Oh! what have i done..........

.......just put a deposit down on the UM Renegade Commando Classic 125, not a big one though, so if it all goes pear shaped won't lose much, but fingers crossed all goes well

Congrats! Pics when it arrives.

Congratulations. Pics when it arrives. I may have missed some posts, have you done your CBT yet?

Congrats! Pics when it arrives.

Thanks, will do,

Congratulations. Pics when it arrives. I may have missed some posts, have you done your CBT yet?

Thanks, not done CBT yet, have spoke to a trainer, but due to my circumstances, will have to do it over a couple of days as days and times will need to be planned,

I know you think this bike great but through my eyes it's a just a Chinese 125 that's covered in junk to make it look like a Harley Davidson. Please consider getting an honest motorcycle like a CBF 125 or a YBR 125 .

I know you think this bike great but through my eyes it's a just a Chinese 125 that's covered in junk to make it look like a Harley Davidson. Please consider getting an honest motorcycle like a CBF 125 or a YBR 125 .

He has paid the deposit....

I know you think this bike great but through my eyes it's a just a Chinese 125 that's covered in junk to make it look like a Harley Davidson. Please consider getting an honest motorcycle like a CBF 125 or a YBR 125 .

 

He has paid the deposit....

Not a very big one and why wouldn't it be refundable ?

Dunno, cos dealers aren’t known for kindness?

Appreciate the feedback, i know that china has got a bad rep on various fronts, but things are improving, also this model has had some significant improvements since the release of the first production models, i am very strict with myself when it comes to head vs heart situations, so i will keep an open mind and can make a much more of an informed decision, once i get to see it in the flesh, but the copper/cream colour combo with tan seats/luggage does give it some mouthwatering lustful brownie points

managed to find a uk dealer ride out review,different model,but same specs from just over a year ago,

Appreciate the feedback, i know that china has got a bad rep on various fronts, but things are improving, also this model has had some significant improvements since the release of the first production models, i am very strict with myself when it comes to head vs heart situations, so i will keep an open mind and can make a much more of an informed decision, once i get to see it in the flesh, but the copper/cream colour combo with tan seats/luggage does give it some mouthwatering lustful brownie points

Thanks , didn't want to burst your bubble . It's just the sheer amount of clobber that this bike is clad in that doesn't appeal to my cynical eye. At the end of the day it's still only a 125 underneath all those panels . I suppose it depends upon whether you believe less is more .

Bob..... Harsh, very harsh...... Dynax has got their heart set on this..... Obviously an early foray into the world of 2 wheels.....so let them enjoy. All of the other stuff will come in due course.

Dynax.... Thanks for the video, but it is an exercise in a dealer stating the bleeding obvious. They ain't going to go out of their way to point out the deficiencies of what they are trying to flog, are they?

But..... I really hope you like your new bike - we all had to start somewhere. It is the first step you will take, so just enjoy it. A lifetime of fun awaits....

Welcome on board.

Not a problem, prefer good old honesty, to sugar coated bull,

did a post but it vanished,

anyway, regarding the bike, having looked for a while, nothing really appealed to me, until i found this one, the styling, colour, and size fit my requirements rather well, reliability is still in a grey area, but i'm up for a challenge, and i won't be doing the Paris-Dakar Rally, well not this year atleast

cheers,

Bob..... Harsh, very harsh...... Dynax has got their heart set on this..... Obviously an early foray into the world of 2 wheels.....so let them enjoy. All of the other stuff will come in due course.

Dynax.... Thanks for the video, but it is an exercise in a dealer stating the bleeding obvious. They ain't going to go out of their way to point out the deficiencies of what they are trying to flog, are they?

But..... I really hope you like your new bike - we all had to start somewhere. It is the first step you will take, so just enjoy it. A lifetime of fun awaits....

Welcome on board.

Harsh ? that's me trying to exercise gentle tact .

Bob..... Harsh, very harsh...... Dynax has got their heart set on this..... Obviously an early foray into the world of 2 wheels.....so let them enjoy. All of the other stuff will come in due course.

Dynax.... Thanks for the video, but it is an exercise in a dealer stating the bleeding obvious. They ain't going to go out of their way to point out the deficiencies of what they are trying to flog, are they?

But..... I really hope you like your new bike - we all had to start somewhere. It is the first step you will take, so just enjoy it. A lifetime of fun awaits....

Welcome on board.

 

Harsh ? that's me trying to exercise gentle tact .

Bob, you be as gentle as you want

Harsh ? that's me trying to exercise gentle tact .

Tact.... I like it!

Even though you are right..... I mean, they even have to cover HDs in junk to make them look like HDs!

That was the whole extent of the business model that "Screamin' Eagle" was built on..... I mean, "live to ride" FFS? Oh well, it kept some people happy.

HOG = Hardly an Outlaw Group.......and there was me thinking a Chapter was something you found in a book....

My 125 is Chinese and it's crap... But it was my first bike and it done it's job. I didn't have to worry about MOT and to be fair to it mechanically it never had any serious problems, all that was ever done to it was HT cap (which was a recall anyway) and carb clean after I let it sitting for a while.

Also while I kept that one on 2 wheels if I had dropped it I wouldn't have lost any sleep over it.

But like I said originally it is crap... Expect every shiny bit to rust if it ever sees a drop of rain and replace all the screws in panels etc... With some stainless hex bolts (typical Chinese screws make the heads out of chocolate).

I wouldn't want to own a Chinese bike again but if I went back I'd have still gone this route.

the renegade has efi, but i am thinking of using 98 instead of regular 95 fuel, would the higher octane be any more beneficial or just stick with regular 95,

It'll probably run on yak dung, so 95 Ron will be quite sufficient, thank you.....

the renegade has efi, but i am thinking of using 98 instead of regular 95 fuel, would the higher octane be any more beneficial or just stick with regular 95,

Thats like putting champagne in a Lambrini girl.

Harsh ? that's me trying to exercise gentle tact .

 

Tact.... I like it!

Even though you are right..... I mean, they even have to cover HDs in junk to make them look like HDs!

That was the whole extent of the business model that "Screamin' Eagle" was built on..... I mean, "live to ride" FFS? Oh well, it kept some people happy.

HOG = Hardly an Outlaw Group.......and there was me thinking a Chapter was something you found in a book....

I'll bear all this in mind when I eventually get my Harley although I have got my heart set on a relatively no frills model .

Harsh ? that's me trying to exercise gentle tact .

 

Tact.... I like it!

Even though you are right..... I mean, they even have to cover HDs in junk to make them look like HDs!

That was the whole extent of the business model that "Screamin' Eagle" was built on..... I mean, "live to ride" FFS? Oh well, it kept some people happy.

HOG = Hardly an Outlaw Group.......and there was me thinking a Chapter was something you found in a book....

 

I'll bear all this in mind when I eventually get my Harley although I have got my heart set on a relatively no frills model .

If you're going for the 1200 make sure it's got the gusseted/new style frame. I had a '93 1200 - handling was, shall we say, "interesting"........ Brill engine, though.... At the time, there was a bloke in Honeybourne putting them in Rob North Featherbed style frames.... very nice.

Tact.... I like it!

Even though you are right..... I mean, they even have to cover HDs in junk to make them look like HDs!

That was the whole extent of the business model that "Screamin' Eagle" was built on..... I mean, "live to ride" FFS? Oh well, it kept some people happy.

HOG = Hardly an Outlaw Group.......and there was me thinking a Chapter was something you found in a book....

 

I'll bear all this in mind when I eventually get my Harley although I have got my heart set on a relatively no frills model .

If you're going for the 1200 make sure it's got the gusseted/new style frame. I had a '93 1200 - handling was, shall we say, "interesting"........ Brill engine, though.... At the time, there was a bloke in Honeybourne putting them in Rob North Featherbed style frames.... very nice.

I'm getting a 2004 - 2006 XL1200 R when I eventually sell the GSXR and when the right Harley comes along. I've had a glimmer of hope on the GSXR sale front so fingers crossed . It's very frustrating because I'm no further forward and a year has gone by .

the renegade has efi, but i am thinking of using 98 instead of regular 95 fuel, would the higher octane be any more beneficial or just stick with regular 95,

 

Thats like putting champagne in a Lambrini girl.

That is one of the funniest things I’ve read on here .

I don’t think putting super unleaded in most hikes does much to be honest, bikes don’t tend to be able advance/retard their ignition like cars so are usually fine on 95, saying that I still usually put V Power in the Panigale mainly because it’s cleaner plus you don’t want to put lambrini in a champagne girl .

Have fun, keep us updated on how it all goes