Neo
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That really isn't bad at all. And a 125 would be capable of some sort of speed I take it  ?
Only reason i'm thinking is that because there is nothing round here car wise that fits what I need, I could get a bike, get a dirt cheap petrol and gaf about fuel consumption, insure myself on the car and bex use it for learning in and my use the bike for work. Then use car for shopping or when we all go out/take kuma out etc.
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Conway563
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Yeah, most 125's will do 70 odd IIRC
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Conway563
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Random question for those of you with some mechanical knowledge
Sat in traffic this morning in 1st but with the clutch in my car decided to start sounding like a tractor. Put in nuetral and it got worse, started driving again and it got a bit better then suddenly stopped.
Any ideas?
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Neo
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Just got quoted £410 insurance on a 09 Yamaha  Why is it so cheap. And yeah apparently capable of around 80mph, fine for the work slog.
Fucking why do I do this to myself
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Neo
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Were you on flat or an incline joe ? And did you have the clutch fully depressed ?
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Conway563
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I paid £200 for insurance on my brand new bike 3 years ago Mike (was only a 50)
I keep saying I'm gonna get a bike again but want to get somewhere with a garage first
[Edited on 07-10-2010 by Conway563]
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Neo
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But 3 years ago you were probably 3 years older than I am now. Is it really as bad as people say, I know becky would throttle me.
Reallistically looking at prices, the amount the bike would cost me would probably be the amount that i'd save by not using the car.....
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Neo
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Garage ? Why not ground anchors ?
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FAZ
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 ill today, spent all night on the toilet - nice....
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Neo
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I would have thought your bed would have bene warmer and more comfortable
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Neo
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2006-HONDA-XL-125-V-6-ORANGE-/290482850028?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item43a22088ec
Must stop this madness !!
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Conway563
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quote:
Originally posted by Neo
But 3 years ago you were probably 3 years older than I am now. Is it really as bad as people say, I know becky would throttle me.
Reallistically looking at prices, the amount the bike would cost me would probably be the amount that i'd save by not using the car.....
Thanks for making me feel like a grandad 
There is always a risk as if you're in an accident you don't have a metal shell to protect you but being in a car isn't necessarily going to save your life.
You have to be more aware and ride as if everyone is trying to kill you. It's the same as anything though don't be a twat and you'll greatly increase your chances
IMO it will make you a better driver as well
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Budgie
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quote:
Originally posted by Neo
Is it really as bad as people say, I know becky would throttle me.
You cant do any damage on a 125
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Daniel_Corsa
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I was looking at a Kawasaki ZXR (Ninja) 125 sell Golf use that for work and have GF's car for everything else but I'd hate it in winter and would always want something faster!
I need a bike haha!
How far is your commute Neo?!
April '06' Corsasport Feature Car  | Aug '08' Total Vauxhall Feature Car | Spring '09' Fast Car Feature Car
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Neo
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I do 100 miles a day Dan.
And believe me, Bex would still throttle me Budge !!
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Conway563
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I've just realised it's now over a year since I quit smoking 
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Budgie
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well done joe 
mike just say the money you save on fuel can be used for the one of the following:
1) becky
2) house
3) money for ruptured spleen operation
4) holiday
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Neo
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Congrats Joe
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Neo
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quote:
Originally posted by Budgie
well done joe
mike just say the money you save on fuel can be used for the one of the following:
1) becky
2) house
3) money for ruptured spleen operation
4) holiday
I'll discuss it with her tonight, Honda NSR125's look quite nice 
Gah
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Budgie
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ive been on a honda cbr125.
true story.
quite easy to pick up. (as in riding and chaging gears not physically picking it up)
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Conway563
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Compromise with her and get a Gilera Fuoco or Piaggio MP3
[Edited on 07-10-2010 by Conway563]
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pow
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Fuck a bike!
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Budgie
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you can be put on lists if you do that tho pow
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Neo
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quote:
Originally posted by Conway563
Compromise with her and get a Gilera Fuoco or Piaggio MP3
Technically they are trikes so I wouldn't need to do a CBT as you need a car licence for them
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Conway563
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You need a CBT for those as they're thinner. Theres another Spyder or something that you can ride with a car licence
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