il cacciatore Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 (edited) I may be deciding to buy a motorbike in the future. I'm on the restricted motorcycle licence of 33bhp or 125cc for another year and a bit (CAT A). So this means I have three options: Get a 125cc and it can be any bhp. Get a bigger capacity bike as long as its 33 bhp or less. Get a big capacity bike and have it restricted to 33 bhp. I had an insurance quote for a Suzuki Bandit 600cc restricted to 33bhp limit and they wanted 1.5 grand third party only. So I guess the big bikes are out of the question. What would you do? The test procedure is: Compulsory Basic Training first to get your L plates. Then its the restricted licence test (33bhp or 125cc) then you can either wait 2 years for the full licence or go for the further test for your full licence. Once you go through this rigmarol you cant get insurance! Edited April 24, 2006 by il cacciatore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 Age matey i insured a GSX600 last year for under £200 LG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il cacciatore Posted April 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 I guess so. I'm 21 so I'm guessing I need to be forking out thousands. There changing the licencing system in 2010 (I think) and theyre going to make it 10x more difficult to get a licence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 Iv'e seen the way you Italians drive you MOPEDS let alone motorbikes :unsure: Using the PAVEMENT if fine for you lot Maybe just as well they change the driving licence requirements :blink: LG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 I would suggest getting a medium sized bike that is powered at the limit you require. A small 125 chugging out great power is not a safe option. Small tyres and brakes and a high output is not a reliable investment. Whilst getting a larger bike and restricting it will give you a very underpowered bike without the security of getting out of trouble. So, get a bike designed to operate at the 33bhp and you'll have a good alround reliable and safe bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old rooster Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 Aprillia RS 125 go get em Flloyd !!!! Mopeds and other farty little bikes are bl**dy dangerous as they can't keep up with the general traffic flow, the 'Prilla will do you very nicely then you can get a nice big Ducati when you pass your test :unsure: :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il cacciatore Posted April 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 I had a 50cc Aprilia and it could out accellerate a porche. You gotta see it to believe it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 (edited) I used to have the Aprillia RS50 and THAT could shift Had the engine rebuilt and the body done in a custom paint job and it was a HALF decent little thing but parts were expansive anyway the Honda CB1 400 is a nice looking bike Looked nice. :unsure: ALSO there was an old CB350SG i used to have a twin honda powerplant and was ace if looked after Again a half decent looking bike see if i can get the pics for you cb1 the CB350SG These should be ok to restrict and will last a long time if looked after LG Edited April 24, 2006 by Lord Geordie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il cacciatore Posted April 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 (edited) I used to have the Aprillia RS50 and THAT could shift laugh.gif Had the engine rebuilt and the body done in a custom paint job and it was a HALF decent little thing but parts were expansive Thats the same as the one I had! Mine was liquid cooled however. I had malossi bits CB 350 is over the 33bhp limit. edit - sorry missed the CB1, yeh looks pretty decent really. Another 100mph 125 is the cagiva mito. Dont even know if they still do them. TBH I think theyre abit naff, would rather go for something not as fast but abit more torquey. Edited April 24, 2006 by il cacciatore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 My RS50 was liquid cooled too 60MPH on a 50cc bike is some acheivement :blink: expecially when carrying MY weight :unsure: The bikes listed above CAN be restricted as also can the Kawasaki ER5 which slipped my mind. The bike i passed my DAS on Loads of torque instructor! " get it up to speed lads your on a dual carriagway" Me "Whoosh i was off over the ton EASY and after a few minuets instructor " where are you Martin i can't get a visual on you" I was about a mile and a half in front Great bikes LG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 I had a 50cc Aprilia and it could out accellerate a porche. I've got a Discovery that is as quick as a Porsche In a traffic jam :unsure: :blink: Cheers Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old rooster Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 I had a 50cc Aprilia and it could out accellerate a porche. I've got a Discovery that is as quick as a Porsche In a traffic jam :unsure: :blink: Cheers Martin Thought the punch line was going to be "at swallowing up money" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNAKEBITE Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 I pay sod all for my push bike! Plus I get the satisfaction of going quicker in traffic jams Oh and I can ride on pavements and not pay anything if I damage your car, not forgetting I don't need to pay any attention to the rules of the road and forget to signal when turning................ (JOKE!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il cacciatore Posted April 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 (edited) Oh and I can ride on pavements and not pay anything if I damage your car, not forgetting I don't need to pay any attention to the rules of the road and forget to signal when turning................ Dont get me started on cyclists not obeying the laws of the road. Just because they have an "eco-freindly" mode of transport doesnt mean they are above the law! Today I was driving along and this guy on a bike came scooting of the pavement and was cycling in the middle of the road and then run a red! Whats that all about? I should have mentioned I have a budget of 1000 pounds for a bike and insurance if I can get a good enough buy. So far the classifieds have brought up a Vespa T5 and a Honda 185 XL. :unsure: Edited April 24, 2006 by il cacciatore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spider.20 Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 who have you tryed? i'm 21 an i got 135 from ebikes for my yamaha RXS100 third party only. norwich union were b*l*cks i was not happy with there 750 quote! spider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 Look for a classic bike ie.. GPZ 900 CBR 900 r etc .. Join the classic japanese motorcycle club , and insurance can be gained from carol nash for about £120- £250 ... Give em a ring and get a quote ! all the best yis yp B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il cacciatore Posted April 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 Anyone know how much it costs for restriction? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 thing is they have all got us buy the balls.charge what they like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNAKEBITE Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 Dont get me started on cyclists not obeying the laws of the road. Just because they have an "eco-freindly" mode of transport doesnt mean they are above the law! Can I please point out that no cyclist is above the law. Although a keen cyclist I detest any stupidity from any cyclist when it comes to road manners. On the flip side I would like the respect from other road users and being cut up because "well you're only a cyclist mate" is likely to cause great upset B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il cacciatore Posted April 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 I respect cyclists but some of them because theyre on a bike think that automatically allows them to run red lights! Also weaving on and off of pavements is just stupidity. B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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