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Yes, I've read other posts about adjusting the level. It has just had a service, but you never know - I will still check this when I sort another bulb. Better safe than sorry eh?! Thanks for this, a job for the weekend!

Sweet! The style definitely suits your bike. I had fun cruising through a flood the other day - totally dry feet at the end of it and a big grin on my face. :-D

Yes, I believe I will need to change the bulb, when I'm next out and about in the dark, I'll pull over and take a picture of it's reach. When you don't know the road, it's just plain scary. Again, I know it's just an 'about town' 125, so I'm not expecting Blackpool Illuminations, but improving it a little is better than nothing. Aside from that, I could always just ride around with my full beam on constantly, just like the car drivers like to do to me, ha ha! I may need to do some research though - I don't know ANYTHING about this kind of thing, but I wouldn't want to go out and get a bulb that causes any damage to the wiring... (Don't laugh - I really am that clueless...) I'm looking through the user manual, and I have a quartz bulb headlight, 12v, 35W/35W. I'll have a little Google session and see what's the best replacement out there...

I'm sure they will work wonders for you! I have a pair of summer glovers (£60), and have recently bought some winter gloves. They were only £80, and they keep me warm and dry.

Hey Sacha! Yeah it's still going really well - I'm still enjoying myself! Yesterday was a bit trying because the fog was so thick, it nearly caught me out on a hairpin bend. It's ok though - it was 5.30am, so I was the only one on that country lane! The thing I'm struggling with most is the poor headlight on the YBR. The moment I'm travelling down a road with no street lights or light pollution I can't see a thing. That's really not good considering those roads make up most of my commute... I just want to leave it on full beam all the time, ha ha! That aside, it's giving me great practice with my cornering, I'm slowly building up the confidence to realise that I don't need to slow down quite as much for some of the bends, which is great as its making my journey flow much better. Another reason to make me want to continue the commute is just how cheap it is when compared with my car or the train! More money to spend on bike stuff, ha ha!

Thanks Captain! You're right, I am learning a lot from this commute. I'm now getting the courage to filter to the front of traffic lights during rush hour, whereas before I would just sit there in the traffic. Well, I still do that sometimes, but I'm not in a rush to get places so its ok!

Hey and welcome to the forum Alex!

Hey and welcome to the forum Wally!

That's a really great job you've done there - definitely a keeper for the living room...! :-)

Hey and welcome to the forum! Plenty of DT owners here who will be happy to offer advice.

Hey and welcome to the forum!

When it's peeing down, I put this on over my clothes - http://www.rocketclothing.co.uk/WATERPROOFS/ALPINESTARS/Alpinestars-Quick-Seal-Out-Jacket-and-Pants/prod_3168.html The trousers give you a nice 'old person' look - they hitch up so high on me - half way up my body. They are elasticated too, so you can pull them over your jumper to keep them dry. They don't have any protection, buy my clothes under this do. Plus, if I pack them up well enough, I can actually pack them into an Oxford X1 micro magnetic tank bag, along with a disc lock, house keys, phone and credit card. So nice and easy to take with you on a changeable day.

Hey and welcome to the forum!

Hey there, It's my assumption that heated grips will affect the performance of a small bike in some way. I see a lot of people enquiring about heated grips for a YBR, but I haven't see someone commenting on actually having some fitted. Also, they won't do anything to keep the rain off your gloves. I'd agree with Noise - get a good pair of gloves. I've recently invested in a mid-range pair of gloves and they work well in the rain and cold so I'd imagine more expensive ones must be even better. I also find flexing my fingers helps to keep the warmth there a bit. If gloves aren't good enough for you, then personally I'd look at some muffs for a YBR. They aren't the most flattering piece of equipment, but as long as they keep you warm and dry - who cares? You also aren't going to risk affecting the little performance that's available to you. You can get some good waterproofing from bicycle and hiking shops which will allow you to wash you clothing and re-proof it at the same time. When I used to mountain bike, I would use a waterproof spray to pop on my cycle shoes. That worked well, and again is readily available from the same shops. With my helmet, I use Rainx so the rain beads off the visor. I used to use that on my Mini's windscreen as the wiper blades didn't do anything. If you really struggle with fog then Rainx also sell something which you can use on the inside of your visor. A clear visor is one less thing to worry about with a poor headlight on those dark mornings! Safe winter riding - I'll also be commuting on my YBR this winter.

Hey and welcome to the forum! I've plonked my butt on a Diversion F - nice bike and one I wouldn't mind owning when I get my full licence. Enjoy!

Hey and welcome to the forum!

Hey Dan and welcome to the forum!

Hey guys, no thanks for the advice, I'm completely clueless with bikes. I have chain lube, the garage set me up with a whole raft of goodies (Yamalube and Scottoiler are in the pack). Luckily for me, I'm working from home tomorrow - it's blowing up a gail outside!

YAY! Do I get an award for my enthusiasm?! Seriously though, thanks for the kind words, I cannot even begin to tell you how much I'm enjoying myself - just wish I'd done it sooner, but never mind!

Thanks for the tip guys! I'll take a gander at that, the last thing I want is my pride to disintegrate!

It really is worth it, I have just bought some boots and winter gloves - makes such a difference to your comfort levels. The only thing I'm missing now is some proper bike trousers. Not only would I feel safer, but my damn thighs wouldn't be frozen by the time I get into work! But alas, that's for another wage packet!

Hey and welcome to the forum!

Thanks Grouch :-) You're quite right about the weather, I'm making the most of riding now until it gets too risky down the quieter roads.

Hey Will! Smart looking XJ6 you have there. Take it easy and enjoy the forum!

Yeah! Even with the winter gloves I bought it was pretty cold this morning!!