Beginners Bikes This area is for discussions about bikes UNDER 250cc. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:54:18 +0000 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:54:18 +0000 South East Counties Bikers http://www.southeastcountiesbikers.co.uk/forums/35/ How Much?? Sat, 29 Sep 2018 16:38:07 +0000 http://www.southeastcountiesbikers.co.uk/threads/6486/ http://www.southeastcountiesbikers.co.uk/threads/6486/ invalid@example.com (Rev) Rev
So we did some insurance quotes, usual compare sites and bike insurers and specialist young rider. First quote from bennets £5972!!! I mean really!!! Cheapest is £610 tp only.

Anyone had experience with young rider insurance? Bike value £1300]]> 10 1st Bike Thu, 20 Jul 2017 16:26:25 +0000 http://www.southeastcountiesbikers.co.uk/threads/5159/ http://www.southeastcountiesbikers.co.uk/threads/5159/ invalid@example.com (Stubbsy) Stubbsy Any help would be appreciated :tnx:]]> 63 Dumb questions Tue, 31 Dec 2013 08:49:58 +0000 http://www.southeastcountiesbikers.co.uk/threads/1066/ http://www.southeastcountiesbikers.co.uk/threads/1066/ invalid@example.com (Choco) Choco
I have a questions about warming tyres. Saw a friend last night who has a thou and he was talking about his rush in the mornings, having to wait for his tyres to warm up.

My questions are:

- How would he do this apart from riding it around and/or with tyre warmers (which is a little excessive even for him)?
- Is this something everyone needs to be cautious of (including small bikes) now that the colder weather is...

Dumb questions]]> 58 Restricted? No. 'L' Plates? No. Thu, 05 Dec 2013 09:27:08 +0000 http://www.southeastcountiesbikers.co.uk/threads/568/ http://www.southeastcountiesbikers.co.uk/threads/568/ invalid@example.com (Jim) Jim I have just 'inherited' a Suzuki GS 500 E 1997, a much maligned and perhaps, misunderstood machine, it's as boring as hell to look out and one of the top of the list of considerations I have whenever I'm looking at purchasing a new bike is No1. Do I like the look of it? Having said that this one was free, subsequently I liked the look of it a lot!
I reckon I know quite a bit about being a...

Restricted? No. 'L' Plates? No.]]> 41 KIDS MOTORBIKE (5 YEAR OLD) Mon, 16 Sep 2013 20:40:43 +0000 http://www.southeastcountiesbikers.co.uk/threads/3664/ http://www.southeastcountiesbikers.co.uk/threads/3664/ invalid@example.com (Tony) Tony , anyone got any ideas or one for sale?.
There are obviously some on Ebay etc, thought id ask you guys first.. Might even take on a little project with Alan's help...(Alan?)
Thanks.]]> 6 The small(er) bikes Wed, 10 Jul 2013 21:17:30 +0000 http://www.southeastcountiesbikers.co.uk/threads/863/ http://www.southeastcountiesbikers.co.uk/threads/863/ invalid@example.com (Darkzy) Darkzy
Was just wondering as a 50cc rider (for time being) who has/rides a smaller bike (50/125cc)

just question so future rideout for the smaller not so quick bikes maybe?

:) Darkzy]]> 79 Important - why you should take your bike test this summer Wed, 28 Nov 2012 15:37:14 +0000 http://www.southeastcountiesbikers.co.uk/threads/1552/ http://www.southeastcountiesbikers.co.uk/threads/1552/ invalid@example.com (Spin) Spin
The new rules for motorcycle tests will be introduced on January 19 2013.

At 16 and after first taking CBT, you’ll be able to ride a moped (note that the licence category will change from P to AM) on L plates as at present. In the unlikely event that anyone chooses to gain a full moped licence, you’ll need to take the theory test and CBT.

At 17 you’ll be able to...

Important - why you should take your bike test this summer]]> 19 Competition For Learner Riders Sat, 21 Jan 2012 10:23:06 +0000 http://www.southeastcountiesbikers.co.uk/threads/1487/ http://www.southeastcountiesbikers.co.uk/threads/1487/ invalid@example.com (Roadwart) Roadwart
For more info & entry details see the MotoVentures website....

Competition For Learner Riders]]> 1 50cc - 250 Beginners Machines Wed, 21 Sep 2011 16:36:50 +0000 http://www.southeastcountiesbikers.co.uk/threads/570/ http://www.southeastcountiesbikers.co.uk/threads/570/ invalid@example.com (Sporty1200) Sporty1200 View attachment 617


This was my 1976 - 77 pride n joy.... You can just see the squaring of the footpeg this side..Custom seat, custom bars, custom paint on pedal guard, rack, extra GB stickers + L plates, baffles (what baffles :whistle:).. No visor though?? Stunning... Ive always said ive never owned a bike with drop bars.. :eek: Looks like i forgot about this one..
:hah:]]> 7 READ ME! Tue, 23 Aug 2011 21:25:35 +0000 http://www.southeastcountiesbikers.co.uk/threads/566/ http://www.southeastcountiesbikers.co.uk/threads/566/ invalid@example.com (Roadwart) Roadwart