What bike is this?
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As a Pher I've always been into cars but bikes have never really interested me, until recently.
Possibly thanks to a slowly appearing mid-life crisis, I've started to take a passing interest, not in crotch rockets, but something a bit more laid-back.
I really like the look of this, but what model is this Yamaha, and how much would one cost? I don't want to spend a lot of money, as riding a bike may not be for me - other than a go on a mini-scrambler as a kiddie, I have never ever ridden, or been a passenger on a bike!
Possibly thanks to a slowly appearing mid-life crisis, I've started to take a passing interest, not in crotch rockets, but something a bit more laid-back.
I really like the look of this, but what model is this Yamaha, and how much would one cost? I don't want to spend a lot of money, as riding a bike may not be for me - other than a go on a mini-scrambler as a kiddie, I have never ever ridden, or been a passenger on a bike!
Edited by Emeye on Wednesday 23 May 12:01
That's the mid life crisis special for pot bellied middle aged men who like wearing piss pot helmets, sunglasses, skinny jeans and wax Cotten jackets.
At a glance I reckon the middle aged old t
t who rides that thing would imagine he was Steve McQueen in the great escape film.
Hope that helps.
At a glance I reckon the middle aged old t
t who rides that thing would imagine he was Steve McQueen in the great escape film.Hope that helps.
Biker's Nemesis said:
That's the mid life crisis special for pot bellied middle aged men who like wearing piss pot helmets, sunglasses, skinny jeans and wax Cotten jackets.
At a glance I reckon the middle aged old tt who rides that thing would imagine he was Steve McQueen in the great escape film.
Hope that helps.
This is what I was worried about.... At a glance I reckon the middle aged old t
t who rides that thing would imagine he was Steve McQueen in the great escape film.Hope that helps.
But still I think wearing the full crotch rocket leather power ranger outfit with a pot belly looks even worse. Thankfully I'm not fat. Yet.3200gt said:
Err, have you got a bike license ? Guessing not as you've not been on a bike since being a child.
No bike licence yet - I'm not sure if I even want a bike. I've still not got my head around how the bike licence thing works - last time I checked (a long time ago) I think I was old enough for my licence let me drive any size of bike if I passed a single test, but I suspect that has changed?It would be nice to know what model this Yamaha is though..
Biker's Nemesis said:
That's the mid life crisis special for pot bellied middle aged men who like wearing piss pot helmets, sunglasses, skinny jeans and wax Cotten jackets.
At a glance I reckon the middle aged old tt who rides that thing would imagine he was Steve McQueen in the great escape film.
Hope that helps.
So says the middle aged man... At a glance I reckon the middle aged old t
t who rides that thing would imagine he was Steve McQueen in the great escape film.Hope that helps.
OP, Google bobber, that's the style of bike it is.
Emeye said:
As a Pher I've always been into cars but bikes have never really interested me, until recently.
Recently, possibly thanks to a slowly appearing mid-life crisis, I've started to take a passing interest, not in crotch rockets, but something a bit more laid-back.
I really like the look of this, but what model is this Yamaha, and how much would one cost? I don't want to spend a lot of money, as riding a bike may not be for me - other than a go on a mini-scrambler as a kiddie, I have never ever ridden, or been a passenger on a bike!
It looks custom. There may be easier options as a first bike.Recently, possibly thanks to a slowly appearing mid-life crisis, I've started to take a passing interest, not in crotch rockets, but something a bit more laid-back.
I really like the look of this, but what model is this Yamaha, and how much would one cost? I don't want to spend a lot of money, as riding a bike may not be for me - other than a go on a mini-scrambler as a kiddie, I have never ever ridden, or been a passenger on a bike!
Embrace your crisis. Bikes are fun, even bobbers!
..don't like the tread on those tyres though! I have an brat bike built on an old honda, it is heavy and slow but it has very modern rubber!
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About 18 months ago I got my Ls and like the OP fancied a little bobber as a good way to learn the ropes around town, don’t need performance etc. A few weeks later I got an offer of a 650GS for a price I couldn’t refuse and bought it.
I can’t stand the bobber even though I think it’s a decent one. It’s a st idea and it’s st to ride, dangerously small, horribly slow, back-breakingly uncomfortable. In the last 17 months the only riding it’s had is to bump start it. The only reason I still have it is because I can’t face the selling process.
Conversely I never thought I’d like an adventure bike but the GS is absolutely brilliant and I can’t get enough of it.
I can’t stand the bobber even though I think it’s a decent one. It’s a s
t idea and it’s st to ride, dangerously small, horribly slow, back-breakingly uncomfortable. In the last 17 months the only riding it’s had is to bump start it. The only reason I still have it is because I can’t face the selling process.Conversely I never thought I’d like an adventure bike but the GS is absolutely brilliant and I can’t get enough of it.
Google [bot] said:
About 18 months ago I got my Ls and like the OP fancied a little bobber as a good way to learn the ropes around town, don’t need performance etc. A few weeks later I got an offer of a 650GS for a price I couldn’t refuse and bought it.
I can’t stand the bobber even though I think it’s a decent one. It’s a st idea and it’s st to ride, dangerously small, horribly slow, back-breakingly uncomfortable. In the last 17 months the only riding it’s had is to bump start it. The only reason I still have it is because I can’t face the selling process.
Conversely I never thought I’d like an adventure bike but the GS is absolutely brilliant and I can’t get enough of it.
You've done a fantastic sales job there - how much do you want for it?I can’t stand the bobber even though I think it’s a decent one. It’s a s
t idea and it’s st to ride, dangerously small, horribly slow, back-breakingly uncomfortable. In the last 17 months the only riding it’s had is to bump start it. The only reason I still have it is because I can’t face the selling process.Conversely I never thought I’d like an adventure bike but the GS is absolutely brilliant and I can’t get enough of it.
Cardinal Hips said:
I'm going with a Yamaha XVS125 that's been customized . Could be wrong though. 125cc v-twin. Who knew such a thing existed.
The Varadero 125 has a v-twin engine and is fking boring, just like every 125 but a 125 v-twin makes it especially boring.Get a bike OP, start off by doing your CBT for £100 on a manual 125 to see what it's like out on the road on a bike, and to see just how bad the CBT system is. No theory needed, just turn up and even if you fall off you'll probably leave with your CBT certificate.
Google [bot] said:
You can have it if you personally collect it.
If I thought you were being serious I'd take you up on that - it looks great. I like the green.ETA - Ah, Australia - well I have relatives, so it would be a good excuse to visit them.
Edited by Emeye on Wednesday 23 May 13:04
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