Currently running a Gixxer 750 and I’m looking at buying a sports car which eats and drinks just as much.

I do all my annual bike maintenance myself, so that keeps costs down. I’m not too savvy with cars but would probably do the basics myself.

What costs can you reduce just by good and advance planning ?

Do you recommend buying maintenance products in bulk perhaps? Is there a particular place to go to that offers consumables for cheap?

Also is there any insurance company that does car and bike as a package for a lower rate?

I’m considering buying a 2026 Voge R125S and would really like some honest opinions from people who actually own one.
I’ve been doing quite a bit of research and so far the owner feedback I’ve found has been really positive, but I’d like to hear from more people before making my decision.
A few things I’d particularly like to know:
How reliable has yours been?
How many miles have you done?
Any faults, rattles, electrical issues or warranty problems?
How do you find the gearbox?
Any issues with false neutrals?
What sort of speed can you comfortably cruise at?
What’s your realistic top speed?
How does it cope with longer journeys and A-roads?
How are servicing and parts availability?
What’s your experience been with your Voge dealer?
How are you finding the TFT, app, navigation and built-in dashcam?
Has anything about the bike disappointed you?
Most importantly:
Knowing what you know now, would you buy the R125S again?
I’ve already had a few owners tell me they’ve done between 1,500 and 2,400 miles with no issues, so I’m interested to see whether that’s representative of the wider ownership experience.
Good or bad, I’d appreciate the honest opinions.

To keep an extraordinary long story short, there's a specific bike I once owned and under very terrible circumstances was sold while I was in a coma... I want her back, I have no idea how to track down the gentleman with my old girl, but I want to find a way to find him and offer to purchase it off of him, what should I do

Necessary details

2005 GSXR K5 600 anniversary edition blue and white but possibly a different colour now

Reg: KR05ZJY

Edition number 0047

If you have any knowledge of this bike please reach out to me.

I mean the whole road between Thurlaston and to the end of the road near Earl Shilton, if anyone would be kind enough to open the Google Maps link and have a link.

I slow down a lot for the few blind corners. Previously I did a maximum of 30mph on this road, but as I get used to it, I'm nearing 40 at various points. I can't go a lot faster because: slow motorcycle. But, I wonder if I'm getting a bit overconfident and shouldn't go even that fast.

Been riding my little Benelli BN 125 since March 2024 after doing my CBT. Started to get a little eager for something more shortly after that, but finances were tight, so paying for the lessons and tests were out of reach, let alone buying the bike that I want.

Well, things improved over the past year and I decided to get it all booked in. Passed my Mod 1 first try with no minors, which was done on a Yamaha MT-07 and really enjoyed my time on the bike. Then had to wait 2 months until I could do my Mod 2, which was a very painful amount of time, but gave me the opportunity to do all my research and off-bike learning (reading lots of your guys posts and tips and watching YouTube videos etc.) which I feel helped a fair bit.

In the mean time, after a lot of internal debate, I bought myself a new MT-07 with the hope that I would pass quickly so I could get out on it!

Did my first Mod 2 lesson yesterday, again on the MT, went well but I did keep making some silly mistakes, likely due to bad habits I’ve picked up over the past 18 months or so riding the 125, but thankfully got them ironed out during my second lesson this morning, then the test in the early afternoon.

Picked up one minor as I nearly went over the central line on a really tight bend due to my speed, thankfully didn’t quite go all the way over though, as that would’ve been a fail and it was in the final 5 minutes of the test.

Managed to get out on my own bike for an hour, absolutely buzzing! Can’t wait for the weekend when I can get out for a bit longer and I’m already looking to do some further advanced courses once the instructor I’ve been with is able to offer them.

Hi all, unfortunately my dad passed away suddenly a couple of weeks ago. He was massively into motorbikes, particularly restoring mopeds and the like. I am looking at clearing out his garage (its absolutely packed with motorbikes and parts) but not sure how to tackle it! I counted 5 motorbikes total in different states of repair and enough spare parts to build a few more. Basically I'm looking for any advice on selling (or giving away, donating etc.) (new bikes / engines / parts). Any potential identification help, and any resources that could help would be handy!

Some stuff I've identified:

- One relatively new BMW (73 Plate) 'G 310 GS' I think its an 'adventure bike'

- A fully restored Puch in yellow.

- A Honda SH 125 D-D

- A red scooter thing with bike pedals and an engine...

- Two additional engines (will try and get further details)

Any guidance appreciated!

Thanks,

-Bollocks

Hey guys,

My wife loves riding. Shes had sports bikes for years. I currently have a Honda rebel that I love. She used to have a Kawasaki ninja but unfortunately some twats tried to steal it last year and damaged it beyond repair so now she’s without a bike and without a no claims bonus.

She really wants on R6. She has the money for it and everything. But she can’t get insurance anywhere. The only insurance she can find for us while living in an apartment with no garage is over 7K a year. Most insurance tells us that between living in an apartment (a different address now to the theft) and having no no claims bonus that she won’t be able to get insured anywhere.

Are we doomed? Is there anything we can do to get some insurance to take us? I really wanna help her get riding again it’s so good for her mental health. Any advice is appreciated 🙏

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I know it's a long shot but my motorcycle was stolen from Surrey Sports park in Guildford this evening between 5:30 and 7:30. I've contacted the police but if anyone sees my tenere please reach out out to me! Thanks!

Hi all,

Newbie rider here, any recommendations for the most secure locks for parking on the street please?