Cylindric

I'm going to get myself a spanking-new YBR 125 in the next few days, with a view to getting my CBT next week. A chap at work (who I don't know well enough to just trust out-of-hand) suggests it should be feasible to haggle for the Yamaha dealer to include insurance with a purchase of a new bike. Is that likely, or am I wasting my (and the dealer's) time even suggesting it? Is it a "done" thing? Also, is there flexibility on pricing for new lower-end bikes? I've only ever bought cars, and those 2nd-hand, so price has always been negotiable. This will be my first new vehicle ever Thanks, Cyl.

All those stories my dad used to tell me about his old BSA Bantam, Vincent, side-cars, dismantling engines on his mum's kitchen table and baking them out in the oven have ruined me for full-fairing super-sport bikes Of course I reserve my right* to change my mind in a year or two when I get my big boy's license. (*Then again, the missus may remove that right again - in the interests of financial prudence!)

Hello folks After many years of "getting a bike this year" I have finally had the fortune of having the time, the money and the inspiration to get it done. I'm starting a new job in the countryside in a month, after nearly 15 years working in central London, so am really looking forward to a less complex commute than all that walking, bussing, training, bussing, then more walking! I'm hoping to be able commute primarily by bike, just bottling out to the old cage when the ice starts making a showing. So, long story short, I have my CBT booked in for Wednesday, I have a bunch of gear ready, and tomorrow I go looking at bikes! The plan as it stands is to check out the YBR 125, as they seem to be highly recommended both as a starter bike, and as a fair commuter bike. The choice seems to hinge now on the 'standard' or the 'custom'. The differences seem to be mostly cosmetic, but I do really like the more classic open look. I'll have to have a nice long look at them at make a last-minute decision So anyway, just a quick 'hello' - I dare say once I can actually ride something I'll be back, all excited! Thanks, Cyl.