Hey Folks basically fitted aftermarket indicators on my bike..and ye as above they all blink at same time..so i fitted the diodes to prevent current crossing over to the other side amd they still blinks 4 ways only when i signal right!

i dont understand how the current is getting through the diode...when i signal left there no problems but when i signal right all 4 blinks. so ive no idea.. any ideas folks

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Ive got a 2003 Honda Hornet, worked well for the first 3 weeks(got it early June) now have a complete electrical failure, new battery fitted changed numerous fuses (30amp and 10amp) still nothing, not even enough power to show the ignition lights, neutral or oil pressure light when ignition turned on, wont fire up at all, but will jump start.... any ideas...starting to think it might be best just scrapping it....thanks for any advice you may be able to give...

Hi
I have a 2012 Piaggio 125cc Maxi Scooter and I really need a service kit for the carburettor however I cannot find anywhere that sell such things, I cannot even find anywhere to buy a new complete carburettor or even a decent second hand one. The info on my carburettor says its a CVK 3056CF1 if anyone can help me a point me in the right direction it will be fantastic
Thank you
Tommy

I restore old motorcycles as a hobby and have a good deal of experience, but this one has me stumped. It is a CG125 K1 kick start only 6 volt, a fairly straightforward machine on the face of it. My problem is that I cant get the thing to spark. I have checked the ignition components as per Mr Haynes.
Points set and checked - rectifier new and checked (shouldn't come into the equation anyway ) - coil checked - condenser checked - generator checked, and all earths checked. I cant find out what...

Hi guys new to this site so I'm hoping that someone clever out there can help me get a CG125 going again.

So I have a CG125 ES 2007 Brazil bike, was running fine then one day wouldn't start.. Basically it has no spark!!
I'll list the things I've checked
Plug is new.
The coil all metres out primary and secondary sides.
This model has the CDI that takes the 12v live direct from the ignition live and has an ignition trigger/pulse generator by the stator.
I've metered this out and it's 220ohms...

Hello all, got through my CBT alive today so in a right good mood

Not such a right good mood with my Aprilia RS4 125 though, bit of a story here. when I got it last week the first thing I did was slap a tail tidy on it to get rid of that whopping stock one, it seemed like a simple job but it’s not been without lots of swearing and giving it a f*** it and going down the pub :lol: I’ve got round the whole replacing bulb indicators for LEDs by just going back to using the old bulbs (I did read on...

Restoring a 1987 Kawasaki GT750 P5 that has only 5600 miles on but been standing in dry garage for 25years.
Cleaned the Mikuni BS34 carbs and awaiting new float needles. Haynes manual does not give the recommended float height, it merely states n/av . Does anyone know what this should be as I want to make sure that the engine runs before I spend more time and money to bring it back to life.
Any other suggestions of problems that I should expect would be much appreciated.....thanks

Hi all,

ive recently put a new sport CDI into my 125 motorcycle and it works perfectly.

the only problem is that the indicators dont seem to work with it. Im wondering if theres a way to get around this or if i have to put the old one back

Thanks, Toby

Hi guys,

When I got my Yamaha YBR125 Custom (second hand) the dashboard was working fine. After a few months the lights, fuel gauge, and rev metre stopped working. Clearly this was an electrical issue so I debugged a bit, found that there are a few screws on the back of the dash which not only hold components but also seem to conduct the electricity to the dashboard parts. The bolts looked pretty rusted which may have caused the dash electrics to stop working. I did my best to clean the bolts...

Checking my bike (which has become less regular of recent I am ashamed to say) today I was rather alarmed to note the wear indicator on the centre tread getting very close to the tyre surface on my rear tyre. Its only done about 2700 miles...

I'm still very much a novice in many ways so what kind of mileage should I expect from bike tyres? They're nothing special, the YS has cheap Chinese (Ching Sheng or something I think the brand is) tyres that are skinny and wouldn't look out of place on a...

I have a 2011 ('11 plate) Yamaha YBR 125, and despite not having it for very long at all, I already have an issue... it's cutting out before I can get anywhere!

When turning the key in the ignition, the neutral and engine lights come on, and the latter goes out after a second or two. The engine starts when I press the starter button. However, when I pull the clutch in (I've been holding it in in case of false neutrals anyway) and select a gear, the engine cuts out immediately and the engine...

Hi,

Weird one, I've just replaced my throttle cable and everything looks fine, the throttle operates as it should but when I turn the handlebars fully the throttle increases. Now I could understand if this was full left as it may stretch the cable but this only happens full right. There's nowhere for the cable to get caught or crimped and it's a simple run from the switch, under the tank to the carb.

Any ideas what could be causing this?

Hi all,
Having a top box on my little cb125f obscures the rear light too much for my liking.

If I add one of these

led bars to the back of the box, will it need an extra relay fitted somewhere, or will the led indicators just copy the standard ones fitted?
I'm think of just piggy backing from the existing wiring, to a connector plug for when the back box is removed.

Thanks in advance.

Shep

As I travel north from Derbyshire to Scotland and back south again on the west side of the country, I'm hoping to pick up some paid work. Ideally doing services, maintenance, modifications on motorbikes. I have most tools and if I need anything I'll buy it. I'm cheaper than anybody else and I will teach you to do your own maintenance as I work. Pm me for my mobile number and we'll chat about it?

So riding back home yesterday I noticed the indicator light on the dash was flashing fast. Looked at front left indicator and it wasn't flashing at all. Rear one was flashing fast.

I bought a new bulb and fitted it but no luck. So it seems something bigger.

The indicators are aftermarket. I'm now really struggling to get it back on and it's just hanging off.

It's just twisting the wires and not going on properly. Looking at it, it looks a bit shot at.

I'm useless with anything mechanical,...

Just a simple question.

Am I fitting these W clips correctly?
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If not, how should they go?
I’m a bit stumped coz I can’t fit the assembly to shell as the clips get in the way as they are currently fitted.

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hi all, new here,
I want to make my exhaust pop and crackle on decel, I've got an 1800 intruder, so fuel injection, can't tweak the carbs, I've seen one that pops and bangs and even spat flames, I got cobra long shot debaffled exhausts, any suggestions? Thanks all

I’m trying to do some research in advance for a new slip-on for my bike.

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Looking at pictures like this above and cross referencing them with others who have actually got the same exhaust, the exhaust tip sticks out about 2-3”. It looks ugly in my opinion.

Can I shorten the exhaust PIPE (not the exhaust “box”) by cutting out 2 inches and join the two sections together without welding? Is there a universal clamp of some description I can use?......

So brought a herald 250 classic from somanybikes been non stop problems with it cutting out they changed the carb still cuting out only had it for three weeks any ideas what could be the problem as they won't let me return it

Hi Guys.

Some advice please. I have stripped parts of my bike down to try to locate and engine oil leak. I have had the bike nearly 5 years and the plugs and air filter have never been changed in that time. I reckon in that time I have covered no more than 3k in thast time.

Do you think I should change the spark plugs and air filter whilst I have everything stripped down?

So I've been having problems with my cbr 125 for about a month now.

I've replaced the battery, cleaned up the earth, found and replaced a female connection that was corroded connecting to the regulator rectifier, I've also replaced the regulator. Once I had done this it seemed to work just fine. But now again will not start. Battery is charged, have tried to bump start it to not avail.

This is my only mode of transport unfortunately

If you look ok closely at the pic below you will see that the top left connector in the block is set back further than the rest, trouble is that although I push it back in place, as soon as I push the connector sides together it moves backwards again.
I’ve tried fiddling with the tang ( which in this case is moulded into the block ) but to no avail.
So would a drop of super glue fix this or had anyone got a better idea?
Thanks
Mickly
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I have a 2008 gsr600. It has been faulting to check on the dash, after a run out. I have a switch installed to select dealer mode, which has given a c42 ignition signal fault, the pump doesn't prime, and engine doesn't start, we can clear the code and normal service is resumed but the fault is becoming more often once the engine is hot.
I have tried both keys, and am not sure if it the key code reader situated around the ignition barrel.
Any advice would be appreciated.

Morning,
I am having my head bearings replaced by a mechanic tomorrow on my 2011 Honda Hornet CB600FB. I've had the bike nearly 2 years. Front suspension seems absolutely fine with no leaks or anything but I've no idea how long since the fork oil was changed; if ever. Would it be sensible to get the mechanic to change the fork oil as a preventative measure whilst the forks are off? Not sure what they would charge to do that as well. I don't really want to spend more money unnecessarily but if...

So,
I use a 50cc SYM Jet 4 50cc moped, I'm 17 and see no need to get a 125 as I live in the city. However, I would love to be able to get 5-15 extra mph out of this moped.
I wondered if anyone had any easy Idea for a very novice level mechanic.
Thanks
Dont hate me for using a moped lol

Hi all
Hope someone can help out...

I have a 1999 xj600s that I’m trying to get up and running
Have given the carbs a good clean out , float heights in spec , valve clearances in spec...
Put back on the bike and it started straight away so let her warm up , but she sounded a bit lumpy felt the headers and number 1 cylinder is cold only running on 3
Pulled the plug it is producing a good strong spark although it did look and feel dry.
Any ideas would be much appreciated :D where to start...

You reckon cleaning carbs is good place to start? I seem to run ok for a few minutes but then every time stop at junction if I take revs off engine just dies. Earlier It was constantly cutting out. Eventually it just wouldn’t re start at all five minutes later I managed to get it going and take it home keeping revs high. So lucky escape. Any help is very much appreciated.

Hi I was wondering if anyone can help , I was riding my sym jet 4 125 moped today for about half an hour then I got to the top of a big hill and it died and just won’t start I had to walk it the whole way home about 5 miles and still won’t start does anyone know what this could be I was thinking my spark plug but not sure

Thanks in advance

Hey guys, I just want to thank you in advance for any advice, all is appreciated massively!

Ok so I have a 125cc yamaha Ybr 2015

I had a fall last season, and I've only just got the confidence to get back on the roads again, and fix my bike up

The front end took most of the damage, mostly the wheel and forks but that's not to hard to get my head around

So my main problem is my electric start button, when I turn the key I hear the fuel injection priming, then when I hit the button I get...

A while ago I got a swingarm for my 98 CBR 600. Anyway the plan was to media blast it and powder coat it.
However, the collars/captive nuts that sit inside for the rubber chain guard to be secured to are inside the swingarm loose. Unfortunately they are larger than the holes and I cannot get them out.
I know it's possible but would it be safe to have a hole drilled into the swingarm to allow for the removal of the nuts and then have it welded up.
I could always get another swingarm but I could...

Hey guys I've got a FZ6 in my garage which hasn't been used in a while. I'd been starting the engine regularly and letting it run for a bit to stop the battery going dead but I took my eye of the ball with it a bit recently.

Anyway the bike starts starts when connected to my car battery but will not start on its own. I'm unable to take it for a run-around to charge it up as the MOT has expired so possibly the issue is that I'm not giving it some revs once it's jump started?

I'm guessing a...

Hi,

I don't seem to have any running lights, I've checked both bulbs and they appear to be ok (no loose or broken filaments) The brake light is working but that's it. The front light has two bulbs, both of which look ok. From memory this bike's lights only worked when the engine was running, which I've tried but nothing.

Any idea where I should be looking? or what I should be looking at? Is there some sort of relay for the lights? (I'm not very knowledgeable in such matters)

Hi

I have a Suzuki address and am having a click noise from the front end when using the front brake.

I can feel like click too like the head bearings are loose?

If this is the case does anyone know how I can tighten the preload on the bearings please?

Thanks
Tom

Hello, I have just bought a cagiva raptor 125 2004, when I first got it, it felt like it had no power at all, would top out at around 30 and take a while to get there, has been in a garage in which is had new reeds as they were all shit up, spark plug, etc.. however when I got it back from the garage it was still the exact same. Since then I have bought a brand new carb for it which was made up by dellorto which all the correct parts in it, and the standard airbox, as it had a shitty £30 carb...

Hi all, I have been having trouble starting my Honda CBF600 2006 for the last couple of months and have tried a whole host of fixes to resolve this issue to no avail. Therefore, I have come to you to see if anyone can provide any suggestions for a fix.

Problem – Bike turns over but does not start (Note: I have had it starting once or twice using starter spray however as of today even that does not work and it dies after a few seconds)

Symptom – Bike doesn’t start and I also noticed I can’t...

At that time I could not find any Suzuki CS80 it was so rare as a hen tooth in UK! And never found a one in 10 months so I gave it up and I went look for a CS50 so I will modified it to make it go a bit quicker like the CS80 do. March this year I have found a Suzuki CS50 1982 Roadie was left side of scrap yard in brambles at Liverpool and bought it for £100 and brought it 250 miles to home.

Today finished my restoration and went rode it, I was disappointed that the CS50 barley reach of 29.3mph...

Hi guys, a little help required today!

My Mutt Fat Sabbath battery decided it would pack in this week, so I went and bought another online, following the specs that I had found from different websites. Turns out, the specs were wrong (and I wasn't in the same place as the bike to measure), so the new battery is too large.

I have bought a Yuasa YTX12-BS (LxWxH 150x87x130) and it annoyingly doesn't fit, and the bike came with a shitty Chinese battery which is already dead less than a year on...

Apologies if this has been asked before however I have trawled the forums and other sources and just can't seem to find an answer regarding this.

I'm using my brothers WR125 (2016) as he has moved to NZ. He has come off it a few times and a lot of the plastics are cracked. I'd like to get some new plastics for it but I can't find any kits that specifically state they are for a WR125.

Are there kits for this bike? Would a YZ/WRF kit fit it?

Any help would be much appreciated.

Not for now but I shall be back once I have finished the Carbs and the brakes to ask about servicing forks.
Back when that silly Tit drove into me and bent something on my front end there was a full forks and yolk and stuff set on EBay. It was 135 all in describing itself as straight and in good nick.
It’s stayed up for say for all that time, I decided to offer a hundred pounds posted when I was buying all the bits for Carbs, front and rear brakes. They accepted! It arrived today, I decided...

Hey, I was going to strip the brakes to clean them, the pads look good but I wanted to take apart properly and saw a video about the pins needing to be replaced often. the pins on my calipers don't look like any ive seen on videos as they unbolt from the back of the caliper and the bolt is tiny (4 or 5 mm)
Anyone know where I can get these pins as ones I see online are bigger heads that bolt from the front.
cheers

Dont mind all the dust around the bike, its for cosmetic reasons.. anyway, i cleaned my air filter today and had to remove this plastic bit. Its got two really big hollow holes so I only assume its to block large foreign objects from entering the air filter? Or perhaps to create some pressure difference?

Once removed, the bike sounds different and i love it so I was wondering if I can just ride without this rubber bit? :scratch: :scratch:

Was riding normally today and suddenly my bike loses power. When in gear especially at higher gears, bike refuses to go pass 6k RPM and if i give it more gas the RPMs start to drop. It seems like it struggles to get to higher RPMs more at higher gears than lower ones. I can ride at lower speeds but with significantly less power, any clues why?

Bike is CB125f so its electronic fuel injection. Ridden the bike last week for 60 miles and bike was perfectly fine

EDIT: much harder to start the bike...