Highlander

Thanks for the replies folks, I was in two minds whether to wait till after passing or get a cheap learner bike to ride about on for a few months which might help to pass able to get some time behind the handlebars. Ive done 5 hours so far and booked in for 2 hours training a week for the moment ( paid for a 22 hour block deal) and I'll try to either fit in a couple more hours a week If i can fit it in around work or was thinking maybe the learner bike would be handy. I'm aiming for a 1200cc once I have some experience, a couple people at lessons suggested building up to it starting with a lighter bike see how I get on. Heard stories of people dropping/tipping their new high cc bikes over due to not being able to handle them properly heh I didn't want to spend a lot in case i struggled to resell the learner bike when upgrading - no idea how well some resell. Some models seem popular like the Honda shadow 125cc or the Suzuki intruder 125cc but they can be a little pricey £2000-£3000 for good condition ones from what Ive seen so far. I did find an intruder for £1,500 which doesn't look to bad - been sitting idle for 7 years so had alot of work done get it in good running condition again which is probably a good thing? What do you guys think of the bike? Seem like a decent deal? https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201812133231210?advertising-location=at_bikes&seller-type=trade&price-to=3500&body-type=Custom%20Cruiser&postcode=ky26lf&sort=price-asc&cc-to=125&radius=1500&page=2 Low millage, the lowest exhaust looks bent upwards a little compared to other models I've seen but don't think it's an issue. Any knowledgeable people here ever owned/tried or got any experience of the honda shadow or the suzuki intruder 125cc models? Thanks alot for any advice

Hi folks, I have just started my training in the last couple weeks and looking for some advice on buying a used bike. The place I'm learning at uses Kawasaki ER6N's to teach on which are nice enough bikes but I prefer the cruiser types rather than the racing looking types. Being a total beginner I'm looking for some advice on what to go for for a first bike. Being the festive period and starting a new job in January I think it will take a couple months+ maybe till i get through my training and sit my tests, I'm also going to see if there's an advanced course afterwards. I was considering buying a new bike after i pass - but that's probably a daft idea. I had one or two little bumps /scrapes with my first car which I'm glad wasn't new. I was thinking it might be better to save my cash till i pass for a deposit on a new bike, but I have been looking at couple used bikes 125cc ones that I could use for a few months till I pass my test and get some experience riding before going for a new /or better used one. I found a 250 cc honda shadow but its above the legal limit sadly was cheap and decent looking condition for about £700. I'm thinking of buying a 125cc bike to ride about on for a few months till I pass and get some experience etc I live about 20 drive away from work which I doesn't have any motorways so I was thinking of maybe driving to work and about town to get some practice in. I have been looking at some cruiser type bikes in the 125 cc range - finding reviews for older bikes can be a pain so any advice is appreciated. I have found this one that seems to get decent reviews and I quite like the look of it https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201812113184198?advertising-location=at_bikes&make=HONDA&model=VT125%20SHADOW&sort=price-asc&postcode=ky26lf&radius=1501&page=1 Its a little more than i would maybe like to spend on a starter bike essentially and no idea if its a good price to be honest but if I can trade it back in /sell it in a few months for a little less then It might be a good idea.