Bit of a motorbike update

thomas 75 connie · 5th February 2017, 23:11

Ok as some of you are aware I bought myself a motorbike,even though I had not completed my bike test as of yet.

Well I went in for my bike test and the 2nd day of training I fell off and did some damage to my chest( 2mph fall off in test yard)

Well I then failed my mod 1 so decided to buy myself a 125 to learn and also once passed my test use to learn the ways of bike riding in a safer enviroment rather than jumping straight onto my zzr600.

Well tonight my dad and I went and picked up a Honda Varadero 125.
Its a big bike physically bigger in size than my zzr600 is.

its now at home and I thought Id just post a few pictures.

Here it is.

ZZR in backround

Thanks Thomas

macafee2 · 6th February 2017, 08:13

I think a wise decision made to start on a more sedate bike.
Hope all goes well and you heal quickly but don't be to tempted to rush the performance of the 600.

macafee2

Lancpudn · 6th February 2017, 08:34

Nice bike Thomas

, they certainly look very different from the 125cc bikes from my youth.

Heddy · 6th February 2017, 08:53

They certainly do look different, I started with a BSA Bantam 175, then a James 150 scooter. Passing the test saw me buying a BSA A65 Lightning sports 650. Yes I do wish I still had it. Gently does it when you move up Thomas

bikerdude666 · 6th February 2017, 09:49

I'd say that's a very wise decision. Thankfully I passed my test before this new system came in with the different modules and swerve test etc. But as I was only 17 when I passed, I had a restricted license for 2 years, could only ride bikes up to 32bhp or something like that. Whilst at the time I wasn't overly happy about that, now looking back I can appreciate it made me a much better rider. Opening the throttle too quick on my little GSX250 was a lot more forgiving than it'd be on my Buell. Plus the 250 was a lot lighter to pick up if I should get things wrong lol

Had some interesting moments on all the bikes, due my youthful overenthusiastic use of the throttle, back end of a Dragstar 650 swinging side to side up the road as I pulled away quickly in the wet. Sideways round a roundabout on a sportster, and a few impromptu wheelies from the lights when I 1st got the Buell. Thankfully no painful incidents though, and I put that down to building up from a 50cc to 1200cc over about 3 years. I dread to think what would've happened had I jumped straight on the Buell at 17...

thomas 75 connie · 6th February 2017, 13:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by macafee2

I think a wise decision made to start on a more sedate bike.
Hope all goes well and you heal quickly but don't be to tempted to rush the performance of the 600.

macafee2

Thankyou I must admit being sensible I will wait till I have at least a years ncb before I try to ride the zzr.

thomas 75 connie · 6th February 2017, 13:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lancpudn

Nice bike Thomas

, they certainly look very different from the 125cc bikes from my youth.

Thankyou as I am quite a large chubby person a big 125 is perfect for me

thomas 75 connie · 6th February 2017, 13:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heddy

They certainly do look different, I started with a BSA Bantam 175, then a James 150 scooter. Passing the test saw me buying a BSA A65 Lightning sports 650. Yes I do wish I still had it. Gently does it when you move up Thomas

Thanks I will be careful when I do move up. Also sometimes I think I was born to late and those bikes

thomas 75 connie · 6th February 2017, 13:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by bikerdude666

I'd say that's a very wise decision. Thankfully I passed my test before this new system came in with the different modules and swerve test etc. But as I was only 17 when I passed, I had a restricted license for 2 years, could only ride bikes up to 32bhp or something like that. Whilst at the time I wasn't overly happy about that, now looking back I can appreciate it made me a much better rider. Opening the throttle too quick on my little GSX250 was a lot more forgiving than it'd be on my Buell. Plus the 250 was a lot lighter to pick up if I should get things wrong lol

Had some interesting moments on all the bikes, due my youthful overenthusiastic use of the throttle, back end of a Dragstar 650 swinging side to side up the road as I pulled away quickly in the wet. Sideways round a roundabout on a sportster, and a few impromptu wheelies from the lights when I 1st got the Buell. Thankfully no painful incidents though, and I put that down to building up from a 50cc to 1200cc over about 3 years. I dread to think what would've happened had I jumped straight on the Buell at 17...

Thanks I actually think its a good thing that younger riders are limited. Not all younguns are racers but from personal experience alot seem to think they are

spongeh · 6th February 2017, 13:37

I restricted myself through choice, I could have taken my A class license immediately after only 3 days training, but decided that riding a 125 for a year before taking my test and buying a big bike was more sensible.

My First bike was a 125 Varadero, it's a brilliant bike and I went all over the place on it, north wales, down south, commuting every day, etc ... I loved it.

After a year I took my test and bought my second bike... Kawasaki ZZR600 another brilliant machine that you'll find yourself doing this on in no time:

Have fun and take it steady

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thomas 75 connie This is my second home Rover 75 launch car x2, Rover 800 Vitesse Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Plymouth Devon Posts: 8,463 Thanks: 1,115 Thanked 1,083 Times in 653 Posts	Bit of a motorbike update Ok as some of you are aware I bought myself a motorbike,even though I had not completed my bike test as of yet. Well I went in for my bike test and the 2nd day of training I fell off and did some damage to my chest( 2mph fall off in test yard) Well I then failed my mod 1 so decided to buy myself a 125 to learn and also once passed my test use to learn the ways of bike riding in a safer enviroment rather than jumping straight onto my zzr600. Well tonight my dad and I went and picked up a Honda Varadero 125. Its a big bike physically bigger in size than my zzr600 is. its now at home and I thought Id just post a few pictures. Here it is. ZZR in backround Thanks Thomas

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Lancpudn This is my second home MG ZS EV Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 15,587 Thanks: 4,591 Thanked 3,427 Times in 2,565 Posts	Nice bike Thomas , they certainly look very different from the 125cc bikes from my youth. __________________ Blessed are the tea makers. http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3b...auto-2000_auto

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Heddy This is my second home None Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: None Posts: 5,556 Thanks: 465 Thanked 1,161 Times in 924 Posts	They certainly do look different, I started with a BSA Bantam 175, then a James 150 scooter. Passing the test saw me buying a BSA A65 Lightning sports 650. Yes I do wish I still had it. Gently does it when you move up Thomas

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bikerdude666 Posted a thing or two Jaguar Xe diseasal Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Little Stanion, Corby Posts: 1,922 Thanks: 363 Thanked 390 Times in 241 Posts	I'd say that's a very wise decision. Thankfully I passed my test before this new system came in with the different modules and swerve test etc. But as I was only 17 when I passed, I had a restricted license for 2 years, could only ride bikes up to 32bhp or something like that. Whilst at the time I wasn't overly happy about that, now looking back I can appreciate it made me a much better rider. Opening the throttle too quick on my little GSX250 was a lot more forgiving than it'd be on my Buell. Plus the 250 was a lot lighter to pick up if I should get things wrong lol Had some interesting moments on all the bikes, due my youthful overenthusiastic use of the throttle, back end of a Dragstar 650 swinging side to side up the road as I pulled away quickly in the wet. Sideways round a roundabout on a sportster, and a few impromptu wheelies from the lights when I 1st got the Buell. Thankfully no painful incidents though, and I put that down to building up from a 50cc to 1200cc over about 3 years. I dread to think what would've happened had I jumped straight on the Buell at 17...