Ben Cox Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 But if I spread the word, I have less chance of winning, oh what a conundrum! No worries mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Quigley Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 Recommendations for a vented summer jacket circa £100? The leathers just killing me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 (edited) Lighter leathers? My arlen ness / berik one piece is super comfortable in the summer, if anything it can get a bit cool ( being fully ventilated race leathers) unless the sun is out. Not so fun in the cold mind but I have textiles for that. Edited July 27, 2014 by forteh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hill_393 Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 Meet my new toy. Due to the start up costs ( Bike / Helmet / Leathers / Insurance etc ), I've only taken a CBT Licence at this point. Being 33, and had a full driving licence since 18, I'm in no rush at this moment to get the full licence (Will be within a year though). I thought if I'm going to do it, I'll do it properly. Yamaha YZF R125, brand new. Amazing bike, up to 70 no issues, amazing ride, comfy, but really helping me to learn ride a motorbike, completely difference to riding a mountain bike! Great residual value, and I think looks amazing. As I said, I'll most likely upgrade to a full licence within a year, but for the time being, I'm having a hell of a lot of fun! Surely, that's what riding bikes is all about ) Thanks Darren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Harrison Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 Was it really worth buying new if you'll want something bigger in a year? Personally I'd have looked for something 2-4 years old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hill_393 Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 I considered that, but my partner is wanting to learn to ride, so I wanted something she could have once she gets her CBT when I get a bigger bike. Even when I get my new licence, I may not get a bigger bike immediately......, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Quigley Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 You will. I said that. "I'll just do the DAS so that it's out of the way". Ended up with a bike before I'd done my last test. You may think you're having fun on the 125, but you'll be shocked how even a budget mid range bike will dwarf it, so much more fun to be had. Enjoy though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 Complains about costs, buys brand new bike... That's a bit f**king mental dude. I did 345 miles on my £600 VT500 this weekend, got my toes down on one side and my stand down on the other, was much fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24martin Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 I'm not so sure, the clicking gets faster as you accelerate. I think it's definitely wheel related somewhere. did you ever get this sorted? i've got the exact same issue with my bandit, i've put it down to a slightly bent front disc rotor and its causing the pad to wobble around in the caliper! new discs and pads on payday for me but it's o.k for now, the bend in the disc isn't substantial enough to push the pistons back in the caliper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Borrowed the 80's Grand Prix MCN special off my old man to read. Flicking through and find a world champion bouncing round on an old monty. Probably around 88/89 I think. Kevin Schwantz, you sir are a legend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Bit of advice please chaps.When I insured my bike I put the estimated mileage at 3000 miles, but I've had it 4 months and done over 4000 miles. By the time the year is out I could have easily done 10k. If I crash or anything, will I get in trouble for it?As far as I know they've got no idea of knowing how many miles it had done when I started the policy right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Gibbs Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Borrowed the 80's Grand Prix MCN special off my old man to read. Flicking through and find a world champion bouncing round on an old monty. Probably around 88/89 I think. Kevin Schwantz, you sir are a legendimage.jpg Scott Redding posted a video on twitter of him hopping and gaping on Colin Edwards Echo pure 26". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Bit of advice please chaps. When I insured my bike I put the estimated mileage at 3000 miles, but I've had it 4 months and done over 4000 miles. By the time the year is out I could have easily done 10k. If I crash or anything, will I get in trouble for it? As far as I know they've got no idea of knowing how many miles it had done when I started the policy right? Depends if you stated it when starting the policy and when your last MOT was done. These are the only 2 "time stamps" that will age your bike. I would say dependant on these you should / shouldn't inform your insurer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 I'm not sure I had to tell them either... Pretty certain I didn't have to mention the mileage on the bike, as I struggle to remember it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Quigley Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 I'm pretty sure you're fine. With mine it asked for my 'estimated' annual mileage. If it's just an estimate they can't hold you to it. Check the policy wording, that'll tell you if there's costs involved with going over the mileage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 I don't think you will have an issue unless you have a claim against you, they look at the mot, they look at the mileage on the bike, they void your insurance immediately. I would phone them up and ask for an adjustment to 10k, granted the bike isn't worth huge amounts but repairing the car you just crashed into ( hypothetically speaking) will be very expensive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 Yeh true, not worth the risk really. I want to phone them anyway as I'm considering selling this bike on and getting a Revere 650 instead. They're just better in every way and my VT burns oil, which isn't ideal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 Scott Redding posted a video on twitter of him hopping and gaping on Colin Edwards Echo pure 26". I've seen Carlos Checa bouncing round on a kamel xxv 26" before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 The hornet is away being tidied up, bodywork repaired and repainted, engine cleaned and repainted, new battery and throttle cables and should be good to run and get a ticket on her. Will be up for sale afterward, but obviously not as cheap as before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 Good times. How much do you reckon you'll want for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 In tidy condition for the mileage they seem to be going for 1200-1600, I would be chuffed if it made 1500 but we will see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 Fingers crossed aye. I did a track day today on my smokey, clattery old VT. Still the best bike in the world, only now the tyres are all grainy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Cox Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Well i decided to crack on and do my fork seals on Sunday... So with the fathers assistance we got it on the jack and set about removing the front wheel and forks, then it all went a bit tits up.... The bloody thing fell off of the jack, snapped my screen and my fairing off and scratched the shit out of the side panel. Needless to say i wasn't best pleased! Didn't even get the fork seal done after all of that due to the old one being stuck like a complete cunt! On the plus side i do have my dads zzr1200 for the week as i needed a bike to ride. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Niceee, bet you've been giving that some stick haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Cox Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 (edited) Haha, maybe... It's a deceptively fast bike, just gently ambling up the gears coming onto a dual carriageway, glance down at the clocks... Ooh 3 figures already, better roll off now! Ben Edited August 14, 2014 by Ben Cox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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