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The old CBR 600f (2000 spec). I don't know why insurance is so cheap. TPFT, standard excess, 28 yo 11 yrs in a car with full no claims, no convictions or accidents, cambridge postcode, bike in locked garage and social use only and as I said no bike experience and passed test last month.
Sounds like an ideal choice then..what should I look out for when buying? Any common faults?
Sounds like an ideal choice then..what should I look out for when buying? Any common faults?
Venom said:
Firstly, congrats on passing your DAS! Whereabouts are you in the Cambs area?
As for the bike, CBR is a good choice, but my advice would be to try a few different bikes and see what you get on with before you purchase. I changed bike 4 times in the first few years of riding, until I found one that suited me. I probably lost a fair few quid chopping around in the process.
Having said that, I'm fancying getting a Triple, to chuck about when I'm in the mood - just not brave enough to tell the missus the garage is going to get fuller at the minute!
Thanks for the advice. Im in Trumpington. Did my training with CamRider (who were excellent). Are you local?As for the bike, CBR is a good choice, but my advice would be to try a few different bikes and see what you get on with before you purchase. I changed bike 4 times in the first few years of riding, until I found one that suited me. I probably lost a fair few quid chopping around in the process.
Having said that, I'm fancying getting a Triple, to chuck about when I'm in the mood - just not brave enough to tell the missus the garage is going to get fuller at the minute!
Karan
Venom said:
Yep, I'm in Cambourne now, although lived in Cherry Hinton when I took my DAS.
Also did my training with Camrider - very good bunch of guys. Is Luke still taking the DAS riders?
Good stuff, whole heaps of them now doing DAS - went out with Luke, Nick, Ken (my personal fav) and Meg. Such good instructors and they love it!Also did my training with Camrider - very good bunch of guys. Is Luke still taking the DAS riders?
By the way is this a good bike/price? http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/hond... It is cat d for a new headlight/windscreen/top fairing but that doesn't bother me too much.
Herrro Rawwr in St Neots too. Tell you what, bikers are the most friendly bunch!
Venom said:
As a cat D, I'd probably have expected it to be a little cheaper - resale value will be affected, even if the bike looks straight now.
I'd want to know more about what damage it incurred, from what and who/how was it repaired. Looks nice enough in the pics, but without any insurance write-off I'd want to crawl all over it to make sure there weren't any hidden problems.
Just been to see it, looked lovely. I'm only 5ft 4 tho so only just reached the floor! Is there anyway to lower these things?!I'd want to know more about what damage it incurred, from what and who/how was it repaired. Looks nice enough in the pics, but without any insurance write-off I'd want to crawl all over it to make sure there weren't any hidden problems.
stew-S160 said:
Hey OP, I've got my Mod2 booked for the 11th with the Cambridge branch of CamRider. Good bunch over there. Went out with Ken for the Mod1 and had Meg and Luke before that.
Hey fellow pupil. Good luck in your Mod2! Im sure they told you this, but go out as if you're riding for yourself and the examiner is your sat nav. Don't worry if they stop you, they will do this 4 or 5 times and then get you to move away again. Edited by stew-S160 on Sunday 29th April 18:10
On another note : what bikes would people recommend for short arses like me with little legs?
priley said:
While I'm here what was the insurance if you don't mind me asking?
For the CBR it was around £100, see above for details. Couldn't believe it. Maybe a sports bike isn't such a good idea and I should stick to something unfaired and lighter and more importantly where I can confidently touch the floor!
Nigel Worc's said:
I've had (still have one) Moto Guzzis in the past they are good for short legs, I've also got a Kawasaki Zephyr 750, which is the only "normal" jap 750 I've ever found I can reach the floor on.
I can ride a hornet ok
Some of the "crusers" if you like that kind of thing (beware though that sometimes you can reach the floor easily enough, but you can't reach the gearchange or rear brake).
Old British stuff, if you like that sort of thing.
Sounds good thanks for that. I learnt and rode comfortably on an XJ6, so don't know why I'm freaked out by a 'normal' bike. I think for a first bike I will try and be comfortable. I can ride a hornet ok
Some of the "crusers" if you like that kind of thing (beware though that sometimes you can reach the floor easily enough, but you can't reach the gearchange or rear brake).
Old British stuff, if you like that sort of thing.
Thinking along the lines of a Suzuki GS500 also?
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