Thanks a lot guys!

You're not allowed on motorways as a learner

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Reply 372

Original post by Juno

You're not allowed on motorways as a learner

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True.

125s can do 80mph and handle themselves on a motorway fine.you can go on a motorway on a 125 if psssed your test.

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Reply 373

Maccees

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This looks pretty cool.

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Reply 374

Texan88

Original post by Motorbiker

That's only if you're 16 and on a moped. On a 125 you are allowed on any road you want.

125s can do 80mph and handle themselves on a motorway fine.

125's can do barely 80 mph had to fix that for ya :colone:

Reply 375

Original post by Maccees

This looks pretty cool.

Looks awesome tbh.

Original post by Texan88

125's can do barely 80 mph had to fix that for ya :colone:

Tbh a nice 125 will hit 90 indicated which is a comfortable 80 real speed. Not saying it will be easy and you'll get there instantly and you'll be revving it high in top gear and tucking in but ... :wink:

Reply 376

Blob2491

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Original post by Motorbiker

Yea, That's why mod 1 is done offroad since the manoveres have to be done at 50kmph which is 31 so they can't be done in 30 zones.

Urm, be careful on your lifesavers and always be clear about indication when changing direction/lanes.

Thanks

Reply 377

Juno

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Original post by Motorbiker

That's only if you're 16 and on a moped. On a 125 you are allowed on any road you want.

125s can do 80mph and handle themselves on a motorway fine.

The 125 is allowed on the motorway, but the learner rider is not. I can take Ugs on a motorway now, but before March i wasn't allowed.

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