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Anyone able to show me the ropes of bike tinkering? I got my first bike and am not happy with the fact that I don't know how to fix it if it goes wrong. Please PM me if you have any work that you need to do on your bike. I'd love to watch and learn. Thanks in advance.

Its just whilst I brake, thanks for the help ;D

Hello all, After riding my YBR in the rain, the rear brake (drum) has started to squeak. Its now dry and still squeaks. What do I do? Much love

Agree with Foamy...

YBR 125 cost me £9.91 from edge of red to full. And I get 200 miles on a tank. (which is spanking for me)

This. And yes, your hair is down, no glasses.

Seeing no glasses.

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He's socially awkward, but he rides a motorbike so he's cool

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I did your questions...but I think you may be asking the wrong ones... "Do you think that motorbike riding is safe?" Thats not really a yes or no question. I personally think its almost as safe as it could practically be, that doesnt mean its safe. For biking to be 100% safe we'd need our own bike-only roads which isnt practical. That said, i think its almost as safe as it could be PRACTICALLY. "With all your motorbike clothing on, your wrists, fingers and neck are still the most vulnerable and exposed body parts. Would you like to see this area or exposure improved?" Theres not much that can be done about this...Knuckle armour and scaphoid protection are present on higher end gloves but sans making everyone wear armoured mittens, theres not much more to do. Bikers need mobility in their hands to control their bikes, there's always a tradeoff between mobility and protection. Neck protection exists but screw looking like a twat, what did I buy a bike for? "In the subject of safety what aspect of motorbike safety would you like to see an improvement?" The bike - Fuck off EU Clothing - I just covered this Awareness - Cagers are generally too cozy in their boxes to look for us. Force em all into convertibles? or ban cars? Signs are about and I think they've had an effect but they should be EVERYWHERE Hope this constructive advice helps you cause it took a while to write ;P Peace and Love

Thats the one! I've been looking since and found this Looks a lot nicer for less cash. Me and my best mate are gonna do it up and then he's gonna ride it. Thanks for the replies!

Anyone know why oil might be getting into the air box? Its on a yamaha sr 125 To clarify - I'm considering buying it from flea-bay and the description says that the oil is overfilled if that makes a difference

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I have a digital copy of the owners manual. Send me your e-mail address and you can have it for nothing Welcome to the club.

Its a friggin nightmare to get to....I live like 2 mins up the road from it but I cant find that damned entrance.

Hey all, Just thought i'd post a heads up for you all! Parking at Westfield Stratford is tricky.... Couldnt find the entrance to begin with >.< ------->Parking is on P2 for bikes <------- (I used carpark B but had loads of trouble getting in) (I ended up going in the exit =P)

neversaydie. you raise good points. The problem is, his mother is sick and NEEDS the benefits. he cant get a job or she loses those benefits. So he needs a house. Cant get a house without a job... FUCK THE SYSTEM!

I see your point.... I'm a nice guy, just not that nice of a guy hehe

you mean my 1 month old 61plate ybr? The one that is my baby? my first bike that i'll remember forever? Thats an excellent idea!

Sadly, I just saw him today and he's in a bit of a state.... Ex-girlfriend being a bitch, got offered a job but cant take it or his mother loses her benefits (that she relies on)(Legitimately sick and unable to work)(Caring for 2 children)(He's doing most of the caring) He wont have money to fix it up and he wont have money for a mechanic.... I was gonna buy him a haynes manual to go with the bike and let him use my garage and tools. He'll benefit for the hands on work He'll enjoy the work Anyways, he's my best mate in the whole world and I wanna do something epic for him. I'd love anyone who could help forever! Point me towards a cheap bike!

Prolly but I dont get paid until next week =P

I'm talking like DIRT cheap! Also, if anyone has an old 125 in their garage?

0 replies in the bar Moved here in the hopes of some help. My friend Andre is looking for a bike. He's 20 in a few weeks and I was either looking into getting him a bike (Would have to be dirt cheap) or helping him find a bike. Does anyone have any suggestions as to WHAT bike he could get nice and cheap? Does anyone know where to get said bike in london? Much love to you all!

My friend Andre is looking for a bike. He's 20 in a few weeks and I was either looking into getting him a bike (Would have to be dirt cheap) or helping him find a bike. Does anyone have any suggestions as to WHAT bike he could get nice and cheap? Does anyone know where to get said bike in london? Much love to you all!