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i need urgent help guys i am panicking so bad

i was not in a good mindset last night and went for a ride, i’m on my cbt passed around 7 months ago so still a new driver. i was using the waze app looking to look out for cameras and there was this very long road must’ve been on there for at least 10 mins, speed limit was 30mph i must’ve been doing around 45 at least if not more.

like i said i was not doing well at all yesterday and ignored all the signs and cameras because nothing showed up on waze. there was a lot of average speed cameras. i most definitely sped so what are my options?

i’m aware i was stupid but riding is my life and i can’t lose this, most definitely learned my lesson. i need advice guys please don’t talk shit ab my speeding i’m aware how stupid it is i need genuine advice thanks

So I’m looking at some 2004-2015 bikes, around 600cc+, reliable, decent wind protection for A road commuting and fairly cheap to run as a second “workhorse” commuting bike alongside my sport bike (only used on weekends).

Budget is around £2500 but obviously I’d like to go under that for something cheap and reliable. I’ve seen a fair few Yamaha XJS Diversions on FB marketplace locally that are fairly good nick and most are 2k or less for a 2010ish model.

So to get to the point, any experience with these? Are they solid/decent for longer journeys (max 2.5 hours, A road and some motorway?). Is getting one under 2k a bargain or are they that cheap for a reason?

Any advice or alternate options would be appreciated also (already considered Bandit 650 but most I’ve seen are battered)

Ruined my light, twisted my forks, snapped my clutch lever and ruined the mount for the mirror. Also hit my head so wrecked my helmet. Fortunately my plastics didn't crack

I've bought boots but realised there steel to caps bike school says no toe caps and it's tommorow I think I've ruined it

Worth it for touring in the winter or just wear ski socks?

I'm looking to purchase a Lexmoto super moto xlmf 2016 at 1000 pounds

Is this a good option for my first bike, are parts still available ect as its nearly 10 year old

Is 1000 worth it for the age thanks

just passed my cbt looking for a 125 I've seen a few good & cheap ones but most are cat n either stolen recovered or minor damage the yzf-r125 is stolen recovered, what does it mean for my insurance and what should I ask before buying?

Been looking at picking up an Arai for my next helmet in the new year.

Just wanted to ask.. does anyone know why they’re more egg-shaped (I guess is the best way to describe it) than other brands?

Is there an actual design reason for it? Or is it purely just a ‘that’s how they’ve always made them’ thing?

Hey,

What is the 'best' or most famouse lands end to John o groats route for a motorcycle? Ideally avoiding motorways, following lovely motorcycle friendly back roads?

Is there a GPX file kicking around for said route that I can use for directions?

What app on your phone (android) would you recommend for following said GPX route?

Thanks.

Looking to buy an intercom for myself and my dad that will give us the ability to listen to our own individual music sources (i.e. Bluetooth to phone) whilst also being able to simultaneously talk to eachother. Have browsed multiple threads in various subreddits but still Am none the wiser as to what I'm looking for. Am I right in thinking that anything with mesh connectivity will do this? Or are there any other suggestions peopleay have?

Thanks in advance 😁

Hi, I’m 19 and just passed my cbt. Does anyone have any suggestions for a 125cc that’s cheap to insure, haven’t had any luck so far. Thanks

Quite an eventful test. Missed exit on roundabout so ended up going around twice and then had to perform an emegency stop at a Zebra crossing as pedestrian changed direction at the last moment. Thought I'd fucked it with how hard I had to brake but my examiner said I did the right thing. Super Chuffed. MT-09 please

Had a notice to prosecute in the post today, from another part of the country , from photo looks like a guy . Im an old lady. Should i get new registration plates to stop this happening again? Is it a nightmare with insurance and tax?

I reported cloned plates to my local police and have a crime ref but they said they have had to put a marker on my bike now and may be pulled over! It will only be removed if they find the other bike.

Im hoping i have provided enough eveidence to the other police force to stop the speeding ticket

Im assuming the dodgy guy got the reg from the auto trader ad from when i purchased bike in November.

Hey all!

I recently bought my first bike and now am looking to get a helmet for my CBT that I can use for a while.

Do you guys have any recommendations for places within/near Oxford?

Helmet recommendations/tips appreciated too!

Hi sorry if i'm being dumb but i need an extension for my optimate 1 and on the optimate web site there is about 3 or 4 different rated extensions, unfortunately they don't say what is compatible with what device or have any guidelines

could anyone help an idiot out and explain the different extension to me please and help me know what one i need or is it as simple as the different numbers don't mean anything apart from length? which doesn't make sense as o33 is shorter than o13 for example

thanks

Got the classic SMIDSY. Even said "I was miles away" not paying attention.

He was in the oncoming lane turning right as I was going straight ahead. Thankfully I reacted and the emergency brake took out most of the impact of the force.

4 fairings damaged and a sore leg that seems to be growing more sore by the minute.

The fella took full responsibility and apologised. I said its only metal at the end of the day, took details and shook hands.

Feeling pretty downbeat about it all.

Hi motoUK, not sure where else to ask this but this is a bit of a bizarre and rather silly issue I might potentially run into.

Apologies if my knowledge of this site is lacking as I mainly lurk reddit and never post.

The background: I'm due to take my A-license tests next year (Will be 24 by the time they happen). Currently have a manual 125. I did my car driving test in an automatic however a while back (long story tl;dr covid waiting lists, i learned in a manual).

The question: If/When I pass my theory, MOD1 MOD2 etc on a manual machine, could this invariably mean my automatic car license gets upgraded to a manual one as well?

for clarification I'm not learning to ride to exploit a loophole that probably doesn't exist at all, love my bike and the community, but it's just dawned upon me. I get that the licenses aren't linked (aside from points largely) but I swear I'm misremembering something.

This might have been one of those incorrect 'it came to me in a dream' answers i had in my head for ages. Many thanks in advance for your help!!

Looking for a runaround for London and the occasional motorway riding.

What are your hot tips?

ULEZ Compliant (Euro 3) ABS Can take a pillion occasionally Easy to service at home

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Bizarre statement in the latest edition of bike magazine, based on the opinion of MCN's head of ad sales. "Well they pay us a lot of money, so that must mean everyone loves them, right?"

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Hello! I’ve been reaching out to a few private sellers regarding their Honda CB125r bikes and I’ve come across some very reasonably priced ones. I’ve seen a 2018 one that seems like the best contender but I was curious how we feel about 23000 miles, full logbook/V5, 6 months MOT, one mirror was removed, and very recent engine rebuild? This is my first ever vehicle so I think I may be susceptible to overthinking a few things, especially the mileage and engine rebuild? The price is stupid good (under 2.5k) as it has a few minor scuffs and cracked speedo but I just wanted to gauge whether this mileage is risky or too high for a 125? Let me know!

Hi, I have recently passed my CBT and my theory is booked for the 20th. I will be doing my unrestricted licence in one go but still need to Try and save up before I do but the thing is my commute would benefit massively from having a bike now. The school I went with does direct access, tests and lessons, for 950 over 3 full days. Is it good value, should I wait till I get my full licence, and can anyone recommend any good 2nd hand bikes / dealers around Yorkshire?

I'm wanting to buy a secondhand bike from a dealer and they're knocking next to nothing off the bike. £11k down to £10.5k. Is this normal? 5% Seems a bit off.

The range of prices for this bike, age and mileage varies a lot around this figure. There area cheaper ones - far away from me - and there are more expensive ones.

Should I push for more or is this it with bikes?

Or do I through in 2 services etc?

For clarity - if it is it is. I like to form a relationship with a dealer so don't want to "be a deck" about anything.

So I am looking to add a Bluetooth to the helmet, but unsure which one to go for. Just to answer phone calls, and listen to music 🎶 which one would you suggest .

P.s. budget one that does the job

Heya, my motorbike was stolen today in London Colney (13 Dec). It may have two stickers either side of the tank, no modifications made.

Please shoot me a message if you have any info about it!

Hi everyone

I received a SJP for not sending my driving license in the post after initially receiving a fixed penalty notice.

I pleaded guilty and have since paid the fine but the points have not yet been added to my license.

Do I need to send my license in or do anything else? No mention of having to send it in the post but it’s a rubbish system and I want to make sure this process is done once and for all.

I also emailed them asking this but they have not replied even though it was 2 weeks ago.

Any help would be greatly appreciated 🙏🏻

Post office rejected my tax and told me ring dvla DVLA told me to post V5 v10 and mot certificate to them Anyone had this before ?? Spending way too much time on trying to tax this bike !

So i am pretty sure i have just been caught speeding. I am not too sure what the limit was may of been 30 or 40, but i was going around 45-50. I have had a CBT for over a year and a half, i have done my driving theory test as i planned to move to a car soon. I have not had any points or fines before.

So i come over a hill to then go down it and there is a speed camera at the end of the road. I was behind a car, and it may have missed me as of the angle, it is hard to see either way, but as i come passed im going "fuckkkk" and see the lady holding the camera smiling, so seems like im fucked lol

Just wondering if anyone has been in similar situations and what they got from it?

I think the worst part is the up to 14 Day wait ughhh

UPDATE

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Went back to the scene of the crime, seen the van, it did not have front facing camera which i class as a bonus. The road is a 30.