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Newer versions of oxford hotgrips are supposed to shut off if they are inadvertantly left switched on, I think this is when the battery voltage dies down somewhat, Quote their website "To prevent the battery of the vehicle from being discharged when the engine of the vehicle is turned off, the Heat Controller has sophisticated software that will automatically switch off all power to the HOTGRIPS before the battery voltage becomes very low. However, the voltage maybe too low to restart the vehicle as it is designed to ensure that the battery is not permanently damaged and can still be recharged. This voltage is set at between 10.5 - 11.0 Volts." So at worst you will need to bump start your bike, which on a 125 shouldnt be too hard. A relay would be the best way if you can be bothered though.Hotgrips Linky

Your petcock is a vacuum operated type if it has a PRI (Read Prime) position. The Prime position should only be used briefly if the fuel has run out completely and the carbs are dry, normally the petcock would be used on th ON and RES (Reserve) positions only. For fuel to have leaked on to your garage floor this means that 1: The vacuum operated petcock is passing fuel 2: The RH carb float needle is also passing fuel ...Paul

Yamaha DT175MX Checking Cylinder, Piston, Rings and Crankshaft Piston rings end gap (Both rings) 0.3 – 0.5mm Ring groove side clearance, Top 0.02 – 0.06mm, 2nd 0.03 – 0.07mm Cylinder maximum taper 0.05mm (0.02in) Cylinder maximum out of round 0.01mm (0.04in) Piston clearance: Using an outside micrometer, measure piston diameter. The only core measuring point is at right angles to the piston pin holes and about 10mm from the bottom of the piston. Compare piston diameter to cylinder bore measurements. Piston clearance is Minimum cylinder diameter minus maximum piston diameter. Min 0.035mm, Max 0.04mm Piston pin and bearing, Apply a light film of oil to pin and bearing surfaces. Install in connecting rod small end to inspect for wear. There should be no noticeable vertical play. If play exists check connecting rod small end for wear. Replace pin, connecting rod and/or bearing as required. Connecting rod Cylinder Specs Con rod axial ( C ) New 0.8 – 1.0mm , Maximum 2mm Con rod side ( D ) Big end clearance Min 0.02mm (0.008in), Max 0.8mm (0.03in) ...Paul

At a guess...The gearbox breather.

Check your chain slack and check your chain and sprockets are'nt worn out.

Hang on...that is a pretty rare bike and you asked for other owners SPECIFICALLY to reply, perhaps no one owns one, I for one sure dont and after only a couple of days your attitude seems a bit dummy out of pram.

Remove the slide and needle from the carb Note how the cable retainer washer sits with its bent down tab sitting in the cable anchor point, now remove this washer. feed the cable through the carb top and the spring, use your finger and thumb to compress the spring into the carb top. now feed the cable nipple into the keyhole slot and slide it up to the narrow end where it sits in a recess. now replace the washer with its bent tab into the keyhole slot, this tab will prevent the cable end from detaching from the slide. Allow the spring down to the washer inside the slide. Job done...see the picture, trhe green dot is where the cable will be fixed. ...Paul

lol, just seen you in Octobers copy of CMM, see its getting worse Merv.......

Ive seen worse films, very clever

I went Phil, we were heading for the ponderosa cafe on the horseshoe pass, never seen so many bikes ever we were going absolutely nowhere...nobody was! Gave up in the end and rode to Bala had some lunch and went for a ride to and around lake Vrnwy. A magnificent turnout, bikes absolutely everywhere.

Dig it!!

Hi Shaun, quite an ingenious method of fixing the ignition poin there You are right about your assumptions too, see if the picture helps ...Paul

Sorry mate, dont know about these auto things...could it be something to do with rollers? 59 plate will have warrenty though so why not take it back to the dealer?

Welcome Bob

No, you connect a socket to your battery and then plug into that (I think), although i've never had them i believe thay are the very best option really but they dont come cheap so what price cold hands? Gas up- lets go (Darren) uses them, do a search and see what he has to say

Good luck on Wednesday derek, Jesus was a boy when I did mine so not much use to you

Greetings

I suffer from cold hands in winter and like you Kev used to grasp the opportunity of holding onto the cylinder head at every opportunity, Clearly this approach is only any good for uban biking. Nowadays have heated grips fitted, (they are good but heated gloves are better).have also fitted hand guards which deflect the wind and the two bits of kit mean warm hands even on cold days which for me is quite an achievement

They will be the same if the 'porting' is the same. The porting is unlikely to be different but cant say for sure, can you investigate further...ask the manufacturers?

Beats me mate.

Nahh! Joshua's the one with the useless mate

Sorry about your pride and joy mate but glad youre in good shape(ish) Youve got a great attitude too IMO. Hope you do find another.

Good find..have fun

its only a PDF file, open with adobe acrobat reader........I've sent it again anyway.

Bloody automatics, four wheels or two they just dont slow down when you let off the gas....(should i re phrase that )