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First bike question different from others

Abu94 · 2017-07-28 23:42:05

I did the mandatory IBT training for a full unrestricted licence and got the permit a few months ago. I am currently trying to decide on the bike. I have read the older threads and found the most common recommendations however I believe I would be losing money and and be bored of the power very quickly with something like…

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#52 27-08-2017 1:57pm

Reindeer

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My first bike was a Yamaha YZF125 dirt bike when I lived out in the country in the States as a youth of 11 years old. I learned more about handling on that bike than all others combined since. I spent nearly as much time offed that bike as on it.

Get an easy to manage bike. Work on mastering it and the road, then move on up from there.

I have been down on the tarmac a few times - I do not suggest it.

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