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    Cheap Summer Jacket

    in The Bar

    Posted

    Thanks for the replies, probably opting for the GearX one, as its the only vented/removable liner around that price. Just holding off as Amazon want to charge me £7 for delivery, and I can expect it 'around' July 7th if I went through them, so looking elsewhere :)

    Cheap Summer Jacket

    in The Bar

    Posted · Edited by Harlin67

    Hello all.

    I'm after a 'cheap' (sub £50) Summer jacket. I have Armour with my current jacket so just looking for something lightweight and breezy, with fairly decent protection for my commute to work. Maybe I'm asking for the impossible with this budget, but after my CBT in March, I went out and bought a load of winter kit, so now I'm bloody roasting :rolleyes:

    Not sure if I can link (think I can!) but something like  "Gearx Aircon Summer Motorcycle Jacket Waterproof CE Protection All sizes" for around £50 seems a good deal, but is it to good to be true?

    Any ideas would be most welcome!

    First Oil Change

    in Yamaha Workshop

    Posted

    Oil changed, and alls well (so far).

    The oil that came out was shocking, not that I'm mechanical, but it was like treacle. I'd have assumed, maybe incorrectly, that a bike with only 600 miles on the clock wouldn't have bad/mucky oil. The bike was purchased in 2013 by the original owner, and has sat around for a long time, but was recently serviced (March). Its possible the oil wasn't changed I guess?

    First Oil Change

    in Yamaha Workshop

    Posted

    Short answer - NO. Gear oils are normally used in non unit construction engines where the gearbox is separate from the noisy bit. They are not designed to cope with the heat and combustion byproducts you get in the main engine bay as all they need to do is keep the whirring gear bits from grinding metal off each other.

    What you need is the standard Hellfrauds 10w/40 Semi-synth Motorcycle ENGINE OIL clicky link here - I buy mine in the 5 litre jugs as it works out at half the price (four and a half quid a litre) and it ain't gonna go off any time soon.

    Looks like you've got a trip back to Hellfrauds again, sorry!

    Okay makes sense. I would not have used it, but needed confirmation I wasn't being an idiot, thanks, I'll have to go back. 5L makes sense really, so good shout, didn't think of it.

    First Oil Change

    in Yamaha Workshop

    Posted

    Picked up some Halfords Motorcycle & Scooter 10W/40 Gear Oil 1ltr. I assume this is okay, the Halfords chap said it was fine, but I took his name and said my wife would be back if I exploded on the A3 on the way to work...

    First Oil Change

    in Yamaha Workshop

    Posted

    Hi all.

    Going to do my first oil change this weekend. I picked up a bottle of Mobil 2000 10W/40 oil from Halfords, but it's not specifically for motorcycles. Will this be okay?

    I'm assuming it will be fine as I believe any 10W/40 should be okay?

    Sorry for the silly question.

    YBR 125 Dashboard (left) Indicator replacement

    in Yamaha Workshop

    Posted

    So started to check the different bulbs etc, and during this process, the light started working, but as if it was not connected, so flashing, then 1/2 flashing, like a loose connection. I turned on the main beam, just for randomness, then off again, and now its working (for the moment). Seems like a loose wire possibly, but not got my Haynes manual yet, so no idea where the connectors go.

    I believe its capless, as in pure glass, with only the metal connections/wires. No metal sheath etc, just glass. Its a 12v 2w bulb (although the new one sold to me was 12v 5w, which they say is fine)

    Scratch on Tank paintwork

    in Yamaha Workshop

    Posted

    Hi all.

    Noticed a few days ago my spanking new bike (almost) has a 1 inch scratch on the tank. Something I must have done getting off the bike, zipper etc.

    What would be a sensible way to repair this, its down to the metal, an inch long, and 1/2mm wide.

    Thanks

    YBR 125 Dashboard (left) Indicator replacement

    in Yamaha Workshop

    Posted

    Righto.

    So, its never simple is it :)

    Replaced the bulb, tested it, failed. I'm assuming now this is more like a relay/wire issue? All other lights on the dash work fine, and the indicators all work, front and back, as does the clicking. Its just the left dash flasher..

    Any thoughts? :)

    PS forgot to think 'logically'. I will try both bulbs in the working indicator/dash, and vice versa before I make any assumptions.

    YBR 125 Dashboard (left) Indicator replacement

    in Yamaha Workshop

    Posted

    Hi H , you may have to remove the clocks to get at the bulb . Check your clutch cable adjustment and also your chain adjustment , make sure it's lubed and properly tensioned . Both can affect your gearchange , and check your gear lever is not loose on the shaft .

    Its just been serviced, and only 400 miles on the clock, so I'd hoped the chain was fine (I had checked and its well lubed), but I'll have a check on both the chain and the clutch adjustment in the morning.

    Thanks for the heads up :)

    YBR 125 Dashboard (left) Indicator replacement

    in Yamaha Workshop

    Posted

    Hello.

    Couple of questions if I might :)

    1. Noticed this morning that my left hand indicator 'flasher' on the dash has stopped. Indicator works (clicks as well), but there is no flashing green arrow. Right hand side is fine. Popping down to my local bike shop tomorrow, and he asked if I could remove the bulb to identify/replace it. I've checked the manual, and can't seem to find if there is a simple method to access the bulbs on the dash?

    2. I'm finding its often tricky to find neutral, I either get a green light, and its a false neutral, or it just clicks up from 1st, and it goes into 2nd. I know this seems to be a known issue on YBRs, but it seems to happen every time I drive. I'm just a little concerned as I have had 'Ruby' for a week, and she has been good as gold, but she's a 2013 with only 400 miles on the clock, should I look into it, or is it part of the character?

    Any suggestions would be welcome :)

    Thanks

    ello :)

    in New Members Welcome Area

    Posted

    Steve from Epsom, nice to meet you :)

    Just passed my CBT and took ownership of a very nice bike (apparently called 'Ruby', so I'll leave her with that name :)

    Bought the bike for some independence and commuting to work. Tuesday will be the first day I have not travelled to work with my fellow rats on public transport!

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