Just joind so thought i would say hi

[icedragon]

Hello all.

Just joined so I thought I would say hi before I start asking for help.

I started my motor biking when I was 16 with a Yamaha FS1-E 50 in 1998. I went on to get a TZR125 and I loved it. Sadly I passed my car test and neglected her and ended up selling her in 2000. In 2002 I ended up acquiring her again after her owner crashed her into a wall. I spent a few months restoring her. Then I ended up getting married and she got stored in a container in my mates work and ended up getting stolen or lost and she hasn’t been seen since.

I lost interest and never ended up doing my full test and thought my biking days was over.

Which brings us to 2012. About 8 weeks ago I got offered a Yamaha YN100 neo's for very cheap but it wasn’t running, now my intension was to get it fix it, MOT it and sell it. Soon as I go its spark back and got it running I seemed to get my spark back. I got insurance and booked done my CBT again and then I was on the road again.

I ended up buying a TZR50 a few weeks ago that needed a bit of work but I was happy with it. I know it’s a bit of a drop in power to the TZR125 but I can ride it on my car licence with no L plates and also carry passengers (my kids) as it’s classed as a Moped.

I am going to do my test now and get a R1 but in the meantime I’m happy playing out on my TZR50.

Iv just got a 90cc bore kit, technigas exhaust and carbon reed valves to fit in the next week or so and am just looking for a bigger carb.

Well thats me for now. Im a bit out of touch with bike engines these days but ill help where i can and ill pick it all back up soon enough

[mervin]

Welcome good to hear you are back to biing

UMM R1 be careful, that is a whole shit load bigger and faster than anything you have ridden,

why not get a 600 first they are bloody quick i promise ya , anyway take it easy

Merv

[drewpy]

R1 you treat with respect. my friend just come off one, his fault and very experienced. bike's written off but he's ok!

just a cautionary tale that's all!

[2 Wheels]

Welcome iceman to the YOC.

Take care and enjoy your bike.

+1 on what the lads were saying....... 600cc is a good size bike for all sorts of needs.

[icedragon]

Yeah i dont plan on jumping straight on one after test i will work my way up.

When i had my TZR125 i had a go of a CBR900 it had no 4th gear but the power difference was still scary. I then had a go of a CBR1000 and it lifted on me and i SH*T me self.

If i find a cheap enough TZR125 localy at the right price id have one but im happy with the fact i can take my kids out on the back of my 50 wile im sorting my licence out.

[icedragon]

Just a quick bit of advice.

I have 3 or 4 problems I want to ask advice on. Is it normal to practice to have one thread per problem or all on the same once.

I know on other forums if your title says for example. SPARK PROBLEM you will get more views than someone that has the title MULTIPLE PROBLEMS.

Thanks.

[DkD]

(welcome and great picture btw!)

[icedragon]

Ta

[sisu]

Hi and welcome!

Agree above re the 600s (that's what I did my DAS on ... well a 660 MT but near enough) ... I bought a 600 Divi and its easily fast enough for me!

Folks here been great on my queries so fire away!

[icedragon]

Thanks

[mervin]

Just a quick bit of advice.

I have 3 or 4 problems I want to ask advice on. Is it normal to practice to have one thread per problem or all on the same once.

I know on other forums if your title says for example. SPARK PROBLEM you will get more views than someone that has the title MULTIPLE PROBLEMS.

Thanks.

It may get you a better response if you list evry problem invidually

[slice]

Hi Iceman, welcome to the YOC, Love the intro (well done) always nice to have a born again biker back in the fold, jump in and help out where you can.