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Ok, spoke to main dealer, and wrt life expectancy on rear tyres, 1k-4k miles... depending on use and load... Guess I've not done to bad then at 3.5k!!! despite my size and riding style!!! Anyway, ended up with a Kings Tire £35 from only accessories shop, (most places are dealerships), in the area, fitted free!!!

Reviving an old topic... I'm new to riding, and have had my '08 YBR125 since October, covering nearly 3.5K miles. I've never had the problem with slipping and sliding around while leaning in that many seem to suffer. But peoples mention of the OE tyres being a cheap load of pap has lead me to think... My rear is pretty much bald already, I kind of expected more than 3.5k out of them?! Anyone? Michelin road pilot sporty appear to be the tyre of choice, but I really am strapped for cash, and 'they' aint cheap... Anyone any suggestions for where to buy on a budget? How big a deal is motorcycle tyre fitment? do I need to go and pay someone to do it or is it perhaps a DIY job?

Pretty much what I thought... a range difference of 286 to 351 mile is quite significant and would certainly expect it to read higher on the gauge... In which case the gauge is pretty accurate, I've seen no sign of a 'low fuel' light, and there is no mention of one in the manual, though others in the range do carry one... I know what you're saying about the tank though, how can there be a difference in capacity when all that's different is the way that fuel get's into the cylinder?! or, perhaps there's also a difference in the way fuel is drawn from the tank???

Been riding my brand new YBR125 since October last year. I've just done my theory test and have my practical booked for mid April... I've been wrestling with the range question for a while and have decided to seek assistance/input from more experienced bikers... The figures quoted in the handbook are 13 Litre capacity and 3 Litre reserve... (it is indeed a little odd to mention reserve as it doesn't have a tap) What I would like to know is this... Does it mean 13 Litres 'and' 3 Litres reserve giving a total of 16 Litres, or is it a 13 Litres 'including' a 3 Litre reserve? This does make quite a difference on a bike that can do 100+mpg. 13 Litres is 2.86 gallon, by simple math that's a range of nearly 300 miles. With the 3 Litre reserve in addition that's 3.52 gallon, over 350 miles range!? So which is it? I've riden to approx 250 miles, and the needle does get very low... (Which doesn't mean anything really I once had a car that read about half a tank off until it was dry!!! after that it was spot on!!!) I also have not yet tried running it dry, the manual says not to do this!!! Like I said I'm new to bikes so I don't know if it's as big a deal as is implied...

I think I'd be hope for a good buffing once she's rinsed, but yes, YES, YES!!!

Getting my ybr125 next week. Surely it can't be that bad? I don't think it'll matter that much to me as most roads round here are pretty well lit, but knowing a solution is worthwhile shoult it turn out to be a problem... So equal rated alternative bulb is one solution, higher spec bulb obviously more harm than good, but what about suplimentary lighting? I mean the Vespa brigade have been adding extra lights onto thier... 'bikes' for donkeys years. Would it not be fairly easy to splice a relay into the headlamp lead, and use that to drive a seperate, dedicated circuit direct off the battery to a, (or some), driving lights. Easily enough done on a car, so I assume a bike is not that different? Anyone know anything about the legalities/practicallities of this?

Woa, thought I was unique... 34yr old, 17yr behind the wheel... Wanted a bike when 16-17 but mother said I'd better save up and get a house first!!! Since then there's always been something in the way. Wife is not keen but is supportive. Finally managed to justify it, with fuel prices so high, figured out that just on commute the fuel saved will actually pay the finance on the bike!!! Yay!!! Doing my CBT on Thursday, got YBR125 on order for Friday/Saturday... Can't wait I'm just giddy with excitement... I'm thinking I'll stick on CBT for 18months then do a theory and then go for the test... Can't decide with to go for standard test, direct access, nor can I decide whether to just go for it or go to the expense of doing an intensive course culminating in a test? Opinions? (I guess I've got a while to decide)