need help on my first bike!

[tea3cup]

hi guys im a noob waiting for my TP.

wanna get my first bike after passing my TP (pray hard that it will be on my first try) but ive got no knowledge at all.

 

1. interested in getting a simple vespa. not sure abt the price diff for first hand and second hand? im on budget!

2. which is good for a beginner rider? intend to use the bike just for short distance and joy ride. LX150 or S125?

3. what to look out for when getting a second hand bike?

4. what website is good to look out for second hand bikes? have been looking at sgbikes and sgbikemart.

 

please help! :?:?

[xiaoviper]

Go down to a shop to have a look and feel. Sit on one and see if you like the posture etc.

Just looking at the bike on picture vs seeing and feeling the bike makes a big difference.

 

Consider also, budget and how long you intend to own the bike.

Get someone experienced to go down with you when choosing a bike also, especially 2nd hand.

Cuz they know what to look out for. and there's a thread somewhere on this forum on what to look out for. Search for it if u want Youtube has videos on that too.

 

Have fun, ride safe!

[zalk]

If you want vespa better get an old ah pek Excel. The automatic ones are damn expensive unless you can get a good bargain. Not to mention your P plate insurance will be expensive in the first place.

[tea3cup]

thanks for your reply!

may i know what to search for the youtube video?

 

yes i agree i gotta go and try out the bike itself! but am afraid that no one is going to entertain me when i go to the shop? no experienced friends leh. all my friends dun ride! will it be ok to go down to look see look see before i get my license?

[tea3cup]

If you want vespa better get an old ah pek Excel. The automatic ones are damn expensive unless you can get a good bargain. Not to mention your P plate insurance will be expensive in the first place.

 

ehhhh old ah pek excel means what? yup, im looking for automatic one. whats the estimate price of a P plate insurance?

thanks for your reply btw!

[swat_]

I wld say vespa esp the old sch ones arent the best choice for a new rider..

 

1. The gear shifting uses ur hands this is thought in the center thus many riders arent able to adapt to this.

 

2. Vespas hv unbalanced weight due to the engine placement on the right and some riders have issues with balancing.

 

3. The tires are darn small n slippery making cornering a nightmare esp when wet.

 

It takes time to master the art of riding a vespa hahah.. Seeing too many new riders failing to ride a vespa and some in serious RTA i wld def not advise new riders to ride one...

 

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[tea3cup]

so what you recommend for a new rider?

 

 

swat[/MENTION]_;8067220]I wld say vespa esp the old sch ones arent the best choice for a new rider..

 

1. The gear shifting uses ur hands this is thought in the center thus many riders arent able to adapt to this.

 

2. Vespas hv unbalanced weight due to the engine placement on the right and some riders have issues with balancing.

 

3. The tires are darn small n slippery making cornering a nightmare esp when wet.

 

It takes time to master the art of riding a vespa hahah.. Seeing too many new riders failing to ride a vespa and some in serious RTA i wld def not advise new riders to ride one...

 

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[vinho_16]

I recommend wave. Or rxz. Or 125z. Or a pulsar. Or a YBR.

 

A lion doesn't consider an opinion of a sheep

[skyblueblue]

I agreed vespa not the best ride for beginner. Rode my dad vespa with an oversize box he had. At 100kph the bike wobble like mad cos o the wind

[ber]

HI I nearly bought one for over 5 k for a 2 year bike. When I　ｔｅｓｔ　ｒｉｄｅ　ｔｈｅ　ｂｉｋｅ，it doesnt feel very nimble and when the road is uneven the wheel bounces a lot. Despite this, I still wanted one that time because I believe it would be good on the crowded streets rather than a motorcycle and would be getting a motorcycle if for higher speeds.

[tea3cup]

so you are a vespa owner now? any regrets?

 

HI I nearly bought one for over 5 k for a 2 year bike. When I　ｔｅｓｔ　ｒｉｄｅ　ｔｈｅ　ｂｉｋｅ，it doesnt feel very nimble and when the road is uneven the wheel bounces a lot. Despite this, I still wanted one that time because I believe it would be good on the crowded streets rather than a motorcycle and would be getting a motorcycle if for higher speeds.

[flyingcow]

heard from my friend who owns vespa that the wheel very small, ride is quite bumpy. then easy to skid when got pothole or manhole cover.. he ride less than 1 year stop riding it now in layup. lol

[redvodka]

Try as many bike before u decide,

[devilboi88]

My first bike is a vespa and i have been using it for a couple of years already. Though many of the points brought up by others are sound. I would say that a beginner is as well qualified as others to ride one.

 

You are not riding a racing bike, just ride carefully and at decent speed and it is totally fine.

[ddjh9]

Just keep your speed low and it will be fine..