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"I'm looking to purchase my first motorbike, any one got any suggestions as to what would make a good first one?"
Do your cbt first , and if you like riding, hire a bike for a week, see how you get on . Maybe hire another one in the summer, then do your direct access .
I have taught many people to ride. Most never buy a bike or keep it up. |
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"I'm looking to purchase my first motorbike, any one got any suggestions as to what would make a good first one?
Do your cbt first , and if you like riding, hire a bike for a week, see how you get on . Maybe hire another one in the summer, then do your direct access .
I have taught many people to ride. Most never buy a bike or keep it up. "
That sounds fun as its on my list to do this year too x |
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It's the best thing you could do, you don't realise what roads are like in a car you can have much more fun on a bike! If you're a big lad get an older bike as they are bigger, if not so much a nice up right is a good one to learn on although a couple of my mates jumped straight on to gsxr's etc and got on fine. |
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"Profile says 6'2" (188cm) so probably 5'7".  "
Actually 6ft 4  , I've been riding on and off for a couple of years but need a new bike, previously only rode a scooter (125) for cheap travel to work. |
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"It's the best thing you could do, you don't realise what roads are like in a car you can have much more fun on a bike! If you're a big lad get an older bike as they are bigger, if not so much a nice up right is a good one to learn on although a couple of my mates jumped straight on to gsxr's etc and got on fine. "
When I passed my test I went straight from a 125 to a z1000 lol, but that was in the day of part 1 and part 2 lol.
I was taught to ride by mate , gave him 50 p and was done in a field lol
My first per was a ss50 I sold it for a packet of 10 fags , On my 17th I bought a 125 super dream wish I had kept all my old bikes as they're. Worth a fortune now,
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If you are looking for a learner bike and are over 6ft I'd look at the Honda Varadero. It won't be the fastest thing on two wheels but it is big enough to have a decent road presence and, being a Honda, will go on for ever.
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Get the biggest bike with the biggest engine you can (I would advise a sports tourer rather than a sports or enduro type bike). It will be restricted in power output but its cheaper to derestrict a bike than to replace it. Also larger bike are easier and more comfortable to ride long distances on as well as having longer lives (look around at all the old bikes out there very few have small engines).
And buy yourself a set of good leathers and waterproofs! |
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bandits are usable, 1200s are a bit mental for a beginner though, so maybe the 600, diversion
best to avoid anything covered in plastic, unless you want your knees bouncing off your helmet
of go for a big assed cruiser, VN/XVS/VS and so on.
the bigger engines are holding their money with even 18 year old vn1500's fetching the best part of 3 grand, so they rarely loose as much value as the plastic fantastics |
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Er500 Is a great first big bike.. and easy to sell on. I did my test on my own bike as being a short arse mine was adapted
Go to a bike shop and sit on lots as what suits one.. won't suit others as it's not just about leg length. Also position and reach x
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CBT is a must. Get a 500 Honda twin for a year to find your feet.
golden rules..
Do not skimp on a lid. You only get one head.
Never ever go on a bike without full gear on. Looking like you have put your legs through a cheese grater is not a good look.
And finally remember all car drivers are brain dead numpties with an iq of less than a slug DO NOT TRUST THEM THEY WILL KILL YOU
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Dont buy a bike, do your cbt then direct access, this will mean you will be riding a 600cc bike for quite a few hours. After you pass your test you will have a far better idea of what type of bike you fancy. dont buy a 500 twin as you will never sell it again unless you want it for a daily commuter. Bigger bikes are generally easier to ride unless you get a cruiser the the weight becomes a problem for some. If you passed your test and got something like a 600 bandit you would find it capsble of doing everything you want, plus once insured you are normally covered by your insurance to ride other bikes so you can legally swap and change to ride you mates bikes. got bikes here from 550 to 1300 hayabusa and the 1300 is the easiest to ride  |
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My first bike after doing direct access was a diversion 600. Over the last 16 years I've had many bikes, my fav's being BMW R1200RT, 1150GS and Honda transalp. Currently looking at an 800 Triumph tiger. If you're tall the mid range adventure style of bike might suit you. |
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