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Haha. Good stuff. In relation to my issue. I think I am a natural right side leaner. On my journey to work, I have less of an issue, but on the way back, the trip feels different (maybe the road) but I often feel like I need to lean right more for some reason. I think it could all just be a psychological thing! Eitherway, am only 400 miles off my second service so I will mention and see what they come back with, if anything!

The beam light is surely the beam light (IE has a blue indicator near the speedo to notify your beams are on). The light running automatically is the main light, surely? I often signal to other motorists using the beam light button and use it whenever there is no street lights available.

95% of the time to the right. It's more of a suprise when I have to lean into the wind on the left. Which made me wonder if something is wrong. But when travelling on other A roads etc.. not as windy (40/50mph), it's fine. Not suggestion of a steering issue then. I came off the bike on a country lane, a day before the first service(600 mile service) and they cleaned everything up and knew the issues with it. It's due for it's 3,500 serive in about 500 miles.

No windscreen, but planning on adding one as it should only help! In relation to the effect, it feels like it's struggling against the wind. I am constantly leaning on my right into the wind, as it feels like the bike will just go left if I didn't. I guess it's just something to get used to, it is a very windy road, but also the bike is very light, certainly compared to other bikes, even 125's. Thanks to everyone else for the advice, all noted.

Thanks for the reply and advice, I always make sure to close all pockets. I did read a tip that said keep your elbows low/in rather than out which does seem to make myself more aerodynamic. In relation to sun/street lamps. I mean if I catch my shadow on the road, I can actually see how far I am leaning over which in comparison to other motorcyclists I see is no where near the same. As I said, even people riding on a similar bike to myself, perhaps I am over compensating but it does feel necessary!

Morning all, I am new, both to the forum and also motorcycling. Apologies if this has been covered before, but just wanted some information from seasoned riders. I got myself a Yamaha YBR 125 Custom in June this year after passing my CBT. This was mainly to commute to work, when breaking it in I was using country lanes (summer was decent, dry weather) so it was great fun. When I broke it in and the weather got worse I started using the A2 road (4 lane A road, practically a motorway in Kent) Here's my question. I appreciate it's a small bike, but the wind really seems to effect my ride. Even at 10mph or so. But when I see other guys (even on 125's Maurader) it doesn't seem to effect their ride? I am constantly leaning into the wind (right most of the time) and can see how far I'm leaning via sun/street lamps. But when I look at other riders they always seem bolt upright? Could this be a problem with my bike? Or is it just a case of me over compensating or is this just the way it is? Any advice/information would be great appreciated.

Awesome colour Ian, like it! Mike

Hello all, thought I would put up my pride and joy! Cheers