Passed CBT today, XL125?
Discussion
Hi Guys!
I passed my CBT today.
First time riding a road bike ever. I had toyed with the idea previously, but was never truly convinced I would enjoy it.
The mrs bought the CBT as a gift for Christmas, and I have now realised that bikes ( even tiny little 125’s) are fantastic, and I need one immediately
Now I know the “What 125 should I get?” Question has been asked an answered many a time on here, but I have a bit of an additional issue. I am 6 foot 5, near 18 stone 30 year old, and the other threads I could find didn’t shed much light on a suitable larger beginners bike other than an xl125 varadero ( which I am looking at).
Are there any other bikes I should be looking at which would be comfy? I struggled on the cb125f today, it’s a bit low.
Any other tips/ kind words/ light piss taking more than welcome.
I passed my CBT today.
First time riding a road bike ever. I had toyed with the idea previously, but was never truly convinced I would enjoy it.The mrs bought the CBT as a gift for Christmas, and I have now realised that bikes ( even tiny little 125’s) are fantastic, and I need one immediately
Now I know the “What 125 should I get?” Question has been asked an answered many a time on here, but I have a bit of an additional issue. I am 6 foot 5, near 18 stone 30 year old, and the other threads I could find didn’t shed much light on a suitable larger beginners bike other than an xl125 varadero ( which I am looking at).
Are there any other bikes I should be looking at which would be comfy? I struggled on the cb125f today, it’s a bit low.
Any other tips/ kind words/ light piss taking more than welcome.
Thanks for reply’s, seems to be two distinct camps.
A few more bits of honest info... the bike is not for use as a vehicle in any real sense for me, it’s purely for use as a weekend toy.
50mph on my CBT scared the crap out of me. I know I’ll get used to it quite quickly, but it really is alien to start with!
Impulse control isn’t such an issue in my mind, I’m not part of the “ I’d kill myself on one of those” crowd. I understand it’s not an on off switch.
Its more being able to enjoy the machine and not be intimidated.
I know I can jump in a BMW M3, drive it competently and get it wound up enough that it’s enjoyable, I’m pretty confident I couldn’t do the same on a big bike yet.
3rd point is I figured getting some more experience in a 125 would actually help with the DAS ( lowering the number of sessions of road riding between tests). May as well spend the money on a bike in the run up.
Food for thought though, I didn’t expect as many people to have the “just do the test straight away” viewpoint.
A few more bits of honest info... the bike is not for use as a vehicle in any real sense for me, it’s purely for use as a weekend toy.
50mph on my CBT scared the crap out of me. I know I’ll get used to it quite quickly, but it really is alien to start with!
Impulse control isn’t such an issue in my mind, I’m not part of the “ I’d kill myself on one of those” crowd. I understand it’s not an on off switch.
Its more being able to enjoy the machine and not be intimidated.
I know I can jump in a BMW M3, drive it competently and get it wound up enough that it’s enjoyable, I’m pretty confident I couldn’t do the same on a big bike yet.
3rd point is I figured getting some more experience in a 125 would actually help with the DAS ( lowering the number of sessions of road riding between tests). May as well spend the money on a bike in the run up.
Food for thought though, I didn’t expect as many people to have the “just do the test straight away” viewpoint.
Ok, what about a halfway house.
Someone earlier on suggested a cb125r would be suitable size wise, and looks brilliant IMO.
In a perfect world, DAS and then going to a cb300r or similar would be the best of both worlds. Still not rediculous power wise, but I might be able to exploit it and learn without scaring the absolute s
te out of myself?
My main issue with this however is that realistically this is going to delay me getting A bike of some description in my garage. Part of the appeal of the “long winded” route is that second hand 125’s seem to hold value very well, which could be sold and used to fund the DAS over a week once I have re-saved for the next bike.
I could get decent gear and some form of second hand 125 in time for spring, I’m not sure I could if I spend it on the DAS without massively compromising the budget on both.
I hope that makes sense.
Someone earlier on suggested a cb125r would be suitable size wise, and looks brilliant IMO.
In a perfect world, DAS and then going to a cb300r or similar would be the best of both worlds. Still not rediculous power wise, but I might be able to exploit it and learn without scaring the absolute s
te out of myself?My main issue with this however is that realistically this is going to delay me getting A bike of some description in my garage. Part of the appeal of the “long winded” route is that second hand 125’s seem to hold value very well, which could be sold and used to fund the DAS over a week once I have re-saved for the next bike.
I could get decent gear and some form of second hand 125 in time for spring, I’m not sure I could if I spend it on the DAS without massively compromising the budget on both.
I hope that makes sense.
I think after all that, I’m just going to get cracking with the DAS, and then buy something easy to ride in the 500cc range. The additional training argument makes a lot of sense. May as well spend the money getting the training days in so I’m more confident when I buy one for myself.
It’s too bloody cold to wobbling about in a 125 at the moment anyway
It’s too bloody cold to wobbling about in a 125 at the moment anyway
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