jamsieboi Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 Hi there just got myself my first bike a ybr 125, pick it up on monday its a 2006 having read a lot online about the bike since i bought it seems the choke is a pain in the neck, and i believe the 07 came with a fuel injection system. is the choke really that bad, should i have went a bit more and got an 07. james Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YBRLondon Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 Hi James and welcome, I'm new to the site too.. I've had a 2006 YBR for just over a year and it's been great. I haven't had any trouble with the choke. Leaving the bike on full choke while I get my gloves and stuff on is usually long enough to get it warmed up without it cutting out - depends how cold it is I guess. When I first got it, it used to idle quite low and that would make it cut out quite a bit even when warm (not helpful when you're a new rider and stood at the lights!) It just needed a tweak on the idle speed and it was fine after that. If it's been really cold overnite then sometimes the electric start is a bit useless, but the kickstart always gets it fired up if that's the case. One thing I would advise you to do when you can is get some decent tyres put on it. The stock ones that came with mine were rubbish. A good set of Michelins are fairly cheap and will make all the difference in the wet. Happy riding ) H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamsieboi Posted December 16, 2007 Author Share Posted December 16, 2007 thanks for the welcome do you service the bike yourself, i look after my car and id imagine the bike would be easy enough any online guides? think its still on its original tyres so i will need to have a look around, i noticed on the bike the backplate for the foot rest there is a slight bit of corrosion at the top edge is this a common problem. don't think it will be too hard to sort it i have all the painting gear at my work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YBRLondon Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 I think I've noticed the corrosion too, nothing major though. I do most things on it myself - not that it needs much. I'm coming up to the 5000 miles mark and not had to change brakes or anything yet. Someone on here did offer another user a service manual and parts list. I've cheekily asked for a copy too - if I get one I'll pass it on to you. I got my tyres from an ebay store called roundandblack just search for "pilot sporty" H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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