Old-codger

Blimey I thought I was having a flashback to 1939 and Churchill was about to come on the radio.

Ive watched a few you tube clips on splitting the atom so how hard can it be????? I should have it sorted in a few days im off to the shed.

A little funnel and a hosepipe/tubing to length, simples

If the starter is engaging with the gear it could be the sprag clutch has failed/failing. This sits in the back of the rotor housing/generator and is a one way clutch. What happens is when starter engages with the gear the rollers in the clutch engage onto the crank and spin the engine, the engine fires and the rollers dissengage. Over time the rollers delelop flats so they dont roll very well and grip the crank and the springs behind them weaken. On big triples and twins this can be a problem as batteries get weaker and havnt got the whack to turn the engine over fast enough which in turn puts strain on the sprag clutch causing it to fail and in some cases cracking rotor case/gear. But I doubt it if it will be that bad on your bike. This is what the sprag clutch looks like as an example. Genuine Yamaha Sprag clutch 21CE558010 & Gasket YZF-R125, WR125, MT125. | eBay

Could it be that petrol has drained into the sump and as you kick it over its being forced out of the breather because there is nowhere else to go. Check condition of oil and if there is petrol in the oil do not try to start it you could bend a rod.

Tough I dont care now lets move on to more important questions about biscuits?

No I would say buy what you like son its your life do what you want. Its a free country dont listen to the armchair warriers who dont know what they are talking about.

If you can find a quite industrial site or car park go and practice practice pracitice stopping from different speeds not nessersarily emergency stops but just getting used to how your bike handles and how the brakes feels. Dont rush into it everyone is different do it at your own pace. If you have an instructor have a word with them ask them to watch you and see if they have further advice for you. Dont give up you will get there you know you can do it. Good luck onwards and upwards.

As Yorky said join your local TRF group they are a mine of info.

I couldnt give a toss what someone else wants to ride its up to them. Thanks for pointing out there is a big difference I just thought it was just the colour and harley riders had a love for tractors except Bob that is.

If you have a licence that you can ride any capacity bike then you can legally ride it, just buy a bike you like and get on with life. Any bike can be a widow maker if it all goes wrong.

I would have thought a Honda dealer should be able to get one.

Is there any room to slide the exhaust pipes further into each other to stop it poking out so far.

There is a very good article in this Mays Classic Bike Guide about this very subject.

NW200 is live from 10am Saturday on the BBC I player until 6pm. Wet racing today and they only got 2 races in due to conditions and failing light.

The NW200 is this weekend there was practice yesterday which is available to watch on BBC NI Iplayer. Next practice is Thursday with racing that evening and then the big races on Saturday. It is live on BBC NI I think or catch up on Iplayer.

You know this offer aint going to come up again any time soon so I say never look a gift horse in the mouth Goat. Go on you know you want it.

Lidl have one of their Battery chargers on sale this week for a very reasonably price Ultimate Speed Car Battery Charger - at Lidl UK - www.lidl.co.uk

I thought that was a phobia to mouthy chefs.

How long is a piece of string? I would say at least a few months minimum but be prepared for a lot longer as the DVLA are extremely slow at the minute.

Sorry to say If you haven't got a Nova certificate you will probably be liable for all import taxes. Once you have sorted that out you can move on to the DVLA and filling out forms to register the bike. They will probably want to inspect it to confirm engine and chassis numbers then if things are all legit issue you with a reg number. Good luck

Check the small print of the self storage lock up as there could be a clause that all fuel is drained from the bike and no flammables to be kept in the unit.

What about a Suzuki VanVan 125 they are quite large for a 125 and hold their value well if looked after.

Are you sure your spelling it right could it be a Solex or velo solex. Has it got a small engine in front of the handlebars mounted above the front wheel. Like this velosolex 3800 | eBay

I doubt if you can ride anything in the uk over 50cc as you are only 16 years old. You have to be 17minimum to ride anything bigger in the uk. You need to check french driver licensing authority as to what it entitles you abroad and also the British DVLA for the same.