125 vs DAS

[TheDiabeticBiker]

Yeah couldn't buy a bike behind my mothers back. I couldn't even go for lessons behind her back. She only gave in when we done a deal. I get my Diabetes under control then I can get lessons

I've applied to college to do bike mechanics so may try for a non-runner and 'practice' repairing it.

A good way to start...and +1 on the respect bit too.

Thanks

 

[TheDiabeticBiker]

Just a wee update on things. Decided to stick to the restricted licence, after 2 years I can ride bigger bikes so gives me a chance to pay off my car and move out Will be going to practice my Mod 1 2 weeks today yay! So hopefully wont be to long till I get my licence. Until I get my own bike I'll just have to play with the ones in college haha. I'll be a master at moving them around by the time I sit my Mod 1 haha!

 

[JeanBaptiste1664]

Sounds like a plan mate.

I passed my DAS last Tuesday, and I've still got the 125 (oh, for some money!) but it has to be said that a large proportion of bikers I know recomend a 125 to start. If I were you I'd go for a 125 or a 250 or something when you pass, as your need to get used to riding day in day out without an instructor there. So glad I went through the 125 route, mainly because it's cheaper at first, but also because I can almost guarentee I'd have crashed by now on anything quicker! Even 33bhp is enough to turn what would be a little whoopsie with 11bhp into a crash!

Not trying to wee on your popcorn mate, just talking from (limited) experience!

Whatever you do, be careful mate, and don't annoy your parents unnecessarily

JB

 

[BonnyJonny13]

my DRZ400 is restricted and i still managed to hit 100mph on the Isle of Man. i liked learning to ride the roads on a 125 before having more power plus its quite easy to sort out height issues when looking for new bikes.

 

[TheDiabeticBiker]

I always believe to start small and work up (learn to walk before you run kinda thing). Just seems like the next few years are going to drag in but when I was talking to my mum today about the slow control she said I need to do it right because I can't wobble all over the place while filtering so maybe she's coming round to the idea. Fingers crossed.

 

[Friz]

I always believe to start small and work up (learn to walk before you run kinda thing).

Glad to see I'm not alone in this way of thinking

 

[SwearingMuffin]

I always believe to start small and work up (learn to walk before you run kinda thing).

Glad to see I'm not alone in this way of thinking

+1 imo its just stupid to go from a 50 to a 750 (I know people who have) you might aswell just throw your life away!

But that's just my opinion

 

[TheDiabeticBiker]

Guess who is off to buy a bike tomorrow

 

[Bikermole]

Guess who is off to buy a bike tomorrow

Me?

What are you getting?

 

[Mikesmotorbike]

Nice one Alfist wonder what it is

 

[TheDiabeticBiker]

It's a wee Yamaha SR125. Might not be much but it's a bike

 

[Mikesmotorbike]

nice

 

[TheDiabeticBiker]

Cheers. Bought it this morning so should get it tomorrow. And if it stops snowing I might be able to get it up the hill to my house lol.