Bludoggo

Hi everyone! So i've had this bike for a while and everything has been fine with it, I use it for commuting mostly and the odd countryside ride at the weekend. The other day while driving to work it kept stalling at red lights (not my fault, finally! haha). The RPM stays around 1500 until we stop at the light, then it very slowly dwindles down to 1300/1000 ish, sort of splutters and then cuts out. Going to work this morning, was fine for half the journey, back in the city, red light.. does the same thing. When I got to work this morning, thought I would check it out, popped it in neutral just to see what would happen.. does the same thing. Always restarts. So yeah, any advice would be good. I am led to believe that it won't be the rpm setting because 1500 is normal ish? But I am a novice. Ta

Glad you had a good time! Travelling around with no real destination was always the reason for me to get a bike, glad there are other 125 riders out there doing the same! Does look a wee bit bottom heavy (also, love a good queue of cars behind)

That sounds positive! Maybe I should leave everything at the B&B haha

Thanks for this!

Yeah I was thinking of just being as light as possible and potentially leaving stuff at a B&B etc. I went through north Leeds to Skipton / Shipley and the little bike was quite the snail on those hills

I was thinking about doing this first but I was also thinking of making it a couple of days and the b&bs are a wee bit pricey! So I'm putting that on the list and doing it later

Hahah not taken them off in the past few weeks

Hey all! Well I've been commuting for a good few months now with no falls or serious issues (woohoo!) and as the weather is almost getting lovely I was thinking about my first little road trip. I'm based around Leeds so was thinking of going north through Buttertubs and then onto Honsiter Pass as I've heard nothing but good things about these places. I have a week off in a little while and I was thinking of breaking up the ride with a few stop overs so I don't rush through it all. As a COMPLETE beginner, is this a good idea on a 125cc? has anyone done this before? Any tips or things I should be thinking about? Ta!

Hi all! So I passed the CBT on Tuesday and the weather has been awful since then so I decided to stay warm and dry inside. This morning didn't seem awful so I decided to venture out to the very exciting first destination of... The petrol station! Whoo! So everything went pretty well, new bike so checked everything worked before setting off then headed out, I was nervous at first as it was wet and cold but really soon things fell into place. Had trouble putting the fuel cap back on (why so fiddly?!), Stalled once but a very nice driver was patient, and beeped the horn for no reason which made me chuckle. Made it back in one piece! AND had fun Would be interested to know how other peoples first rides were!

I will you can call me a fair weather rider for the next few months!

Aaah no! I'm sure if you went back you'd nail it though (I've read your thread). Sometimes you can just have a bad day

Thanks for the tips, they told me a few of these yesterday, I think I'm addicted to mirror checking now haha but I'll keep them all in mind

So a quick update. I decided to go with another school to redo the CBT (who I highly recommend btw).. Anyway, there wasn't much different in the structure of the day but the tuition was worlds apart, they were patient and funny, plenty of feedback as and when we were doing things. Nailed the U turn and figure of eight first time. And pretty much all the other stuff so yeah.. a huuuuge difference. Road was okay, I obviously need things to improve on but these were pointed out and I was ensured that it's just time in the seat that will help. It was super cold and rainy and I thought bits were gonna fall off me but overall felt safe and comfortable and actually started ENJOYING myself! Imagine! So happy I went with another school and so happy I can go out and practice riding now without my confidence in absolute tatters

it was bloody cold! and rainy, apart from thinking my hands were going to fall off everything went really well, super pleased!

Thank you, I am glad to say that I passed the whole thing with flying colours!