Sham Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 Do you have your big boy bike yet? I waited until I passed back in the day, not wanting to tempt fate - but then wished I had one ready to go straightSix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straightSix Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 1 hour ago, Sham said: Do you have your big boy bike yet? I waited until I passed back in the day, not wanting to tempt fate - but then wished I had one ready to go Yep! Got a vfr750 ready to go as soon as I pass šĀ had a quick test ride on some private road and I absolutely love it. A nice step up from the Z650rs the bike school has that I've been riding without feeling too intimidatingĀ Iamgroot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
castros_bro Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 I am trying to get an 150cc Chinese motorcycle to a condition for MOT, apart for ignition the wring is almost non existent though it does have a working 12v battery. I was going to try fittingĀ a cheapĀ 4 or 9 LED headlamp plus indicators on the front and cheap combined indicator+stop+rear LEDs at the back. Has anyone had experience of these?Ā Are the 4 or 9 LED headlamps to MOT standard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustybullethole Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 On 7/10/2023 at 11:23 AM, tom13 said: Prices may crash when the 450 Himi comes out later in the year as well if you are looking at used. Do you prefer the aesthetic of the Scram over the Himi? Have wondered about the already fair cheap prices crashing with the 450 in the hozion. From what i'veĀ read it seems it may be a slightly different bike and maybe some of the hardcore botherers may like the original more? Guess ill be finding out as funds raised amount to an eight of the current second hand value so far!Ā Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sham Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 52 minutes ago, castros_bro said: I am trying to get an 150cc Chinese motorcycle to a condition for MOT, apart for ignition the wring is almost non existent though it does have a working 12v battery. I was going to try fittingĀ a cheapĀ 4 or 9 LED headlamp plus indicators on the front and cheap combined indicator+stop+rear LEDs at the back. Has anyone had experience of these?Ā Are the 4 or 9 LED headlamps to MOT standard? If they're E marked, then yes. Otherwise no, is my understanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamgroot Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 4 hours ago, castros_bro said: I am trying to get an 150cc Chinese motorcycle to a condition for MOT, apart for ignition the wring is almost non existent though it does have a working 12v battery. I was going to try fittingĀ a cheapĀ 4 or 9 LED headlamp plus indicators on the front and cheap combined indicator+stop+rear LEDs at the back. Has anyone had experience of these?Ā Are the 4 or 9 LED headlamps to MOT standard? Don't actually need lights or indicators for an MOT except a brake light as far as I know (people call it a daytime MOT, but that doesn't actually exist as a thing) You need: *Horn *Number plate *Rear reflector *Brake light that works off both brakes They will put an advisory relating to the fact that there are no lights fitted/shouldn't be used in dark/something similar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Chocolate Teapot Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 No need for mirrors either for an mot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerzy Woking Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 I put my Fireblade track bike back on the road. All I did was to bolt the numberplate on. I did buyĀ one of those cheap 12v strip LED lights,Ā and connected to the brake light switch a couple of weeks later, for a bit of self preservation. Stinkwheel and Cavcraft 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Chocolate Teapot Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 This is the puzzle. 1988 honda ns125r.Ā I think about 95% all there. Some doubled up parts. I took engine out to get it home. Body panels terrible. Anyone have any panels in a shed somewhere? Will see how far my enthusiasm goes. V5 and frame match ! Only 14 previous owners. Yes fourteen. Am i right in thinking these early engines unrestricted are upwards of 25 hp. Ā UltraWomble, Cavcraft, LightBulbFun and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyberg Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 1 minute ago, Sir Chocolate Teapot said: This is the puzzle. 1988 honda ns125r.Ā I think about 95% all there. Some doubled up parts. I took engine out to get it home. Body panels terrible. Anyone have any panels in a shed somewhere? Will see how far my enthusiasm goes. V5 and frame match ! Only 14 previous owners. Yes fourteen. Am i right in thinking these early engines unrestricted are upwards of 25 hp. Ā Yes you are correct, or there abouts. I had an Italian import many years ago, before they were stupid money,bloody loved it and regretted selling it.Ā Gutless until it hit the power, then it would really go. Easy saw 90 on the very accurate* Speedo. Keep on with it otherwise I may have to take another trip to Basingstoke to relieve you of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Q Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 No brake lights for an MOT and even the reflector isn't required in the latest manual. Number plate and horn. I doubt you need a working ignition switch either if the kill switch works to turn it on and off. UltraWomble 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sham Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 My understanding of MoT rules is obviously a little flawedĀ š¤£Ā I'll admit, it was based on the assumption of similar standards to cars. I'm truly surprised that no lighting is legally required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Chocolate Teapot Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 Ns125r Some history, i bought it off son of man who has had it since 2002. Son said it was a project bike.Ā Today i started on engine expecting the worst. Looks like the engine is ok, maybe. He had been in here, all waterways clear and clean, turns over with compression. Looks new piston and clean bore. I love hondas, all the bolts came out easy. Maybe i will not be splitting bottom end and just hoping all is well. This will be a slow burn project. Iamgroot, LightBulbFun, andyberg and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Q Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 1 hour ago, Sham said: My understanding of MoT rules is obviously a little flawedĀ š¤£Ā I'll admit, it was based on the assumption of similar standards to cars. I'm truly surprised that no lighting is legally required. I believe its written with the intent that competition motorbikes like enduros can go on the road eg between stages without needing loads of work. You still can't use a bike with no lights after dusk and it's just less safe to be riding round with no brake lights so I imagine most people get them through a test then put what lights they want on. Actually on a re-read of the manual, I think if you have a brake light but nothing else this should be OK but if it also contains a rear "position light" then probably not as all the other lights are down as "must be inspected if front/rear position lights are fitted" Hence why its easier to remove it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
castros_bro Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 1 minute ago, Dave_Q said: I believe its written with the intent that competition motorbikes like enduros can go on the road eg between stages without needing loads of work. You still can't use a bike with no lights after dusk and it's just less safe to be riding round with no brake lights so I imagine most people get them through a test then put what lights they want on. Actually on a re-read of the manual, I think if you have a brake light but nothing else this should be OK but if it also contains a rear "position light" then probably not as all the other lights are down as "must be inspected if front/rear position lights are fitted" Hence why its easier to remove it all. I have got bikeĀ MOTs with no lights also some with head lights disconnected and masked, even cars can do MOT with head lights disconnected and masked as I get the odd import MOT for registration.Ā I'm looking for info on the cheap LED "headlight" sets to fit for MOT as I may need to put the wiring/switches in place, as bike currently has none,Ā for some foreign on/off road trip so having relevant paperwork (MOT)Ā may be useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 Busa has lost it's fairings to get at the oil filter.Ā Ā I am waiting for two used infill panels to come as mine have broken. I'm not - and never have been - OCD about these things but the lugs have broken and they use trim clips to hold them in place. Cavcraft and andy18s 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 New toy achieved . Had to drive from SF to bloody Cambridge to get it cos the prev owner was too much of a flange to ride it to our arranged meeting place in Bromsgrove.Ā 340 mile ride back home on it š Feckin love it .Ā tom13, Barry Cade, Bren and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazoli Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 Shameful I know but what is it? I have no idea these days and have only not owned a bike of some form for the last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 Honda CB500x Jazoli 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straightSix Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 Full bike license passed this morning! twosmoke300, martc, Dave_Q and 27 others 30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinkwheel Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 18 minutes ago, straightSix said: Full bike license passed this morning! I remember how excited i was back on the day i passed mine - Hope it has given you a similar feelingĀ š Cavcraft, pilninggas and straightSix 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straightSix Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 27 minutes ago, Stinkwheel said: I remember how excited i was back on the day i passed mine - Hope it has given you a similar feelingĀ š Yep, was so happy on the ride back! Cavcraft and Stinkwheel 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sham Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 Theres nothing quite like that first ride with a full license and no one watching you - nerve wracking and exciting at the same time. Ā Well done. Iamgroot and straightSix 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamgroot Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 1 hour ago, straightSix said: Full bike license passed this morning! Congratulations!, Well done straightSix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straightSix Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 42 minutes ago, Sham said: Theres nothing quite like that first ride with a full license and no one watching you - nerve wracking and exciting at the same time. Ā Well done. Ā 27 minutes ago, Iamgroot said: Congratulations!, Well done Thanks both! Just need to get insurance sorted then we're good to goĀ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamgroot Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 MCN comparison is worth a try. I find bikesure to give good cover (at least on paper) for a good price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 so knew insurance was due and couldnt remember how much id paid last year tpft got quote last week for 130 tpft and 160 comp finally got email off them today and the renewal is 114 tpft (109 last year) might ring them and ask them how much comp is innit nearly good being old @eddyramrodĀ does this happen in your world or @Six-cylinderĀ = hes older than noah Ā Six-cylinder and eddyramrod 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 Didnāt take long to get the new toy on the lanes UltraWomble, Cavcraft, Barry Cade and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 3 hours ago, hairnet said: Ā @eddyramrodĀ does this happen in your world Ā Nah, it just keeps going up, like every bloody thing else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraWomble Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 We asked 100 people how "Shite a Chinese made 13 year oldĀ ex bike school 50cc ped could be," How many people do you think said "Very Shite"? Sharon and DaveĀ were you right to go Higher than 68? And the answer is.... 93... You were right to go higher, but the other 8 in or survey were all perpetually bewildered and got the answer wrong of course. Shite achieved. Cavcraft, andyberg, Dave_Q and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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