What did you do to your bike today?

It’s very docile at low revs but wants to wheelie with very little effort and when it’s on the pipe it’s like a caged animal being released for the first time :D.

I’d get the bike cleaned up, new piston if it needs it and stick it up on eBay with a classifieds advert. Still see them being sold a fair bit, ktm seem to hold their value well.

Yeah that's the sensible route, problem is once I get it sorted and saleable I know I'll want to keep it :D
 
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1983 rd350lc frame and bits and bobs painted ready for assembly
 
Adjusted the chain and fitted a tail tidy to my 125 today/yesterday, first time adjusting a chain but was easy enough, looks so much better just a shame about those l plates :D

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Sorry fella - don't worry though, I'm just a random on the internet; and it's down to what you like :)

Personally I think the angle makes it look ridiculous - granted you have to include that L plate though, which likely explains the angle; as it'll just scuff on your rear tyre. But I think the original hanger positions the plates better - it'll probably keep more spray off of your back too!
 
Sorry fella - don't worry though, I'm just a random on the internet; and it's down to what you like :)

Personally I think the angle makes it look ridiculous - granted you have to include that L plate though, which likely explains the angle; as it'll just scuff on your rear tyre. But I think the original hanger positions the plates better - it'll probably keep more spray off of your back too!
Don't worry it's all good matey. The angle was too much but a shorter plate and a file has sorted that out, it now sits at much less of an angle
 
Don't worry it's all good matey. The angle was too much but a shorter plate and a file has sorted that out, it now sits at much less of an angle

Better fix - get that AM/A1/A2/A license - then bin that L and marvel at the even tidier rear :D
 
It's the plan after the first year or two although the whole bike will go then not just the l plates :D

Assuming you're old enough, why not do it sooner? I know there's a school of thought to 'cutting your teeth' on a smaller cc bike for a while, and no doubt that works for some - but I personally see that as a waste of time and money. I jumped straight into DAS without ever riding a bike; it's all about respecting the bike and keeping your wrist in check.

No idea about your bike, but the 125s I rode during training, made every single aspect of riding harder. It was a night and day change getting onto the 500cc jobbies - you quickly tune into how much easier they ride, and get to really focus on improving your skills.

But, as with your tail tidy - it's always your choice, you may find that you love the 125 and will stay with it for many many years; even after passing your test. It's each to their own.
 
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