Thinking of the same myself, looking for a Vespa 125 or maybe the new LML Vespa clones ...... it'll be awhile yet tho
Mopeds 50 or 125 cc
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Re: Mopeds 50 or 125 cc
You can ride a 50cc no probs, the 125 you need to pass the first part of a CBT (about £90) and you can use L plates for 2 years if you don't do the 2nd part, then have to re=do part 1 again.
Thinking of the same myself, looking for a Vespa 125 or maybe the new LML Vespa clones ...... it'll be awhile yet tho
Thinking of the same myself, looking for a Vespa 125 or maybe the new LML Vespa clones ...... it'll be awhile yet tho
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Re: Mopeds 50 or 125 cc
My understanding is that you do not have to do the theory test if you do the CBT (in order to ride a 125cc).
The CBT course involves five elements:
A. introduction
B. practical on-site training
C. practical on-site riding
D. practical on-road training
E. practical on-road riding
The five elements have to be completed in sequence, although the order of the exercises within the element can be varied. You will only move on to the next element when your instructor is satisfied you have learnt the necessary theory and demonstrated the practical skills to a safe basic level.
The CBT course involves five elements:
A. introduction
B. practical on-site training
C. practical on-site riding
D. practical on-road training
E. practical on-road riding
The five elements have to be completed in sequence, although the order of the exercises within the element can be varied. You will only move on to the next element when your instructor is satisfied you have learnt the necessary theory and demonstrated the practical skills to a safe basic level.
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Re: Mopeds 50 or 125 cc
Hi - I was only referring to doing the CBT itself. But of course and as you say, for the full licence, it's theory and CBT.bongo wrote:The cbt is only to allow you to go out and "train" on your own. If you want a full licence you have to produce the CBT and theory certs.
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Re: Mopeds 50 or 125 cc
I had my 50cc derestricted Nick and it did add a bit more umpf to the ride. Probably got an 5mph out of it.
It was deresticted at a Vespa dealership but I think the process is illegal. The did offer to do it though
and I duly accepted. 
Great fun as they are, just be careful on the damn thing.
It was deresticted at a Vespa dealership but I think the process is illegal. The did offer to do it though
and I duly accepted. Great fun as they are, just be careful on the damn thing.
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Re: Mopeds 50 or 125 cc
Or, just go for one of these in "Magic Black".
http://www.piaggioape.co.uk/range/detai ... fault.aspx
http://www.piaggioape.co.uk/range/detai ... fault.aspx
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Careful there matebongo wrote:its a bit of a minefield just now. Hope to get out on mine before i go to somerset
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Re: Mopeds 50 or 125 cc
cbt's are easy, although i think theyve brought this new thing in where you have to drive at 50 mph whilst swerving really fast ?
in theory you could drive a 200cc scoot with your provisional which has been converted from a 125 as long as it still has 125 on the log book, thats legal.
homer dont get an LML.
get one soon phil, then we can go bombing about lol.
in theory you could drive a 200cc scoot with your provisional which has been converted from a 125 as long as it still has 125 on the log book, thats legal.
homer dont get an LML.
get one soon phil, then we can go bombing about lol.
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MV Agusta ?
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bugger!!!
yeah t5s are nice, i wouldnt go for one with a mallosi though id try and get a standard t5 engine. less likely to blow
try scooter trader i think its www.scootertrader.co.uk aswell
yeah t5s are nice, i wouldnt go for one with a mallosi though id try and get a standard t5 engine. less likely to blow
try scooter trader i think its www.scootertrader.co.uk aswell
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Re: Mopeds 50 or 125 cc
To be honest, I would never ride a moped. However, from a financial point of view, I can see the attraction, cheap to run and easy to ride. However, far less power. I have seen the way HGV's drive too close to mopeds and they do not take a dominante road postion because they are under powered. However, with a motorcycle, you have the power and take the road position. If you are considering any kind of motorised two wheel transport, then read Motorcycle Road Craft and perhaps undertake a Police 'bike sake' course for the day.
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Re: Mopeds 50 or 125 cc
It's MineThe Nosferatu wrote:homer dont get an LML.
get one soon phil, then we can go bombing about lol.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pawsher/3620991830/
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