Elffie

Aww bless him he did 60 for a few minutes... LOL Never, its a bloody good camera is all I'm saying ! Even the OH asked if I had photo shopped the pictures lol Thanks Dirty lol, My guess was right then... I'm getting a bit more knowledgeable ok ok so I was guessing but I still got it right

never stroked it in my life, given it a kick or two though Think its a 4 ...but then again i dunno. Looking at haynes manual it says the stroke is 1.92 so Im guessing its 2 ? but it doesn't look like the one in the pics Here have a look for yourself ...this is him

Right Foamy, cheers for that. I did take the spark plug out that was in it when I got it and the end was black and sooty... I'm guessing that there is the problem It happily tootles around at 30 - 40 lol, fantastic if ye off to draw your pension.. Went to Newark yesterday and he hit 60 at one point for 5 minutes, then died back to 50. On route back never made it over 50 ..

Thought I'd take him for a blow out today and see how he does at speed. Hmm lol, well being a new biker I'm not that fussed about speed but he only managed 55 on the road. Seems he wants to go and has a lurch, al be it a smooth lurch.. and powers up and the speed rises, then it seems to die off to 48/50 mph then after a minute will throw another spurt of life at the road. Any ideas ? Like I said I.m not overly bothered about it, just curious. And being a complete know nothing, is it worth me having a mess with ?

well ye have now hi and welcome

pmsl good one

Fingers crossed you get it sorted. My only advice would be to buy a Haynes manual. They are worth their weight in gold. ! I am a complete newbie to all things motorcycles and have so far. with the aid of a Haynes manual and good advice on here, been able to check brakes, sort idle out, change the oil, change to petrol. Ok that all may sound pretty basic stuff but to me its an achievement and he's running ! I know I could have taken him to the garage but hate taking the car to one never mind forking out for the bike too lol But don't think I'm saying I could have fixed your problem with my manual, but ye never know Fingers crossed they are good to you and your bike is back on the road healthy soon

thanks guys. I think that the plan is ride him till I pass my test then pass him on Don't think he will have much more into him, new mirrors are ordered as I do want some. Other than that I think its a on a need it basis. Took him on another run yesterday for 50 miles and he seems okay so pretty pleased and he did start up with a little help from the choke in the morning but it wasn't an ordeal TOP SPEED ~~ :hah:53MPH ~~ Like bloody lightening ! (NOT)

Not too sure what else to do with him tbh I'm assuming that the carb could probably do with cleaning but I'm hesitant to try Back breaks still have a squeak but not as bad as before. The body paint is not brilliant and the engine needs a damn good clean, although someone suggested painting it but I'm not so sure about that. Would like to replace the indicators as they are grotty, work fine but I think they are just grotty I don't plan to spend loads on him but I don't intend to run him to the ground and leave him there to rot. Want someone else to have him after me, just as a little run around too I'm hoping the firing up problem has sorted itself out with that run out. But will have to see.

hiya welcome in and enjoy your stay. Lots of good advice around and plenty of helpful people too

hiya welcome on in and have a pew

hiya and welcome to the forums.. did ya bring biscuits ?

hi and welcome, erm 'nice' avatar ! lol

Sooo the big test was today. I changed the oil, and found out why I had a leak...too much in I think. I had put a litre in when I got him as couldn't see the level through the little window. Someone advised to drain all the oil and put back in 1 litre as per the manual..I did and no leakage as far as I can see. OH wanted to go to his friends in Leics so wanted me to tag along and give Burt a good run out. 65 miles round trip might do the job eh ? So I agreed, put my AA card in my pocket and off we went ... And arrived safely and in one piece, although I did find out he likes to lean a lot on corners, much more than the CBF I've been learning on... SO was not expecting him to start when we left to head home. But he did!! ok he did need a little choke but nothing major! Bless his little soul so I will be treating him to new mirrors and some new footrest rubbers....spoilt beggar ! Happy I have a run around all legal and for the mere price of £120 + Mot + £25 new battery, £12 fuel and £7 oil =£200(ish) bang tidy !

Thanks guys and gals Put the full charged battery on this morning and its fired up no problem with no choke. Haven't tried again yet as got sidetracked Foamy ~ It has no mod con's lol, just a bog standard SR125 with an older engine apparently. I'm sure the poor guy would fall to pieces in shock if I tried to pimp him ! Was going to sort the oil out but can't get the damn nut off lol...weakling alert.! Cuppa and try again !