Biker's Cafe Chatroom

[Diddums]

ok ta mate said the same, so ordered throttle cable, throttle grip, and might as well change the engine oil (ensure previous owner did it)

If I empty the oil and it looks brand spanking new, is it ok to put it back? (filter it with some kitchen towel)

Yes. But as you don't know what oil it is, how old it is or even the viscosity, replace it for peace of mind.

It's a 125, it'll probably only have four teaspoons of oil in it anyway.

 

[aaronyuri]

If there is movement in the rear wheel bearing change it little cost & small effort replacing.

Yes. But as you don't know what oil it is, how old it is or even the viscosity, replace it for peace of mind.

It's a 125, it'll probably only have four teaspoons of oil in it anyway.

Noooo, don't give him more things to do. He'll start saying motor factors are like North Korea or something.

Get riding and learning - don't listen to these fools.

 

[hornetstinger]

Bought engine oil, funnel and brake one way valve tube.

Just checked price of new tyres, triple price of my scooter guess problem is some people run bikes to the ground (I know that myself someone who used to be mechanic in shop) then comes so expensive to replace everything cheaper to buy a new motorbike.

Very strange I put the throttle end into the channel and it's now high revving. Fine when I plop it out and it rests on the bottom the throttle assembly, proper idle speed.

Ordered right switch/throttle unit, used but at least be better than mine only £15..