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Oh wow. That's the best thing I've seen all year. Thanks

Another way I've craftily been taught is to pretend you're skint as anything, but need insurance to earn money. That's how I got my Yam's insurance down from £170 per year to £138. Not much of a difference, but still a profit

Be careful when it's slippery out there. Sometimes you need both feet. You could always wear platform shoes

Hey Spo. There is an R125 Specific forum floating around the net (I won't post a link, as it's not fair to the YOC )

Was on a group ride out on Sunday, took us over the Horseshoe Pass, Wales. That, for me, was one of the best roads I have ever driven on. The only straight was where the Ponderosa Cafe was (Right at the top) After that, it's just the hill going down again. Beautiful Road.

I'm pleased to say that the problem has been rectified. Just needed to give it a wee thrash. No more squeakiness!

Hey guys. Was just on a journey to my grandparent's house, and noticed a small, but noticable noise when in second gear. Only happens at bang on 4,000rpm, lasts for about a quarter of a second. Sounds like a supercharger whining. I've since changed the oil and found nothing in the old oil. Took her out for another quick spin and the noise still persists. My bike's due for it's 3,500 mile service, so I'll probably conjure up some cash for that, but in the meantime, does any of you fine people know/have any idea what it might possibly be?

Bear in mind, guys. Some people register for various forums to try and get as much information as they can. It's not like a group ride out who turn up to ask someone to fix their bike and then feck off again. I'm all for introductions. It's nice to know their name at least. But a lot of people just need information to fix their bikes as soon as time permits

I remember when I first started out on the road. I was so scared of crashing, I was only concentrating on the car in front of me. Glaring at those brake lights should they decide to come on. A year and a half later. I'm scanning the entire road, pavements, too. Looking out for indicators that flash. Looking out for kids who think it's funny to run out in front of you. (If they had done that a year ago, I can safely say that at least one of us would have been 6 foot under now. But thanks to experience, I let off the throttle and cowered the brake should they run out - Bloody good job I did that) Close calls are all part of roadcraft. You can't expect to be a perfect rider as soon as Day 1 is over. I consider myself to be a much better rider than what I was, but by no means am I a fully aware and experienced rider. That takes decades of riding. Even those who are extremely experienced can have close calls. Different situations call for different observations. Get yourself a copy of "Motorcycle Roadcraft" (Link Here) Scan through that a few times. If you still want more training, the local constabulary occasionally run a "BikeSafe" scheme (Which costs somewhere around £45 for a weekend.) I haven't personally attended one, but I have a few friends who have and they said that there are so many more things to learn that they hadn't even thought about. The scheme is undertaken by a couple of Police Motorcyclists, who, as you know, go through intensely difficult training and a whole range of examinations to even be considered. Their standards of riding are intensely high. Right, enough of the rambling. Hope you have fun rides out on the roads, but most of all, be safe.

I would say my favourite kinds of roads are the roads with very few straights. Corners that just flow into another corner, then another. Other days, I prefer country roads. Tight little quick roads. I wish I lived closer to Snowdon, as I'd be up and down it every chance I get, especially the Horseshoe pass

It's fine! The angle of the picture makes the light look further down than it really is! The light is dead level with the bottom of the "Yamaha" plastic thing, and the light is something like 1/2 degrees pointing down. I'll give it a proper test when the weather's a lot drier. Cheers for the heads up

Looks exactly the same as my model of YBR (Except different decals on the panels) Same Exhaust too. From what I've noticed, the Carb versions have a full chrome exhaust (Same as the customs) Best thing to check is: Start the bike up cold, if it's idling at around 2k, then once warm, idles down to 1,100rpm, then it's fuel injected. If not, Carbed

As much as starting out on a superbike sounds, I'd be pissed to hell if something were to happen to it (Like fall off due to lack of experience) Start small, aim big. Would you pass your driving test then instantly purchase a Ferrari? (If I had money, I would, but that's not the point!) Insurance would be a right you-know-what as well if you were to get a big bike straight away. Smaller bikes are fast enough to get you killed, bigger bikes get you killed faster without the proper experience and training. I would advise you went for a small bike (Seeing as that view is most probably your parent's!) then as you prove that you are a competent and safe rider to your parents, work your way up.

I have some cheapo Ebay Leathers (JF-Pelle I think they're called) GMAC Jaguar Lid Spada gloves Blitz Racing Boots and sometimes an Oxford toasty face thing

Best advice I can give is. Dont be a prat and modify your bike straight away. Have AT LEAST 3-4 months to get used to the roadcraft and handling of the bike. THEN you can modify it. Welcome to the YOC