Guest Posted June 12, 2015 Posted June 12, 2015 I have a Honda CBF125 and was wondering if anyone knew if i was going around 30mph the best way to over take someone going the same speed quickly. Do i need to drop a gear to speed up? Quote
Joeman Posted June 12, 2015 Posted June 12, 2015 I have a Honda CBF125 and was wondering if anyone knew if i was going around 30mph the best way to over take someone going the same speed quickly. Do i need to drop a gear to speed up? well that would depend on what gear you are already in if you're in 6th gear, you'll need to drop a few gears. Quote
littlecat Posted June 12, 2015 Posted June 12, 2015 why would you need to overtake someone going the same speed? surely you only need to overtake if they're slower and holding you up.but yes drop gear(s) to give you a bit more oomph Quote
Miguel the Penguin Posted June 12, 2015 Posted June 12, 2015 well that would depend on what gear you are already in if you're in 6th gear, you'll need to drop a few gears. If he's in 6th gear then he's nicked someone else's bike Quote
A40man Posted June 12, 2015 Posted June 12, 2015 you will get the hang of it, make sure that you really have the clear space ahead then go for it with the idea of getting by in one clean sweepyou do need the extra power in hand so drop a gear to get the engine singing if necessary then change up for speed, personally i don't overtake unless pressedit just isn't worth it. filtering is a bit different and not what we are discussing here good luck oh and try and leave good distances at all times if you can Quote
soll Posted June 12, 2015 Posted June 12, 2015 why overtake.. if they are slowing as you approach queued traffic then slow off drop to 3rd and filter as normal.this is the thing i hate about my 125cc bike, no oomph to overtake effectively, so i normally just suck it until we get in a queue then i filter safely and enjoy my safe ride.cant wait for a bigger bike. roll on 27th july Quote
draeroheli Posted June 12, 2015 Posted June 12, 2015 why overtake.. if they are slowing as you approach queued traffic then slow off drop to 3rd and filter as normal.this is the thing i hate about my 125cc bike, no oomph to overtake effectively, so i normally just suck it until we get in a queue then i filter safely and enjoy my safe ride.cant wait for a bigger bike. roll on 27th july 125 does not have enough power to overtake really! Quote
guitarman Posted June 12, 2015 Posted June 12, 2015 I had a CBF125 and rarely overtook anything. I couldn't get enough speed quick enough to get past without either annoying drivers behind me or risking being hit by someone coming the other way. Quote
Bogof Posted June 13, 2015 Posted June 13, 2015 I have a Honda CBF125 and was wondering if anyone knew if i was going around 30mph the best way to over take someone going the same speed quickly. You can't defy the laws of physics, not even on a Honda. Quote
SuperMotarded Posted June 13, 2015 Posted June 13, 2015 I drive a WR125x and i overtake all the time. you have to plan your overtake quite a while before you do it and like said above youll need to do it in a clean swoop. also , yes drop a gear and get the engine speaking then up again for the overtake. its all about weighing up potential hazards because the road changes every second your driving. Quote
funinacup Posted June 14, 2015 Posted June 14, 2015 I overtake here and there but struggle if the car starts picking up speed and have to pull back in. Stuff like that makes me want a bigger bike... Quote
soll Posted June 15, 2015 Posted June 15, 2015 I drive a WR125x and i overtake all the time. you have to plan your overtake quite a while before you do it and like said above youll need to do it in a clean swoop. also , yes drop a gear and get the engine speaking then up again for the overtake. its all about weighing up potential hazards because the road changes every second your driving. stationary vehicles don't count Quote
KtmBik125 Posted July 30, 2015 Posted July 30, 2015 Don't listen to those who are doubting the 125s overtaking ability.I have a ktm duke 125 and I overtake in all speed situations however cars going 60+ are a struggle on smaller roads. Remember be very careful over taking in wet or icy weather, and roads can be very unstable in the middle for lighter bikes like 125s Quote
rennie Posted July 31, 2015 Posted July 31, 2015 I took Sue's YBR for MOT this week!I overtook a campervan! Quote
RantMachine Posted July 31, 2015 Posted July 31, 2015 I drive a WR125x and i overtake all the time. you have to plan your overtake quite a while before you do it and like said above youll need to do it in a clean swoop. also , yes drop a gear and get the engine speaking then up again for the overtake. its all about weighing up potential hazards because the road changes every second your driving. stationary vehicles don't count Do not underestimate the WR125! It's an insane Japanese water cooled death machine with craptons of grunt that wheelies far too happily for its own good Worlds apart from a Chinese air cooled 125... Quote
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