Newbie Question!

[benojir]

Hi all,

I'm thinking of getting myself on a bike- I always wanted to, but hit 17 and got boring with the 4 wheels. I live in central London now and want one to commute on.

I haven't been on a bike since 4 years ago, and that was only messing around in car parks and havent even done a CBT.

I'd like to do the CBT in the next month and do the DAS after that.
I'm thinking of getting a small bike- a CBR 125R maybe- and riding for a few years till I'm confident with a big un.

How does my plan sound? Is everything in the right order? Or should I get a restricted 125 then take the test later. Or should I just do the DAS quickly, and go for an old CBR 600, or something bigger than a 125 which isn't too powerful or tricky to commute on? Or should I just get a meaty scooter to commute on?

I've driven on the road for 5 years, but obviously that was on 4 wheels...

Does anyone have any advice? As my bike riding friends are all up north, any help appreciated!

Cheers,

Ben

[chilli]

Hello mate, and welcome.

As for the advice, see the post at the top of the page mate!

Good luck, and do it...you know you want to!!

Cheers.

[tps]

As your 17 do your cbt and then do your restricted 33bhp test.Do it this year before they make it harder next year.

[benojir]

Thanks fo rthe reply- had a look through that, but I think I'm just asking a question which can only be answered by me.

I think I'll just do the DAS straight away, and I'll see if I want get a bigger bike after that as opposed a 125...