martindd Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Eldest son last week bought a brand new Chinese 125cc motorbike against my advice ( but got 2 years parts and labour warranty, on a positive) No one in our family has ever been into them and I've only even ridden a 125 quad I used to knock about on and I know diddly squat about them. And for some reason I can't stop thinking I want one? Started looking at honda cbr600s and for the first time in my life I want one. I know I'll need to pass the CBT test , can any tell me what the other tests are and an idea of costs please? As this may stop me in my tracks as I'm skint and would be looking for something old. I'm planning on convincing ghe Mrs it'll save a fortune commuting ☺ Any advice appreciated guys. Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 (edited) Yep plenty of advice don't do it, it's not cheap and it's dangerous. Too many motorists don't see cars never mind bikes. Bloke I work with is currently doing his bike test to ride bigger than a 600 after passing and has already spent a small fortune on safety gear and lessons, not even bought a bike yet. Edited March 27, 2015 by figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 (edited) Doubt that you will save any money-quite the opposite, a modern 600 will not use any less fuel than a standard hatchback and running costs are far higher with servicing and tyres-only buy cheap if you don't value your life. A CBT I seem to remember can be passed for under £100 but then you need theory before you even begin to consider the headache of getting insurance on a 600 as a first bike. Get yourself passed then buy something like a 250 that you can run into the ground before parking your butt on a modern jap plastic rocket-save you a few pounds but, far more worthwhile, it might save your life. Bin riding over 30 years and last Thursday I pulled out onto the main road 200 yards from my house-a fraction too much throttle and a spot of diesel on the road has smashed up my right arm and , most likely, written off my pride and joy. Edited March 27, 2015 by bruno22rf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martindd Posted March 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 True, I'm convinced driving standards are on the decline in general. I know I'm whittling ever time No1 son's out on his. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throttlemonkey Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 You need Cbt theory and mod1 and2 on big bike over 40 kW for direct access then u can ride any size bike, you will save a fortune on commuting until you start taking the long wAy home forget Chinese imports ( would you buy a Chinese shotgun or rifle?) Cost about £700 here in London for Cbt and 4 days training. If you local, London Kent Surrey sussex read my previous posts exchange bike training for shooting ATB Throttlemonkey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throttlemonkey Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 (edited) True, I'm convinced driving standards are on the decline in general. I know I'm whittling ever time No1 son's out on his. Driving standards decline as your own driving stNdards improve 'the more you know the better it gets' Edited March 27, 2015 by throttlemonkey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southeastpete Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Let's say £800 for the licence, £500 for safety gear, £3000 for a bike, whatever number for insurance. Once you start you'll never look back though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throttlemonkey Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Let's say £800 for the licence, £500 for safety gear, £3000 for a bike, whatever number for insurance. Once you start you'll never look back though! Worth every penny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 I have just bought an Aussie SupaScoota plus. It's bright orange Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throttlemonkey Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 I have just bought an Aussie SupaScoota plus. It's bright orange Everyone will see you poking out a hedge then😂😂😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huds78 Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Just been reading the above comments and agree with it all I sold the idea of me getting a bike to my Mrs 16yrs ago on the it'll be a cheap commute idea and I dread to think how much I`ve spent over the years !. Its very addictive and I love it but in the same breath road riding scares me nowadays (I think ever since my kids were born my mindset has changed plus losing 2 mates last year in an accident didn`t help). I have just a couple of hours ago this eve sold my road R1 but still have in the garage a GSXR 1000 K6 for the track but now its far from a cheap commute and more an expensive hobby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Everyone will see you poking out a hedge then Naah, when I go poking out a hedge I wear green even my shooting hat.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 The main problem with becoming a biker is wearing the leather power rangers outfit and walking round in summer looking like you've filled your nappy sweating your nads off. As your confidence grows you'll want to get your knee down. If it's just for commuting and to keep costs down get a 250cc or 400cc scooter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 (edited) CBT, theory test and bike test. As a newbie though you'd be better off doing one of the intensive courses (about £500). Bikes are as safe as YOU make them. Don't let the naysayers put you off. If it was THAT dangerous in this namby pamby country, they'd be banned altogether. Edited March 27, 2015 by walshie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huds78 Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 CBT, theory test and bike test. As a newbie though you'd be better off doing one of the intensive courses (about £500). Bikes are as safe as YOU make them. Don't let the naysayers put you off. If it was THAT dangerous in this namby pamby country, they'd be banned altogether. Totally agree the more training the better, I think most police forces offer the bike safe course http://www.bikesafe.co.uk/ and Kent fire service (not sure about other fire services) offer ride skill days http://www.msvtrackdays.com/bike/calendar/2015/april/08-bh-kfrs.aspx a few of mates have done the fire service days and rate them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Totally agree the more training the better, I think most police forces offer the bike safe course http://www.bikesafe.co.uk/ and Kent fire service (not sure about other fire services) offer ride skill days http://www.msvtrackdays.com/bike/calendar/2015/april/08-bh-kfrs.aspx a few of mates have done the fire service days and rate them. I've been riding for 30 odd years but I went on a bikesafe course a few years ago just to brush up. My wife has been on 2. One rural, and one urban. You can never have enough training on a bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitloop Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Eldest son last week bought a brand new Chinese 125cc motorbike against my advice ( but got 2 years parts and labour warranty, on a positive) No one in our family has ever been into them and I've only even ridden a 125 quad I used to knock about on and I know diddly squat about them. And for some reason I can't stop thinking I want one? Started looking at honda cbr600s and for the first time in my life I want one. I know I'll need to pass the CBT test , can any tell me what the other tests are and an idea of costs please? As this may stop me in my tracks as I'm skint and would be looking for something old. I'm planning on convincing ghe Mrs it'll save a fortune commuting ☺ Any advice appreciated guys. Martin hi martin all I can say is go and see john at bike school he is a good guy and not far from us http://www.bikeskool.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drut Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 "I've been riding for 30 odd years but I went on a bikesafe course a few years ago just to brush up. My wife has been on 2. One rural, and one urban. You can never have enough training on a bike. " Too true,unfortunately Northumbria Police not only do not run bikesafe courses they disbanded their motorcycle section owing to alleged safety worries http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/northumbria-police-axe-bikes-over-1454353 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martindd Posted March 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 hi martin all I can say is go and see john at bike school he is a good guy and not far from us http://www.bikeskool.co.uk/ Hello that's where my son did his CBT and he was good even picking him up as we were at work. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitloop Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 I did my direct access with him and my son did his cbt with him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin lad Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 for a first big bike take a look at the suzuki sv 650 loved mine easy to ride quite cheap to run and great fun colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitloop Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 (edited) I had a sv but now have a fz6 I feel its a lot better bike than the Suzuki . well it made it all the way to marakesh and back via faro lol Edited March 27, 2015 by fruitloop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin lad Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 my lad has a fz6 on a 09 plate lovely bike colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martindd Posted March 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 Well update is son's come off it, he's okay not got the full story yet. With the 125s how heavy a rider will they carry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitloop Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 well one of the lads I know is over 25st and he is riding a yam r125 lol it looks quite funny like a gorilla riding a monkey bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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