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i was able to compress the spring so I could get the collets out but then I couldn't remove the spring because of the rocker arm so I had to somehow remove the seals with the arm and springs still in place.

its sounds like heated grips are the way to go then. do the hand guards help at all with wind deflection?

i couldn't get the springs out mate. they were stopped by the tappets bit(I really don't know what its called, its the little arm that holds the screw for adjusting the valves.

Hi all, So im going to be riding through winter and was wondering what peoples thoughts/preferences are when it comes to trying to keep your hands warm? Are heated gloves or grips better?

it does mate. ive always done all my own work on my cars, ive done every job you can think of but when it comes to bikes im a complete novice. fingers crossed all is okay with it haha.

all back together mate and I took it round the block lastnight. seems fine however need to give it a proper run and check for any leaks.

well I tackled this job yesterday. Had a bit of a nightmare as I couldn't figure out how to remove the tappets(not sure if that's what they are called), because I couldn't remove these I couldn't get the springs out so I had to replace the valve seals with the springs in place which was a right pain!!

just thought it may be easier seeing the full crank when re-timing the engine.

going to tackle this tomorrow, just another quick and possibly stupid question. Am I worth while removing the left side crankshaft case when I do this and also if I do remove it do I need to drain the oil? thanks darren

hi all, Got all the bits needed for this now. in a previous comment it was mentioned to make sure they are lubbed up well. do you mean the oil seals or the valve stems or both? Thanks in advance darren

thanks for the replies guys. I don't suppose anyone has a step by step guide on this do they? im mechanically minded when it comes to cars so wont have any issues doing the job myself but with motorbikes I don't really know where to start. thanks darren

Morning all, I was wondering if anyone had a guide on how to replace the valve stem oil seals on a 125cc 4 stroke. Mine is smoking a lot on start up and I need to replace them. the bike I have is a tw125 but I would imagine a guide/diy on another bike with the same size engine wont be too different. thanks in advance darren

hi all, so I took my bike on her maiden voyage since purchasing her. all was fine until I got home and thought the engine sounded a bit tappity, I looked at the head and there was oil leaking on it and one of the bolts for the inlet valve cover head was loose(threaded)also the bike seemed to have no oil in it. I need to get this repaired and know the obvious way to do it is to helicoil it, I just wondered if anyone else has had this issue and is there an alternative to helicoil to get it repaired. also does anyone know the bolt size just incase I do need to go down the helicoil route. thanks darren

thanks mate, just glad its done. I know its not a test as such but I was still nervous!

morning all. so had my CBT on Saturday and it was all fine . didn't really enjoy the slow riding part. I had no issues with it but I much preferred being on the road in the afternoon.

Thanks guys. Went to a un used car park tonight with the father in law, he set out all the cones for slalom and figure of 8. Got some practice In on his gpz500 and was all good. Did u turns too. Pretty sure il be fine just need to keep the nerves in check haha.

thanks westbeef, that's a good way to look at it. il try have that mindset on the day haha.

thanks for the tips. I feel fairly comfortable when doing 'normal riding' I just know what im like under test/monitoring sort of circumstances.

Afternoon everyone, would anyone be able to help me with this, I don't mean physically help me but could anyone give me a basic breakdown on what to do. I know how to adjust the valves them selves but im struggling on finding any information on setting the engine at TDC so I can adjust correctly. Thanks Darren

I am bud yeah. Ive got a tw125 ready and waiting, my father in law has a trailer so we have taken it to an area with private roads a few times and ive probs had about 40mins riding on it. also took his gpz 500 out too. its the only experience I really have on riding geared bikes but it all seemed fine to be honest.

Afternoon all, So ive got my CBT this Saturday and although I know its not a 'test' as such im finding myself being really nervous. I think I will be fine just anxious I suppose.

morning all. does anyone have any tips/diy on how to remove and strip down these carbs. I wont have any concerns doing it myself just need to know where to start really. thanks darren

I need to use the choke first thing in a morning but only for a short time then it ticks over fine but when you give it the slightest rev it stalls. once its warm it doesn't need the choke. if you rev it whilst its stationary the revs only hang for a couple of seconds but if you ride it and stop the revs hang for longer. thanks darren

Hi all, ive just purchased a tw125 and from what I understand its the same carb as whats on the sr125. my issue is that if its been sat overnight when its started in a morning the slightest touch of the throttle and it stalls. it does this until its warmed up then its fine. the other issue is the revs are hanging quite bad. my first thoughts are that I need to clean the carb but this is my first bike and this is something ive never done before, how hard is it to do? im mechanically minded and ive worked on cars for years but when it comes to bikes im a complete novice. thanks darren

Hi all, Im after a tw125 if anyone has one for sale. Thanks Darren