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Cheers! Brilliant! I cant wait. Fingers crossed i get in! Been my dream for as long as i can remember.

Ah right! Cheers for all the replies fellas!

So basically the down gear is to engage the gear system? Im gonna have a go of a mates crosser an see wha its like! Im waitin on hearin back from the Army about my application so i dont know wether im gettin the bike yet

As a provisional rider on a CBT, can i ride a geared bike as ive just got a majorly cheap insurance quote for the brand new Yamaha WR125X, an am wonderin if am gonna have to pay for another CBT? It says on the certificate for 'Scooters & Motor Bycicles'. Any ideas? Edit to Add: Never mind! Just had a closer look at the Certificate and it is for motorbikes! :D I am now planning my route to purchasing my Yamaha Am i right in thinking gears on a motorbike are the same principle as gears on a car? And could someone explain the gears please

Cheers for tha, doesnt seem to be too much of a price effort so will do that then sell it. Thanks!

Any idea of a price range then? I dont want to fork out another £100 or so for it, ive spent far too much on it already an i think its time for it to go.

Would it cost more to simply replace the barrel and housing?

Theres no oil, and all scratches down the barrel and barrel housing?

The engine has actually seized Must have a dodgy wire as me oil light never lit up but normally does! Does it have to be replaced or can i lube it up and just refit?

Cheers, will try that tomorrow

Yeah about 3 quarters of a tank! Im not sure! How can i tell? Yes it turns over, it speeds up at times an just seems like its waiting to kick in but just doesnt!

Update: Not the spark plug, just disconnected it and tried starting to scooter with the plug next to a metal object. A rather fine spark to be honest.

Its a peugeot trekker 100, lights dont work unless the engine is runnin. A little red light that flashes when its turned off still flashed though!

Riding home from a friends last night, about a 10/15 mile ride. Just cruising around 40mph, and it just decides to cut out. No pop, no snap, no crackle, nothing. Was as if it had been turned off. Then it wouldnt start! I had a new piston and barrel kit installed about 3 weeks ago, was told to keep under 40 for the first 500 miles which i gladly did. Gone about 700/800 miles now so i resumed going above 40 were necessary/safe to do so. Just weird the way it cut out and wouldnt start. Ended up pushing it home and stopped by police twice. Ive had enough problems so if its something big, its getting broke and sold for spares. If its something small ill have a go myself, and if i can fix it, ill keep it. If not, again, getting broke for spares Someone please tell me its something small, i dont want to have to see my baby go away after all ive put into it!

Kind of ironic tbh St Georges Day & Birmingham

On my trip today across the water, to Birkenhead, i received 3 nods off big bikers :D Was well pleased! I should go across more often! Went to Marriott Motorcycles, my nears Yamaha dealer, to see how much a new WR125X will cost. Well i really only went to see if i could find it, which i did, cause i knew it was shut! But maybe there are decent bikers out there who let onto us little 'uns!

Hahahaha. Ive applied once before, when i was 16 actually. They said no but ive recently been in contact with a specialist in the area of wha stopped me from gettin in, an they reckon now tha am 18, i should be able to get in, so ive got a letter off my GP statin im fit to train etc. So fingers crossed!

Yeah, im plannin on savin up for a 125 geared soon! Ive applied for the Army, so fingers crossed i get in, ill be able to save up quite easy for a newish 125!

Hahaha, the only hidden thing about tha talent is wha goes missing!

Thought id make most of our nice weather here in Liverpool and go for a ride! Took me up through Maghull then out into the Ormskirk hills! Got to the top of Cleives Hill, and had a break, took in the views and a few snaps! I think this is one of the many hidden talents Liverpool possess', gorgeous views and immense roads! Went to carry on further but then seen i had only a quarter of a tank of petrol remaining So i returned back the way i came to refill and return home in time for tea! A few pictures! http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb217/rfn_rigby/DSC00724.jpg http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb217/rfn_rigby/DSC00725.jpg http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb217/rfn_rigby/DSC00726.jpg Got around the corner and seen this IMMENSE view! http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb217/rfn_rigby/DSC00727.jpg

Cheers for the tips fellas! Appreciated

I dont mind giving it a bit of work like, gives me more of a 'thats my bike' sort of feeling. Ive just bought 3 tins of this stuff! Cylinder Black Car Motorcycle & Stationary Engine High Temperature Paint This heat resistant paint has a satin finish and is ideal for exhaust systems on classic vehicles and kit cars. Can be used on exhaust manifolds, motorcycle engine barrels engine blocks and casings, cylinder heads etc. Does not require a primer, just apply to clean degreased surface. Can be brushed or sprayed when thinned with cellulose thinners. Will resist flaking and cracking and will protect metal surfaces from corrosion to keep your classic in good condition. Contains 250ml £6.99 a pop, any opinions/tips for me?

Id say its too heavy to be alluminium! What would you reccomend though?

Will try that! Thanks Pete!

£50 for some tape? Ill pass! I suppose it will be worth it though...