wastedyears1981

Had a Voge 125r before passing the DAS.... Very well made and good bike. You get a lot of bike for your money. One I had was liquid cooled, full ABS, USB charger and colour display. Didn't have any problems whatsoever with it. Parts such as air/oil filters, F and R sprockets easily bought. Not so sure what the support is for parts that are none service

Just signed up for the Bike Safe course with the local plod. Doesn't matter what you do ... Any training either road or track is beneficial for being safer on the road.

@John Harrison Done and welcome to the forum. Great business idea. I ride throughout the year. But would like a seasonal temp bike to play out on in the summer.

welcome

I recently joined an owners group and been to a few of the social meets (not been out on any of the rides yet due to weather and Xmas). Everyone's been nothing but nice and welcoming.

Don't think that link is working. I've seen so many different racks and box options....making little blood vessel pop in my temples. Was hoping someone was offloading one thats come directly off the same bike (so I know 100% it fits).

Anyone offloading pannier racks for a Triumph Tiger 800xc, please give me a shout

Just stuck some Seafoam in mine using the 50/50 mix, but I think the little bit of fuel that was already in the tank watered it down a bit further. Bike is running groggy at low revs so suspect FI need a good scrub. Made a massive difference but still at little bit stuttery at low revs....have you ever slapped seafoam in the tank neat without mixing?

Agree with all the other comments, very much doubt the price will come down due to new year. If you've got cash in your pocket, like @Mississippi Bullfrog says.....get to haggling. If they've got chance of a sale there and then.... likely to knock a bit of mulah off

Welcome to the great rabbit hole that is motorbikes. Whatever you end up getting.....there'll always be that other one you want. Have fun and good luck with the Theory etc

Can the jacket be powered from a motorcycle usb, or is it just from a power bank? I have a conveniently placed din socket that would be perfect for usb heated clothing.

Yup...totally agree on larger engines being easier to ride. 125s feel twitchy and jittery. Got on a 125 a few weeks ago and felt completely unsafe and vulnerable again compared to being on my Tiger 800. However.... With more power, things can go wrong much quicker and with greater consequences.

Thats me.... Does this make me YouTube famous

Check for service history, check online the MOT history (are there any advisories that haven't been sorted). Check log book matches details of the bike Reg/Engine number. Check state of sprockets/chain. Check brakes work. Check all lights work......and for any lights you don't want on the dash (engine management lights/oil etc). Have a good look around the engine block/pipes joins....is there any 'bike juices' leaking from anywhere. Check tyres for any damage/tread depth all the way round the tyre. Cant think of anything else from the top of my head......coffee hasn't quite kicked in yet.

Yeah..... a convoy of 500 bikers was a special sight to see and be in. People lined the streets in the villages to watch us go by.