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Congratulations on your bike, and sorry about the circumstances how you got it. First check all fuses and replace if broken Check if battery is fully charged check if the coil gets power; 12 volt on the input wires when the ignition is switched on Check if the coil gets it's timing signal, (see manual) Check cable from coil to sparkplug (measure resistance over it) with ignition OFF and preferrably battery disconnected. No need to worry about the generator yet. If the battery is charged, the bike should run. Here is the user manual and supplementary info. http://www.tw-parts.com/macbig2k1/doc/tw125-1999.pdf http://www.tw-parts.com/macbig2k1/doc/tw125-2003.pdf Have fun!

It's usually a tape that goes on the rim, not the tyre. Some also paint it on. Here's an example: http://www.tapeworks.com/Rimstripes/RimstripesHome.html Try googling for rim stripes or rim tape.

It's also worth considering Osram Nightbreaker or similar from other brands. Osram claims 90% more light on the road, and no hotter bulbs that melts and discolour your reflector. http://www.osram.com/osram_com/Consumer/Au...AKER/index.html Worth a try before forking out for a xenon conversion kit.

Same question could also be asked about cars. Should a fresh driver be allowed to drive a Porshe or a Dodge viper? If you're old enough to drive, you're old enough to decide WHAT you want to drive. That said, i also think the driving training could be better so new drivers know their (and their bikes') limitatio, and there should be MUCH more emphasis on driving technique, and not only traffic regulations.

Nice one. I want one too! Mine is crashed.