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General => General discussion => Topic started by: golf-sib on 12 November 2012, 12:55
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Hi guys, decided I hate trains enough to get a bike, went and did my CBT and got my brand new YBR 125 which I put a deposit down a few weeks back. Just want some general advice on biking and any tips on maintenance and riding as I know a few of you on here ride the two wheelers.
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Thanks in advance!
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put it away for the winter :wink:
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Don't fall off :laugh: :laugh:
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Buy a luminous vest..
Treat other road users as a potential threat.keep checking the road surface ahead for any hazards like diesel etc.
Buy proper bike wear in the event you fall off you wont leave a trail of skin on the tarmac..
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Don't fall off :laugh: :laugh:
an if you do let go of the bike :smiley:
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I've got all the proper gear from boots, to helmet, only thing really left to buy is some descent trousers to complete the two piece as all I've got at the moment is waterproofs.
Only thing I suck at major, is gear changes at the moment. :grin: :grin: :grin:
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night or day ride with your lights on as bright as they ll go .
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Its brand new bike, really chuffed with it. Been going out at night everyday as practice, have ordered a visibility harness to be more seen and I have a white helmet which sticks out from all the black. Its due its run in service at 600miles which is free.
Just received my Puig windscreen and I have just fitted it, lights are automatically on from the point the key turns the ignition. Keep them tips, especially for gear changes otherwise I'm sure the clutch won't like me :smiley: :grin:
Also been looking at getting a back box but I don't want a huge one, not sure what one to get or anyone can recommend
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Don't worry about a luminous vest, and if you ride with your lights on during the day you run the risk of accidentally flashing someone out in front of you if you hit a bump. This = T bone.
Take it steady on bends until you're comfortable.
Easy on the front brake, especially in the wet.
Keep your eyes open for sh!t in the road, wet leaves and patches of stuff on bends - diesel is super slippy.
Book up for your test - little bikes are the way in, but bigger stuff is easier to ride and more fun. Especially as the licence is changing next January.
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dont buy a brand new bike just to learn on :lipsrsealed:
oops too late :laugh:
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Don't worry about a luminous vest, and if you ride with your lights on during the day you run the risk of accidentally flashing someone out in front of you if you hit a bump. This = T bone.
Take it steady on bends until you're comfortable.
Easy on the front brake, especially in the wet.
Keep your eyes open for sh!t in the road, wet leaves and patches of stuff on bends - diesel is super slippy.
Book up for your test - little bikes are the way in, but bigger stuff is easier to ride and more fun. Especially as the licence is changing next January.
All great tips.... just to add
carry your donor card
renew/change life insurance policy to include my name (happy to PM you detials)
Thanks :smiley:
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Buy a luminous vest..
Treat other road users as a potential threat.keep checking the road surface ahead for any hazards like diesel etc.
Buy proper bike wear in the event you fall off you wont leave a trail of skin on the tarmac..
+1 Watch out for over filled diesel tanks on Bus's deadly , I used to have a GSXr 750 ended up in someones garden because of the above. :wink:
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I've got all the proper gear from boots, to helmet, only thing really left to buy is some descent trousers to complete the two piece as all I've got at the moment is waterproofs.
Only thing I suck at major, is gear changes at the moment. :grin: :grin: :grin:
its easy hold the throttle open and go throught the gears sod the clutch. My first go on a kx 250 down a hill was :lipsrsealed: and dont use your front brake when your going flat out. Trust me. :evil: My first and last time on a bike. :cool:
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Hi guys, decided I hate trains enough to get a bike, went and did my CBT and got my brand new YBR 125 which I put a deposit down a few weeks back. Just want some general advice on biking and any tips on maintenance and riding as I know a few of you on here ride the two wheelers.
(http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g71/sibilev/IMAG0331.jpg)
Thanks in advance!
remember to take that chain off before pulling away!!(trust me,its embarrasing when/if you forget :whistle:)
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Thanks for the tips, I've also got a calliper lock on the front wheel so I try and remember to do all chains :grin: :grin: :grin:
I nearly flew off during my CBT due to the front brake :lipsrsealed:
Just looked up a new clutch, only £20, maybe your right, the clutch can go to hell.
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Oh yeah, on a serious note, what's the best way to stop the visor from fogging up including my glasses (as I have to wear them)?
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take ya pick
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Cheers Chuff :afro:
Loving the biking at the moment, any tips for when winter really comes wit what I should get for snow/ice conditions?
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Cheers Chuff :afro:
Loving the biking at the moment, any tips for when winter really comes wit what I should get for snow/ice conditions?
Stay at home, drive Insted, bike + ice will never end well
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Agreed. 2 contact patches on the road. Hit ice mid corner and you'll have virtually no chance of not ending up on the road.
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Cheers, I live next door to train station so its not a problem. My concern is how do I judge when roads are unsafe to go out on and when they are considered fine again.
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Look at the weather forecast, look at the conditions outside, see if there is any frost on the cars?
Think about the road you will be using, is it an A road with lots of overhanging trees that could prevent the road from getting any Sun to thaw it.
I found last year a couple of times I was out that the roads hadn't defrosted enough and were incredibly slippy. Stay off the white lines!
The clutch will come with practice, when I took my DAS I had real issues getting 1st gear on their bike but since I passed its just got easier and easier.
Best advice is just to take it easy
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There are a million tips for riding a bike safely and especially through winter, but the biggest lifesaver for me has been to regard everyone else on the road as a retard.
Learning how to interpret other vehicle's 'body language' is a priceless skill to keep it rubber side down.
A few other important things:
Always maintain a decent distance between you and the vehicle in front - imagine they will slam their brakes on at any moment, and give yourself enough distance to react and stop yourself safely.
When riding in the wet/cold, apply BOTH brakes progressively, don't ever snatch at the brake or you'll lose the front end and go down like a sack of potatoes!
If you find yourself going into a corner too hot then look at the point where you want to go and lean smoothly into it; don't slam the brakes on as you'll stand the bike up and carry on in a straight line into the nearest telegraph pole/oncoming car/kerb/armco etc. Target fixation is surprisingly easy to fall victim to so always keep your eye on where you want to go. You'll get away with gently applying the rear brake round a corner - you want maximum grip from the front wheel.
As for maintenance, the biggest issue you'll find during the winter is your chain getting covered in crap. Keep it clean and lubed up. To protect the exposed parts of the bike from salt etc, get a can of ACF50 and apply it with a cloth, obviously keep it away from the brakes :grin:
Happy biking :cool:
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Yeah, I've got a tip for you....
.....do f**king do what I did to mine this year....
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Same, I binned mine for the sake of taking my time and getting to work 5 mins late
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There are a million tips for riding a bike safely and especially through winter, but the biggest lifesaver for me has been to regard everyone else on the road as a retard.
Learning how to interpret other vehicle's 'body language' is a priceless skill to keep it rubber side down.
A few other important things:
Always maintain a decent distance between you and the vehicle in front - imagine they will slam their brakes on at any moment, and give yourself enough distance to react and stop yourself safely.
When riding in the wet/cold, apply BOTH brakes progressively, don't ever snatch at the brake or you'll lose the front end and go down like a sack of potatoes!
If you find yourself going into a corner too hot then look at the point where you want to go and lean smoothly into it; don't slam the brakes on as you'll stand the bike up and carry on in a straight line into the nearest telegraph pole/oncoming car/kerb/armco etc. Target fixation is surprisingly easy to fall victim to so always keep your eye on where you want to go. You'll get away with gently applying the rear brake round a corner - you want maximum grip from the front wheel.
As for maintenance, the biggest issue you'll find during the winter is your chain getting covered in crap. Keep it clean and lubed up. To protect the exposed parts of the bike from salt etc, get a can of ACF50 and apply it with a cloth, obviously keep it away from the brakes :grin:
Happy biking :cool:
Thanks for alot of the tips, they are priceless, I already had to slam my rear brake once and end up like a sack of potatoes :whistle: :whistle: :whistle: At least there was no damage to no one nor to the bike except a clutch lever luckily and a good gap. But I rather get tips than learn the hard way by learning myself
Also Ant wtf did you do?
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As mentioned, use both brakes progressively. The rear brake alone won't slow you down. In bad weather everything gas to be smooth. Acceleration, braking etc. This is the worst kind of weather to ride in as it's not wet or dry and its frosty and leaves are in the ground.
Some good advice here. You DO have to expect someone will pull out on you. Try to look in the eyes of drivers at junctions to make sure they notice you. Also, if you're not sure they've seen you. Don't be scared to bip the horn.
Check tyre pressure regularly. They are wry important on a bike. More so than a car as they are the only thing between you and the ground. Also get the best tyres you can afford. Stickier will give you more confidence cornering, but have less mileage.
The test doesn't really prepare you that well for the roads, you will start learning now you're OB the road on your own.
Good luck. Don't be a hero. Cars and trucks are alot stronger than us.
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Cheers, I live next door to train station so its not a problem. My concern is how do I judge when roads are unsafe to go out on and when they are considered fine again.
Trial and error is the only way.
every journey will be an experience, even for regular commuters. Hidden damp patches in shaded areas, roadkill mud on the road, etc etc etc
I have ridden in a heavy snow storm without issues as it wasnt sticking, people thought I was crazy. visibility was my only issue but I was getting home - no way was I getting snowed in at work - and as I was commuting 120 miles a day on a bike for 9 months on roads a knew well, could i say the roads were going to be safe for the return journey, not a chance - its another RISK factor of biking, and one I have stopped taking 8 years ago. :whistle:
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Also Ant wtf did you do?
Came off on a roundabout. Had a new front tyre which are a bit slippery when new. Wasn't paying attention to the fact that I was on a new tyre, so the bike slid until the entire side hit a kerb.
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A tip for stopping the fogging on lenses etc
get a bar of soap and rub it on your visor and then leave 2 min and buff it off.
I do this on my off road goggle and it works.
and trust me they normally fog up 10x worse then a normal visor!
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Thanks guys, I have one of them antifog quick pin magic things now works a treat. Except I have to wear glasses that steam up like a mofo, I've tried the bar soap, washing liquid and antifog sprays and they do sweet f-all to my glasses when at lights etc... Any other idea's? As I discovered today when I have to do low speed and its briefly hails with the visor open its not nice :grin: :grin: :grin:
Also any recommendations on riding in crazy wind, today was the worst wind I've encountered, coming of the A2 at my junction it kept throwing me side to side and then very hard onto the edge. I've been told to keep loose, I've also heard someone say "spreading your legs helps" as one side acts as a sail and the other as a counter sail???
Any more tips and advice is appreciated as I really don't fancy being wind swept away.
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My advice is just to use the bike for fun, never day to day commuting. If the weather is rubbish then use the car.
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hi there , with regards to clutch and gearchange one your in 1st you dont need to use the clutch to go up the gears, put pressure on the gearlever and when you want to change up quickly back off the throttle , the gear will engage then get back on the power straight away all the way up to top :shocked:
do NOT do this going down as you will damage the clutch and or gearbox ; you can go down more than one gear at a time but practice will help , a lot . :wink:
as to riding in windy conditions lean forward to put more weight on the front wheel , dont hold on the bars too tight and leaning into the direction of the wind will help a lot.
dont worry about the bike moving about too much just give yourself plenty of space around other road users and most of all enjoy the freedom sounds and smell of biking. :cool:
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I've been riding for the last 20 years on and off road. You WILL fall off/get knocked off but don't let it put you off riding. Don't be surprised when it happens and learn from it (road conditions, what you could have done different, where the moron came at you from etc). Best thing I've learnt is ALWAYS get witnesses at the scene! Unless you were doing something daft then its probably best not to :wink:
Never ride beyond your abilities and don't feel pressured to 'keep up' with your biking buddies. Always stay in your comfort zone.
Do a track day! Not on your bike but do a proper tuition day. You will learn a hell of a lot that will pay dividends on the road. You're not ready yet but think about it next summer maybe once you've got the basics mastered.
Buy and ALWAYS wear decent kit. Jeans and trainers is not decent kit. If you have a 5 dollar head wear a 5 dollar helmet...
Learn to read the road. (this is big topic). Look ahead, try to read the curbs (vanishing points) and stay well away from drain covers, this can be a challenge.
Ride defensively.
Be lucky and enjoy yourself!
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Also any recommendations on riding in crazy wind, today was the worst wind I've encountered, coming of the A2 at my junction it kept throwing me side to side and then very hard onto the edge. I've been told to keep loose, I've also heard someone say "spreading your legs helps" as one side acts as a sail and the other as a counter sail???
Any more tips and advice is appreciated as I really don't fancy being wind swept away.
Look for exposed gaps in the trees, houses, traffic where side wind will come from and be ready to lean in to it.
I was blown in to the path of a articulated lorry once. I thought that was it for me and a weird feeling of calm came over me and all I thought was "oh well". It was surreal.
But I managed to pulled it back in line just in time and all was well :smiley:
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Thanks, yeah I've come off once already, my own fault, due to inexperience and no one suffered. I have all good gear, I don't get these morons that do not invest in good gear as I noticed how much of a difference the gear makes, I had all good gear on except just waterproofs as trousers, not a mark on any of my boots or jacket, yet waterproofs look like arnie had a good with unlimited ammo.
I've also discovered I hate mopeds as much as boy racers, they drive like tw@ts and the amount of times I've seen them nearly knocked off is incredible. I don't push my luck, if I cannot keep up when dealing on main roads inbetween traffic and I can see bikes approaching I will shift aside and let them go. It's all pretty common sense, but I do think I could do with an additional course of some sort, any recommendations?
As the CBT teaches nothing and I kind of think how daft and easy it is to get on a bike with a 125 capacity, especially at 16/17 year olds on provisional with no theory knowledge or road knowledge and experience, I've at least had 6 years driving experience in a car that I apply to the road and read ahead and not attempt anything stupid! And still I think biking is more difficult from multiple perspective than a car, even with experience in a car for several years. I know the government is changing the law in Jan but I do not think its adequate enough by any means.
But 10bhp on a bike is definitely more fun than the 200bhp in my golf. :smiley:
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But 10bhp on a bike is definitely more fun than the 200bhp in my golf. :smiley:
wait til you got 1137cc on tap :evil:
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But 10bhp on a bike is definitely more fun than the 200bhp in my golf. :smiley:
wait til you got 1137cc on tap :evil:
I've been eyeing up the R6 in the dealers, misses is not impressed, she's like, we have two cars a bike and a mortgage and now you want a R6 as soon as you pass :whistle:
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But 10bhp on a bike is definitely more fun than the 200bhp in my golf. :smiley:
wait til you got 1137cc on tap :evil:
I've been eyeing up the R6 in the dealers, misses is not impressed, she's like, we have two cars a bike and a mortgage and now you want a R6 as soon as you pass :whistle:
Get a supermoto!!
Cheap to Insure, handle better, safer, and much more fun then any sports bike! May not be good on the top end but I went round the outside of a guy who had his knee down on his fz1 when I was riding a drz400!
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assume every other f**kwit on the road is trying to kill you
now & again you may be lucky & find one who aint :angry:
watch for wet drain covers/white lines/diesel spills/ f**kwits / OAP's etc.
never buy a fast bike too soon after yer test, you aint that good yet
time... take it get wise an cynical ,survive , do it all enjoy it
it's the greatest :cool:
wouldn't be without mine :grin: :cool: :cool:
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Take a trip to the TT.
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This Video http://vimeo.com/46856767 (http://vimeo.com/46856767) sums it all up nicely :laugh: BANG ON!
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Amazing video! :afro:
I tried the tips from the gentleman about riding in the wind such as putting all your weight front and down and it has made a huge difference today! :smiley:
I am seeming to be picking things up quite quickly but there's one thing I am really struggling and that's taking a 90degree left turn from a side/main road or a traffic light box junction, its quite sharpish and I can never work out how to enter it as I always drop down quite a considerable amount and wonder if walking was quicker to jump of the bike and bush it round :grin: I end up quite wide as well even though I am looking where I want to go. Any tips?
Also I'm on the yammie forums and was wondering wtf is a naked bike and a street fighter amongst other bike terms, plus the point of lowered handbars etc... when I see any of that I just go "huh"? :huh:
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naked bikes are bikes which dont have a fairing covering the side of the bike, engine, exhaust headers etc
a streetfighter is when you get a sports bike, remove the fairing and put on straight handle bars on instead of clip ons, different headlight etc
a picture of my old triumph tt600 streetfighter....
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handled so much better with the straight handle bars!!
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My old ZX7R Naked/fighter/thing
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And my old zephyr which is a factory naked
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And my old zephyr which is a factory naked
(http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af318/archie_837/DSCF0911.jpg)
Bobber pics of stfu
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Lol
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Current bane of my existence.
Then you have flat trackers, street trackers, crossers, motards, cafe racers, choppers, bratstyle, sport, sport tourers, tourers, factory fighters, muscle and so on.
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It's all about the motards and enduro bikes :grin:
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Lol
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Current bane of my existence.
Then you have flat trackers, street trackers, crossers, motards, cafe racers, choppers, bratstyle, sport, sport tourers, tourers, factory fighters, muscle and so on.
That is a very nice bike archie :smiley:
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As usual I can't leave $hit alone, just put a 13t front sprocket on over the 14t on the front :whistle:
For some reason yammie think 14t sprocket on 10bhp at 10k should do 90mph... it struggles at 60, so I thought what the heck, put 13T on and took it for a spin, acceleration is much better/nicer, also my chain seemed quite slack, about 2.5" up/down combined (Yammie book says 1"). So this got tightened. Is this normal, the bikes new and approaching its run in service at 600.
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Was it 2.5" after you changed the sprocket as that would make it loose.
With it being new you will get Initial stretch from te chain which would normally be sorted on the 600 mile service.
We're going to need a bike section on the forum :laugh:
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Was it 2.5" after you changed the sprocket as that would make it loose.
With it being new you will get Initial stretch from te chain which would normally be sorted on the 600 mile service.
We're going to need a bike section on the forum :laugh:
Nope before the sprocket, but it may just be initial stretch as you suggested, but then again I know sweat f-all about bikes. Didn't find the wheel alignment and tensioning the chain not as bad as I thought. Sprocket change was wayyyyyyy to easy, bikes are very easy to work with and I love it rather than breaking my back leaning over the bonnet or underneath it with rust flaking in my eyes.
Who do we complain to about a bike section :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Everything todo with working on bikes is easy especially on dirt bikes as there is loads of room do mess with anythin you like haha and as its not my main transport I don't have to rush a Job as if i don't finish I can just leave it and finish another day :laugh:
Just keep your eye on the chain and it will be ok :smiley:
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Used to have tighten the chain up weekly on a 25 mile a day round commute so should be about right.
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Used to have tighten the chain up weekly on a 25 mile a day round commute so should be about right.
ah brilliant, I do about 38miles a day. I'll keep an eye on the chain then.
Got to say the bikes a lot better geared down, hits and holds 70 and going by the gearing maxes out around 80 unlike yamahas stock ratio that's overgeared at 90mph. It accelerates and responds a hell lot better geared down.
Also booked it in for its run in service, which I think is around £20.
Also any recommendations on tires for the future for good grip.
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Get some hot grips....
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Also any recommendations on an exhaust? I know the stock exhaust is known for rust issues in a year or two time and a SS one is recommended. I had a look at a GPR one as it seems the one that people recommend. However going on ebay I'm confused:
THIS IS A ROAD LEGAL EXHAUST FITTED WITH A REMOVABLE DB RESTRICTOR AND A REMOVABLE BAFFLE. PLEASE BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN BUYING GPR ON E BAY. IF THE LISTING SAYS "FULL POWER" IT MEANS IT IS NOT UK ROAD LEGAL AND WILL BE STAMPED NOT FOR ROAD USE AND WILL NOT HAVE A REMOVABLE BAFFLE OR DB RESTRICTOR. THEY MAY ALSO HAVE A DIFFERENT INTERNAL DESIGN. THESE VERSIONS ARE CHEAPER BUT IN MANY CASES THEY WILL CAUSE POOR RUNNING AT LOW REVS. IF NOT SURE PLEASE CALL US FOR ADVICE.
What the hell is a removable baffle and DB restrictor? I'm looking to make the exhaust gases flow better and a stainless steel exhaust, but not looking at anything loud, would this do?
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Db reducer is a decibel reducer (make it quiter)
And a baffle is the does the same thing haha
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Fair enough, so wheres the cat, in the exhaust too as everything is slightly different on a bike compared to a car.
Also are there any exhausts on a 125 more freeflowing or only the decat ones? So I know what I'm looking for in the future?
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None of the bikes I've had have had cats :laugh:
Didn't think any have them ha
I would bother with flow etc its only a 125 so it won't make a difference :rolleyes:
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As above really mate, 4 stroke 125's don't tune well. I know you've spent the money on a new one, but I'd leave alone and run it till you're ready to upgrade to a bigger bike. Such a world of difference.
Tire wise I used to love Avon storms as a winter tire. Surprised myself on the wet on bends - came in too fast and thought sh!t I'm going down, but it stuck and went round. That was on a 190 section rear though. Don't know about skinnier ones and how much difference they make.
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cheers guys, think the exhaust will go its notorious on these bikes from what I've read and mine is stored outside, roadside. Just thinking eventually I will replace it for a SS system for the sake of a few extra bob I might aswell go performance one, hence for the questions. I know on a 125 it won't do much maybe 1-2 bhp but this bike could sure do with that, I don't understand why they don't build them to the 14bhp limit rather than give you 10 and overhear it as it'd make a difference on national non motorway roads to keep up at 70, let alone when it changes to 80 :lipsrsealed:
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Spend the cash on quality clothing, boots and helmet. Leave the little bike stock for easy resale.
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Spend the cash on quality clothing, boots and helmet. Leave the little bike stock for easy resale.
Already do, I will probably be upgrading it to even more expensive stuff in the future though.
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Any advice on what is a good waterproof case for my spare phone that will function as a satnav on my bike?
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Something like this? :huh:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/330790979061?
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That's what I'm after, ordered one in, any differences though as some have a hole for a cable feed and some don't, what's the better option for the future?
Also if you want a 12v socket where do you typically wire it too and place it on the bike, I've not yet had a look at the battery or the loom yet.
Appreciating all the advice and tips so far.
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Bot quite sure just maker sure it fits your phone :grin:
As for the wiring
Just wire it straight to your battery with a inline fuse, that's how my heated grips are wired
Battery is probably under the seat :smiley:
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Thanks, I'll have a look at some point I remember the dealer showing me where the battery cover was. Where's the ideal place to put a socket neatly as wiring should be straight easy I still have loads of cables left over from doing stuff on the golf.
Also what's the best thing to do when going into a corner fast and the back starts to slide when tilted? :grin:
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Location of plug depends from bike to bike, where eve I looks tidy under the edge of seat maybe :huh:
With the sliding don't just let off the throttle and don't put more on :laugh:
Just decrease you throttle half way and it should stop......hopefully :evil:
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Thanks, one last question for today, how the hell you get the decals off on a stock bike I tried to peel one back a little as a test and its on pretty well, all I want is just yammy on, hate the ghey strip decals they put on.
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Heat gun/hair dryer
Sticky stuff remove
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And patience
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Back sliding ?
Leg out, counter steer and throttle on :evil:
As above don't just snap the throttle shut as it could toss you the other way.
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LOOL don't take advice from these goons you're gonna end up with tank slaps! :whistle:
ride it like you stole it :lipsrsealed:
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LOOL don't take advice from these goons you're gonna end up with tank slaps! :whistle:
ride it like you stole it :lipsrsealed:
:laugh:
If he was riding on a track I would say maintain throttle and control then power out of it as it regains a little grip
But considering as the weather is he is most likely getting the back end out on ice I would say don't try power out of it :laugh:
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Its like saying "wearing knee pads before you try knee down" :rolleyes:
All you have to remember is a bus going around a corner is gonna win! :laugh:
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Knee down pah! All about helmet down :shocked:
http://m.youtube.com/index?&desktop_uri=%2F#/watch?v=OXL-rYIlEd4
Not sure on the aerodynamic purpose of a gilli suit though.
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Knee down pah! All about helmet down :shocked:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ov43cWkYIA
Not sure on the aerodynamic purpose of a gilli suit though.
Wouldn't that launch you back making head contact with the road?
Daft question, but what's the point of need pads, to take a corner as sharp as possible?
Also popping a wheelie and overtaking the misses home is not the way forward :grin:
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Have you got your knee down yet?
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Have you got your knee down yet?
Sadly not :sad:
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More questions for you lads.
1. Any headlight upgrade options available for bikes in general, as soon as you hit unlit roads even with full beams you really cannot see much.
2. Best place to get knee pads tempted to nob around and give knee down a go
3. Whats the best thing to do when you skid on gravel, such as small stones/sand on the road, like last night I just went skidding on some stones coming to a stop with front and back locked at a slow speedl ~15mph. Do I keep brakes locked, ease braking or try and pump brakes? Same for leaves?
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I wouldn't be trying to get your knee down in weather like we have at te moment :laugh:
Plus it's cold and the width of your tyres will mean having your knee down will be hard and dangerous especially for a beginner
With pads your normal need trousers which allow for them ( normally Velcro)
As for skidding, gear down as much as possible straighten up and lights brake, that's all you can so sadly :undecided:
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Got stolen today about hour ago
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Got stolen today about hour ago
was it locked up?
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Got stolen today about hour ago
was it locked up?
Chain & lock through front wheel :cry: Got the police coming round tomorrow, I got a reference of them, but I need a crime number for insurance. Barely 2 months old too. Will have to see what happens.
Any where I can post to make people aware of the bike encase anyone does see it
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lifted into a van more than likely, unfortunatley it will be on differnt plates or broken for parts in hours. I used to lock my bike to the tow eye on my truck, not un-knickable but makes it hard to just pick it up and walk off!
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lifted into a van more than likely, unfortunatley it will be on differnt plates or broken for parts in hours. I used to lock my bike to the tow eye on my truck, not un-knickable but makes it hard to just pick it up and walk off!
Yeah, its one of them things that's out of my control, its annoying as I and my neighbours were home. Not sure what to do next, I love bikes, even that 10bhp yammy is much more fun than the 200bhp golf and driving sensible it caused me no problems, brilliant for grin factor, economy and traffic. Now its been stolen I do want another one, but now I'm reluctant, so not really sure what to do next :undecided:
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Cash the insurance cheque, do your DAS and pick up a bigger bike with the change :cool:
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Cash the insurance cheque, do your DAS and pick up a bigger bike with the change :cool:
bigger is not always better.. take the mk4 for example :lipsrsealed: :grin:
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Ya reference will be the crime number it's normally a three digit number then the date of which you reported it I.e. 123/09012013. Sorry to hear about this mate.
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Ya reference will be the crime number it's normally a three digit number then the date of which you reported it I.e. 123/09012013. Sorry to hear about this mate.
Thanks, police came round, not much to it, no leads nor any similar local activity. Got my crime reference today, just waiting on insurers, I know they usually have a 6week cool down period. Got an ad on FB:
http://www.facebook.com/groups/409576932432607/
Pissed and now the financial nonsense I have to deal with, any idea if I can just cancel insurance after payout or prior, or do I need to now pay for the whole year due to a claim, never really had to deal with claims before.
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Sad to hear about the theft. I had my Bandit stolen around 6/7 months ago. Im still in talks with the insurance company to get a fair price for the bike.
There are a lot of sh!t heads out there, who think its acceptable to steal bikes. It's seriously made me think about not getting another bike. At least until i have a decent garage to store it in :(
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I feel for you, turns out a YBR-125 62plate identical to mine was also stolen on the sunday and only a mile away... Not sure what's going on, whether that bike is being targeted.
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you will have to pay for the rest of the years insurance after a claim
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RANK! As said before, now you've decided bikes are for you, use the insurance money to do your full test as it's such an amount to find in one go.
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Got a small outside area/garden on my house as its victorian build, will be knocking it down and leveling with the pavement and fitting some ground anchors in, floodlight and possibly a cctv system. This needs to be all done before I get my next bike as I don't fancy going through all this again.
It's a pain in ass as the bike was on finance as well :embarrassed:, but you learn from your mistakes by the fact of the deep hole in my pocket, also got re-mortgage coming up as well. Already looked at a bigger bike license but need to wait till I turn 24 in half a year time so I can just get the full power license due to the law change happening next week. As doing the A2 license is pointless and I would have to wait 2 years, or I can wait till I turn 24 and just get the full power license for the cost of the A2.
Silly question are what the chinese bikes like, they don't seem to have general bad reviews in coming years and parts are not a problem like back in the days, plus most insurance companies acknowledge them. Only downside is the poor paint work and some basic faults like cheap switches that can easily be fixed that seem to occur? Otherwise its a 2nd hand bike like another yammy which I'm abit reluctant as I've had friends own some really bad dogs when it comes to 125's?
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I don't know too much about the chinese bikes, but my workmate uses a Hyosung www.hyosung.co.uk/ (http://www.hyosung.co.uk/), and he swears by them. He's owned the 125 and 250, and thinks they're great. Might be worth a look?
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i also know someone who had a 125 hyosung and had no issues
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Hyosung is a Korean company, and i've heard nothing but good things about them. Spares are readily available and cheap, and with the engines being copies (or near copies) of the SV650 engine they are easy to work on and pretty reliable.
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Insurers got back to me today offering payout or new bike, not sure what they mean by "new bike" as they are insurance companies after all. Surprised how much the Hyosungs are, I was looking at lexmoto xtr-s bikes, might go and test drive one just to see what its like, in a way I no longer want a YBR125 now its been stolen, leaves somewhat bad memories.
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Sorry it happened mate! :cry:
But I'm suspicious that you tried knee down and totalled the bike, but too embarrassed to say it and stolen it is :laugh:
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Lol
Personally don't know on the Chinese stuff, but I'd be looking at how much they are willing to payout
Possibly enough to do your full test and get a 400/600?
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Sorry it happened mate! :cry:
But I'm suspicious that you tried knee down and totalled the bike, but too embarrassed to say it and stolen it is :laugh:
Haha, I wish I did total rather than some low life making a profit.
Still undecided what to do, financially getting a new YBR from insurers makes sense with electronic injection and no playing around with choke, but instead I have to face the bike that I now no longer want too see and because of the law change I need to wait till end of July to do ny license for full power... decision.
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Lol
Personally don't know on the Chinese stuff, but I'd be looking at how much they are willing to payout
Possibly enough to do your full test and get a 400/600?
To be honest I'm waiting for them to get back to me on how much a pay out will be, also considering taking the new bike and maybe selling it to dealers if they can offer a better price... I'm a bit lost on what to do, I looked at new insurance quotes and they are more than double now and put me in a mind frame of why bother, if I take the brand new yamaha they are offering I will no longer be covered for theft unless I terminate & settle, followed by a new policy which is around £1000-1200 depending on one lump sum or monthly. Yes I can fit ground anchors and make a mini drive, followed by cctv and some hard work, but it won't guarantee the bikes safety, as simply put thieves don't care.
I was thinking of doing the bike test, but the new law hasn't gone in my favour, I have two options:
1) wait 6months so I turn 24, do test and I get full power license
2) Do the A2 license now and get the 33bhp limit and either wait 2years for it to become full power license or pay even more money for the next test after completing the A2 to get full power license.
Kind of a piss take really, huge financial loss, followed by insurance companies increasing the premium rather than working with manufacturers to make bikes hard to steal and working with police to combat crime. Instead you get raped for some low life stealing your bike, that it dents your pocket so hard that makes you think why bother owning a bike any more, well that's my rant over.
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I was thinking of doing the bike test, but the new law hasn't gone in my favour, I have two options:
1) wait 6months so I turn 24, do test and I get full power license
2) Do the A2 license now and get the 33bhp limit and either wait 2years for it to become full power license or pay even more money for the next test after completing the A2 to get full power license.
Kind of a piss take really, huge financial loss, followed by insurance companies increasing the premium rather than working with manufacturers to make bikes hard to steal and working with police to combat crime. Instead you get raped for some low life stealing your bike, that it dents your pocket so hard that makes you think why bother owning a bike any more, well that's my rant over.
Yep, its a piss take alright! But you'll get over it when the suns out and you're riding along a winding country road :smug:
Are you sure about the new licence rules, is 24 the magic age now? I'm not up to date but it used to be that you could take your test at 17, then 2 years after you could ride what you like. OR you can take your full direct access licence at 21. So if you did your test at 17 you were actually able to ride an unrestricted bike at 19. That's what me and mate did. I've been riding an R6 since I was 20!
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It's now 24, you can still do the direct access at an earlier age, but its more money when I've only really got a 5month wait. Going to get another bike definitely, once the house is complete I will be looking at a R6. The law change happened in January this year.
Waiting for insurance to get back to me today, as they should of got my v5 and keys by now.
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Count your blessings that you were given a route out of the "bike ownership whilst still young spare body parts scheme".
Wait 30 years and buy one then, they won't want your old eyeballs.
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Been a busy bunny, insurance have been very good and got me some more money, offered me a new YBR, but I turned it down as I don't want to see it again. Misses has been on my case, been doing decking, a drive and the bathroom all at the same time.
Decking mess:
(http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g71/sibilev/IMAG0285_zps4798057e.jpg)
Further in:
(http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g71/sibilev/IMAG0292_zpsd17a9689.jpg)
Completed:
(http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g71/sibilev/IMAG0309_zps9732a92e.jpg)
Decided new bike isn't going to be stolen as easily and no longer is it going to be kept in the road. I had a damp issue with my front wall/tiny front garden area. so I dug 1ft of soil out, then dug out 1ft of the chalk that lay underneath, fitted two underground anchors and a steel lattice combining them, followed by a way overkill 40N mix of concrete followed by some rendering:
Knocked wall out, and dug out, with anchors in place:
(http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g71/sibilev/IMAG0405_zps95640e88.jpg)
40N Pour:
(http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g71/sibilev/IMAG0406_zps88edcc8e.jpg)
Did some stainless beading and some rendering to neaten the walls up from the abuse they endured, had to underpin the house as well in the process:
(http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g71/sibilev/IMAG0410_zps31a863f1.jpg)
New bike comes saturday, will get pictures up when it arrives :smiley: Also means I need to hurry up and finish bathroom before misses kills me :grin:
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Sorry to hear this happen dude! Scum bags!! the amount of times my dad has had a bike stolen is unreal! Used to live in Middlesex and our garage backed onto the fields and it always got broke into, before I was born they didn't just steal his bike they also stole the pickup the bike was on lol, and this was a surprise to me!! On day went out of the garage to walk the dog and someone had dumped a brand new R6 engine on the floor, obviously because that's the only thing on a bike that can be traced, lol I'm more of a bike man at heart, do your full test while you can mate!
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Looks like you have been busy!
Good idea upping the security and you have done a good job!
It ly thing I would do it put a little shelter over where the bike and bins are kept just to keep it out of the weather and maybe even put a gate in front :smiley:
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Looks like you have been busy!
Good idea upping the security and you have done a good job!
It ly thing I would do it put a little shelter over where the bike and bins are kept just to keep it out of the weather and maybe even put a gate in front :smiley:
Cheers stew, I am debating a gate, its a case of seeing how the bike goes in first. I do like the roof idea as I'm planning on building a door canopy, problem is, the victorian house is small, or as I like to call most UK properties, the size of sheds. So the front room which has an expanded window compared to the original windows you see on the other properties is the only real source of light, building a canopy would block the light out, but I'm struggling to imagine by how much, I could get the perplex sheets used on conservatory type extensions buy I think that would look way to tacky, I would rather use the stock 6"x9" stock red tiles. However its food for thought :afro:
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Yeah I k ow what you mean!
Would definitely throw a gate on if the bike it's ok.
What about a shelter just shoulder high so it sits under the window? Just to give a bit of weather protection
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Yeah I k ow what you mean!
Would definitely throw a gate on if the bike it's ok.
What about a shelter just shoulder high so it sits under the window? Just to give a bit of weather protection
Thats not a bad idea regarding shoulder high shelter, built from copper treated timbers it may actually look quite nice with the plinth painted. I'll see how it fits when I get it saturday, got to remove all the decals which I am worried about as some people have moaned that the decals have lacquer sprayed over them and the paint work which could prove interesting.
Might change sprockets like I did on the YBR depending on how if feels as the YBR was wayyyyyyy overgeared to just past 90 which it would never achieve.
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Yeah would look good!
What bike is it?
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Yeah would look good!
What bike is it?
:lipsrsealed: :lipsrsealed: :lipsrsealed:
Chinese bike
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:tongue:
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Picked up my new XTR-S chinese bike today in 13plate today, will get some pictures tomorrow.
To be honest I am impressed, feels more nimble and more well balanced than the YBR, performance wise its very similar to the YBR and overgeared so front sprocket will be getting changed. To be honest the chinese are constantly improving things which I was shocked, as I read old reviews about the rear arm bolts rusting etc, on my one they are brass to stop this, so they are constantly improving them. Real sh!t thing is the speed which is not the words most accurate and the main speed is KMH with the sub speed being MPH.
Also whats a good chemical I can use to remove stickers?
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Pics!
Also are you on BikeChatForums?
If not get signed up, really useful for random questions
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It fits just perfectly into the mini garden that I sorted out.
Not signed up yet but will do, here's the bike:
(http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g71/sibilev/IMAG0415_zpsd5f8b6d4.jpg)
(http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g71/sibilev/IMAG0414_zps461c8235.jpg)
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Nice work mate hope you have better luck this time.
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just use a heat gun/hairdryer to get the stickers off. Buy a cover for it over night, out of sight out of mind kinda thing.
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Looks good dude!
We can have 125 races!
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Looks good pal!
And fits nicely!
Decided if your going to put a low roof on there yet?
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More piccies:
(http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g71/sibilev/IMAG0420_zps6043aff6.jpg)
(http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g71/sibilev/IMAG0417_zpseed7a4d3.jpg)
(http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g71/sibilev/IMAG0418_zps30bd8ea8.jpg)
(http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g71/sibilev/IMG_20130303_135620_zps87790f05.jpg)
Thanks everyone, hopefully this lasts longer. Got a bike cover as well as another additional measure. Damn it feels slow compared to the yammy, feels really good low down in the revs. Also 5th gear is awful, no power what so ever I end up only using 4th max... need to see what can be done with the power issue, as it is around 1~2bhp less than the yammy and you can definitely feel the difference, its like going from 110bhp to 90bhp on a car :grin: :grin: :grin:
Is EGR delete useful and again what about performance air filters?
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You don't want a cone dude, more likely to get wet and make it it out... Just get a panal filter and rejet it as bikes are normally jet lean from factory to help the emissions
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You've lost me stew, I got the filter part but everything regarding carbs you've lost me on, I've never really dealt with carb engines, the only one I've ever rebuilt was a 33cc 2stroke engine and that was very simple, but i never touched the carb or anything to do with idle speed, jets etc... So please speak retarded hill billy english when talking about carbs :grin: :grin: :grin:
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....jet too small....want bigger one :laugh:
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You don't want a cone dude, more likely to get wet and make it it out... Just get a panal filter and rejet it as bikes are normally jet lean from factory to help the emissions
What Jet, this:
(http://v3.jetskishop.com/images/rideteam/4_TV.jpg)
or this:
(http://icongal.com/gallery/image/186539/plane_aircraft_airplane_transport_jet.png)
And how do they fit :undecided:
On a serious note, would stock jets not be fine if I adjusted the jets? Also any rule of thumbs of how big a jet(s) should get with upgrades, think the stock size is 93 or 95, I know if a 150cc kit it added people had success with a 102 size jet with a performance air filter.
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In all honesty I haven't a clue :laugh:
On a serious note I know nothing about the bike so if you wants to go big bore te. Try that with a exhaust and air filter
Check between the carbs and inlet etc for restricting washers that restrict te flow and also the airbox for any restriction like in the standard mk4 airbox then use the same jet as what people have had success with and may e take it to a specialist to get them to set it all up properly :smiley:
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Cheers, ordered a Haynes manual, oil filters and a paddock stand as I have a 14T sprocket of the yammy that looks like a fit as the stocks 15T
Regarding air filter, I cannot find anything, people seem to use cone or domed filter, what's your view on this? Or should I just sort the stock airbox and drill it?
Also had to order a new indicator as I got a bit too c0cky on a spirited ride round a bend :laugh: Damn I love bikes, can't wait till summer and doing my test, not sure who will kill me first the misses or the bike.
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Don't stress on a filter fella - it'll give you all of 2bhp if you're lucky.
Reason for needing rejetting is due to a better flowing filter gives you more air and makes your fuel to air mix wrong. Hence needing jets to suit (unless you have injection then you need a power commander etc)
Seriously man, save your money and do your test when you can full power is something else.
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Cheers, I love tinkering, I popped round a garage recommended on here a long time ago, Dan Taber Services in bexleyheath, since then I've become good friends with Dan, I popped up there and he showed me a few things around the bike and how and where things are, how to disassemble parts of it such as seat, tank etc... He also pointed me too a few local merchants like a go kart place for the jets.
New filters ordered, new exhaust also ordered, as the Chinese bikes from all the forums I've register and been on all say the stock exhausts are awful and it might as well be welded shut. So that's being swapped over. Will look at jetting to maybe 102 size main jet. Just really want to hit 70mph (hits 60 unless its falling off a cliff), not interested in anything more as its a commuter bike, once I hit 24 I will do full test and get full unrestricted license and look at a death trap r6 or a bigger commuter bike like a XJ6 which is still good for commuting and still feels sporty with plenty of poke.
But should have all the goodies by friday, the paddock stands already come, got oil filters in for first run in service with oil as well as dealers want £90 and the 1year warranty is sh!te. Will post pics up when done :smiley:
Waiting for some more insurance money to come through and will book it in for some new tires as I can see what all forum members on the other websites have said "you will spend more time off the bike than on the bike" :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Personally I don't think there is a problem with spending a small amount of cash on! Will allow you to learn about what your messing with before you move up to a bigger bike!
Archie....2bhp is a lot when you only hve 11 :laugh:
I also got the impression that the exhaust are sh**e just on the small read I had
Apparently they can rot through in a year :laugh:
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My yammy exhaust got pretty bad before being stolen, it was the biggest complaint and at a price tag of 120+ every 6months people were not happy.
Just some quick advice on main jet, I've had a mixed idea of what jet size I need. Basically people say exhaust and filter allow around 10% more air flow, so in theory the stock jet is 93/95 throws me into 102/105 size, what do you think I should do to play safe, people seem to get different results, such as for some people a 110, 105 or 102 size works for then. I'm now tempted to go 105 size, but my concern is if its a tad too big will I have any issues like bore wash etc? I'm clueless with how much more fuel a jet size or two will dump in and don't want too overfuel to much if it can cause any issues.
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Been fancying a little bike for a while. If I get this job that's closer to home I may well be tempted by one similar to this.
I did my CBT when I was 16, would I need to complete a new one and would I have to ride on L plates?
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Been fancying a little bike for a while. If I get this job that's closer to home I may well be tempted by one similar to this.
I did my CBT when I was 16, would I need to complete a new one and would I have to ride on L plates?
CBT is only valid for two years from pass date, so you would have to redo it, once redone and while in possession of a cbt you must have front and rear L plates.
Once you do the bike test regardless of its output then you can ride any bike without L plates and you are allowed to have a passenger and make use if M roads.
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Wouldn't really be interested in the bike test, just could be an option IF I get the job closer to home. There's no way I'm doing a 45 mile each way commute up and down the M25 on a motorbike!
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Where in Kent are you from any idea of any go kart shops in Kent? As I need to try and pop down some this weekend to source a main jet. Only one I know is Dartford Karts.
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From Near sittingbourne. Don't know of any kart shops, may be one close by as there's a kart track in sittingbourne.
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The Kart Shop Chatham
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Cheers, just ordered two different 105's of ebay first class, got a feeling it won't come in time for Saturday, I tried Chatham they don't stock anything below 135 size.
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Stupid question, I know my rear tire is 100/80/17, I know I can go wider, how wide do you think I can go, people have had success with 110 width?
Again, fronts are 70/90/17, any point making this wider or not?
Planning to get some pilot sporty's
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Depends on the width of your rim and how much space there is in the swingarm
Going wider would be good as your would have a bit more stability :smiley:
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Cheers ste, I think I just answered my own question, biggest size michillins are 110 in width and there's plenty of room.
Fronts don't come any wider will book it in for a change as the tires in non aggressive driving are way to slippery in the wet.
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Yeah I read that the standard tyres are scary :laugh:
A bit wider will just make it a bit more stable and grippy but a bit less flickable (which hould my really be a probably in a light 125 running a 100 seen as r1's hve something like 190 :evil:)
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Damn right them tires are scary :grin: :grin: :grin: I'll ring a garage up tomorrow and see if I can get some new tires on at least then I will be happy, especially with a 105 jet, 14t sprocket and performance exhuast with new air filter I don't really fancy coming off.
Have you been reading up on chinese bikes then, what do you think?
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I just read a couple of reviews on yours :laugh:
seems like the xrts is a good nice cheap choice and is ok as long as you keep it regularly washed to stop any corrosion. :smiley:
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I think I'm going to blog all this nonsense that I am going to put this chinese bike through.
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Whatever you do don't blog it on BCF, people have serious anger issues with Chinese bikes!
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My colortune and 105 jets came but I've now got an issue.
Using colortune I have a nice blue flame on idle and when holding an RPM, on acceleration flame color is yellow (indicating rich), this all seems fine, but when I take it out on the road, at below 4k revs it handles fine, but mid and high end it pulls really slow and stutters like a flat spot, can't understand why
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Maybe not enough air? Make a way of getting more air in the airbox, drill, feed etc
Also freeing up exhaust flow may help
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Be careful going for a wider tyre choice. The rims may not be able to take it comfortably (they'll fit but if the rim is narrow, it'll pinch the tyre therefore changing the profile/shape which may actually have the reverse effect in that you can't use all of the tyre properly). Get the best tyres you can in standard sizes, you'll not go wrong with Bridgestone/Pirelli etc. Don't be tempted by the sticky stuff either, get something everyday with tread - I doubt you're going to be getting sticky tyres hot enough to work properly when you're commuting. Stick with it though, it's great fun. I started on a 100cc and worked my way up to 1000cc v twin superbike. Love it (except when it rains and I've got semi slicks on!)
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Maybe not enough air? Make a way of getting more air in the airbox, drill, feed etc
Also freeing up exhaust flow may help
Forgot to mention, airbox is gone with a new performance filter and new sports exhaust are on :S
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Created a ghey blog
http://xtrsproject.wordpress.com/
Sorted my problems, revs like the YBR now and shifts so much better midrange :afro:
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Shweet
What did you do?
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bigger jet, sports exhuast, cone filter
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I mean how did you solve the top end running issue.
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I mean how did you solve the top end running issue.
sh!t bolts and tapped studs, so I was getting an air leak on the carb, basically when hand tight the nuts were coming loose, so i replaced them with nyloc nuts, then the studs were done up awfully, so i used some loctite one one side and the nyloc nuts on the other.
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Got rescued by a recovery van today for the first time in my life :lipsrsealed: :whistle:
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Got rescued by a recovery van today for the first time in my life :lipsrsealed: :whistle:
Did he show you how to flip the reserve switch? :grin: :grin:
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No reserve on this bike, but lets say the sprocket came off the hub and the hub is pretty fudged, waiting for a new hub to arrive, no idea what happened. At a guess it looks like the bolts shaked off, so I will be replacing every nut with stainless steel nylon locking nuts :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
(http://xtrsproject.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/imag0447.jpg)
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Amazing Chinese build quality here.....
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Amazing Chinese build quality here.....
:grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Don't knock it :grin: Its got to last till summer.
Build quality would be spot on if they spent a £1 on shake proof washers and locking nuts. Followed by an additional £10 for better bearings.
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First oil change done, new tires on, been playing with sprockets too. Re-jetted higher up as I was lean, adjusted idle as well. Lubed everything I could. Lets see how it lasts.
Blogs been updated regularly that's in my sig