I'm Thinking About... - Posted on 2007-02-21 14:35:59
Brother_Of_Sab 1000cc Pro Racer
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...Getting me a ped
since im now 16 i am startin to think about been able to get around more and all that jazz
i'm lookin for sumin cheap, reliable and im sure you lot know more about it than i do
any reccomendations?
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I'm Thinking About... - Posted on 2007-02-21 15:33:34
daisyduke 1300cc Superstar
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wouldnt have a clue what to suggest b.o.s, maybey go kick some tyres see what you like the look of and then go on ebay to see if you can pick it up cheaper, sorry not much help hun
I'm Thinking About... - Posted on 2007-02-21 17:46:08
hungry_hippo 1300cc Superstar
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instead of a ped try a rs50,rs125,cagiva mito evo,tzr125 have a look at some of them on ebay
I'm Thinking About... - Posted on 2007-02-21 18:11:11
loz 1300cc Superstar
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oohhh im 16 too... but i think ill wait till i can get a varadero 125... wooo!
I'm Thinking About... - Posted on 2007-02-21 18:26:44
bear 1300cc Superstar
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been many years since i even looked at a ped so couldnt recommend anything that is new...... avoid like the plague anything from china. (they are cheap for a reason!)
if you can get hold of a FS1E yam thats running it will be fine but probably very expensive as the classic mob have been buying them and others to restore.
have a word with yer brother as he will no doubt have an opinion. also try having a wander along westgate road (a true mecca for bikes when i was younger, dunno if it still is mind, used to be every other shop on the road was a bike shop or breakers yard etc). Ebay is a good bet as well though the days of bargains on there are long gone you may get lucky. look in yer local free rags and local papers, shop windows etc. and get someone who knows what they are looking for when you go to have a look at yer future ride..... dont just buy it cos you want it, chances are it will need work and if you know what to look for its handy to beat the price down with.
I'm Thinking About... - Posted on 2007-02-21 23:15:08
Martin 1300cc Superstar
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gawd im gonna sound so like im an old fart ere ...
Make sure you get some deceint training young lad! lol
Right now what was i really gonna say? eerrr
damn i cant remember ?
< stumbles off scrastchin head thinking ..... >
hmmmmph thinkin of fizzys AP's SS's fantics Malaguti's Garelli's etc etc
I'm Thinking About... - Posted on 2007-02-21 23:21:09
Martin 1300cc Superstar
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oh yes ...
If its been owed by one of your fellow yung uns .. .
fraid your gonna have to expect it'll have been thrashed - or crashed! lol
but hey you gotta start somewhere! ;o)
Just start looking around ...
get back on the keyboard and tell us what kinda thing you like ...
sure some of the younger ones will point you in the right direction for relavant stuff!
I'm Thinking About... - Posted on 2007-02-22 07:53:00
ohsomadeddie 1300cc Superstar
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good on ya bos if ya would like someone to walk round westgate with ya i am sure my lass can look after rih for a day. lol
serious though anything that has an engine and 2 wheels is a good start
I'm Thinking About... - Posted on 2007-02-22 09:08:32
franonacbr 1100cc Pro Racer
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i have to agree with u martin on the decent training front, does that make me an old fart too? lol.
i recommend a honda, they go on forever and parts r easy to come by, espec if u get an older model. what ever u decide to get, have fun and ride safe.
I'm Thinking About... - Posted on 2007-02-22 10:11:28
ohsomadeddie 1300cc Superstar
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i got a honda sfx50 if ya interested bos
I'm Thinking About... - Posted on 2007-02-22 11:49:16
TC 1300cc Superstar
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Honda is not a bad choice, but don't get it just 'cos it'll last a long time. I'm sure you'll be looking for something bigger as soon as ur old enough to ride something bigger.
If ya learn to ride on a piece o' junk, it doesn't matter if ya drop it! (well, maybe it will matter when ya digging the gravel out...)
I'm Thinking About... - Posted on 2007-02-22 19:22:24
franonacbr 1100cc Pro Racer
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very true tc, i was just thinking that if he does drop it, it won't cost as much to repair as a rs. my boy has a 1996 city express, it gets him from a to b and doesn't cost much to repair or run and he loves it. prob is now he has his eye on my cbr 600 when he gets bigger lol
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