Yikes.... I only just went and did it!

BUDFORCE · 22 Mar 2020 at 11:04

DarkShadow said:
I keep reading that gearbox oil is a good lube for the chain, any thoughts?

Its great if you are not going out in the wet. Get a brush and just brush it on, this is easier I find then the spray on one's.

InvaderGIR · 22 Mar 2020 at 11:22

BUDFORCE said:
Its great if you are not going out in the wet. Get a brush and just brush it on, this is easier I find then the spray on one's.

So basically, no good in the UK.

It's easy enough to apply normal lubes imo, especially if you have a centre or paddock stand.

DoggyX · 22 Mar 2020 at 11:35

or something like this: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Motorcyc...178206?hash=item5d8f3e38de:g:aZ4AAOSwEWZdRCNs

I use one for doing my chain as I find it quicker than messing with paddock stand for lubing the chain.
Cleaning the chain, a paddock stand is a bit easier and cleaner I find and also allows you to change the chain, get back wheel off etc.

Handy to have both if you can

Malt_Vinegar · 27 Mar 2020 at 22:34

Welcome to the club :

I only got my full license last summer, and had a CBT for 2 years beforehand.

The gearing up thing does take some time, but I quite enjoy the process, and you can usually safely make up the time on a commute if needed, and if you are riding for fun, why worry about it

You will get faster at it, and streamline it a bit the more you do it, but it's good time to spend getting mentally ready for the ride

DarkShadow · 6 Apr 2020 at 00:16

Thanks gents. I'll get a paddock as it's has more uses.

My riding (albeit limited) has massively improved.

I finally have all my gear together, rides have been much more pleasant.

I installed my first mod last week, some bar end mirrors. I can finally see!

The original mirrors were shockingly bad.

I'm so in love with the bike

Evian · 6 Apr 2020 at 15:18

Very nice, I'm jealous, Wanted to start out this year but of course the lockdown is in the way at present!

Mickcas · 7 Apr 2020 at 13:36

True not the best year to start, this was going to be my first summer with a full licence and a bigger bike...

Malt_Vinegar · 7 Apr 2020 at 14:52

Mickcas said:
True not the best year to start, this was going to be my first summer with a full licence and a bigger bike...

ditto!!

but it does give me some time to work on the bikes to be very ready when the time comes

Kreeeee · 9 Apr 2020 at 17:10

DarkShadow said:
Thanks gents. I'll get a paddock as it's has more uses.

My riding (albeit limited) has massively improved.

I finally have all my gear together, rides have been much more pleasant.

I installed my first mod last week, some bar end mirrors. I can finally see! The original mirrors were shockingly bad.

That scratch on an otherwise immaculate bike would wind me up.

DarkShadow · 9 Apr 2020 at 18:47

Kreeeee said:
That scratch on an otherwise immaculate bike would wind me up.

Scratch, where?

DarkShadow · 12 Apr 2020 at 23:29

The manual states 29psi for the rear and 26psi for the front. Does that sound right?Does being tubeless make a difference?

I had the rear at 22psi at the petrol station and it feels like a brick. I was afraid to pump it further.

Can anyone pitch in?

Scythe · 13 Apr 2020 at 00:25

DarkShadow said:
The manual states 29psi for the rear and 26psi for the front. Does that sound right?Does being tubeless make a difference?

I had the rear at 22psi at the petrol station and it feels like a brick. I was afraid to pump it further.

Can anyone pitch in?

That's what the manual says, so put that in. Google seems to match that too.

Tyres will 'feel like a brick'. They're not soft like bicycle tyres, they're motorcycle tyres.

In comparison, if your tyres are under inflated your bike will handle like a big heavy brick. Most new rider's complaints of poor handling or lack of confidence tends to be associated with incorrect tyre pressures. It's SO essential for motorcycle handling, pump them up to the correct pressure.

FireTwo · 13 Apr 2020 at 00:42

Welcome to the club dude!

DarkShadow · 13 Apr 2020 at 00:55

Scythe said:
That's what the manual says, so put that in. Google seems to match that too.

Tyres will 'feel like a brick'. They're not soft like bicycle tyres, they're motorcycle tyres.

In comparison, if your tyres are under inflated your bike will handle like a big heavy brick. Most new rider's complaints of poor handling or lack of confidence tends to be associated with incorrect tyre pressures. It's SO essential for motorcycle handling, pump them up to the correct pressure.

Thanks for the reassurance!

LeMson · 13 Apr 2020 at 01:03

Loverly looking bike, love the colour of the wheels!

lltfdaniel · 18 Apr 2020 at 16:32

Nice looking bike there sir!

I am interested in getting a 125cc motorbike license but am new to all of it so when this coronavirus goes i will pursue it.

I have been looking at 125cc bikes, one is the honda monkey > https://www.honda.co.uk/motorcycles/range/125cc/monkey/specifications.html#/ but sadly won't support my body weight because i am 20 stone.

For me i need a motorbike that does 100 mpg on average which will be easy enough to find.

Will continue researching.

Dan.

lltfdaniel · 22 Apr 2020 at 15:36

Been looking at the honda super cub c125,

What i like about it is that there is no clutch to mess around with but still a manual gearbox, very economical at 100-120 mpg real world use.

I am interested in the super cub as it is more beginner friendly for people not used to a manual gearbox but without a clutch it is more easy to master.

Dan.

InvaderGIR · 22 Apr 2020 at 15:53

lltfdaniel said:
Been looking at the honda super cub c125,

What i like about it is that there is no clutch to mess around with but still a manual gearbox, very economical at 100-120 mpg real world use.

I am interested in the super cub as it is more beginner friendly for people not used to a manual gearbox but without a clutch it is more easy to master.

Dan.

Have you done your CBT? If not, I'd recommend you speak to a training centre that does them and has geared bikes (first google result for Bournemouth is http://www.lets-ride.co.uk/cbt-compulsary-basic-training ).

I went from zero bike knowledge to managing just fine on a geared 125 for my CBT and it means you have some that can help you learn to use the clutch and shift properly in a safe environment, instead of somewhere randomly down the line in your riding career.

lltfdaniel · 22 Apr 2020 at 16:21

InvaderGIR said:
Have you done your CBT? If not, I'd recommend you speak to a training centre that does them and has geared bikes (first google result for Bournemouth is http://www.lets-ride.co.uk/cbt-compulsary-basic-training ).

I went from zero bike knowledge to managing just fine on a geared 125 for my CBT and it means you have some that can help you learn to use the clutch and shift properly in a safe environment, instead of somewhere randomly down the line in your riding career.

Thank you, i will wait until this virus is gone then i will pursue it.

Anyways more experienced professional riders know about using the gears without using the clutch at all!

Here is something about it with below link.

https://www.quora.com/If-I-shift-ge...ng-the-clutches-is-it-good-or-bad-for-my-bike

And here below

https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=228102

Here is some how to guide below

https://lifeatlean.com/how-to-perform-clutchless-upshifts/

tom_e · 22 Apr 2020 at 17:36

Mastering the clutch is pretty straight forward no need to avoid it.

Clutchless shifting is a whole other ball game that doesn't need thinking about until you can ride a geared bike using the clutch.

Yikes.... I only just went and did it!

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