What did you do to your bike today?

[CGrieves]

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 .

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

 

[Maccapacca]

1983 rd350lc frame and bits and bobs painted ready for assembly

 

[Mickcas]

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

Before


after

 

[TripleT]

Looks good but rather an extreme angle to that plate now! What does it look like from behind?

 

[Mickcas]

Looks good but rather an extreme angle to that plate now! What does it look like from behind?

Can read it no problem from behind but I was also thinking it's on abit of an angle, but it's as far as it will adjust without some filing

 

[whyscotty]

Pannier kit finally arrived, so it's now complete.
Added a tinted screen, rad guard, tail tidy and new boots (Road 5's) fitted and scrubbed in

 

[nick5466]

5 hours to take a baffle out... Wtf... Then go out to have a little fun, only to get flashed by a camera I pass every day

 

[Captain]

5 hours to take a baffle out... Wtf... Then go out to have a little fun, only to get flashed by a camera I pass every day

5 hours?!? was it welded in?

 

[nick5466]

5 hours?!? was it welded in?

Yes it was sometihng to do with euro 4 regs? Still once the weld was it it was still very tight in there.

 

[Yaayuh!]

Yes it was sometihng to do with euro 4 regs? Still once the weld was it it was still very tight in there.

Removing the baffle from a Akrapovic HP4 on a GS is known to be a an absolute bitch too.

 

[nick5466]

Removing the baffle from a Akrapovic HP4 on a GS is known to be a an absolute bitch too.

I won't be doing it again that's for sure

 

[khemist]

Changed mirrors and switched headlight to LED, it's silly bright.

 

[Scort]

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

Before

after

Goodness - that looks awful now

 

[Mickcas]

Goodness - that looks awful now

Ouch...

 

[Scort]

Ouch...

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!

 

[Scort]

Changed mirrors and switched headlight to LED, it's silly bright.

That bike looks like it would be a right laugh to ride - a right grin inducer!

 

[Mickcas]

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

 

[Scort]

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

 

[Mickcas]

Better fix - get that AM/A1/A2/A license - then bin that L and marvel at the even tidier rear

It's the plan after the first year or two although the whole bike will go then not just the l plates

 

[Scort]

It's the plan after the first year or two although the whole bike will go then not just the l plates

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.