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CBF125 has a metal mesh oil strainer that is cleaned at service, I assume it's the same engine.

Problem I've found responding is it takes 5 minutes to put all my gear on, I now helmet, gloves and that's it. Been biking over 9 years now through several winters, passed IAM. On anything but town roads full gear for sure. With anything but injected 125s you'll be faffing around with the choke taking up your time. It's great though, I can overtake others also responding which means money in your pocket.

If you've got a local fire department, if they've not got any already (we've got three) they can use them for training. Getting hands on with the different buckle types is really helpful. I had a rider speeding in a 30, taxi cut across him. 

On 31/05/2022 at 18:34, Mississippi Bullfrog said:

Both my bikes have ABS... apparently, I've never had it activate. I guess the only way it could be classed as an error is if someone was riding like a hoon and then just grabbed a handful of brake. 

But isn't that what you do in a MOD 1, my back end locked up at the very last 6 inches before I almost hit a cone. Nothing was said. ABS makes a very noticeable jerking motion at the wheels. Only tried it in a car though, wouldn't do it on a bike.

Okay first impressions I love it, second impressions I love it third impressions it has some things that aren't perfect but damn I'm loving riding it.

I've never been on a grom but size wise it feels small and nimble, the suspension is firm. I've done 50 miles so far and I'm trying to find an excuse to go out on it. Around town it excels, on single carriageway it slowly gets to 55-60mph. The Speedo seems a little optimistic. The complete lack of regenerative braking (engine braking) is slightly disconcerting as you have to go heavy on the brakes or plan ahead and brake sooner for longer. The app doesn't work so I can't look at all the computer side of it. I've had the side panels off and found the tracker blinking away but I can't authorise my number on the app. Lots of others with same complaint. The dealer hadn't removed the transport lead so I couldn't charge externally. YouTube helped me out there. 

Really pleased with it, I think most of the money has gone into starting the new company and the motor and battery tech. I've removed the rear pillion paraphernalia to shave 1.6kg off the weight.

Everywhere I go it feels like everyone is looking at me going ohhh electric bike. As an introvert that feels weird.

She's home, I'm trying to insure this thing but no one wants to know because the registration is too new? the government check website shows the correct bike ahhh

Well it's on my drive way but I locked myself out of my house this morning so couldn't test it out with my gear on. Awaiting my wife returning home from holiday.

On 22/05/2022 at 18:27, MikeHorton said:

whan does it arrive? Make sure you put pics on here! 

Came back to ask... How long does it take for them to sort a bike out? I thought they wanted my money. Must be on a container from China.

Bit crazy, but I haven't test drove one, let alone sat on one. Saw it parked up at a park and thought it looked smart. 

Ordered my first new bike, it's electric. My old Suzuki has fork oil seal problems that I've tried fixing myself twice and I've just given up on it. Probably needs new stanchions. The TC Max fits my commute well and I can charge at work so almost free travel. I've ordered a public charge cable adapter for it from aliexpress so I can travel the 80 miles back when it needs its service to maintain it's 5 year warranty. Have ordered from speedwaymotorcycles.co.uk just felt like sharing

Giving up now is a bit pointless the damage was done before you started taking precautions. My tinnitus has got really bad this year to the point I've been feeling like what's the point anymore, death would fix it, but not thinking about killing myself as I've got so much to live for if you get me. I think mine was from going to concerts without hearing protection, motorbike hasn't helped but that's when I got ringing in my ears straight after. 

Getting plenty of sleep, not drinking alcohol and coffee, relaxing all help.

Turn left ahead

the other one is usually found when you hit a one way street or dual carriageway

Wait for the revs to pick up 10 secs... Upto 30 in cold weather

I looked into this when I had 125s for many years, just buy premium tyres of the right size. They'll give you a lot more confidence.

Cars and trucks go slowly round roundabouts dropping more oil there, wait till you're more up right before applying throttle. It's easier to catch the slide then.

2 hours ago, Steve_M said:

I’ve heard the “I couldn’t own a bike, I’d kill myself” so many times (not usually at bike meets). So tempting to reply “well you’re a fecking idiot, then”... but it’s just not worth the hassle. 

Yes, two guys at work. I've given up riding, if I got on one now I'd kill myself, they're just too powerful...

With a car you get 2 years with the theory test then have to retake, but you're still expected to learn to drive with an experienced driver over 21. On a motorbike you're solo on CBT so they want to know you're safe I guess. 

On the subject of training, I've definitely seen people having lessons

17 hours ago, Trooper74 said:

Why are you being so rude ?

Don't know, has put me right off replying with advice

In regards to there being two TDC's (I was not aware) although I thought I had pretty much followed the instructions to the letter I think it will be worth revisiting this aspect.

Many thanks for your help so far

There's only one true TDC, but it can appear to be at the exhaust side or intake. It's been a while since I looked at one so do read up on it as it sounds like you weren't aware and may have set it wrong.

hum, I chucked the old bush will have a look around my many bits and bobs

So I'm trying to put this thing back together after removing the top lower bush. Won't go back in, now I remember thinking bushes need pressing back in. Am I right in thinking it needs a special tool of which I'll never use again?

For clarity I can't get the oil seal back on because this bush isn't sitting flush.

Bought our first newish car, had been waiting for the DVLA to send a letter saying MOT is due after it's 3rd birthday, completely forgot about it. 5 months later realised shit we should have done it without being prompted got an MOT, no fine.

I'm a key worker twice over, the roads are heaven out there. No not been on my motorbike though, might get it warmed up ready for tomorrow though.

I thought it was to lower the chance of the bike flipping in an accident... Rather just slide down the road instead

When I first got my motorbike yes all the time. But then slowly but surely it was all about going faster and faster. I did use to enjoy cycling all over the countryside on my push bike. Spent 8 hours going to London and back once.