Re: New to the forum

by mufynman Thu Aug 20, 2015 9:41 pm

To be honest , a 125 off road will be plenty to give you some thrills , and like shukes said , it'll be battered about off road , so you don't want to be stuck with finance on something that could get smashed up . Start cheap , then if you like it you can trade up . No point blowing all your wad with nothing left for those inevitable repairs and spares you'll be needing . Mind you , I see you an pick up a new wk125 thingy for about £1500 , and you get a 2 year warranty . Won't be a wheelie machine , but it'll get you started , and be nicer to ride on the road than a shagged out ktm that's on it's last legs .

by Cori-hawke Thu Aug 20, 2015 9:47 pm

I'll have a look around,thanks guys!

by geraint Thu Aug 20, 2015 9:48 pm

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331625573469?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

oh and hello

by Cori-hawke Thu Aug 20, 2015 9:51 pm

Hello bud,Amazing how much people help on here compared to other forums haha! Nice bike! Haven't passed my test yet,just looking at options:)

by wolfy Thu Aug 20, 2015 9:56 pm

You don't need to pass your test for that one just your cbt Very Happy

like the guys say it will get you out there riding.

by Cori-hawke Thu Aug 20, 2015 9:57 pm

Starting to sound like a plan....

by geraint Thu Aug 20, 2015 10:17 pm

You can tinker with these, once you've done your cbt , if for any reason you don't find it poky enough, which would be surprising, try different sprocket set ups and if that fails you can invest in some big bore kits, etc etc

by curl666 Fri Aug 21, 2015 10:51 am

Welcome!

I agree with the others, buy a cheap but tidy first bike. I've been riding enduros for a few years now, never spent more than £2k on an off road. Had a few ktm's but you can't beat a Wrf250 in your budget.

I picked up a 2009 ally frame wr250f for £1900 Smile

But if you want to get out riding quickly, I've ridden two 125's enduros suprisingly nippy and will go anywhere

by crm250dude Fri Aug 21, 2015 11:05 am

C.A.H wrote:Hello bud,Amazing how much people help on here compared to other forums haha! Nice bike! Haven't passed my test yet,just looking at options:)

Wait until you're on your ass down a lane - or swimming in a muddy bog.... only to look up and see cameras in your face lol!

by curl666 Fri Aug 21, 2015 11:20 am

www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/sherco-se-125-road-legal-enduro/1129034302

Spotted that on gumtree in the week. Not too far away either. For the money it seems a good bike! But i haven't read up on what they are like in terms of reliability and off road ability

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