[XVS 125 one tooth up in the front sprocket]

Hi all,

I just replaced my front sprocket with an 18 tooth one. i've noticed my top speed drop from 65 with the original to 55 with the new one. has anyone else found this?

regards,

alex

[dragstar 125 lost key/how to remove ignition barrel]

Hi all,

i'm a complete noob to biking so forgive me if this sounds dumb. I recently bought a yamaha dragstar 125 and (rather stupidly) managed to loose the only key i had. Unfortunately i do not have the key number so cannot just order a new one. I spoke to a locksmith who said he could make me a new one for £25 if i brought him the ignition barrel. the question is, how do i remove the ignition barrel? there seems to be some sort of plastic panel which the barrel pokes out of, i can't for the life of me work out how to get this panel off and i'd really rather not have to cut it off.

thanks,

Alex