firt geared bike

Hi URM

Thinking about re-doing my cbt with a geared bike if thats possible as its
te only way I'll be able to get any training on one. I sat my CBT on a
scooter and well found the light since having come here and am trying to
undo my error.

I was wondering what would a a good first geared motorycle be for a novice
rider? I can stretch to about £3000

All advice welcomed )

Cheers

 

There is only one true bike.
CG 125

signs, pushrods, blah blah blah.

 

thinks i'm going to stall

Cheers )

 

You don't need to redo your CBT, and if you want it just to be taught how to
use gears, then just ask if they'll give you half a days tuition or
something. I did my CBT when I was 16 on an automatic scooter, so that I
could ride my geared TZR on my 17th birthday, but I'd ridden bikes before
then anyway.

 

You want a nice blue SV650S you do. It just so happens I've got one for
sale, and I've got the restrictor "kit" (two washers to go in the carbs)
too, so it can easily be made to be 33bhp.

It's mechanically sound (I know, I've done the clearances), in good
condition and well cared for.

So, sales pitch out of the way, why would it be good for you? The
clutch and gearbox are typical suzuki - very nice. The engine has
plenty of pull, meaning that if you don't make quite the right choice
you won't be left floundering (unless you knock it down two instead of
up one, and the engine detonates).

The only thing would be that folk usually drop their first bike, so they
go for something cheap. But, I've thought of that and I'll throw in the
crash bungs I haven't got round to fitting.

Drop me a mail if you're interested.

 

Hi,

Is it that easy to learn to change gears in half a days tuition. Will give
them a bell this evenin and see if they can.

Thanks for the info.

Cheers

 

Well, CBT's generally only take a day, and the majority of that is roadcraft
surely? So I would have thought that you could learn to use gears in half a
day. I was taught in about half an hour on a field.

Best way would be to find a mate with a cheap, geared 125cc bike, and get
them to show you on a quiet carpark.

 

On a CBT?

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As Linger wrote, CG125. If you're going to go onto bigger and better
things, it'll teach you the basics and it's a nice simple, no frills,
reliable little bike.

 

I'm thinking ahead. He's on about spending 3K on a CBT bike, so I'm
assuming he's going to keep it a little longer than the CBT.

 

XR125L

I've got one.

 

I think you need to encourage him to take his test ASAP, then.
--
John

SV650
Black it is
and naked

 

Seems to should be moving in the direction of getting my DAS out the way.

Was considering going for the A2 license due to not enough money to get a
full license and a bike and cover insurance.

My eagerness to get on the road with something more than a 125cc bike is
more than my wallet can stratch to.

So I guess I could either go all the way on the DAS and spend some time
saving for a more powerfull bike, or do the A2 get a few years udner my belt
and then invest in a nice amply able bike.

Hlps to bounce ideas of you guys and gals

Cheers