09 plate CBF125 - Page 2

Nats Whiskas · 04-01-11, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by bigfella

I am interested in this, whats required i licence wise?

IIRC on this bike you only need to do your CBT which is valid for two years.

ZS · 05-01-11, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ZsNutter

IIRC on this bike you only need to do your CBT which is valid for two years.

Correct

And a place local to me was doing the CBT for ?80

Remember, the CBT is Compulsory Basic Training, so is not a test, you cannot fail it

- Saying that they won't let you out on the road if they don't think your safe

bigfella · 05-01-11, 07:31 AM

I'll have a think about it. How tall are you? I'm 6'4 so am not sure if it's a good bike for tall people!

stamford · 05-01-11, 07:32 AM

I could do with a bike for commuting, would save me loads of pennies, alas the wife and kids will not allow it

Don't blame them.

bigfella · 05-01-11, 07:39 AM

Thats what I'm thinking. Currently spending ?146 a month on trains. It's only a 30 mile round trip!

ZS · 05-01-11, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by bigfella

Thats what I'm thinking. Currently spending ?146 a month on trains. It's only a 30 mile round trip!

I'm 28, With only a CBT the insurance was obscene! ?186 a year!!! lol - Drops when you pass your test though!

The fuel costs were ?10 a month while I used it for commuting (before I took the kids on full time) which was just under 400 miles a month

Tax is ?15 a year...

Doesn't need an MOT for another year...

So it worked out at about ?30 a month to use the bike... or ?200 + a month to use the 180 to commute... !!!

ZS · 05-01-11, 07:44 AM

Bigfella...

I would suggest you get your CBT before you buy the bike... that way you can decide if it is for you

use the bike school's bikes and keep in mind that this bike will be better than the bike school's ones... (honestly that is true)

bigfella · 05-01-11, 10:13 AM

I think your right there, thanks for the honest advice.

I'm still undecided - the non licence "CBT only insurance" is quite offputting!

ZS · 05-01-11, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by bigfella

I think your right there, thanks for the honest advice.

I'm still undecided - the non licence "CBT only insurance" is quite offputting!

I'd recommend Carl Nash

Or if your with Sky insurance or Adian Flux for your car then speak to them (Adrian Flux = Bike Sure) as they will match *some* of your no claims bonus onto your bike from your car (doesn't affect car insurance) and the price drops again

Hey I'd rather be honest than you buy it and regret it!

ZS · 21-02-11, 08:56 AM

Still for sale if anyone is interested... Price dropped to ?1000 for a quick sale!!