Revolver Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 It's not booked yet... There's things to sell and do. I need to shift my alloy wheels and car, I think with the wheels gone I can afford a CBT lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 Haha, good lad. What about insurance? I was out on my brother's bike today (my old MZ). Such a heap of shite haha. It's running pretty badly and feels like it's making about 5bhp. He reckons it's a weak spark, think I agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 (edited) I suspect I can get it insured for about £120, maybe less if I ring up and ask. Man, this will be fun. Is that a single cylinder 2-stroke? Edited May 31, 2013 by Revolver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 Can't see it being much more than that either. Yeh it is but we're fairly sure the battery is knackered. But that costs money to replace and if you bump start it then it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 I snapped a bolt on it The gear pedal has a fair amount of play in it so I tightened it and it sheared. I managed to get it out using some wd40 and by drilling a hole in it and using a needle file to grip it and unwind it. Relieving! I've got a picture too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Cox Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 Looks like a sweet ride mate . exhaust looks shagged though? How are the forks under the gaitors? Have heard a few horror stories of pitted to feck tubes and knackered seals being hidden under gaitors. In other news, booked my theory test today, got a month to wait though . Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 Yeah, the exhaust needs replacing fairly soon. Well, the forks don't leak and aren't rough so I think it's alright! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 Exaust is fiinneee, just weld up the holes if it has any. Looks fairly smart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 Haha, someone's done that already! Messily :/ apparently the baffles are on the way out, it does putt a little bit. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 Pfft just get it through an MOT then take the silencer off. Job done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowlly21 Posted June 3, 2013 Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 (edited) Hi I am coming up to 17 and have recently got myself a job. I am looking for a 125 to get me back a forth each day (5days a week) Looking for general advise on 125's, I am looking for something a above 2000. willing to pay up to £2000 Would like something Japanese. Reliability is a big key, So what is the 125 to go for ? Andrew Edited June 3, 2013 by Rowlly21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted June 3, 2013 Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 (edited) CG125, pretty uninspiring, bombproof reliability (you could probably run the engine with sand instead of oil and it would be ok!*) and dirty cheap to tax/run. Or go if the budget stretches, something like a yam wr125 or dt125, depends on whether you prefer 2 or 4 stroke - 2 stroke will give you more bang for your buck. I suggest the off road bikes over the sports/race style bikes because you can get away with more mistakes without binning it and when you do inevitably bin it, you wont be forking out loads for fairings/bodywork *may or may not be true. Edited June 3, 2013 by forteh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 CG125, pretty uninspiring, bombproof reliability (you could probably run the engine with sand instead of oil and it would be ok!*) and dirty cheap to tax/run."Pretty uninspiring" means the only bike I've ever ridden where I've wished I was at home while riding on decent roads in July in perfect weather. Seriously you'll regret it after about 10 miles.They're the Nissan Micra of the motorcycle world. Great on paper but like f**k do you want to spend time near one.If you have £2k to spend, I'd look at one of these and keep some spare money! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171044645805 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 If it were me with £2k to spend I'd go for a KTM 125 Duke: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KTM-125-DUKE-12-2012-12-reg-8-407-miles-10-months-warranty-fully-serviced-/140984872169?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item20d35a6ce9 Lovely little things. Probably not as pokey as the DT but less likely to implode after a few hundred miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 Since when has a DT125 been unreliable haha? I thought they were always based on the RD125LC engine, which is possibly the most reliable 2 stroke 125 road bike engine ever? (Apart from maybe the MZ125 I used to have, they really are bulletproof). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 (edited) A cg125 is better than no bike at all Aye, pretty sure the DT's are known for being pretty reliable, keep on top of the 2smoke oil and you shouldn't have issues! Forgotten about the 125 dukes, lovely looking thing but could be expensive to fix if you bin it, I guess there won't be so many 2ns hand parts floating around. That said, if ktm were sensible and used standard design mx type plastics they are designed to be tough, cheap and easily replaceable - have a look into the price of replacement panels edit: looking at that duke listing, it's already gone down on the RH side, the black plastic tank is scraped and the orange shroud has been replaced, I'm guessing that it would probably be pretty cheap to repair. Edited June 4, 2013 by forteh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 I'd honestly rather use public transport than have to own a CG haha. I honestly hate them that much. It's a well tested hatred though, I've done at least 250 miles during my time with the instructor on 2/3 different CGs.If you're on a bus/train you can read MCN or TMX, and look at pictures of proper bikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Dunstan Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 I loved my CG125, until I spent 6 hours training on a CB600. Hopped back on the CG and it felt like I was riding a toy*. *In before dildo jokes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 The DT's are probably one of the more reliable 125 smokers but it'll still need rebuilt every so often. I managed to blow a hole in the piston of my TDR 125 which must be pretty similar to the DT engine. Nice and easy to work on mind you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 felt like I was riding a toy Like mother, like son... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Dunstan Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 Like mother, like son... Wait a minute... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 Lols. My friend says I can try his GS500. I'll wait until I've got more experience with my own bike but I'm expecting to be disappointed when I get back on mine after 500 POWER. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Dunstan Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 Lols. My friend says I can try his GS500. I'll wait until I've got more experience with my own bike but I'm expecting to be disappointed when I get back on mine after 500 POWER. You will be. It's a big difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowlly21 Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 Some interesting points here. I like the KTM Duke a lot but they are rather expensive, CG125 seems to be the most relievable but a piece of shit to ride ? What if I where to ask about the Yamaha YBR 125 ? There to many to choose from and people can not agree on a single bike. Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Dunstan Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 Here it is, taken the gastly Fazer stickers off. I did have an aftermarket MTC exhaust on for a few weeks, It sounded great but I'd rather be a stealthy ninja and not draw attention to myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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