New Wheels!

[TheDiabeticBiker]

Hey guys!

As many will probably know I've been having problems (lots of problems) with my SR. I had only picked it up, got 3 miles up the road and it broke down.The other day on the way to college my rear drum brake felt a bit weird so stopped to check and it had seized on! Couldn't even move the rear wheel, my neighbour was kind enough to help me drag it of the corner. Was glad I checked it though if it seized while going down my hill in the frost I'd have been off! Theres a short video about it on my YT channel.

Anyway, my parents decided that it's getting dangerous on it now and told me to go and get a the bike I had been looking at and they'd help with a few months. So, next day I went to the dealers and bought a brand new Repsol Honda CBR125! Originally wanted the black version but they didn't have it and it could have been months till they could so went with the Repsol. Should be getting delivered in the next hour, will post pics later!

 

[gpzDave]

Hey nice one! The Repsol one is better than the black anyway, looking forward to the pics

 

[Chris033081]

I chuckle a little every time I see a 125, because here in the US a 250 is a rare breed. Most sport bikes are 600-1000 cc.

I love the CBR line, ever since the early Hurricanes and into the current RR's. I dig the VFR line too, good 'ol. Interceptor.

I digress, the Repsol CBR is flashier than a standard black bike...may help you get noticed by otherwise oblivious cagers.
The Repsol is a great choice. It's cool the folks are helping you out.

Did a little research and found out why there are so many smaller cc bikes in the UK. Insurance and governing laws.
That sucks for you guys. I pay about $40 US a month to insure my Harley. Most of that is because it is a limited edition bike.

 

[TheDiabeticBiker]

If it was up to me it'd be a fireblade or a gixxer haha.

By the time it got delivered and I had a shot up and down the street it was too dark to take pics but will tomorrow.

It's weird riding because on the SR when you turned the handle bars everything turned but because of the fairings on the CBR it doesn't. Will take a bit to get used to it.

 

[withabitofginger]

have fun and enjoy it! take care out there and dont be tempted to do anything daft with your flashy new ride

 

[TheDiabeticBiker]

have fun and enjoy it! take care out there and dont be tempted to do anything daft with your flashy new ride

Nah I'll be a good girl... for now haha.

 

[withabitofginger]

I know how tempting it can be to show off with your new bike..... dont do it if you be a good girl you'll get a gold star

 

[TheDiabeticBiker]

Woo-hoo! I'll be good don't worry, going out on a wee run tomorrow morn but for some reason I'm bricking it haha. Might put my camera on and film my first run but wont be doing a vlog on it till I'm comfortable on it.

 

[TheDiabeticBiker]

Here it is:



Went a wee run to my brother-in-laws house, great little bike! Nice and smooth.

 

[gpzDave]

It looks fantastic, shame it has to have an L plate on it though

 

[TheDiabeticBiker]

I know but shouldn't be on long.