New rider need advice please

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if your short on cash just buy an older 600 or 750cc gsxr.
many people learn to ride on 750's or 1000. as long as you dont twist the wrist there should be no problem. as well as older bikes dont have the super sport insurance hike with them
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lol Whaaaaat? You're telling a new rider to get a 750 or a litre bike as his first one and to learn on that? Wow.. just wow.. OP, PLEASE, do NOT listen to that. He must be joking.
 
Hahahh don't worry I wasn't even planing on a 600cc or higher. I'm thinking 250.


Ride with pride that is a good idea I was thinking the same thing. I might just pick up a 125cc till end of this season then upgrade next season. But I still need to save up for another month or so. I will let u guys know what I ended up doing and getting. Thanks for all the help

And sykobish hopefully I will be contacting u in the upcoming month

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I know it sucks but I would wait. A 125 is a great starter bike but sadly, just not enough bike. Im of the opinion that you should buy a bike that gives you room to grow in to. After 1 month on a 125 as your experience level grows, you will simply be craving a little more power. A 250 should satisfy you for at least a couple of riding seasons. Youre only as fast as how much you crank the throttle. Just control the need for speed and youll be fine. The best advice for any new rider is take the motorcycle course. It will put you on the road with priceless knowledge and make you a better, safer rider. The savings on insurance are pretty awesome also. Its worth the wait. Good luck!
 
Dam u guys hahah I'm 2nd guessing every decision to wait or not hahaha I wish I could just rent a 125 for a month then buy a 250cc I'm really thinking hard bout this . but I am definetly taking riding course at sheridan

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OP, what will you be using your bike for? A lot of highway I would recommend against the 125. Definitely doable but I find it annoying. City riding is fine.

Like all said, definitely take the course first then decide. I tried a 125 at the course...didn't like it.
Also don't forget that 125's are fuel injected vs carbureted 250s, meaning you will have to warm up the 250 before riding, and you may have trouble starting it in the later colder months (Correct me if I'm wrong, but I couldn't get my gf's 00 R6 to start in winter last year).

Buying used ain't that bad, you just need to find out if the rider takes care of the bike or not. Easier said than done, but you can also bring someone more experienced to check out the bike with you.
 
I will be using the bike as a hobby so I'm thinking more city riding as I am new to riding and maybe out past orange ville those open roads that's my plan for now . I hear great things about the 125 but most also say I will get bored of it after a couple months if even that long. But I will have to see after I take the course.

Where can I get cheap gear for the course? And what do I need as a jacket there not very specific in the information to bring gear. It just says sturdy pants and long sleeve . idk what they mean by that

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vlocka said:
I will be using the bike as a hobby so I'm thinking more city riding as I am new to riding and maybe out past orange ville those open roads that's my plan for now . I hear great things about the 125 but most also say I will get bored of it after a couple months if even that long. But I will have to see after I take the course.

Where can I get cheap gear for the course? And what do I need as a jacket there not very specific in the information to bring gear. It just says sturdy pants and long sleeve . idk what they mean by that

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Get proper gear that you'll use when you get your own bike
 
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Learn on 125 and you can always sell it next year, cheap to maintain and its a good little bike to get feel of road. I have a cbr 125r, got it for the wife, she loves it and i blast on hwy 401 120km top speed on that thing but no need to go that fast, so yes 125 perfect to learn on, i ride the 125 all the time because its quite fun. Get 125 and begin to live, you have all year to save and upgrade, oh by the way the upgrading will never stop...Just gets better and better and bigger. I started on a 750, wish i started on a 125
 
Native why do u wish u started one a 125 ? Also hahah ya I figured the upgrading never stops hah maybe that's why I should start from the bottom and just upgrade next season . hahha I didn't know 125 top speed is 120km that's defintly highway capable. But why do ppl say not to take on highway ? Is it Cuz its very light and easy to get blown around?

With each and every post Its making my decision even harder. Will anyone ride with me if I get the 125 and are they able to keep up on cruises with the other riders?


And Macs I think that is a good idea. Where is a goood place to get gear that won't kill my funds?

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Learning on the big 750 old school beast i learned on heavy and turning scary but with 125 you can push them to the max and not get freaked out about reving rpms to 10000. The little cbr125s can take a beating, im 230 lbs and ride that thing on 401 anytime rush hour or not, no joke, not scared not worried, wish it had just a tad more speed sometimes, but comfortable and great to get feel for road. Wind will push you around on a 600 750 too, haven't been pushed around too badly on 125. Get some gloves, a jacket for sure, and just take it easy for the summer you will be free...
 
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post up here in places and someone might have gear for sale for cheap, might wanna get new gloves, never kniow someone might have an older coat for ya
 
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everyone will still ride with ya if ya have a 125, because next year you just get new one, gotta learn first then worry bout who can ride after. You won't keep up with sport bikes or cruiser if they going over 120, but if going over 120 you won't be riding when ya get ticket, theres no disrespect for anyone on a bike even a 125, and if they disrespecting because your on a 125 why would ya ride with them anyway. Every bike is fast enough no need to be a hero. I ride my 125 with anyone and keep up just fine for the sane riders.
 
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I have read a few of the comments on here, and some have been great while others have been terrible.
First off If you have never rode/owned a bike before, get your M1, then take the M2 course. you can learn on the 150's that they have there and then decide for yourself. After you have your M2 its a lot easier to go and test drive a 150cc, 250cc, or 600cc bikes.

Things to look for and feel out, do your feet touch the ground when you sit on the 125cc, 250cc, 600cc bikes, how comfortable are you on the bike, if it tips(***not encouraging you to tip someones bike***) can you pick it up.

A 125cc or a 250cc are very hard to sell, when you are ready to upgrade. Don't believe me search kijiji, and take a look at how long some of those bikes have been on there listed for sale. A Lot of them are in great condition, but it is hard to move one without taking a loss when trying to sell it, unless you buy it used, ride it for a year and sell it for what you paid for it. Don't even try to think about recouping your maintenance cost though.

IMO - consider this year as a wash, save your money get your M1 & M2 this year, next year look for a 600cc used for about 2500 - 3500. With less then 50k, 2004 - older. You will have a bike you can learn and grow with. Don't be looking to bounce the needle off of the redline. Ride the same way you learned to at riders school, and in a year or two you will be comfortable enough with the bike to increase your speed, but only based on your own experience.

Just so you know, I have ridden a bike a handful of times in my life 5 max, never owned my own bike until this year. For the last few years, I have gone to the bike shows, looked, sat on, and almost purchased a 250. 3 weeks ago I went and bought a used 2000 cbr600. I have gotten comfortable on the bike by practicing figure 8's, and low speed turns, stop and go, as well as downshifting and upshifting. For me it was not a speed issue it was that the 250 felt too small, and after weighing the cost of buying a 250, and the task of trying to sell it to upgrade or having two bikes I decided to get the 600cc. Best decision I could make but I respect the bike, and the fact that I'm a new rider even though I have ridden before. My girl will also learn to ride on this bike after she has gotten her M2.
 
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If you can't afford to take the course this year and then buy a 250 I would wait until next year. It's good to take the course and get the motorcycle shortly after to consolidate the skills you have learned in the course. There is some sketchy advice on this thread. Please don't start on 600cc super-sport especially since you don't have any riding experience.


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I hope u guys read my recent posts and discussions because it seems so e of you haven't.


Yes I'm taking the course regardless if I get a bike or not and no I'm not starting on a 600cc nor have i mentioned anything about riding a 600cc

But yes I am very Interested in buying a 125 for riding rest of season and 3sgte I cannot just say this season is a wash. Why wait a whole season when I can learn something this season on a little bike and then develope my skills more next season with what little I will learn this season. BTW thanks advice native rider and 3sgte


Some of you keep saying just save up and wait till next season but I can save up during winter and still upgrade next season even if I start on a 125

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You want to: Get 125 now, save up in the winter and up grade...I get that, want to ride so bad that you are willing to pay what you have now.

But you should: Save your money now and control your urge, save up some more by winter time and get a 250 at the end of season or next season, after that, thank me.

Nothing against the 125s, but if you are forking away the cash for a bike, go with a 250 and no less, that is just my opinion. A friend of mine, wanting to ride badly, ended up making a dumb decision in order to get a bike immediately. I think it was really stupid. The urge to ride has a great influence on people, just make sure it doesn't force you to make a decision you regret later.

Good luck.
 
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From what I've heard, it's actually illegal to take a 125 on a 400 series highway in Canada. The requirement is a 150cc or higher. There's nothing wrong with a 125 in the city. I had a 250 and am borrowing a 125 right now and because of it being much lighter than my 250, it corners like butter and all you have to do to swerve around potholes or manhole covers is move your hips. It just likes to maneuver and does it so well! Personally (I've said it before) I would wait and get the 250 because you will have more 'grow room' on it. The 125, as someone else said, you will grow out of quickly.

As for getting a 125 or 250 first to learn on, once you are able to control that smaller bike, corner with it well, get more confident, when you upgrade to a bigger one, you will already know how to corner, etc. You'll be ahead of the game as opposed to someone who starts on a bigger bike. They may be intimidated by the power since they're new and it will take MUCH longer to do what you have already learnt on a smaller bike.

Definitely invest in good gear in the beginning. Gear can be pricy and you wanna get something you're gonna get use out of. You can either borrow gear that fits you from someone you know who rides but it's actually not necessary for the course. You do need a helmet but as for anything else, all you need are gloves, footwear that covers your ankle, jeans are fine and a leather jacket or you may even get by with a jean jacket. They only require you to have some sort of heavy jacket (jean or leather) because the speeds that you are going in the course are fairly slow so you don't need 'proper' gear.

Don't worry so much about the size of the bike. Two wheels is two wheels and if anyone will give you a hard time over what KIND of bike you ride or how fast it is/isn't, is foolish.

OP, I think you already have your mind made up and there's nothing wrong with that. If you want the 125, get it. If you wanna wait for the 250, do that. That's totally up to you. You will have a lot of fun on the 125 and the 250. You can sell either later and upgrade. The reason why some on kijiji have been there for so long is because they could be asking too much. I know MANY people who love the 125 and 250 and would love to get their hands on one. I went from a 250 to a 125 and although I loved my 250, (may he rest in peace!) I'm having a lot of fun on the 125. I plan on getting the cbr500 next year once I get all this other stuff sorted out.

To the person who said all 250s are carb'd, the cbr250 is fuel injected. The ninja 250s are carbed.
 
Ride2rideagain what dumb decision did your friend make ?

Also sykobish I have a question if I sent u a link for a 125 could u tell me if its worth it? Like what are good price range I should ask for , for the 125cbr? I know u have to take into account the mileage and year and upkeep. I wish I could have someone come look at the bike with me when I go check it out . also I found a used icon jacket I got the guy down to 100$ with removeable leather sleeves and interior vest for colder days is it worth it?

I'm really new to this so any help is greatly appericated

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My Suzuki TU250X is fuel injected as well. Awesome naked standard. Light and nimble. I would have been ok with a 125 as well. Maybe a dual-sport down the road? Who knows. If you want to break the speed limit on a regular basis smaller CC won't cut it but if you are interested in things like moto-gymkhana then in my opinion you kind of need 125-250. Offroading as well.
 
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vlocka said:
Ride2rideagain what dumb decision did your friend make ?

Also sykobish I have a question if I sent u a link for a 125 could u tell me if its worth it? Like what are good price range I should ask for , for the 125cbr? I know u have to take into account the mileage and year and upkeep. I wish I could have someone come look at the bike with me when I go check it out . also I found a used icon jacket I got the guy down to 100$ with removeable leather sleeves and interior vest for colder days is it worth it?

I'm really new to this so any help is greatly appericated

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Yeah, I can definitely take a look.
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