Hi from Aberdeen

AndyRavag3 · September 1st, 2010, 04:52 PM

Hey guys im Andy and im a mech. engineering student at Aberdeen Unversity (Scotland) been lurking around here and kawiforums. Been wondering about getting a bike for a while and I think im finally in a position where I can afford the test/bike when I get back to university in a month or so (Plus my parents really arent that enthusiastic).

So hopefully you'll see more of me

Alex · September 1st, 2010, 04:55 PM

possumapproved · September 1st, 2010, 05:13 PM

Hello!!

KJohnson21 · September 1st, 2010, 05:32 PM

bob706 · September 1st, 2010, 05:57 PM

Welcome to the forum

BlueRaven · September 1st, 2010, 06:13 PM

Rosie · September 2nd, 2010, 12:21 PM

lockie · September 3rd, 2010, 04:38 AM

Welcome from a fifth generation Scottish immigrant from across the pond. Enjoy.

Snake · September 3rd, 2010, 04:03 PM

Hello and welcome.

Den · September 4th, 2010, 07:42 AM

Hi Andy and welcome from Brighton, East Sussex (UK)!
Have you got an A2 licence yet?

AndyRavag3 · September 4th, 2010, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Den

Hi Andy and welcome from Brighton, East Sussex (UK)!
Have you got an A2 licence yet?

Not as of yet, im completely new to bikes tbh. My dad said he would cut my uni funding if i got a bike! (though now i have done some research, he is a bit happier about it).

Would you recommend waiting another year and doing the DAS? or just going the usual route of CBT then test which limits me for the first two years?

Den · September 4th, 2010, 08:09 AM

Well in my case i had very limited funding, so i did CBT, then bought a Honda CBF125, used it for 6 months and passed the test. Now I'm limited to 33bhp for 2 years.
Pros:
The licence (CBT+tests) cost me around £200, and I got all money back when i sold the honda.
Now it's still economical enough to ride Ninja 250R, i average about 60mpg (the Honda did 120mpg!)

Cons:
I get urges to have more power now, and i'm getting used to control the bike at high speeds.
Sometimes you get that 'Oh, is it only a two-fifty...' from others. That doesn't sound butch!

However, i know if you went straight to 600cc or more i might have been dead already. So this makes sense to start gradually, and this 250R is a good little interim bike.

AndyRavag3 · September 4th, 2010, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Den

Well in my case i had very limited funding, so i did CBT, then bought a Honda CBF125, used it for 6 months and passed the test. Now I'm limited to 33bhp for 2 years.
Pros:
The licence (CBT+tests) cost me around £200, and I got all money back when i sold the honda.
Now it's still economical enough to ride Ninja 250R, i average about 60mpg (the Honda did 120mpg!)

Cons:
I get urges to have more power now, and i'm getting used to control the bike at high speeds.
Sometimes you get that 'Oh, is it only a two-fifty...' from others. That doesn't sound butch!

However, i know if you went straight to 600cc or more i might have been dead already. So this makes sense to start gradually, and this 250R is a good little interim bike.

Ah well which ever one i do im still going to be getting a 250 before going any higher dw. I would probably kill myself plus i lurrve the look of a 250

Being a student im tight on money though i have a job lined up when i get back to Aberdeen so i should be ok *fingers crossed*

ty for help

Den · September 4th, 2010, 08:39 AM

You'll definitely love it!
I got mine this April and managed to put 3300 miles on the clock so far

Best luck with getting it all sorted mate. Don't forget to post the pics when you get one!

AndyRavag3 · September 4th, 2010, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Den

You'll definitely love it!
I got mine this April and managed to put 3300 miles on the clock so far

Best luck with getting it all sorted mate. Don't forget to post the pics when you get one!

Cheers

Here's hoping my dad doesnt flip and disown me :P

noche_caliente · September 11th, 2010, 10:53 AM

ninjabrewer · September 12th, 2010, 11:56 AM

Welcome to the group

nb

vnranger · September 15th, 2010, 09:27 PM

Welcome to the forum

September 1st, 2010, 04:52 PM	#1
AndyRavag3 ninjette.org member Name: Andrew Location: Aberdeen Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): None yet - Hopefully a ninjette when I get my licence :D Posts: 33	Hi from Aberdeen Hey guys im Andy and im a mech. engineering student at Aberdeen Unversity (Scotland) been lurking around here and kawiforums. Been wondering about getting a bike for a while and I think im finally in a position where I can afford the test/bike when I get back to university in a month or so (Plus my parents really arent that enthusiastic). So hopefully you'll see more of me

September 1st, 2010, 04:55 PM	#2
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Den ninjette.org member Name: Denis Location: Brighton, UK Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 250R(sold); '10 ER-6F Posts: 152	Hi Andy and welcome from Brighton, East Sussex (UK)! Have you got an A2 licence yet?

September 4th, 2010, 08:09 AM	#12
Den ninjette.org member Name: Denis Location: Brighton, UK Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 250R(sold); '10 ER-6F Posts: 152	Well in my case i had very limited funding, so i did CBT, then bought a Honda CBF125, used it for 6 months and passed the test. Now I'm limited to 33bhp for 2 years. Pros: The licence (CBT+tests) cost me around £200, and I got all money back when i sold the honda. Now it's still economical enough to ride Ninja 250R, i average about 60mpg (the Honda did 120mpg!) Cons: I get urges to have more power now, and i'm getting used to control the bike at high speeds. Sometimes you get that 'Oh, is it only a two-fifty...' from others. That doesn't sound butch! However, i know if you went straight to 600cc or more i might have been dead already. So this makes sense to start gradually, and this 250R is a good little interim bike.

September 4th, 2010, 08:39 AM	#14
Den ninjette.org member Name: Denis Location: Brighton, UK Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 250R(sold); '10 ER-6F Posts: 152	You'll definitely love it! I got mine this April and managed to put 3300 miles on the clock so far Best luck with getting it all sorted mate. Don't forget to post the pics when you get one!

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