Six30 Posted October 26, 2023 Author Share Posted October 26, 2023 On 25/10/2023 at 12:52, Nute said: I’ve just acquired an MT09, and was seriously considering a CBR1000. Really nice bike but the dealership wouldn’t let me test drive the one I was interested in as I have a few points on my licence The 125 was a nice bike but I only used it once every few months to keep everything working. My wife was initially enthusiastic about doing her CBT but as with many things, never got around to it. I have aspirations of a third bike, possibly another Indian, and lack of garage space dictated the 125 had to go… the newer Neo CB1000R or the previous model CB1000r ? i had the previous model , cracking bike . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nute Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 2 hours ago, Six30 said: the newer Neo CB1000R or the previous model CB1000r ? i had the previous model , cracking bike . It was a 21 plate. I’m pretty tall so feel a bit cramped on some but this felt ok. Bloody annoying I couldn’t try it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 2 hours ago, Nute said: It was a 21 plate. I’m pretty tall so feel a bit cramped on some but this felt ok. Bloody annoying I couldn’t try it. How many points do you have to have before they so no then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nute Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 I think it must vary according to the insurance the dealership hold. I rode an MT09 and MT10 no problem at one, a speed triple at another but the Honda said no (6pts). In fairness they did call their insurers to try to swing it but computer says no. I don’t have any problem with that, after all it’s my own fault for having the points. I did really like the look of the Honda and it was a good fit but I am not going to buy a bike I can’t try. I have 1 and a bit years till they expire and I can’t wait. First time in my life I’ve ever had 6 ( and I had zero for 10+ years before these) and it’s a pain in the bum. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted October 27, 2023 Author Share Posted October 27, 2023 What Nute said about not buying before trying... most of the bikes i have had i didn't ride before i bought em, any one else do this or do you have to ride em first ? i just put it down to my rugged individualism . 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Six30 said: What Nute said about not buying before trying... most of the bikes i have had i didn't ride before i bought em, any one else do this or do you have to ride em first ? i just put it down to my rugged individualism . Most I haven't ridden......but they tend to be in the same genre so I've got a pretty good idea of what to expect. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 2 hours ago, Six30 said: What Nute said about not buying before trying... most of the bikes i have had i didn't ride before i bought em, any one else do this or do you have to ride em first ? i just put it down to my rugged individualism . I didn't ride the T700 , I just pre-ordered it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nute Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 To clarify, I wouldn’t expect to ride the exact bike in buying, but if I’m getting a cb1000r I do want to ride one. When I got my FTR I rode one at a dealership near me but they didn’t have a used one that suited me so I bought one from a dealership in Edinburgh and had it delivered. Sorry if I wasn’t clear. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fallsalot Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 4 hours ago, Six30 said: What Nute said about not buying before trying... most of the bikes i have had i didn't ride before i bought em, any one else do this or do you have to ride em first ? i just put it down to my rugged individualism . The first brand new bike i ever bought was a 1993 Africa Twin, i went into my local Honda dealer pointed at it in the brochure and said i want that one, it took a month to arrive and i wasn't disappointed when i took it out for the first time it was one of the best feeling of my life. Every other bike i had to test ride mainly because they were second hand and i wanted to make sure they were mechanically good. The XTrainer i never had a test ride on either but i did have a go on one when they were first introduced which i think was in 2016 and have been dreaming about one ever since LOL 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 My Pops has never test ridden a single bike before buying. I don’t get that at all. You want my money then I want to test the goods first. If I hadn’t had that philosophy my first bike would have been a Bonneville T100 The most boringly expensive cardigan and pipe its possible to buy on a fresh licence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 Honda riders usually test ride their boyfriends cock then buy the Honda. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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