Dana_leigh Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 Well that's another bit under my belt.....just got to see whether I can fit anything else in before I go home in a few weeks time.I have two choices as it goes, 1 is to complete both parts of the practical test on a 125 then just ride something restricted for two years - Pro of that is I know the 125 I'm riding and may find it easier, Con is I would then want to get on a larger bike and have it restricted having never ridden a larger bike before.....Or I can try to get to grips with a 500cc and do the DAS.....Pro for that is obviously not having any restrictions should I pass and having experience of a bigger bike, Con is having never ridden a larger bike it might take me a while to master possibly??Any thoughts or advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 do your DAS and then get a nice 500cc to contiune to learn on, more than the 33bhp, and a good stepping stone, I came back to biking and jumped on a ER-5 (kawasaki) found it esy to ride, not to heavy and an ideal bike for getting confidence on.. I also managed a run from oxford to The Lake District and back over a Easter Weekend, with luggage.. so very capable, I sold it as they are bikes used by bike schools, so wanted something bigger, but not until i'd had it a year, Alternatives includeHondas CB500/500s (with fairing) Kawasaki ER-5Suzuki's GS500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana_leigh Posted August 8, 2009 Author Share Posted August 8, 2009 cheers, I was actually looking at a Honda CB500....my step dad thinks a Bandit would be a good option.I'm hoping that I wont find too much trouble with a 500, but my instructor says they need more throttle control and clutch control and sometimes I am too throttle shy, so maybe I might not manage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 i moved from the ER-5 to a bandit 600, the bandit is heavier, both will perform even in the wrong gear.. which makes learning easier.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana_leigh Posted August 8, 2009 Author Share Posted August 8, 2009 ok thanks for the advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 see about doing some DAS training, and how you get on with a 500cc, the bandit would need more throttle than the 500 due to being a heavier bike, the 500s are all 2 cylinders, and the bandit a 4, which makes it feel more planted at speed, but heavier for slow speed stuff, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiffmasterII Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 Bigs bikes are easier to ride than little bikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana_leigh Posted August 8, 2009 Author Share Posted August 8, 2009 Bigs bikes are easier to ride than little bikes yeah that seems to be a general consensus so far, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiffmasterII Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 I passed by CBT and walked away thinking that I didnt like riding bikes, luckily I had my DATS booked for the next day, got on a CB500 and loved every second of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshRS Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 do the DAS, you'll regret it otherwise.If you're worried about weight/controlling a 500, i had a sit on a GS500 and it was really light! didn't feel much heavier than my 125.you'll be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 I passed by CBT and walked away thinking that I didnt like riding bikes, luckily I had my DATS booked for the next day, got on a CB500 and loved every second of it Same here didn't think biking was for me after the cbt, but loving the lessons on the 500.I'd do the DAS if I was you, then you wont get bored of a smaller bike and have the freedom to get whatever you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana_leigh Posted August 9, 2009 Author Share Posted August 9, 2009 Thanks guys, that's what I really want to go for So will push for doing that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana_leigh Posted August 12, 2009 Author Share Posted August 12, 2009 So today I went out on a 500cc for the first time......wow I loved it!!!! I still have issues with come clutch control but I hope I will sort it. Despite a few issues my instructor took me out on the road and I was AMAZED at how much safer I felt on a bigger bike!!! Didn't get blow about half so much, now I understand why people love it so much!!!BRING ON THE DAS!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiffmasterII Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 So today I went out on a 500cc for the first time......wow I loved it!!!! I still have issues with come clutch control but I hope I will sort it. Despite a few issues my instructor took me out on the road and I was AMAZED at how much safer I felt on a bigger bike!!! Didn't get blow about half so much, now I understand why people love it so much!!!BRING ON THE DAS!!!!!!! Glad to hear that you enjoyed it, dont worry about the clutch control, it takes a bit of time to get used to as slow speeds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana_leigh Posted August 12, 2009 Author Share Posted August 12, 2009 So today I went out on a 500cc for the first time......wow I loved it!!!! I still have issues with come clutch control but I hope I will sort it. Despite a few issues my instructor took me out on the road and I was AMAZED at how much safer I felt on a bigger bike!!! Didn't get blow about half so much, now I understand why people love it so much!!!BRING ON THE DAS!!!!!!! Glad to hear that you enjoyed it, dont worry about the clutch control, it takes a bit of time to get used to as slow speeds Yeah...think I spoke to soon, I dropped the damn thing twice today!!! luckily when I was stopped but my instructor wasn't happy and ended the lesson with 'If this keeps happening I'm putting you bad on the 125!!' great!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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