[MT03 NEARSIDE REAR INDICATOR]

Hi i dont have that bike u have but it sounds the same as mine u have the 2 bolts holding it on the wire has its own connector plugged into the bike, u cant just undo the bolts and yank it u will have to trace it back and unplug it u may have to remove a fairing if u cant see the end connector. On ur new indicator look at the length of the cable that will give u an idea how far under/back it goes and how to undo the connector. I'm no expert i do everything slowly and carefully look at how it comes apart to be able to put it back together, i hope someone can advise u exactly. Good luck (I'll ask around and see if there are any london dealers that people recommend on 1 of the forums i use)

[Yamaha Parts !!!! What the **** is happening ??]

I had some damaged fairings on my YZF from someone knocking over my bike i told the insurance company that the dealership i bought it from would do the repairs took about 3 days for all the parts to come in. My previous bike that got hit i let the insurance company take it away to there "repair center" it was gone for about 4months lucky the other guys fault and he had to pay it costs his insurance thousands in hire bike fees etc!

1 warning though i claimed off my insurance for my YZF being knocked over (the car reversed into my bike and sped off and police did sod all even with me getting the plate) and i'm 25 riding for 3yrs and my insurance requote was £644 i lost all my no claims to so work out how much the repairs will cost u to do yourself it'll really bump ur insurance up!

[Are they taking the mick?]

I received a letter from YMUK today from a Nick Girling, Manager, service Department. This is what it said:

“We thanks you for your letter regarding your Yamaha YZF-R125 which Andrew Smith, the YMUK Managing Director has asked me to look into the circumstances of and respond to, on behalf of the company.

We do of course understand the disappointment of any Yamaha owner who experiences problems and their frustration, while awaiting any necessary repair to take place.

Clearly however, before any such matters can be resolved, the problem needs to be diagnosed by a dealer, any necessary parts ordered and supplied and all the time there will be the need to schedule any tasks into their workload and at busy times of the year, with long lead times, this is not always easy.

In this particular case, we understand that it was about a week before Bill Smith Motors were in a position to submit the first warranty claim for a new cylinder head and associated parts, all of which were available for despatch within three working days.

Unfortunately, once the scheduled repair had been started it was found that further parts were required, necessitating a second warranty claim on the 12th June for a crankshaft and miscellaneous other parts, all of which were available for immediate despatch to the dealer.

We would expect any Yamaha dealer to be able to undertake a warrantable repair, irrespective of whether it was on a machine they originally supplied. We do however, understand that any point in time, a dealer is liable to be already committed to the service and repairs of their owner’s machines and in such circumstances, it may be considered unreasonable to expect them to disappoint all those customers and give priority to a machine purchased elsewhere.

With regards to the performance of your machine and the operation of the side stand switch, we understand that Bill Smith’s have no reference on their job card as to there being an issue. Nevertheless, if you wish to book your machine in with them again, they would be happy to investigate any concern you may have.

We would suggest that having just completed an engine rebuild it would not in any event have been appropriate for Bill Smith Motors to be testing your machine’s maximum performance when last with them.

In closing, we trust that any outstanding concern may be addressed through Bill Smith motors. Alternatively, if you wish to approach another authorised Yamaha dealer, they are equally able to handle any issues you YZF-R125. “

So, what to make of that? So, if you buy a car in Scotland, move to London and you want quick issues sorted quickly, take it back to Scotland?

Well sorry Mr Girling that is not a satisfactory response. All that tells me is that you have no control over your dealerships. Dealers will do as they please and there is nothing you can do about it. You couldn’t give a toss for your customers and you find it perfectly acceptable for Directors of you Dealerships to say to customers “…. If you feel we are not dealing with this to your satisfaction we have no problem if you want to arrange collection of the motorcycle and take it to the supplying dealer who is responsible for your warranty”. Si it seems that YMUK and Smith’s are not singing from the same Hymn sheet so to speak. Presumably, the bike was in pieces on a bench as the email was dated 12th June 2009. Excellent customer service………NOT

Comments appreciated.

I would say take it to another dealership explain the problems with it and get there opinion on the bike, until you get a 2nd opinion your probably not really gonna get anywhere I know u don't wanna be without the bike but u have a problem with it and u may find there much more helpful? My point is they have probably spoke to Bill Smith Motors and got told nope nothing wrong with the bike now guy is just shouting for nothing so you prove it to them that there is a problem, personally my R125 has just done of 1500 miles and even on a relatively straight flattish road it seems happy to go to about 60-65 but anything else feels like its being pushed

[Exhaust idea]

Hi all

does anyone know if the later model stubby exhaust for a R6 would fit on a 2004 model?

alternatively anyone tried one of these...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/R6-CARBON-FIBRE-STUB...4QQcmdZViewItem

which is ebay no 160320150424

thanks for any info

Not 100% sure but maybe this will help you? (it is a good website for exploded diagrams)

This is a 2004 version http://www.bikebandit.com/houseofmotorcycl...r6-2004/o/m9022

This is a 2008 http://www.bikebandit.com/houseofmotorcycl...6-2008/o/m18092

[YZF R125 Decals]

I am considering removing my stock decals and having custom decals made for my bike it but seeing as there so expensive to buy from yamaha (to replace the little front 1 was about £14 i think) is it a good idea as people seem to prefer a stock condition bike when i sell it? I don't want to spend money doing something that is gonna lower the resale value? Any thoughts/recommendations on this...... Thanks

I found these pictures and thought the bike looked great with them on although i wanted to remove the R125 decals as well as adding more.

[YZF-R125]

Hi ,

Just woundered if anyone has put any accessories on a yamaha r125 ive just brought the 09 model in blue ,

and was going to put the tank pad and yoke protectors ,double bubble screen and the seat cover to match

has anyone done any of the above and if so does it look worthwhile ?

My bike is an 09 black/red.

I looked at the seat cover it doesn't look much different to the seat though so i doubt its worth it, i put a motrax rubber ronny red/black to match the bike it looks really good, as for the screen i just plan on getting mine tinted black rather than buying a new 1. I personally got the crash protectors fitted they don't look that great but they do save ur bike a lot (someone knocked my bike over and it saved a lot of damage ) i had a datatag alarm and immobliser fitted to it so i don't have to worry about a lock when i park up somewhere and it lowers ur insurance

[Yzf r125 tyres in the wet!!]

Haven't had any problems at all with the standard sports demons on my bike had it just before christmas its been through snow, bad ice, and flooded roads with gale force wind i thought the bike handled amazingly well it had excellent grip even in the ice when i got off it and put it on the stand i was sliding all over the place in my boots the bike was fine! i have heard this before and i think it does come down to how people are riding them u have to adapt for the weather.

[R 125]

Mine has had the new fuel pump fitted last week took it for a spin, flat out 67-68 mph on reasonably flat ground and i'm 6ft 5ins and about 18st! not as fast as i thought it would go but not bad mine has done just under 800 miles, i had a majesty yp125 and that did over 70mph with 25000 miles on the clock.