Elffie Posted February 26, 2012 Posted February 26, 2012 Just thought I'd say Hi from a lovely sunny Coventry I am new to biking having just done my CBT and finished it yesterday. Doing DAS so next step in a couple of weeks is on a 600 and around the Mod 1 pad. Should be fun Theory test on 13th march, have checked its not a Friday ! So yesterday I dragged the other half round a couple of bike shops to his dismay, and spotted a poor little Yamaha SR125 all dusty and sulking. Apparently it had been ridden into the shop, not literally, and the guy had just put it in the back and left it...6 months ago. Told me I could have it for £120 delivered, as he can't be bothered to mess with it. Doesn't run now, but it did when he got it ..... hmmm lol That didn't put me off, I mean come on a Haynes manual and a hammer, what can I do wrong ? haha...BTW Im not allowed hammers, think its something to do with whacking stuff if they don't work... So anyways, my new poorly boy ... is arriving on Thursday. And let the project begin... So if anyone feels the need to throw in any help and advice, I will be happy to hear..unless you say throw him in the skip !!
Moderator Airhead Posted February 26, 2012 Moderator Posted February 26, 2012 Greetings Elffie and looking forward to the concourse restoration with added pictures
Moderator drewpy Posted February 26, 2012 Moderator Posted February 26, 2012 Elffie good buy there, give it a service and probably have to strip the carbs as full of gunge (modern ethanol fuel to blame)
Elffie Posted February 28, 2012 Author Posted February 28, 2012 Thanks guys... the bloke I got it from has just said today that it is probably the carbs, so I think I will start there....or should I say attempt to start there He has arrived in the back yard, no life in him whatsoever, so Im going to get the battery off, that has to be an easy job lol and get it on charge or new one put on, Think Ill find another spot on the forum and get some pics up and a progress report, that should make for some hilarious reading to the knowledgeable ones out there
blackhat250 Posted February 29, 2012 Posted February 29, 2012 Welcome Elfie " yip , fuel will be the biggest problem, [if it was running before] empy the tank as well , fresh gas " and battery , she"l be a go-err
Elffie Posted February 29, 2012 Author Posted February 29, 2012 cheers, going to have a play around with him tomorrow
2 Wheels Posted February 29, 2012 Posted February 29, 2012 Welcome to the YOC Have patience and faith,,,,,,, she will be a great wee bike
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