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scoob

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  1. Sorry for bumping an old thread but one last question regarding this: I took the bike for a quick bez about and there seems to be a "whining noise" coming from the front end of the bike, the noise doesnt happen when I engage the clutch (it gets higher pitched along with the revs without the clutch engaged) I've been told by someone (who says is a biker but has a tendancy to stretch the truth) that this is quite normal as the chain and sprockets are new and it'll settle down. I may seem a bit paranoid, I just dont want my bike blowing up on me I think due to the age of my bike its probably best to get a once over by a garage, day to day stuff I will learn as I go but I guess always best to be safe
  2. To build confidence: I failed Mod 1 3 times, the u turn being my nemesis but passed Mod 2 on first attempt, found it alot easier than the Mod 1. Just ride safe and confident and you'll piss it
  3. aye the clickings all sorted Col, I will eventually work up the courage to start doing it myself. Regarding lubing the chain, Ive read every 500 odd miles (depending wether you've been riding in the rain), sound about right?
  4. They were goin to show me how to move the wheel for nowt, sprocket and chain, £200. Chose not to get a cheap chain.
  5. Just a quick update: I took my bike to the local garage (its also where i did my DAS) and asked them to show/help me move the wheel back to tighten the chain, they gladly said yes. Whilst doing it, there were a few tight spots...too many. So after they looked at it, they said really that they would need to adjust the slack to the tight spot(s) and that it wouldn't really be safe to ride. Have sorted a new chain and sprocket, got myself a padock stand and will make sure the chain is looked after properly. Thanks for all the help again, I guess I could of cleaned the chain but in all honesty, with so many different tight spots I thought it safer and more prudent to spend some dollar and make sure I'm safe.
  6. I could be wrong here but: It really depends if you want to do DAS on a 125, is yes then I would say get a bike, practise a bit. This will mean you're restricted to 33 bhp for 2 years. If however you want a full Cat A license then you will pretty much need to use the schools bikes as you cant legally ride a big bike without an instructor (with radio comms) also I doubt you could get insured for a big bike without your full license. But I'm only a newbie so I could be wrong, I'm sure 1 of the forums more clued up guys will put you 100% right. Either way, good luck with it. The feeling is amazing
  7. Hey guys thanks for the advice. Just a quick response to Colin: I did the pre ride checks, as I believed they should be done, followed what I've been taught and also looked in the Haynes manual. Maybe I checked wrong, I dunno. Although being a novice and absolutely crap when it comes to anything like this I would never risk harm to others or myself or my new pride and joy. The reason I joined this forum was to pick up hints/tips from experienced riders(like this) and meet some friendly people with the same interest as me....and the forums are excelling at this Thanks again for the advice, I'll check later but will most likely run it to the local garage anyway as I darent risk going out of my comfort zone and risking harm by attempting to fix myself
  8. Hey Did a little ride out today to York and back from Huddersfield. On the way back when ever I used the throttle there was a bit of a clunk then a clicking noise for want of a better word. Without using the throttle it didnt seem to be there. Guessing it maybe the chain but as I'm a complete novice (passed Mod 2 on Friday just gone) I have no idea. Really dont know what to do, guess its best to take my bike down to the local garage and see what they say? Unless someone (that knows their stuff) and lives local to HD2 wants to earn themselves a beer and come take her round the block and give me some advice? Don't know if it would make a difference but whilst in York I took my son out pillion for a little while? /scoob
  9. Hi mate I did my lessons with Brighouse Motorcycle Training Centre http://www.brighousemtc.co.uk/ Whilst not the cheapest around, I found the instructors, especially a guy called Paul, amazing. Taught me really well, very patient. I passed my mod 2 first time, 4 minors (test took in Halifax) and passed my Mod 1 on my 3rd attempt. With regards to the Mod 1, I kept on failing on U turns, nothing else...the guy that owns the school (also owns DC motorbikes) offered me to come down to do some practise on their CBT pad for free, which I thought was spot on. Off the top of my head: mod 1 plus morning practise was £150 mod 2 plus a full days training and some training on the day of test (extra day is invaluable) was £345. Definately worth a look in my opinion
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