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Hahaha yeah yeah, I know, I know. Think naivety springs to mind! Thanks for the advice fellas! If it wasnt for this forum, I would of most likely gone ahead and done but you all put me off for a few weeks which allowed me to get to know the bike (and its limitations). This doesnt mean I am buying you all a pint though.

Well here's a little update... Most / all of you were right. I've been riding for a few hours every day and absolutely loving it. However... power. I dread approaching hills! My plan is to maybe keep it for another 12 months (tops) and get the more miles, more smiles etc and then take my full bike test and move up to something bigger. I'm still looking to change thr bars to drag bars but I think thats about it. Maybe other small altations but nothing major. So, moral of my lesson... Listen to those with with experience. Cheers guys!

Thanks again for the replies. I think I'll start slowing making her mine, whilst keeping the origional parts for selling. Noise's excellent reply on the other thread about changing the bars has gave me confidence to do that, at least. Really dislike the rear fender so will maybe buy another to get cut up. Can anyone point me in the direction of one that will fit? There is a genuine Yamaha one on ebay for £100, but looking for a cheaper one?

Thanks for all the welcomes and words of advice folks! I have pondered if I am going to get bored of the 125 output and want to upgrade but speaking to some friends who have been riding for years, its about a 50% split of people who feel the need to upgrade, especially for the use I'll get out of it. I dont really intend to do long comutes or motorway riding. Its literally for sunny evening and sunday cruises around the country and open roads of Bristol / Bath. You are all more experienced than myself so it'd be good to get feedback if you all still think I'll need more than a 125? Obviously its personal but as it stands (as a novice) I'm not sure I need it? I got a bit of bargain on the bike. Its only done 4,000, not pitting, runs perfectly... So there is a little bit in the pot to make her my own. I'm just not a fan of most 'stock' bikes (or 'stock' anything really!). I think the main things I am looking to change: - add drag bars - drop the tail (maybe hardtail) - new seat - replace / cut up the fenders - wraps Then if things havnt got boring and money allowes: - white walls - matt paint job - new lights and indicators This doesnt make me a complete fool does it?!

Hey all, As the title, join date and post count suggests, I'm new here. Hello! I've only just started riding and picked myself up a lovely XVS125 which I will be looking to turn her into some kind of baby (only being a 125) bobber. Here is my little donor as she sits today.. .... and also a picture of how I want her to look (also a 125). Being frankly honest, I am totally useless and mechanical work of any kind. Like everyone though, I have to start somewhere. However, I am going to have to pay a company to do all the work for me. I know its a bit of a cop out but I just think I have the skill set or knoweldge to take on such work, yet. Just by having a bike I am hopefully going to learn bits here and there and try to learn when time permits. That stock god damn rear fender is way too big and I'd really like drag bars. White walls I think look awesome too. So yeah, thats my boring little dream!