More bike related stuff

[learningtofly]

Well, I made a decision last night. Given that I have about a month before my training and test on one of the school's 650's, I'm going to buy one of these things today to get some practice in between now and then. They're reasonably cheap, and have good reviews too.



Or this one, that's at a good dealer round the corner and is a low mileage used bike:



I'll just make sure I agree the basis of a buy-back with the dealer so it'll hopefully be like renting a bike for the month.

I think it makes sense, and it will hopefully boost my chances of passing considerably.

[higham5]

Well, I made a decision last night. Given that I have about a month before my training and test on one of the school's 650's, I'm going to buy one of these things today to get some practice in between now and then. They're reasonably cheap, and have good reviews too.



Or this one, that's at a good dealer round the corner and is a low mileage used bike:



I'll just make sure I agree the basis of a buy-back with the dealer so it'll hopefully be like renting a bike for the month.

I think it makes sense, and it will hopefully boost my chances of passing considerably.

Yamaha all day long Tony, classic learners bike,allways in demand. Much higher chance of washing your face on return and frankly a nicer bike
Steve

[learningtofly]

Yamaha all day long Tony, classic learners bike,allways in demand. Much higher chance of washing your face on return and frankly a nicer bike
Steve

My thinking too, Steve - it's only about 5 miles from me and I should be able to pick it up for about a grand. All being well I'll be down there in a couple of hours to sort it out.

[Thewatchbloke]

If you buy the Bullit just make sure you do your pre ride checks thoroughly and check everything for tightness. Chinese bike manufacturing isn't at the same level as Japanese!

[learningtofly]

If you buy the Bullit just make sure you do your pre ride checks thoroughly and check everything for tightness. Chinese bike manufacturing isn't at the same level as Japanese!

I'm pretty sure I'll be buying the Yamaha, Duncan. I only want it for a month, and unless my son wants to buy it from me afterwards I want an easy sale back to the dealer (or privately, if push comes to shove). They seem to be pretty well regarded.

[learningtofly]

Success! A couple of years old, 6000 miles on the clock, FDSH, just serviced and pristine!



Should be picking it up at 5ish.

[andy tims]

Success! A couple of years old, 6000 miles on the clock, FDSH, just serviced and pristine!



Should be picking it up at 5ish.

When are you booked in to Wheelie School?

[Tifa]

NO ABS
NO Traction control
NO anti wheelie control
NO rain modes, or power modes...

PERFECT!!!!
Good choice!

[higham5]

Fixed it for you

NO ABS
NO Traction control
NO anti wheelie control
NO rain modes, or power modes...
NO quickshifter
NO Autoblipper
NO TFT dash
NO ESA


PERFECT!!!!
Good choice!

[famyklebust]

Success! A couple of years old, 6000 miles on the clock, FDSH, just serviced and pristine!



Should be picking it up at 5ish.

A great choice! Did my CBT on a YBR and liked it so much that I bought one the next weekend. It was a fantastic and suprisingly fun commuter bike for the 7 months between my CBT and final big bike test, and I sold it with little loss in about 3 days. It's a great learner bike, and yours look fantastic!

[Omegamanic]

perfect learner bike, very well regarded and will sell very quickly when you have had your use. Looks in great condition too!