Motorcycle and Scooter appreciation

If having a motorbike is going to be more of a pleasure than a necessity couldn't you leave it at your folks' place - they have a garage no? Or rent a lock up? Might not make the whole thing much cheaper but at least the bike would be undercover.

I'll have to have a gold think about that. A winter outside versus a winter in the garage will probably be quite noticeable. If the insurance comes down massively I'll consider it.

Had my CBT cancelled on me today and rearranged to next week. Probably a blessing in disguise with this weather - though next week is looking a bit dodgy too!

I'm wondering what would be best in people's opinion... Buy a little 125 and pootle around getting my confidence up, or saving my cash for a bigger bike and doing the DAS. Personaly I'd elect for the former - though a couple of bikers I've spoken to told me that they just don't feel safe on 125's and recommended doing the DAS ASAP. I'm not in a tearing hurry though I would like to get a bike capable of doing some touring and taking my other half around on, so getting shot of those L plates sooner rather than later would be quite nice...

I was undecided before doing my CBT. By the end I'd made my mind up. You'll probably make your mind up also.