im saving for a 125cc cruiser right now and booking my CBT as soon as i have the money to instantly buy a bike. This is easily the best video I've watched, to feel your reaction with you. Makes me so so excited for mine - definitely going to film it too, make a memory to never be forgotten. Thanks for sharing.
Hey Johnathan, Glad you enjoyed the video 🤗 That’s awesome that you are on the path to getting on the road. You’ll love it. It was sooo hard to explain the feeling you get. It’s something you have to experience and you’ll never forget it. I can still remember this ride as if it was yesterday. Yeh man get it recorded 😜 I’ve had fun recording my bike life journey, it’s great to look back on. I haven’t done a new video for a long time now but hopefully will get back into it again, life gets in the way 🤣 Good luck mate with your cbt, I’m sure you’ll be fine and you’ll never look back. You’re joining a great world where you’ll meet the best, bikers are friends for life. Thanks for watching mate and enjoy the ride of your life ✊
It was great that you pulled in and told us just how it feels to ride. We're so privileged to experience it aren't we! I remember in 1984 buying my first bike with a manual clutch (it was my 4th bike since 1980), a Honda CM200T and I remember feeling just like you! I couldn't wait to tell everyone I knew how I felt. Unless they were bikers, it was impossible to explain. Beautiful bike.
Yeh, I had to have a little moment of reflection. Even so, I still couldn't really explain the feeling, still can't, lol. When I get asked the question, I just say," a car moves the body, but a bike moves the soul." Unless you throw a leg over, they'll never get the sense from someone trying to describe it. We are the lucky few. It's the best thing I've ever done for sure.✊
Cheers man, I was quite nervous from what I can remember. Yeh I love riding round the countryside here. Just need some decent weather when I'm not at work to show it all. Thanks for watching. Rs✊
Nice video and your bike looks nice. I'm taking my CBT this month at nearly 50 (midlife crises kicked in lol) and I have never rode a bike before. Gonna buy a cruiser so it was nice to see a first timer on one. Really looking forward to it. Thanks for the video.
+Curiosity Hey dude, glad you liked the video. Yeh man I loved that bike, she was awesome. Niceone mate, you'll enjoy the cbt and it'll set you up very well for the next stage. It'll turn out to be the best mid life crises ever mate, I tell ya, lol. When you get out on the open road, remember to remember the feeling you'll get! I bet you won't be able to describe it, but you'll start to crave it and you'll feel alive and free. Good luck mate, let me know how you get on. Tcrs fella ✊
Check out the new AJS cruisers. Yes, they are made in China but their quality is really good. Also, their newest “Highway Star” has got twin cylinder 125cc engine.
Cheers. Yeh it was very unique and it actually covered the whole bike. It started on the back mudguard and went all the way to the front. Thanks for watching.✊️
Cheers fella and coolio on passing your cbt, welcome to the brotherhood. You won't regret getting a cruiser mate, comfy, practical and lets face it they are just cool and you'll look cool on it. Shame about you not having a gate, I guess that means you'll have to leave it on the road? It'll be reet with some quality chain and disc lock. Tcrs fella✊️
Doticaster thanks mate appreciate the welcome, I have a front garden and will have to get the bike locks and thinking of a bike shed but I’ll have to save first, but thanks again keep cruising man and ride safe
I plan to buy the honda rebel, yamaha dragstar, yamaha virago, or suzuki marauder, all 125s. Some advices or comparison for all them? Thanks a lot man. Now it will be winter so ill probably go for the license in the spring, lol. Btw im 16 and i love cruisers, i liked keeway superlight 125 but the friend who rides a virago told me to go only for the big brands, yamaha, suzuki, honda, kawasaki if i want my motorcycle to last long and if i want to do some serious riding, then dont buy the keeway and the kymco one i saw. Any advices would be great, thank you dude!
Hey Ivano. That's awesome that you're getting into biking. Yeh man, your mate is right, stay away from anything that's not a big brand, especially anything Chinese!! In my opinion the Dragstar is the coolest looking. My second choice would be the Virago, then the Marauder and lastly the Rebel. All good bikes though and bullet proof. Try and find one with low as possible mile on the clock and find one that's been well looked after. For me, I would also try and find one that hasn't been modified in any way, try and find one that is all original. A good one will last you for years. Yeh man, its getting a bit cold now, not too bad with all the right gear on. But its easier to learn in the spring weather. Hope you manage to find the perfect one for you. Welcome to the brotherhood dude. Tcrs fella✊️
@@Doticaster holy crap dude, didnt realize you will react right now😂😂 thanks a lot friend, just now im talking to that friend, he said the dragstar is pretty cheap and that for the learning purposes virago is the best for him. We would say for ex that virago is a mustang, gsxr is a lambo and dragstar is like a truck judging by its stability and etc. Does a year of the used bike matter a lot? My friend said that it doesnt, that newer bikes that are fucked up are worse then a garaged used bike. Also, should i have a windshield? Does that matter a lot or what? In my opinion its good, because at speeds like 90 and 100 kmh you dont have to hang on your bars like a horse without the windshield. Hope you reply to this too. Legend.
@@ivanokriletic2428 No worries, I always try and reply. It comes down to personal preference in the end mate. For me the Dragstar is the king, its bullet proof and I found it has the best centre of gravity. The bikes you are looking at are all very similar. It depends what appeals to you. Age doesn't really come into it. Its the condition and how many miles its done is what you should keep a look out for. As I've said they are bullet proof but you want one that's been well looked after and preferably garaged. A windshield is a good idea for any long trips you plan on doing. It keeps you warmer when cruising and the flies away. If you can find one that comes with saddle bags, even better! Tcrs fella✊️
@@Doticasterthanks mate. I dont know from where are you, but i hope its okay to use metric system? I have 70 kilograms and 170cm is my height. Im not really sure if i should look for motorcycles based on my height and weight, and i also wanted to ask about honda shadow 125. It look pretty heavy and im not sure if it is that way, but on the other hand maybe it isnt? I have a lot to do before buying a motorcycle, and im not even sure if i can go for the license now, or on november, when its my bday. Im not sure if i can do it because the cold weather is coming soon and if you look you will see that i dont have anything lmao. Helmet, gear, license, bike, nothing. Im kinda sad that it will take a long time before i could do all that, because its also pretty much expensive, everything. Still thanks for the advices and one more thing, what do you think about kawasaki vulcan AND eliminator 125? And what does tcrs mean?😅
Absolute lad! This is exactly what I was looking for! I’m 39 myself, used to ride as a kid but never roads and been thinking about doing it. Totally convinced after this! Is it a virago 125 you’re riding?
Coolio dude. Glad I convinced you. Riding off road is awesome fun, but there's something about the feeling of the open road that you just can't explain. Go for it dude. The bike was the Dragstar XVS125. Lovely to ride and great to get started on. To this day I wish I still had the bike. They are becoming hard to get hold of. Good luck to you mate, hope you find the bike for you. Tcrs fella ✊
Great video an pretty bike. Your doing great for your first ride. I got back in to riding five years ago an love it. It will put a ear to ear grin on your face. I live in the USA in Kentucky. What country do you live in.
Thanks man. Yeh I love it, permanent smile on my face, lol. Pleased to hear you do too. I live in the UK, the north west in the Lake District. We had 6 inches of snow last night. It looks nice but gutted I won't be able to ride until it's all gone. Thanks for watching dude ✊
Hi Ryan mate. Yes I would recommend it in a heartbeat. I loved that bike and I regret selling it every time I recall the awesome rides I had on it. At the time I was very narrow minded in wanting a big bike after getting my DAS license. But to this day I wish I still had it. It was so unique with the the mileage for its age and the pinstripe decal. If I ever come across it again I would buy it back. Hope ya manage to find one mate and I hope it brings you as much joy as it did me. Thanks for watching fella. Tcrs ✊
+Stuie Hunter Hi Stuie, well it all depends on what style you want. As its your first bike, I would certainly buy second hand. I would highly recommend going to a dealer and build a relationship with them, unless you know someone who knows what to look for from a private sale. Look to spend roughly £1500 or more, you'll get a good runner for that, remember you get what you pay for. The Yamaha Dragstar 125 I have is great, low to the ground, you can flat foot it, it's stable, easy handling and will reach 60 no problem, looks coolio to, lol. More traditional style, have a look at Yamaha YBR125 or for the sporty style look at Yamaha YZF-R125. If it's badass you want Yamaha MT125. Honda and Kawasaki do similar versions, just stay away from anything Chinese!! Hope this helps and good luck with your purchase, it'll be the best feeling and thing you'll have done to date! Anything else you want to know, ask away dude, happy to help.✊
+paddytaggart Cheers man, yeh she was a great looking bike, kinda wish I hadn't sold her really, a cruiser will be an addition to the garage again in the not so near future hopefully. There was an L on the back attached to the number plate and when I set off there was one attached to the front fork, it just didn't survive very long, lol, luckily I got away with it. When I reattached one to the front I bought the stiffer plastic kind. I did my DAS license 8-ish months after I'd done the Cbt. I'd been made redundant so I had plenty of spare time and the payoff funded it. Thanks for watching man✊
Hey dude. Yes, most definitely. If its the cruiser route you want to go then this is prefect for getting you going and really not just for beginners, it would last you a long time. A lot of people move on to bigger bikes but still keep the smaller ones as they are so easy to ride and a lot of fun. Because they are so light and easy to ride they give you a great start in your bike life journey. The only problem is they are becoming hard to find and the for reasons mentioned above the prices are rising. Good luck in your journey to a bikers life. Hope you find one, search all the sites. I found mine on ebay. Thanks for watching fella✊️
Iain Taylor Dude.....Do it!!! It’ll be one of the best decisions you’ll ever make and I mean that honestly. You’ve watched the right video. Remember the feeling I tried to put into words. It’s the most weird but awesome feeling you can have and you can’t put it into words. You can only feel it. Once you get on two wheels, you’ll meet the best people in the world. Start going to bike nights and rally’s. Join your local MAG group. Do those three things and you’ll make friends that will do anything for you, help you with anything. It’s a brotherhood. Anything you want to know mate just ask and I’ll maybe see you in a field one day. But at the end of the day mate, do it✊ A car moves the body, a bike moves the soul✊
Awesome, glad you enjoyed the video. The way it made you feel is exactly the reason why I've stuck to that setup. I see it as the "real POV" Thanks for watching fella✊️
Le son du moteur me fait pensé à la Virago que je possédais. Quel regret de l'avoir vendue ! La Virago et la Dragstar sont des motos fantastiques. J'ai trop hâte d'en racheter une, elle me manque terriblement ! Autre chose concernant ce moteur, la mienne montais jusqu'à 120 km/h ce qui est épatant pour une 125 en custom. Voila, je voulais seulement dire ça ! ;)
Cheers mate. Yeh the sound the engine makes on these is great, nice and throaty for a 125. My 1100 Virago sounds great. I too regret selling the 125 Dragstar. I loved the bike, wish I hadn't sold it. Hope you manage to get yours soon mate. Tcrs fella✊️
@@Doticaster 1100 Virago... magnifique. Je n'ai que le permis A1 en France ce qui me permet de rouler qu'en 125 et en voiture Mais même en 125, j'ai découvert un truc génial que je n'imaginais pas avant d'avoir essayé (d'ailleurs j'avoue qu'à l'époque je n'aimais pas les motards ), y a rien de meilleur que de rouler avec un bon temps, en écoutant le moteur, la liberté ! et maintenant j'adore les motards et les motos !
Yes mate, totally agree. The feeling you get when riding is unexplainable, but the best feeling in the world and bikers are some of the best people you'll ever meet. It's a brotherhood. Don't be in a hurry to get a bigger bike, enjoy your 125. No matter what size bike you have you can still only go at the speed limit. It doesn't matter what you ride, all that matters is that you do ride ✊️
@@DoticasterVous avez raison, j'habite une région où la guerre a fait des ravages, c'est en Lorraine. L'année dernière je suis tombé sans le faire exprès avec beaucoup de motards ( toutes des motos styles custom/Harley) alors que je visitais un ancien fort de la guerre 14/18. et bien ces mecs et nanas ne se connaissaient pas tous mais ils étaient tous très souriants. J'ai discuté avec certain d'entre eux devant leurs motos et c'était des mecs sympas et intelligents. Rien à voir avec l'image que je m'en faisais avant de connaitre, c'est dingue comme on peut être con parfois !
Areet Marra.. How's it garn.? I used to live out in God's country (Cumbria) now live in Norn Iron.. Served here in the bad old, good old days (80's) Anyway, I've been riding a YBR125 I bought for my oldest son, as he's living in Cumbria (whilst he did Uni there, and hasn't had time to re-do his CBT.. He had a slow as feck Suzuki Marauder, but sold it. I told him Yammy all the way, so got him the YBR, I WANTED to get him a XVS125, but REALLY expensive nowadays, bet you wished you'd kept that stunning example you had...!! Why ever get rid of it.? I hear you got a heavy 1100 version.. Why not just up to a 250cc version..? The speed limit is still attainable on a 250 and cost less to run, surely..? I've clocked up just over 5,000 miles (all throughout this last Autumn storms, hurricanes, etc and ALL winter) on the YBR, now ready for the big licence, but for the Stay Indoors plan... Will keep the wee 125 YBR (for Son re-doing CBT) then I plan on getting a 250cc Virago or XVS as they're known.. Gorgeous looking bikes.!
Alreet dude, how goes it. Yeh Cherry was an awesome bike loved it to bits. I've said in many of my vids speed is not important to me at all, just riding and cruising along. She was a stunning example and yes I wish could have afforded to keep the bike. But at the time I was doing a lot of rallies and charity rides and it was just too much hard work for the wee girl being fully loaded up with enough gear for the weekends away. So I had to go bigger for what I was going to use the bike for. Plus doing hundreds of miles fully loaded up wasn't good my own well being either, it was very stressful on the body. Sweet the ybr is nice machine, it's what I did my cbt on too. Yeh your right the prices of the XVS has gone up a lot in the last few years they've very sort after. Which is understandable, they're good bikes that will run forever. Thanks for the sub Tcrs fella Stay safe Dotty✊
Whats the odds, thinkin about gettin a 125 cruiser so i watch this... i live in the north east and you drove past me dads house who lives bloody miles away in ulverston! Haha it must be destiny telling me to get a bike ;)
Ha, Niceone. Do it man, it'll be the best thing you'll ever do. The freedom is real and so is the feeling. Listen to the voice 😜 Thanks for watching and good luck ✊
Awesome mate. Is it the exact same bike or one like it? Yes mate they’re are getting hard to find especially a good one. I’m sure you’ll have many happy days on it✊
Einar Don’t worry mate. When you get going you’ll realise it’s very light and manoeuvrable and agile. Practice your slow riding whilst applying a bit of rear brake and your confidence will grow. ✊
Coolio cheers mate. Yeh I remember that ride like it was yesterday. Love little ol Cherry. Awesome bike and you wouldn't regret it if you do end up with one. So much fun to ride and once I got rid of the L plates everybody always thought it was a big bike. They were always shocked when I told them it was only a 125. Get on eBay and start looking😜 Thanks for watching dude✊️
Coolio dude. That's awesome, chuffed for ya mate. It's the best feeling in the world isn't it. And I bet when you've tried to explain the feeling, you can't,lol. Enjoy it mate, more great times ahead for you. Tcrs fella✊
Absolutely! I only have the permission to ride 125 ccm³ ant this is the best and most beautiful bike in this class I know. My bike is now almost 20 years old but I keep it as long as I can.
im saving for a 125cc cruiser right now and booking my CBT as soon as i have the money to instantly buy a bike. This is easily the best video I've watched, to feel your reaction with you. Makes me so so excited for mine - definitely going to film it too, make a memory to never be forgotten. Thanks for sharing.
Hey Johnathan,
Glad you enjoyed the video 🤗 That’s awesome that you are on the path to getting on the road. You’ll love it. It was sooo hard to explain the feeling you get. It’s something you have to experience and you’ll never forget it. I can still remember this ride as if it was yesterday. Yeh man get it recorded 😜 I’ve had fun recording my bike life journey, it’s great to look back on. I haven’t done a new video for a long time now but hopefully will get back into it again, life gets in the way 🤣
Good luck mate with your cbt, I’m sure you’ll be fine and you’ll never look back. You’re joining a great world where you’ll meet the best, bikers are friends for life.
Thanks for watching mate and enjoy the ride of your life ✊
It was great that you pulled in and told us just how it feels to ride. We're so privileged to experience it aren't we! I remember in 1984 buying my first bike with a manual clutch (it was my 4th bike since 1980), a Honda CM200T and I remember feeling just like you! I couldn't wait to tell everyone I knew how I felt. Unless they were bikers, it was impossible to explain. Beautiful bike.
Yeh, I had to have a little moment of reflection. Even so, I still couldn't really explain the feeling, still can't, lol. When I get asked the question, I just say," a car moves the body, but a bike moves the soul."
Unless you throw a leg over, they'll never get the sense from someone trying to describe it. We are the lucky few. It's the best thing I've ever done for sure.✊
+Doticaster Lynn and me LOVE the analogy of a car and a bike! Brilliant!!!
+Biker Paul
yeh man. Best way I can explain the feeling. ✊
anyone notice you can hear his heart beat at some points in the video XD this man was pumped
Cam Preston lol true that
Lovely smooth ride. You live in my favourite County! Ulverston of course was in Lancashire before 1974. Ride safe.
Cheers man, I was quite nervous from what I can remember. Yeh I love riding round the countryside here. Just need some decent weather when I'm not at work to show it all.
Thanks for watching.
Rs✊
Yes, after such a dreadful Winter we all need to ride!
+Biker Paul
Yeh man.
Thanks for the sub too.
Rs✊
+Doticaster No problem. Thanks for yours too.
Nice video and your bike looks nice. I'm taking my CBT this month at nearly 50 (midlife crises kicked in lol) and I have never rode a bike before. Gonna buy a cruiser so it was nice to see a first timer on one. Really looking forward to it. Thanks for the video.
+Curiosity
Hey dude, glad you liked the video. Yeh man I loved that bike, she was awesome. Niceone mate, you'll enjoy the cbt and it'll set you up very well for the next stage. It'll turn out to be the best mid life crises ever mate, I tell ya, lol. When you get out on the open road, remember to remember the feeling you'll get! I bet you won't be able to describe it, but you'll start to crave it and you'll feel alive and free.
Good luck mate, let me know how you get on.
Tcrs fella ✊
Cheers Pal..... I'll let you know once I've passed and got my present lol...
It's so sad that you can't get 125 cruisers anymore.
Yeh man. Getting hard to find a good one these days. The old ones, round the age of mine were awesome bikes. Thanks for watching ✊️
@@Doticaster 15 bhp too. They had it all man. Your lucky to get 9 nowadays without a King's ransom.
Check out the new AJS cruisers. Yes, they are made in China but their quality is really good.
Also, their newest “Highway Star” has got twin cylinder 125cc engine.
Great 1st ride and v good vid for a 1st time
Cheers dude. That ride was a while ago now but I remember it like it was yesterday.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching mate ✊
Nice pinstripe pattern on the fuel tank .
Cheers. Yeh it was very unique and it actually covered the whole bike. It started on the back mudguard and went all the way to the front.
Thanks for watching.✊️
excellent first video & fabulous ride well done buddy
Cheers dude. Seems like such a long time ago, but I remember every second like it was yesterday ✊
I like the pinstripes with that couloir
Yeh man. She had a awesome look to her. My only regret is selling it on. If I ever see it again I'll buy it back.
Thanks for watching ✊
Great video, I passed my CBT and looking at a cruiser, just big problem I live in London and have no side gate :( love the cherry red mate
Cheers fella and coolio on passing your cbt, welcome to the brotherhood. You won't regret getting a cruiser mate, comfy, practical and lets face it they are just cool and you'll look cool on it. Shame about you not having a gate, I guess that means you'll have to leave it on the road? It'll be reet with some quality chain and disc lock. Tcrs fella✊️
Doticaster thanks mate appreciate the welcome, I have a front garden and will have to get the bike locks and thinking of a bike shed but I’ll have to save first, but thanks again keep cruising man and ride safe
No worries dude. Shed would be good. Get some Thatcham or Oxford disc lock, chain and ground anchor and you'll be reet. ✊️
I plan to buy the honda rebel, yamaha dragstar, yamaha virago, or suzuki marauder, all 125s. Some advices or comparison for all them? Thanks a lot man. Now it will be winter so ill probably go for the license in the spring, lol. Btw im 16 and i love cruisers, i liked keeway superlight 125 but the friend who rides a virago told me to go only for the big brands, yamaha, suzuki, honda, kawasaki if i want my motorcycle to last long and if i want to do some serious riding, then dont buy the keeway and the kymco one i saw. Any advices would be great, thank you dude!
Hey Ivano.
That's awesome that you're getting into biking. Yeh man, your mate is right, stay away from anything that's not a big brand, especially anything Chinese!!
In my opinion the Dragstar is the coolest looking. My second choice would be the Virago, then the Marauder and lastly the Rebel. All good bikes though and bullet proof. Try and find one with low as possible mile on the clock and find one that's been well looked after. For me, I would also try and find one that hasn't been modified in any way, try and find one that is all original. A good one will last you for years.
Yeh man, its getting a bit cold now, not too bad with all the right gear on. But its easier to learn in the spring weather.
Hope you manage to find the perfect one for you. Welcome to the brotherhood dude. Tcrs fella✊️
@@Doticaster holy crap dude, didnt realize you will react right now😂😂 thanks a lot friend, just now im talking to that friend, he said the dragstar is pretty cheap and that for the learning purposes virago is the best for him. We would say for ex that virago is a mustang, gsxr is a lambo and dragstar is like a truck judging by its stability and etc. Does a year of the used bike matter a lot? My friend said that it doesnt, that newer bikes that are fucked up are worse then a garaged used bike. Also, should i have a windshield? Does that matter a lot or what? In my opinion its good, because at speeds like 90 and 100 kmh you dont have to hang on your bars like a horse without the windshield. Hope you reply to this too. Legend.
Pardon me. He said dragstar is pretty expensive, atleast in my country.
@@ivanokriletic2428
No worries, I always try and reply.
It comes down to personal preference in the end mate. For me the Dragstar is the king, its bullet proof and I found it has the best centre of gravity. The bikes you are looking at are all very similar. It depends what appeals to you.
Age doesn't really come into it. Its the condition and how many miles its done is what you should keep a look out for. As I've said they are bullet proof but you want one that's been well looked after and preferably garaged.
A windshield is a good idea for any long trips you plan on doing. It keeps you warmer when cruising and the flies away. If you can find one that comes with saddle bags, even better!
Tcrs fella✊️
@@Doticasterthanks mate. I dont know from where are you, but i hope its okay to use metric system? I have 70 kilograms and 170cm is my height. Im not really sure if i should look for motorcycles based on my height and weight, and i also wanted to ask about honda shadow 125. It look pretty heavy and im not sure if it is that way, but on the other hand maybe it isnt? I have a lot to do before buying a motorcycle, and im not even sure if i can go for the license now, or on november, when its my bday. Im not sure if i can do it because the cold weather is coming soon and if you look you will see that i dont have anything lmao. Helmet, gear, license, bike, nothing. Im kinda sad that it will take a long time before i could do all that, because its also pretty much expensive, everything. Still thanks for the advices and one more thing, what do you think about kawasaki vulcan AND eliminator 125? And what does tcrs mean?😅
Absolute lad! This is exactly what I was looking for! I’m 39 myself, used to ride as a kid but never roads and been thinking about doing it. Totally convinced after this! Is it a virago 125 you’re riding?
Coolio dude. Glad I convinced you. Riding off road is awesome fun, but there's something about the feeling of the open road that you just can't explain. Go for it dude.
The bike was the Dragstar XVS125. Lovely to ride and great to get started on. To this day I wish I still had the bike. They are becoming hard to get hold of.
Good luck to you mate, hope you find the bike for you.
Tcrs fella ✊
Great video an pretty bike. Your doing great for your first ride. I got back in to riding five years ago an love it. It will put a ear to ear grin on your face. I live in the USA in Kentucky. What country do you live in.
Thanks man. Yeh I love it, permanent smile on my face, lol. Pleased to hear you do too. I live in the UK, the north west in the Lake District. We had 6 inches of snow last night. It looks nice but gutted I won't be able to ride until it's all gone. Thanks for watching dude ✊
This is the bike I want for my first bike, would you Still recommend it 6 years on?
Hi Ryan mate. Yes I would recommend it in a heartbeat. I loved that bike and I regret selling it every time I recall the awesome rides I had on it. At the time I was very narrow minded in wanting a big bike after getting my DAS license. But to this day I wish I still had it. It was so unique with the the mileage for its age and the pinstripe decal. If I ever come across it again I would buy it back.
Hope ya manage to find one mate and I hope it brings you as much joy as it did me.
Thanks for watching fella.
Tcrs ✊
any recommendations or tips for my first bike?
Mostly for cruising on the bypass to college :)
+Stuie Hunter
Hi Stuie, well it all depends on what style you want. As its your first bike, I would certainly buy second hand. I would highly recommend going to a dealer and build a relationship with them, unless you know someone who knows what to look for from a private sale. Look to spend roughly £1500 or more, you'll get a good runner for that, remember you get what you pay for. The Yamaha Dragstar 125 I have is great, low to the ground, you can flat foot it, it's stable, easy handling and will reach 60 no problem, looks coolio to, lol. More traditional style, have a look at Yamaha YBR125 or for the sporty style look at Yamaha YZF-R125. If it's badass you want Yamaha MT125. Honda and Kawasaki do similar versions, just stay away from anything Chinese!! Hope this helps and good luck with your purchase, it'll be the best feeling and thing you'll have done to date! Anything else you want to know, ask away dude, happy to help.✊
Great looking bike, why no 'L' plates tho if you had only just done your 'CBT' and how long after this did u do your full Bike test?
+paddytaggart
Cheers man, yeh she was a great looking bike, kinda wish I hadn't sold her really, a cruiser will be an addition to the garage again in the not so near future hopefully. There was an L on the back attached to the number plate and when I set off there was one attached to the front fork, it just didn't survive very long, lol, luckily I got away with it. When I reattached one to the front I bought the stiffer plastic kind. I did my DAS license 8-ish months after I'd done the Cbt. I'd been made redundant so I had plenty of spare time and the payoff funded it.
Thanks for watching man✊
Amazing video mate!
Cheers fella. Glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching.
Abysinya✊️
Would you recommend this bike for an absolute beginner aside from push bikes?
Hey dude. Yes, most definitely. If its the cruiser route you want to go then this is prefect for getting you going and really not just for beginners, it would last you a long time. A lot of people move on to bigger bikes but still keep the smaller ones as they are so easy to ride and a lot of fun. Because they are so light and easy to ride they give you a great start in your bike life journey. The only problem is they are becoming hard to find and the for reasons mentioned above the prices are rising.
Good luck in your journey to a bikers life. Hope you find one, search all the sites. I found mine on ebay.
Thanks for watching fella✊️
Doticaster thank you 🙏🏻
Jawnitor no worries dude. If ya need anything else just shout out✊
What was the top speed of this?
Hey man, thanks for watching.
It could do about 65mph and a bit more with the wind behind ya✊
How old were you when you did your CBT?
Iain Taylor alreet. I was 38 mate. Started road riding late in life. But first threw my leg over when I was about 6-ish.
Thanks for watching ✊
@@Doticaster cheers dude. Was asking because I'm a similar age and playing with the idea of doing my cbt too
Iain Taylor Dude.....Do it!!! It’ll be one of the best decisions you’ll ever make and I mean that honestly. You’ve watched the right video. Remember the feeling I tried to put into words. It’s the most weird but awesome feeling you can have and you can’t put it into words. You can only feel it. Once you get on two wheels, you’ll meet the best people in the world. Start going to bike nights and rally’s. Join your local MAG group. Do those three things and you’ll make friends that will do anything for you, help you with anything. It’s a brotherhood. Anything you want to know mate just ask and I’ll maybe see you in a field one day. But at the end of the day mate, do it✊ A car moves the body, a bike moves the soul✊
Really enjoyed the video felt like I was on the bike myself lol.
Awesome, glad you enjoyed the video. The way it made you feel is exactly the reason why I've stuck to that setup. I see it as the "real POV"
Thanks for watching fella✊️
Oh yeah you're hooked now. LOL Nice ride.
Yeh man. Coat hanger in my mouth all the time ✊
Le son du moteur me fait pensé à la Virago que je possédais. Quel regret de l'avoir vendue ! La Virago et la Dragstar sont des motos fantastiques.
J'ai trop hâte d'en racheter une, elle me manque terriblement !
Autre chose concernant ce moteur, la mienne montais jusqu'à 120 km/h ce qui est épatant pour une 125 en custom.
Voila, je voulais seulement dire ça ! ;)
Cheers mate. Yeh the sound the engine makes on these is great, nice and throaty for a 125. My 1100 Virago sounds great. I too regret selling the 125 Dragstar. I loved the bike, wish I hadn't sold it. Hope you manage to get yours soon mate.
Tcrs fella✊️
@@Doticaster 1100 Virago... magnifique. Je n'ai que le permis A1 en France ce qui me permet de rouler qu'en 125 et en voiture
Mais même en 125, j'ai découvert un truc génial que je n'imaginais pas avant d'avoir essayé (d'ailleurs j'avoue qu'à l'époque je n'aimais pas les motards ), y a rien de meilleur que de rouler avec un bon temps, en écoutant le moteur, la liberté ! et maintenant j'adore les motards et les motos !
Yes mate, totally agree. The feeling you get when riding is unexplainable, but the best feeling in the world and bikers are some of the best people you'll ever meet. It's a brotherhood. Don't be in a hurry to get a bigger bike, enjoy your 125. No matter what size bike you have you can still only go at the speed limit. It doesn't matter what you ride, all that matters is that you do ride ✊️
@@DoticasterVous avez raison, j'habite une région où la guerre a fait des ravages, c'est en Lorraine. L'année dernière je suis tombé sans le faire exprès avec beaucoup de motards ( toutes des motos styles custom/Harley) alors que je visitais un ancien fort de la guerre 14/18.
et bien ces mecs et nanas ne se connaissaient pas tous mais ils étaient tous très souriants. J'ai discuté avec certain d'entre eux devant leurs motos et c'était des mecs sympas et intelligents. Rien à voir avec l'image que je m'en faisais avant de connaitre, c'est dingue comme on peut être con parfois !
Yes most bikers are great people and will do anything for anybody and we always look out for each other. ✊️
Areet Marra.. How's it garn.? I used to live out in God's country (Cumbria) now live in Norn Iron.. Served here in the bad old, good old days (80's) Anyway, I've been riding a YBR125 I bought for my oldest son, as he's living in Cumbria (whilst he did Uni there, and hasn't had time to re-do his CBT.. He had a slow as feck Suzuki Marauder, but sold it. I told him Yammy all the way, so got him the YBR, I WANTED to get him a XVS125, but REALLY expensive nowadays, bet you wished you'd kept that stunning example you had...!! Why ever get rid of it.? I hear you got a heavy 1100 version.. Why not just up to a 250cc version..? The speed limit is still attainable on a 250 and cost less to run, surely..? I've clocked up just over 5,000 miles (all throughout this last Autumn storms, hurricanes, etc and ALL winter) on the YBR, now ready for the big licence, but for the Stay Indoors plan... Will keep the wee 125 YBR (for Son re-doing CBT) then I plan on getting a 250cc Virago or XVS as they're known.. Gorgeous looking bikes.!
Alreet dude, how goes it.
Yeh Cherry was an awesome bike loved it to bits. I've said in many of my vids speed is not important to me at all, just riding and cruising along. She was a stunning example and yes I wish could have afforded to keep the bike. But at the time I was doing a lot of rallies and charity rides and it was just too much hard work for the wee girl being fully loaded up with enough gear for the weekends away. So I had to go bigger for what I was going to use the bike for. Plus doing hundreds of miles fully loaded up wasn't good my own well being either, it was very stressful on the body.
Sweet the ybr is nice machine, it's what I did my cbt on too. Yeh your right the prices of the XVS has gone up a lot in the last few years they've very sort after. Which is understandable, they're good bikes that will run forever.
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Whats the odds, thinkin about gettin a 125 cruiser so i watch this... i live in the north east and you drove past me dads house who lives bloody miles away in ulverston! Haha it must be destiny telling me to get a bike ;)
Ha, Niceone.
Do it man, it'll be the best thing you'll ever do. The freedom is real and so is the feeling.
Listen to the voice 😜
Thanks for watching and good luck ✊
what you got now?
+Daniel
I'm now riding a Yamaha MT 09 Tracer. Great bike and love it to bits.
Thanks for watching ✊
He has my skiing gloves lol
Great ride brother!
+Run DoubleZ
Cheers man. I remember that day well and I will forever.
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i just bougth this bike :-) and im 15 😊
aren’t these bikes rare
Awesome mate. Is it the exact same bike or one like it? Yes mate they’re are getting hard to find especially a good one. I’m sure you’ll have many happy days on it✊
Doticaster i have an yamaha dragstar 125 cc and a 2000 model, btw thanks for the support im sure it’s a great first bike
Einar no worries dude. It’s an awesome first bike. I wish I’d have kept mine to be honest. You’ll have a lot of fun with it.
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Doticaster thanks!😊 i’m quite nervous because it looks like such a big bike ya know🥶
Einar Don’t worry mate. When you get going you’ll realise it’s very light and manoeuvrable and agile. Practice your slow riding whilst applying a bit of rear brake and your confidence will grow. ✊
Love this video! I need one of those!
Coolio cheers mate. Yeh I remember that ride like it was yesterday. Love little ol Cherry. Awesome bike and you wouldn't regret it if you do end up with one. So much fun to ride and once I got rid of the L plates everybody always thought it was a big bike. They were always shocked when I told them it was only a 125.
Get on eBay and start looking😜
Thanks for watching dude✊️
I have done exactly that. Bought my 125 on eBay, quick CBT and I'm away - and having just such fun as you are in this video.👍👍
Coolio dude. That's awesome, chuffed for ya mate. It's the best feeling in the world isn't it. And I bet when you've tried to explain the feeling, you can't,lol.
Enjoy it mate, more great times ahead for you.
Tcrs fella✊
I Will buy it
+DAVID K
Sorry dude. This vid is almost two years old, sold the Dragstar many months ago. Thanks for watching fella✊️
I have this bike in black :-D
Awesome mate. They're great bikes. I loved mine and wish I still had it.
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Absolutely! I only have the permission to ride 125 ccm³ ant this is the best and most beautiful bike in this class I know. My bike is now almost 20 years old but I keep it as long as I can.
They're a great intro in to cruiser bikes and at that age it's a classic bike. Yeh keep it as long as you can. ✊️