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[amanda]

Excellent pic Niklas

[2GOOD]

I claim my prize!
That's one Mr Jamie (not so good on a four stroke) Robinson on his Aprillia 250 GP bike of a few years ago.

[2GOOD]

& look out I've got a scanner now Can't find any pictures of me riding this (& I had it for 5 years)

[2GOOD]

Edited by 2GOOD, 20 February 2006 - 08:38 PM.

[2GOOD]

Try again Apologies but I've been playing with my scanner & some old photos. Look I can ride. Anyone want to guess the year?

[SPLAM]

2GOOD whilst your here, how did you get the mofo baffle out of your pipe, mine seems stuck fast. EDIT 1993

Edited by SamH, 20 February 2006 - 08:41 PM.

[2GOOD]

One for amanda, G'on G'on An excellent bit of kit.

[SPLAM]

Oh god theirs no stopping him now. Loved my VFR NC30.

[2GOOD]

Oh god theirs no stopping him now.



Loved my VFR NC30.

Too right You have a PM by the way,but you probably know that by now

Think this one was called an NC35 It was an ex's when I had the Ducati.

[Richiemouse]

Try again

Apologies but I've been playing with my scanner & some old photos.

Look I can ride. Anyone want to guess the year?

Are those white stiletto's?

[2GOOD]

Are those white stiletto's? 

Oi Original Alpinestars,I'll have you know GP Pro's I think they were called .

Do you like the Eddie Lawson gear? Shoei GRV, my first shoei & I've not worn another brand of helmet since

Edited by 2GOOD, 20 February 2006 - 09:10 PM.

[amanda]

One for amanda, G'on G'on

An excellent bit of kit.

I know, I know it is a lovely bike but as mentioned I am going to pootle about on a 125 for a while & then do my full licience (hopefully towards the end of this year)

Then the fun starts I like this bike a lot & will certainly keep it top of my list

[djegiant]

One for amanda, G'on G'on

An excellent bit of kit.

I know, I know it is a lovely bike but as mentioned I am going to pootle about on a 125 for a while & then do my full licience (hopefully towards the end of this year)

Then the fun starts I like this bike a lot & will certainly keep it top of my list

Good on ya!

Dont let them pressurise ya into a bigger bike with all the

Get some experience and bike skills on a small bike and it will be that much more rewarding and enjoyable when you make the step up!

From the man who's 1st road bike was my mates ZX10R he lent me for 8weeks while he had a broken leg!

Might be risking some serious here but the VFR400, RVF400, NC30, NC35 (that whole family! ) was a great bike in their day but nowadays is very average and not particularly user friendly! Problem is that everyone remembers the great times they had on them and get a bit blinkered! Entry level bikes have come a long way since this era!

Ill just go! [Running away- FAST!]

[SPLAM]

Steve VFR was the predesesser(Fuk spelling ) the RVF nc35. Think it was basically a prehistoric version of ram air and some bodywork changes. Agree about being blinkered, my 2000 600F was ten times the bike the RVF ever was, it's nostalgia though, a bit like looking back at spectrum games and remember how good they were, where in fact they were pretty shite.

[amanda]

Ok so what do you both suggest?

[SPLAM]

CBR 600 Hornet/Bandit maybe something along those lines, easy to ride and manouvre at slow speeds but still lots of fun. Not to exspensive if you drop it whilst getting it out the garage/garden etc. Should also be fairly easy to sell when the time comes and you want to get a sports bike. Don't rule out the 400s though as they are a hoot. If you go to a dealers with your license and a few tenners they will/should let you take out a few of their bikes, that's what I done after passing my test. It's all a bit daunting at first but after your first test ride you'll want to take out all the bikes.

[djegiant]

Ok so what do you both suggest? 

Sam has hit the nail on the head with the CBR600F!

Fantastic neutral handling first sportsbike with lightweight and super smooth ride characteristics!

Also do the sport model CBR600FS which has a sportier split seat but is much the same bike!

Hondas are supremely reliable and easy to ride!


If you dont fancy anything that sporty, Kawasakis new ER6 (gimme a break- been out of the trade for 8months now! ) has had some rave reviews but has a hideous headlamp!


Middle ground would be the Honda CB600 Hornet! Slightly detuned CBR600 motor (torque biased with no ram air.) in a nice narrow, agile and good looking (if a bit plain! )package!

Dont worry bout it for now- just get a 125 and enjoy!

[djegiant]

2 slow! For 125s, avoid 2 strokes (expense, noisy, messy, bang, bills!). Something like the Varadero XL125v is a fantastic starter bike- Has big bike feel and stability, with super smooth ride and controls and a really nice V twin motor! Really underrated bike- trust me!

[amanda]

Cheers for the advise guys

[SPLAM]

Cheers for the advise guys

Amanda you're not getting a bike.












Ooops wrong amanda again.