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Kirky96

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  1. Cheers Bikermoo, that was what I had it mind but didn't know if there was another way. Funny that you should say that about the chain tension, just had a new chain put on and had to tighten it for the first time, another daunting experience if you've never done it before. Keep worrying that the chains too tight, or the wheels going to come off halfway through a ride.... That's a pretty good idea about using the pump from a liquid bottle to remove the oil thebendyfox, I'll be honest that would never have crossed my mind! But I have been to let the bike run for about 15 mins and then check the oil (Why, im not too sure) Cheers everyone though
  2. Hey everyone, This is possibly the most basic thing any biker will know, but how do I fill the oil? Sounds dead simple, but how do I know when enough is enough - do I just keep filling it up tiny amounts and checking it with the dipstick every time? I've heard horror stories of people just pouring it in till its filled up to the top, and I pretty sure your not meant do that or am I? Say even if I did put too much oil in, how would I take it out? Simple questions but like rocket science for me! Cheers for any help guys
  3. Thank guys for your advice, Tango, I had a look this morning and could see a tiny bit of metal lodged in the tire and what looked like a very small slash - If anything these could have caused a small puncture, which I've only just noticed recently. I'm going to go out tomorrow and get a pressure gauge for the future though! Chrissb6, I asked my neighbor to have a look (he used to have a motorbike a couple of years ago), so he had a look and a ride down the street and thought the tire has worn unevenly, so when I've inflated it there have been a couple of low spots which makes it looked egged. I managed to ride through to the Honda shop in Newcastle (Only place I know that does motorbike tires), asked them what you said about the rim and they said it was purely the tire. So at the end of this I'm having to fork out £90 and picking it up late Tuesday, safe to say I've learnt my lesson and will checking my tire pressure regularly from now on!
  4. Hi everyone, Noticed that my rear wheel on my Honda CBF 125 was getting a little bit flat, so I took it to the local petrol station to inflate it. I've had the bike for a year next week, and so far had pretty much no problems with it. Anyhow I looked in the owners manual before setting off, and said to have the pressure at 29 PSI (for single passenger only), which I set the machine to and it does it automatically. I pull out of the petrol station, and straight away the rear wheel seemed to be shaking so much that the whole bike was all over the road. Pulled over, checked the wheel and it didn't seem loose or anything. Went back to the petrol station where some kind old fella tried helping me, he had pressure reader on him and it said it the back wheel was reading 25 PSI, which was still a lot harder than what I went there with. Was advised to just leave it overnight and check on it in the morning, wondering if anyone can give me any advice on why this could be happening or what to do now? Bike the only means of transport so I'm kinda screwed if its knakered! Thanks in advance guys
  5. Hi Guys, I've had my CBF 125 since the start of February and use it pretty much everyday to get to work. I try and give it a good clean at least once a week, and recently I've noticed loads of part have begun to show wear and tear. On some of the aluminum bolts, oxides started to form which looks really bad - sometimes I can't fit the bike in the shelter and it just so happens to be the day that it pours down I've read a couple of other posts and it seems a few people have complained to Honda, who have then got all the parts replaced (I've got my 2,500 mile service coming up, so I'll bring it up then) but for now is there any way to remove the visible oxide or rust which is already on? Also on various parts of the bike like the exhaust, the paints starting to peel off - how can i prevent this, and could I just respray this myself? Thanks in advance for any help, Kirky
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