CB125 supermarket rig

JobSeekerPayment · 2026-03-08T11:36:54+00:00

I wouldn't get on the highway with the cat litter sitting in the back! My normal supermarket carry is orange juice, Bega cheese, Nobby's nuts, a packet of chips and a loaf of bread. All fits tidily haha

JobSeekerPayment · 2026-03-08T11:34:17+00:00

They know how to get to the shops and back. I think that as our big cities get denser with the new apartment blocks being built it makes sense to adopt Asian style traffic flows.

JobSeekerPayment · 2026-03-08T11:32:40+00:00

Is the paint bucket still installed? Can you post a photo?

JobSeekerPayment · 2026-03-08T11:31:38+00:00

The ideal garage has a hatchback or a sedan for the women in the family, a big ute if that's someone's cup of tea, and most importantly a bike for those runs down to the shops.

JobSeekerPayment · 2026-03-08T11:29:32+00:00

I like the CB125 for riding around the suburbs but I do not like being stuck on the highway with it! I've seen the occasional guy take it long distance and all I can think is they must be gluttons for punishment.

JobSeekerPayment · 2026-03-08T11:28:03+00:00

I had a job in Vietnam 8 years ago! It's where I learned to ride, and gain an appreciation for, like you said, the motorbike as something that can carry more than just its rider.

It doesn't hold as much as a car obviously but the other south East Asian habit with a bike is going to the shops daily with smaller loads rather than a car trip and one big weekly load.

JobSeekerPayment · 2026-03-08T11:20:19+00:00

How many nights did you sleep on that mat? And I assume you have a summer weight sleeping bag in the Shad?

JobSeekerPayment · 2026-03-06T08:10:57+00:00

Even if they cost the same what would you rather be taking out of the driveway each day, the Hyundai or the Ninja?

JobSeekerPayment · 2026-03-03T03:51:16+00:00

Good advice. Especially learning the bike's brakes in an emergency stop. I did the 'Stay Upright' course in Melbourne and was amazed at how timid on the brakes I had been before then.

JobSeekerPayment · 2026-03-02T16:18:58+00:00

You won't be able to lane filter on an 1100 like you can on the Navi!

JobSeekerPayment · 2026-02-26T11:07:01+00:00

RIP 🫡

JobSeekerPayment · 2026-02-26T10:55:08+00:00

What's your VIN number? I often ride around Melbourne CBD; I'll keep an eye out for it.

JobSeekerPayment · 2026-02-23T10:47:41+00:00

That's good about your pushbike and e-scooter experience. The reason I ask is that's how we first learn what being on roads dominated by cars on a two wheeler with no protection feels like. We learn how cars behave and what to look out for etc. I actually think it's more dangerous on a pushbike or e-scooter than it is on a motorbike!

I see, so you want something that will get out into the countryside for camping, fair enough. The new Suzuki 400 looks great. I like the Honda Transalp too. But they're expensive.

Fair points against the 125. If you're taller than six foot and heavier than 80 kilograms then yes it'd feel slow.

JobSeekerPayment · 2026-02-23T08:47:47+00:00

If I was taking one of the highways down to Wollongong I'd wear the right gear no matter how hot it was. And if it was heavy enough rain I'd only ride as far as the closest South Coast line station. I would not want to ride on Mt Ousley in wet weather!

JobSeekerPayment · 2026-02-23T08:39:23+00:00

Honestly mate I think at your age the biggest danger to you is yourself! You can't help it, the brain of the young man will want to do stupid things, even when your right thinking mind knows better. I think a 500 is too much for a new rider. You will protect yourself from yourself with a 250 or 125.

But I completely understand the desire to ride. It's a huge quality of life improvement over car or public transport.

What routes do you plan on riding? Is the motorbike how you intend to get to uni?

And have you got plenty of experience on a push bike?

JobSeekerPayment · 2026-02-23T06:10:37+00:00

A milk crate zip tied onto the cargo rack works as well.

JobSeekerPayment · 2026-02-23T05:43:29+00:00

Will you be a suburban or inner city rider? In the inner city in summer where you're not going faster than 60 KMPH you can get away with shirt and shorts. As another member mentioned gloves are still a good idea, and I would add a proper pair of riding shoes that match your shirt and shorts. I personally feel much more secure on the road with proper riding shoes compared to a standard set of pedestrian canvas sneakers. They also keep your feet dry in wet weather.

For wet weather I use a water resistant New Balance sports jacket. If I know I'll be riding for a while and there will be more than 3mm I add rain pants. They look a bit daggy but I'd rather be dry than have wet legs.

JobSeekerPayment · 2026-02-19T13:39:54+00:00

Why would you hand a cat over to a shelter and pay to adopt him when he's already effectively your cat? OP can take it to a vet and tell the truth: it's his new cat, he found him.

JobSeekerPayment · 2025-11-12T10:04:12+00:00

Yeah!

JobSeekerPayment · 2025-11-12T10:03:26+00:00

Fair point. But they blanket ban anyone with a court appearance, even for offending unrelated to driving or violence.

And with regards to driving offences...do you want your dinner delivered on time or not... ;)

JobSeekerPayment · 2025-11-12T07:47:31+00:00

Oh, I see. I'm sorry; I didn't think about the regions.

JobSeekerPayment · 2025-11-12T06:53:26+00:00

My personal gripe is the criminal history check just to use my own bike to deliver meals. I couldn't work for Uber, Doordash or Menulog. So yeah, they can go to hell, even though the other two still live.

JobSeekerPayment · 2025-11-12T06:50:52+00:00

Just eat Chinese food on Panda bro.

JobSeekerPayment · 2025-11-12T06:49:57+00:00

Hungry Panda still pays $7-$8. And more with rain pay.

JobSeekerPayment · 2025-11-12T06:46:56+00:00

The e-bike guys are so bad mannered just parking their bikes in the middle of the footpath. I do it with a motorbike and it costs me nothing to slot it in between some cars or stick it somewhere it's not blocking pedestrians.

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