Retired looking at motorcycles

[Ean218]

Omaruk said:

Did you ever take a motorcycle cycle test I.e. one like a car test. If not check your licence as it probably means you can only ride trikes if above 125cc

Why keep asking, he's only retired not totally senile?

If he says he has a full bike licence why would you not believe him, even way back you had to pass your full test to have a pillion, even on a 125cc scooter.

[Busa mav]

Back in the day, we could ride anything up to 250cc with L plates and no pillion.
I had a lambretta sx150 , but my mates were soon swapping to a BSA starfire 250cc for more fun.

Or, you could ride anything up to 650cc if it had a sidecar , which then saw really small lightweight “ sidecars” that couldn’t hold a passenger basically a minute chassis with a small wheel.

Edited by Busa mav on Monday 13th May 20:55

[Blackpuddin]

If you're still around OP you might like to consider the new Triumph Speed 400, it has had fantastic reviews.

[gareth_r]

Busa mav said:

Back in the day, we could ride anything up to 250cc with L plates and no pillion.
I had a lambretta sx150 , but my mates were soon swapping to a BSA starfire 250cc for more fun.

Or, you could ride anything up to 650cc if it had a sidecar, which then saw really small lightweight “sidecars” that couldn’t hold a passenger basically a minute chassis with a small wheel.

There was no engine capacity limit for a sidecar outfit on "L" plates, although very few motorcycles were larger than 650cc until the late 1960s.

The "Sidewinder" minimalist banking sidecar was really introduced as a way for learners to continue to ride their 250s when the 125cc learner limit was introduced in 1983.

[SteveKTMer]

tonymor said:

I’ve recently retired. I had a lambretta back in the da bay. My license allows me to legally ride any motorcycle.
I’m thinking of buying a small engine motorcycle to have as a weekend ride out experience. What would be a good option/ bike to start off with?

I'd go to a motorbike shop and have a look, pick one or a couple, test ride and get the one that makes you feel good. Repeat the process next summer and get something else, etc etc. Once you get back into it your taste and ideas will change. But do get a decent full face helmet, gloves and boots.