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Hope you are okay mate?

Thanks Dave, I will take a look.

My head is spinning with all the bits I really really need to buy for my bike straight away!!!

Crash bungs
Levers
Paddock stand
Bobbins
Phone mount
Cover

Well spotted, I’ll have a look at that before I go spending money on levers. Thanks.

I didn’t know you could shift clutchless without a quick shifter / auto blipper, so will have to look into that technique. Am I right in assuming that there is a risk of damaging the gearbox if you...

Thanks Steve, I’m really happy with it so far.

It’s been available since 2019, this one is the slightly revised 2021 version.

Basically an unfaired naked version of the CBR650R.

The seller threw in a tail tidy and some crash bungs, not the best quality so I’m not sure I’ll be putting those on. I will probably look for some better quality options.

I struggled with the...

I hope you are not suggesting that my new pride and joy is the equivalent of a cheap casio!!

Wow, now that is tall!

So finally got myself my first big bike.

A 2021 Honda CB650R, after I almost went for a lovely Triumph Street Twin that had the most beautiful racing green custom painted tank.

I’m really happy...

Nice one Stuart.

Is there anything in particular I should look out for when looking to find a decent street triple?

Is the RS the one to go for or will the R do pretty much the same ?

They really do appeal to me and so they are earmarked for a test drive.

Thanks for all the valuable input guys.

Just went to see a CB650R not far from me. It was a 2020 model with a touch over 2500 miles. Unfortunately covered in rust and leaking oil. How a 2 year old...

Thanks Tony,

I appreciate you’re already a long way down this journey that I’m currently embarking on, so your advice is greatly valued.

The ergonomics of the street twin felt really...

Thanks for your advice, I will take note.

Most of my riding will be for leisure so I’m not really looking for a pure performance bike.

I did also look at the last generation VFR800 but from...

That’s a great idea, I will try and find some time next weekend to pay them a visit.

I’m not in a rush and just want to make the right decision.

I was also looking at the BMW f900r and as soon...

I threw a leg over the street triple at my local triumph dealership. It probably felt a little too aggressive in its riding position to be honest. That may well have been because I have never really...

I’ve said goodbye to my Honda Monkey after three enjoyable months and passing the DAS.

So the time has come to take the next step, so I’m now looking for my first ‘big bike’.

As I went through...

So a quick update guys, decided that I had to have a Honda Monkey to start with. I couldn’t resist after seeing one in person and was dead set on it being a banana yellow one. I know it might not be...

Now that is exactly the crux of the matter.

I’d love to get on to a ‘proper’ bike this summer, so that is a big factor in trying to get the DAS done sooner rather than later.

After the responses here, I feel going directly to DAS is a viable option again.

I think the plan of action is to get my theory booked and also ring round to see what DAS courses are available...

Some great advice and food for thought guys.

I’m in south Manchester and did my CBT at Scotti Knights.

They also run the intensive DAS courses for around a £1000 depending how many days you go...

Thanks Richard.

Any recommendations for good training schools?

I did consider skipping the 125cc entirely and doing a fast track course for around £800-£1000 over 7 days of DAS training.

I then thought I’d be better off getting a 125cc to develop a good level...

Yup!

It seems the madness wasn’t confined to used cars.