My first bike

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mini1380cc

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Friday 30th January 2015
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After you guys giving me advice on getting through the DAS i have since set my sights on my first bike. Last weekend i bought this:





I'm a bit big for it but i'll get used to it......once i have my licence!

mini1380cc

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2,944 posts

171 months

Friday 30th January 2015
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Cheers guys. I didn't mean to get a Honda, it just sort of happened. I set out for a sensible Van Van 125 and the conversation with myself went something like this in the space of a few hours.

"right buy the frugal sensible Van Van 125, its all you need as a first bike".....

"however the ninja 250 will last longer".....

" Hey GPZ500's are cheap aren't they and rated highly"......

" i should look at the 4 cylinders now as its winter and bikes are cheaper just now arent they?"..... "

"100bhp tourer sport as my first bike.... what can go wrong, CBR600 it is then".

mini1380cc

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Saturday 31st January 2015
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Cheers guys. Someone said it looks lowered and it does feel low. How do I check that? Is there some extra brackets attached somewhere?

mini1380cc

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Thursday 5th February 2015
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CarsOrBikes said:
You will find it reliable most likely. Maybe while you're waiting for your test, familiarise yourself with all aspects of maintenance of it?
This leads me on to another question......


Since it has only done 11k miles since 2000, i wonder if the carbs will be needing cleaned out? For such low mileage it must have sat for months at a time.

Should i assume it needs done, or just leave it if it runs well?