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Great pics Pete!

Could possibly be a starter clutch issue? My old Seca550 did the same thing.....until I finally got fed up with it & didn't want to spend stoopid $$ to replace it. So I yanked it & bump started that beast for the last 6 years I had it. Made for some interesting looks after fill-ups @ the petrol station. You're lucky.....you've still got the kicker......& besides, it's only a 125...which is alot easier to kick start than say....a 550 like mine.

HAPPY BIRFDAY Dude!! Hope your day's a good one mate..... Even IF you do ride a bluddy H*nda

to the forum Jim I think alot of us (myself included) have started a free account ......HERE Once the account is activated....upload your pics.....then copy & paste the desired tagged codes provided under each of your pics, into your post.....then quicker than you can say Bob's your Uncle......we should be able to see pics of your TT SuperMoto

Happy Belated Birfday Alan! 25 now?......seems like yesterday & we were celebratating you turning 22!

Mine would probably say...... "DIE YUPPIE SCUM!!" Feckin Cagers!

It could be the rings MUD......but the valve guides might also be the culprit. BTW..... to the forum.

The Stealth look eh?.....Well, we oughta get along just fine then Here's my daily hack for the past 2.5 years..... Grips?.......Look into some OURY's......they're killer!....Like having a sticky pair of tires in your hands.

Those bars are thee ticket there BAZ I had a set like 'em on my 750 Maxim........worked great! Those tires tread pattern do look familiar.....just can't recall the brand right now. Possibly IRC's? .....which actually is another good Bang for the Buck tire. I do all my own tire work....have for years, but you'll need a set of tire irons to mount 'em up with. Then maybe take the tire/wheel combo to a shop to have them properly balanced before putting 'em back on the bike. Here's a good source for factory parts which are noticably cheaper than ANY dealer I've found......MotoGrid

Definitely makes for smoother downshifting Especially works well with short-stroke motors.

491's do come in Blackwall as well Baz Flat Drag-style bars would would work good.....also a SuperBike bar (2" rise & mild pullback) works well...had those on my 750 Maxim, quite comfortable. The Tail-light might just have a sticky switch? ...which is located near the right foot peg. A Fully charged battery will help it run using either forms of starting.

The battery is located under one of the side panels under the seat......can't recall which side though There should be a part number right on it in plain view......that with the make. model & year should get you what you need. I wouldn't think a battery for XS would run much more than 30-35 bux As far as tires go......maybe look into some of these.... Good Cruiser tires! 491 Dunlops have great feedback & last pretty long for the money you'll pay The Petcock (fuel valve) you'll leave on the Run position most of the time.....it works with a vacuum hose from 1 of the intake boots so it really only works when the motor is running.....hence no OFF position. Prime position is for when you've pulled & cleaned the carbs.....then after reinstallation, this allows you refill the fuel bowls before starting. Reserve position is a warning that you'll soon be in need of some petrol.......usually with @ least a half a gallon left. It'll feel like it's losing power & not carburetting very well, just flip the lever to where it's pointing @ RES.....& you'll have around 20 miles to find a station.

to the forum TDM That's a smart looking 850 you've got yourself

to the forum Barry Looks like you got yourself a pretty fair deal for only a 100 bux! I used to have a 400 just like that......same color & everything.......bought it from a former co-worker for $50 From your description of symptoms......I'd guess your battery is a bit flat.....you can access it from the right side panel under the seat. The emergency kill switch on the handlebar can be left in the "run" position all the time, whether the key is in the bike or not. Regarding the 2 positions of the choke lever on the carb.....the 2nd one is for those initial cold start-ups....then adjusted to the 1st position & then eventually off as it warms up. These little beasts make great learners bikes as well as good commuters. Quite reliable really & fairly comfortable as well.

Pete!

I racked up over 130k on my old XJ550 before I sold it......& it still is running strong! I've also heard plenty of tales where London couriers got over 400k on their trusty steeds.... Bottom line is that if you look after your bike properly, you'll get a Helluva lot more smiles per mile than any feckin cage. ....... There's NO Feelin' like 2-Wheelin'!

to the forum SAYoda A Radian is a nice Gift!

There's NO such thing as Too Many Bikes!

Got a good start this morning…..was throwing a leg over the Beast right @ 4:20am. Nice & clear weatherwise…..ended up making good time as traffic was just shy of Non-existant. Here’s a nice view of Mt. Hood from the East side just @ the edge of the Warm Springs Indian Rez….. Musta got my wires crossed with my friend…..as he wasn’t home when I got there. I figured he was either @ work or up Skiing (lucky Bastid) , as the weather woulda been perfect for a day of Spring Skiing. So, I had to check out the view from the top of 4,000ft. Pilot Butte while I was here…… I then decided to set off for the Tumalo Reservoir area myself….. & What fun it is on this road! …. Thought this might be a prime opportunity to get some more recent pics of the Black Beast in it’s element….. But fair warning here Pete......it involves that nasty stuff called DIRT All in all, a Great day for a Ride!

back to the 2-Wheel Realm.

That was LAST year Pete! ....Do try & keep up! I mean, What good is being King of a trailer park when I don't own a Trailer anymore?! Good to see your still alive & kicking Mozz

to the forum! I used to have a '77 model XS....it had spoked rims..... So I think the '78 was the 1st year for mag wheels .....pretty sure that wheels from say a '76 or '77 would be a straight bolt on.

I used to have a '73 model DT125 that looked just like that. Mine even had an electric starter from the factory BTW....... to the forum

Air filter would be a likely culprit.... But it could be that the carbs just need a good cleaning.....particularly the Pilot Jets

Cuz you too can be like Pete & only have around 400 miles on your bike so far this year. Waaaay more fun to ride 'em & get 'em dirty than waste time polishing