motorbike question

[bonsta]

passed my [restricted for 2 years] bike test last week.
currently riding a 125, do you think its ok to go from that to a 600 or should i slowly work my way up?
many thanks.

[taichiperson]

Although I don't drive a motorcycle, I would say, work up. That's an awful lot more power, and there are a lot of accidents involving people with new more powerful bikes....

[BRAVO1]

Hi Bonsta.

The Suzuki Bandit 600 is a great allrounder mate..Lots of other good mid sized bikes.

I wouldn't go for a fully blown sports bike, as these can be a little too fast and awkward.

As with everything, its a learning curve, if your well trained then the roadcraft skills will come in time.

Try and get an advanced motorcycle test under your belt.

Theres an open road out there and enjoy it !

[bonsta]

i've been to view a few suzuki's but as i'm only a small 5'3 8 stone female i find them a bit intimidating when it comes to size and my feet dont normally fully touch the ground.
i wonder if the seat height can be adjusted on most models?
thanks for the advice i will keep it in mind.

[joggerjayne]

I took my full bike test a few years ago (although I'm only a humble bird, I do live in Brighton!).

I found that bigger bikes are much easier to rid. They feel much more stable and solid because they are heavier, and you don't have to thrash them to get up hills on windy days, so the power is much more relaxed.

Loads of bikes come with "low" options. Try a few and see. When I passed my test, within a few weeks every bike dealer in Sussex was fed up with me spending all my weekends riding their demonstrators.

So go for a big b,ike but maybe look at a bike with a torquey engine (a big twin cylinder perhaps) rather than a revvy racing bike. In any case, big twin sound so much better.

x

[bonsta]

many thanks for the advice.
i think i will go straight to 600 it makes more sense financially too! if i work my way up i'll only want something bigger next year [so i'm told!]
it's just a case of finding something that fits me well being a short/slight girl!
thanks again.
by the way what do you ride?

[DrFilth]

why rush . if you can wait till november you can go to the nec bike show and sit on all the different models. check out the insurance on the model you think you may want to get. always get a couple of quotes from different firms some offer low insurance if you buy a certain model . have fun stay safe.

[joggerjayne]

Yeah DrFilth, I bet you "SIT ON THE MODELS" you old perv :-)

[DrFilth]

i have my own beast no need to anymore ?





the police keep taking pictures of my bum ?






DTH ?

[joggerjayne]

Oh. It's you. (tuts)

[DrFilth]

i am safe till i see empty road >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

[bonsta]

thanks for the advice DR FILTH [excellent name!!!]