manxie49

Nice bike mate, enjoy

Had something similar on my CRF, mine was a raised air box intake, not sure if that's what yours is or not? I took mine off when I put a K&N filter in, changed the exhaust system and fitted an EJK fuel controller, removing the intake increased air flow (and fuel consumption), I did it to gain a few extra BHP and give it a bit more low down grunt, which was what I wanted to achieve for off roading. If this is what it is and you do remove it, bear in mind because you're allowing more air to flow through the system it may start running lean, best way to check is pull the spark plugs and see if they have white residue on them, you may also find the bike has less power and possible starting problems, However, I've only heard of people having these issues after doing both airbox and exhaust mods, and failing to fit a fuel controller, someone more knowledgeable may be able to give better advice on this one?....Personally, unless you want to do a few extra mods to gain an increase in power to the bike I'd just leave it alone, remember if you end up doing a load of mods to inform your insurers...

Hello and welcome....all good advice there mate, get on the blower and get them to come and collect, repair under warranty

Hi Jamie, welcome. I do a bit of greenlaning myself, one of the lads who used to go with us had a Yam DT125, he did a few mods to it and it seemed very capable. You could go for an all out enduro bike such as KTM but remember, they're like high maintenance women and require a lot of attention! If it's just greenlaning you want then dual purpose is fine. Yam DT isn't the most modern bike but it is a good first bike for doing this type of sport, you can still pick them up pretty cheap. Bear in mind, sooner or later you will drop it, so you don't want to pay thousands. I would also recommend Ady Smith off road training, one day in Wales doesn't cost the earth and he'll also give advice on the best gear for your needs http://www.adysmith.co.uk or Adventure bike warehouse, a mate went with these and said they were really good, they also provide the bike for training https://www.adventurebikewarehouse.com/epages/BT4672.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/BT4672/Categories/Offroad_Training. As has already been stated,Don't skimp on gear, green lanes can get pretty gnarly at times, and if you do come off and haven't invested in good riding clobber it will hurt! at the very least budget for good strong boots, helmet, back protector and gloves, I also use knee braces, tracks here are quite rocky and if you go down on a knee its bloody painful! And can put you out of action for a while (worst case scenario). There is more but get involved with one of your local groups and they'll point you in the right direction. It sounds a lot to take in, but Green laning has its rewards, its good fun, challenging, gets you off the beaten track and goes a long way to keeping you fit. Remember to respect the rules for your local lanes, give way to walkers and horse riders, a thank you as you go past them makes the world of difference, there are a lot of people who don't like off roaders, consider this and become an ambassador for others who may go down that trail after you. Above all enjoy and stay safe

I’m the same, shopping is something to be done as quickly as possible then leave, the worst is being dragged along clothes shopping by women, thankfully I learned very quickly to find an excuse, any excuse not to go when that was in the agenda. Shops should have clocks and if you haven’t finished shopping within three minutes of entering you should be barred for life. *I have other ideas involving spikes protruding from walls and flaming pits of lava There would obviously be exceptions there for important shopping trips, such as buying a new motorbike

Decorating the kitchen and having a couple of beers while doing it.....Probably all gonna go horribly wrong!!

Horrible....No noise, it just isn't right!! I wouldn't buy it but I wouldn't mind having a go

Thats very true that mate, and I did work damned hard to pay for it, with overtime I worked twelve consecutive days with no days off. I've always been a great believer in the fact that if you want something you work for it....Thats why I hate light fingered tow rags who just seem to think they have the god given right to help themselves to other peoples property.....Lets face it, a lot of people buy motorbikes as fair weather toys, I certainly couldn't afford to do that, a bike is my transport and my hobby, if you can afford one as a pure toy though then fair play to you, get out and enjoy, that's what its all about

Do you want the real price or the price I told my wife it cost ....... with postage it was £695 I know Corbin are supposed to be the dogs danglies but I don't see 700 quids worth. I have had several seats doctored by Marty Walker at https://smartrrrs.store.buegle.com/index.php/online_purchasing/?k=:6:: He can do anything you want with a seat at a fraction of the price. If you are happy with it that's all that counts. Let us know what you think of it after a few months of riding. I can't disagree, it was an expensive luxury I know, hopefully get some miles on it "and some benefit from it" when we can eventually do our postponed trip to Verbier again. hopefully no numb bum

You obviously sniffed it to authenticate it Nothing like the smell of leather first thing in the morning!!

Do you want the real price or the price I told my wife it cost ....... with postage it was £695

I was looking at changing the seat on my MT10 for a Yamaha comfort seat, however, after reading reviews and the problems other people had experienced with parts of the seat wearing through where it comes in contact with the tank I decided to look a little further afield, California to be exact. I opted for a Corbin seat, a bit extravagant and I had to work a few hours overtime to pay for it, but it was worth it. GOOD POINTS: The seat is extremely well made, you can feel the quality of the leather the minute you take it out of the box. The cover is riveted to the underside of the seat as oppose to the usual staples. If you go onto the Corbin web site you can actually design your own seat, different colours or mix of colours and different grades of leather. It's very comfortable but supportive, much more comfort that the OEM seat. The fit was perfect, if but a little snug, that wasn't a bad thing though because the original seat was a little loose, which, IMHO, made it feel as though it was an afterthought when being manufactured. It certainly looks better than the original, I've already had my mate tell me, when I'm not around, he's gonna nick it BAD POINTS: I suppose the worst thing about the seat would have to be the cost, closely followed by the lead time for manufacture. I ordered the seat three months ago and it has only just arrived, although this was probably a lot to do with COVID-19 problems as well. Another possible, potential problem, could be the stitching. I had a stitched seat similar to this on a BMW I had a few years ago, when it rained water seeped into the seat through the stitching, this meant when you got it out of the garage for the next ride on a sunny day you got a wet arse. Seat cover for the rain may be needed. Another casing point, which some people may see as a pain, is the fact that it is leather. Leather as we all know requires care, it isn't like a vinyl seat that, mostly, you can just forget about. All in all I'm very happy with it, I would definitely recommend the seat for comfort, looks and individualism.

Nice looking bike

Might be time to get a moped

No, for the past couple of months its been 40mph with no overtaking, so if you're unfortunate enough to get stuck behind someone doing 25mph you have to sit there! It's going up to 60mph in a couple of weeks and then, allegedly, returning to normal next month? Big push from a lot of people, a lot of whom appear to be elderly drivers and cyclists, who want the current restrictions to be maintained. Its certainly causing a lot of upset, I just garaged the MT and stuck with riding the green lanes, a lot of people aren't happy with motorcyclists doing that either! Might be time to get a moped

Is that a permanent restriction on the mountain road ?? No, for the past couple of months its been 40mph with no overtaking, so if you're unfortunate enough to get stuck behind someone doing 25mph you have to sit there! It's going up to 60mph in a couple of weeks and then, allegedly, returning to normal next month? Big push from a lot of people, a lot of whom appear to be elderly drivers and cyclists, who want the current restrictions to be maintained. Its certainly causing a lot of upset, I just garaged the MT and stuck with riding the green lanes, a lot of people aren't happy with motorcyclists doing that either!

Very true, the original course didn't include the mountain road either, I actually have a map somewhere from the original time trial course, I think it started somewhere round about the Manx Arms in Onchan. I heard from someone that it was you who plotted out the first course Yes, oddly enough, it started and finished at a pub

Very true, the original course didn't include the mountain road either, I actually have a map somewhere from the original time trial course, I think it started somewhere round about the Manx Arms in Onchan.

Probably one of the cheapest pints on the island in there, haven't been in for a while...

No, fewer and fewer roads are now unrestricted, its mainly the mountain road, there are others but nowhere near as many as there were a few years ago

Thats exactly what I said on a local forum....Just because the road may be de-restricted it doesn't mean you have to drive like a total cockwomble! Drive at a speed that is safe and sensible for both yourself and the road conditions, common sense.

I did a few track days at Mallory Park when I lived in Leicester, great little circuit, I wonder if you still have to dodge the pot holes??

In short, yes, roads are busy but most visitors tend to get of the beaten track and go and explore the island, when racing is on, you can still get around, use some of the smaller B roads and explore some of the countryside. Thankyou. Spoke with my partner last night and we agree coming on foot/or car or even hiring a car when there may be the best first time. You can hire bikes as well. The trick is with TT is to book early, you'll get a better deal and a marginally better choice of accommodation. Things book up very quickly.

TBF it's mainly just the mountain road that's de restricted during TT, if I didn't live here, the thing that would put me of are the rip of prices, cost of getting to the island and staying here is crazy!