Honda CBR 125r

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  • June 16, 2006 at 4:19 pm #12139
    clueless
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    Good day all [:)]

    As I’m new to this forum I will endevour to introduce myself. My name is Sam, and I have a 2005 model Honda CBR 125r. Got it 3 weeks ago, will be doing my practical test in a couple of weeks.

    Anyone else had one? Its a nice little runner but lacks any sort of pulling power which is to be expected really. Was thinking of getting a big bore kit after (if) I pass and notching it up, but not too fond of tinkering around with the engine…

    So basically I’m looking for advice for a newbie rider, I mean I’ve been on the road for about 2years with my 100cc speedfight moped, so really need advice about tuning or which bike to move up to that kinda thing.

    If anyone else has a CBR125 would be great to discuss the bike [:D].

    Sam

    June 16, 2006 at 4:22 pm #49486
    LeviathanRan
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    Honestly mate the best bike for you to move up to is the one that makes you feel most comfortable and that you feel you can controll

    I wouldn’t bother boring the cbr125, just get a bigger bike mate :D

    Welcome by the way bud! :)

    June 16, 2006 at 5:15 pm #49487
    Radar
    Moderator

    PM Born2bMild, he had a CBR125 until recently. Welcome to the forum

    June 16, 2006 at 5:25 pm #49488
    LeviathanRan
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    quote:

    Originally posted by Radar

    PM Born2bMild, he had a CBR125 until recently.

    That reminds me, make sure you buy a lock and alarm system for your next big bike, Clueless [:D]

    June 16, 2006 at 5:46 pm #49489
    Gix
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    Welcome Sam!
    Get your practical test done and when you have passed, go get testing[;)]. You dont have to buy from the dealer, just try lol[:D]

    June 16, 2006 at 5:50 pm #49490
    LeviathanRan
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    quote:

    Originally posted by Gix

    Welcome Sam!
    Get your practical test done and when you have passed, go get testing[;)]. You dont have to buy from the dealer, just try lol[:D]

    [:D][:D]

    Sooo many times have I said

    “Yeah I’m looking to buy a *insert bike here* can I sit on one and see how it feels?”

    [:)] and of course dealers being the slimiest creatures on earth, they wont say no [:o)]

    June 16, 2006 at 6:13 pm #49491
    Gix
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    If they think they might get a sale then yes they will let you test/try. You dont tell them you have no intention of buying from them, you just try, tell them you are going to think about it and try some other models, and walk away….

    June 16, 2006 at 9:11 pm #49492
    katana
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    welcome M8

    I you could have more trouble getting rid of the CBR if you “play” with it. Probably better off swaping it in for something faster.

    June 16, 2006 at 11:43 pm #49493
    Born2BMild
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    Hi clueless, welcome to the site. I had a cbr 125 aswell. Two of em actually. One got totalled two weeks from new amd the other one got nicked after eight months from new. Good little bike, though as you say a bit slow, but when your learning before a test who needs speed. A bit light in a crosswind aswell. Fantastic bike for commuting though.

    June 17, 2006 at 9:37 am #49494
    imperialdata
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    Hi clueless, welcome aboard. Do you want to change your nickname in case you get confused with most of us on here….?[:D]

    Good luck with the test. I’m with the others on boring/tweaking the CB. It’s a good reliable bike as it is, perhaps you’ll be straight onto a bigger one after the test. That said, if you enjoy tweaking and having a go yourself it could be fun.

    Let us know if you break the 150mph barrier!

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