Erika88 Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 Great forum, slowly reading through as a complete newbie. I stupidly went to the Bike Show in Brum a few weeks back with my friends, I knew nothing about bikes until then, loved the show, I was like a meerkat looking at all the shinny motorbikes and thought, I want one lol. Just completed my CBT last week and been reading on what I can get 125cc, so far I’m looking at a new FB Mondial HPS, Mutt Hilts, AJS Scrambler and Hyosung Aquila. I know I’ll get condemned mentioning these cheap bikes but they are the ones I like for now, so all ears open to any advice tbh. My goal will be a DAS after a while on the 125 and then I can actually stop slobbering over the Triumphs and Ducatis I fell in love with at the show… I’m giving up 4 legged horse power for two wheel horse power now, it’s a damn sight cheaper for starters and looks more fun tbh for me now having just come back from my hols using a twist and go 50 cc and loved it Erika 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onesea Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Erika88 said: I’m giving up 4 legged horse power for two wheel horse power now, it’s a damn sight cheaper for starters If you have the bug your stuffed, bikes don’t need green fields. They do however like warm garages, and expensive extras, then there is clothing… They don’t require vets, just mechanics or and best solution is your own set of spanners. There is no need for farriers and shoes just tyres. Dont get me wrong, it’s not a bad decision. Then I am not a fan of horses big strong minded and more dangerous than bikes some say. You have obviously done your home work regarding bikes. Depending on your age some will say go straight for big bike, I took your route. There are plenty of roads to explore on a 125cc and being in a city they are more nimble. Get used to being on the roads on a old hack before going for the race horse. Good luck and keep us updated. Edited December 13, 2022 by onesea 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigs Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 Hey, another Londoner - at the start of their bike journey too. I have a Honda CBF - and I can't fault it for reliability or nimbleness.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Frog Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 Always said about horses they have a leg at each corner a mind of their own and no brakes ! Welcome aboard. Cheers Ian 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pie man Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 Hello 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 Hi and welcome to the forum 2 hours ago, Erika88 said: I know I’ll get condemned mentioning these cheap bikes Yes you will so don't do it again 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonio Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 Welcome in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 The illuminati bid you welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dekker Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 (edited) Welcome Erika, great to see another bitten by the bug. Don't worry about cheapness, this was my first bike back in 1957 and I'm still riding today. Yeah I got bitten really bad. Edited December 14, 2022 by dekker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manxie49 Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 Welcome to the group .... You think horses are expensive .... Now you've been bitten by the motorcycling bug, prepare to be permanently skint, and continually looking for excuses to rationalise buying more parts or another new bike! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allanmania Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 Hi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonio Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 10 hours ago, goat said: The illuminati bid you welcome. Sometimes, @goat, you can be a little bit scary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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