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Me. Nodded at a fellow biker from a distance, by the time I approached he nodded and I just rode past, hopefully he saw the 1-2 mile away nod *crawls into dark corner*

I assume by course you mean DAS? First question I'd be asking is.. is now to soon?, not everyone's ready for a bike with more power as quick as they think or as tempting as it is, as long as your problem doesn't lye with the bike and controlling it then I'd put this aside. The balance issue you mention is something to work on with your slow moving control.. when I first started riding my 125 I couldn't help but put my foot down every time in stop start traffic now I feel like I'm performing a balancing act, it comes with time. Same with the looking down, I did this when first starting out.. just need to learn how the bike behaves in all different situations and then your confidence will grow, think less about the bike and more about what's going on in-front of you. Take the course at your own pace and just listen to what the instructor has to say, think before each part what controls you'll need and then set about doing them in the required combination to pass that part of the test, on my CBT i struggled with the simulation of approaching a junction and stopping so the examiner did the following; Accelerator Brake Clutch Downshift

I remember it from a different post, similar conversation, fault pair possibly? From many reviews and personal experience this isn't the norm.

I'd have to disagree, I've had both of the items mentioned in the OP for a few months and haven't had any issues or signs of leeks, commuting through the worst rain I've ridden in thus far this morning and held every last drop off. Warm, comfortable, solid protection, decent price and quality.. cannot go wrong. Only qualm is how finicky the thermal layer is to remove from the trousers, don't get much warm weather so not really an issue

Note my above helmet, note my chinese 125.. can't be any more worlds apart than what my combination is Agree with the fact that if it was darker it would be better but has saved my bacon riding in the direction of the sun a couple of times, beats nothing but could be better.

From the Revzilla review I watched there's more than just a sun visor change between the K3 and K3 SV, I'd have to re-watch to state the differences but i'm sure it's easily found. + Having owned the K3 SV I'd say the only annoying thing is the pinlock, it's not the maxi-vision and only covers half of the visor leaving a gap above and below, my pinlock can often need pushing up (just a little) after shutting my visor (re-open visor and push up) as the top of the pinlock can often be at such an awkward angle it is half in the eye of my eye line (doesn't happen all the time, but was annoying when I figured out that the pinlock was slipping down.. originally thought I'd put the helmet on at to low of an angle). The position of the chin vent switch is on the inside of the helmet (often meaning that I decide pre-ride weather the conditions render it needing to be open or not). The sun visor lever is easier to push down (bringing the sun visor out) that it is to push to lever up (bringing the sun visor up into the helmet) requires a little bit of a push to get it to retract into the helmet again (and some getting used to doing this). On the whole a good helmet and have plenty of compliments on how good it looks (I have the yellow rossi rep K3 SV).

I had a brainwave (not many of them) that unlcipping it from the mount on the helmet directly is a whole bunch easier than re-screwing it, I don't mind about the size or how the mount sticks out (for now anyway), + from footage I've seen I prefered the 3+ to the drift (in general, no specific model). Used the camera today and no real extra hastle, apart form having to be aware that the cameras on the helmet when carrying it around and putting it down. I haven't had time to test the angle on the bike due to being ill over the past couple of days, returned from using it for the first time out on the roads (guessed the angle) and upon watching the recordings at home found that I did a great job of recording me controlling and sitting on the bike but got like 1-2 meters of footage of the actual road Adjusted it and hopefully i'll have some actual useable footage tomorrow

That's a carburetor, the black pipe leads nowhere and hangs loose, it's used to drain the fuel tank hence the petrol leak. If you where to flip the picture of the carburetor over there would be a small flat-head screw at the bottom of the carbuertor (don't confuse it with air mixture screw or idol screw), tighten this up and it should stop leaking. Not to sure about the lever, the above is as far as my current knowledge goes. Similar picture from google, should help you locate the one you need to tighten (might not be in %100 same place but should be near enough). http://www.southbayriders.com/forums/attachments/62164/

Chinese, mine was the z1000 hidden away in the corner, I just happened to of lost the keys

The cager who decided he wanted to flip me off and get all angry inside his nice and warm car while traveling down a 40mph exposed A road in rain and crosswinds, even though he got angry as he was and just after he overtook me.. fair enough my 125 isn't the greatest at going down that road as many others undercut me but this guy was something else. Oh and not really a nob, well not a nob at all but a funny-ish story, went to argos to get the gopro and started talking to the redhead behind the counter.. after complenting my helmet (oh ah misses) I said thanks it cost an arm and a leg.. she came to the assumption that helmets with designs cost around 2k.. I went with it (thank god my chinese bike was stored away in a car park far away).

Indeed, although sure as hell beats it getting knocked or scratched because someone at work "didn't notice it". time all tell.

I have a feeling that I'm going to end up with a curved mount on the top and other side real soon and then end up debating witch one looks like the best angle. Added to the fact that I'm going to have to remove and re screw it after every commute to work, the fun and games begin

Sorted. http://s4.postimg.org/7ar3rgmi5/IMG_2493.jpg http://s10.postimg.org/l5f2t8i61/IMG_2494.jpg Managed to just pull the flat one of the helmet (using a knife to wedge inbetween) so can probably guess how well it would of held up.. might be able to make use of it when I'm not ill, so close but so far. Cheers

Gopro website says that allowing it to sit for 24 hours is advised but after an hour of being stuck on it feels secure enough, just a small gap around the outside probably just being to pessimistic about it

Hi all, So i've just purchased a gopro and decided to mount it on the right hand side of the helmet, I seem to have used the flat mount instead of the curved one and just wondered if the pictures below show that there would be an issue if using when out on the roads, only reason I ask is because the middle is stuck down perfectly and securely but there's a gap all the way around on the edges apart from the top. The glue is so strong I doubt attempting to remove it will do any good, so all in all will it hold up using the flat mount (don't want to add another mount, one looks enough). http://s30.postimg.org/rzh0ixplt/IMG_2489.jpg http://s21.postimg.org/ni2dmjwfb/IMG_2490.jpg http://s22.postimg.org/lzw3yqku9/IMG_2491.jpg Thanks

Attempting to reach 30/32mph in 2nd gear on a 125cc is far from easy and if anything is making life hard for no reason, I said to myself before I attempted the test "If I fail based on speed, I'll save up and attempt the A2", after failing my 1st attempt I got all the way to the hazard avoidance on my 2nd and failed based on not being able to get up to speed... so now I'm waiting and saving. IMO, if you don't pass the test within 2-3 attempts it's really not worth paying anymore, it becomes addictive to think "£15.50" and that's it. Worth a pop if you've got £15.50 you can afford to loose in the event you don't pass. Although after attempting the test twice I'd say no amount of video watching or car park practice will prepare you for how tight the bend and the continuous roll on of throttle and counter steering required to reach the speed requirement, after failing the 2nd time around on the avoidance I knew that I was better of getting on something with more power and making life easier.

Once a week, every monday for example. Can say that I've learnt the air provided in machines at petrol stations are far from accurate but do the job When I first got my bike I wasn't aware of topping up tires, going to work one morning and it felt like I was sitting on the floor and bad handling, took the plunge and was on 18 PSI.. learnt my lesson from there.

I think the limiting factor to getting on the roads alone for the first year is funds, saving up as much money as possible would be a good place to start. Things to consider saving for; - Biking gear - The bike itself - Insurance I'd personally advise buying a cheap run around, I took a liking to the lexmoto arrow / vixen as you can get it brand new out on the roads for under £1000, then all you've got left is the insurance payments and the gear. Most importantly a CBT is not a test you cannot fail it, simply returning on another day for more practice if they don't feel safe enough to take you out on the roads on that day, some schools offer a "guaranteed pass" where by they'll bring you back on another day free of charge if you don't meet the standard, depends on how confident you are as to if you wish to pay the extra money, I managed it all in one day, depends how quick you pick up things. Expect to be very confused and out of your zone as you go out on the roads for the first time, I returned from my ride wondering how I'd survived a then a giant smile as I realized I could finally leave public transport behind. Most of all enjoy

Only thing that's really going to improve YOUR riding is getting out there and putting yourself on all kinds of different roads and routes, watching any amount of videos isn't going to change your ability to control your bike and better or worse, could also have the opposite effect and encourage you to pick up some bad riding habits. Also try to ride in all sorts of conditions, wind, rain etc.. anyone can wizz around on dry roads on a warm sunny day, you'll soon learn a few things about control and forward planning when it rains.

Looks like a very fast aggressive bike, plenty of stopping power on the front at that. That front sprocket being exposed has me questioning how easy it would be get damaged or open to the elements

As above if it's only between 1st and 2nd and is noise only then it's fine, you do have to put more force in the up-shift between 1st and 2nd that you would any other gear (to avoid hitting neutral). The clutch would only need adjusting if it became slack or was set incorrectly for you personal preference, the first line of your sentence tells me that you don't need to mess around with it. And I do the same thing, I used to moan about how slow my 125 was when I first picked it up and got comfortable with riding a little more, then after advice I discovered the almighty rev range and soon discovered how to use my machine to get all possible speed out of it.

1) Engine oil need changing or topping up? 2) Chain need lubing and adjusting? 3) Clutch need adjusting? All three if not attended to on a regular basis can play a part in the gearbox not working as smooth as sufficient as it should.

Hiking boots and regular trainers are a big no no IMO, they offer no protection in the event of a crash and you'll be doing yourself no favours, needless to say that rocking up to the test centre in casual shoes isn't advised, if you want to do it when out on the streets that your choice. Have you considered the RST Trachtech Evo's (WP) for £139.99? Also I have the RST Blade Textile trousers £99 come with a thick inner thermal liner that can be removed and very decently sized knee pad's (CE Approved). General opinion is that the 250-300 are good starter bikes and are able to be thrown around and easy to learn on, might be worth test riding one (if possible) when you pass DAS to see if the riding position is for you, I wouldn't advise investing in a bike without a test ride (despite how shiny they look in the showroom). Good luck on the tests

Work car park has a 10mph speed limit, of which I generally ignore, be faster to get off and push the thing.

Can't comment on the attitude of others when over taking as I think today was the first time I ever actually managed to overtake anyone, but that was a learner doing 20-25mph in a 30mph zone so felt safer to overtake than sit behind.. not sure if that counts As for attitude in general I think the roads I use are often sadly combined with cagers that must have slipped someone a tenner to get their pass certificate, however did have someone change lanes to let me past yesterday when (I assume) they saw me building up speed behind them although at the time I read it as I was going to fast and that's why they moved so didn't say thanks (oops)