The Bikeshite Thread

20,163 · March 15

was gonna clean bike and fart about but (been meaning since thursday)

shit time overnight means no

tea and pancakes and rugby

20,163 · March 15

2 minutes ago, Jerzy Woking said:

Two groups of friends have visited here in February, so took them to ride around Andalucia.

Some great roads, but those just north of Almeria are just superb, such as the Alto de Velefique. Perfectly surfaced, devoid of other traffic, and sunshine. Only a bit of snow at 1900 metres, and then just under the trees.

Highly recommended.

Me too

5,541 · March 15

Did you try the road from Bacares to Gergal? I know you've driven some of those that run parallel to the Velefique on the eastern side.

20,163 · March 15

no

down to tabernes then kept going

9,725 · March 16

On 15/03/2025 at 12:22, DeanH said:

Took the CT125 (the original!) on its first outing today. Did an Australian green lane. Interesting experience.

Made a fool of myself putting it on its stand. Looked away for one second and it fell on my shin. Smashed the indicator in the process. Arms from now on.

Time to rack up the miles. Only had working indicators on any of my dirt going machines for fleeting moments.

1,218 · March 16

38 minutes ago, Rustybullethole said:

Time to rack up the miles. Only had working indicators on any of my dirt going machines for fleeting moments.

Yeah, hope to get back out soon. Currently investigating an oil leak. I thought it was just a few drips that could be kept on top of by topping up. But looking in the filler neck I can't see any in the bottom of the engine....

9,725 · March 16

39 minutes ago, DeanH said:

Yeah, hope to get back out soon. Currently investigating an oil leak. I thought it was just a few drips that could be kept on top of by topping up. But looking in the filler neck I can't see any in the bottom of the engine....

Yep keeping that in good oil is key. Cheapo metal water bottle full of engine juice comes with me in every adventure on my single. Hopes its an easy fix.

47,651 · March 16

On 15/03/2025 at 12:22, DeanH said:

Took the CT125 (the original!) on its first outing today. Did an Australian green lane. Interesting experience.

Made a fool of myself putting it on its stand. Looked away for one second and it fell on my shin. Smashed the indicator in the process. Arms from now on.

Australian bike being Australian. Better grip than most tyres.

47,651 · March 16

During the recent False Spring I had a couple of scoots out on the Zero. It never fails to satisfy. Over the winter I had heretical thoughts about chopping it in for a V100 Mandello or possibly one of the new Nortons. But 30 seconds into the ride and all thoughts of trading it in made me feel a bit dirty.

I've added a set of 'comfort' footpegs, basically they're about an inch lower than the standard ones and the very slightly less cramped riding position is actually a great improvement. It took all of 10 minutes to swap them over (including a lowered foot brake lever) and I'm still surprised at the quality of the thing, considering it was made in the US.

134,690 · March 16

Someone on here should 100% get one of the new Nortons so we can see what they're like to live with.

March 16

1 minute ago, Cavcraft said:

Someone on here should 100% get one of the new Nortons so we can see what they're like to live with.

I'm willing to give one a go in the name of science, if you pay for it.

5,092 · March 16

24 minutes ago, Cavcraft said:

Someone on here should 100% get one of the new Nortons so we can see what they're like to live with.

@Hawkeyethenoo

7,989 · March 17

On 13/03/2025 at 14:23, hairnet said:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202502179187700

there was another that was 400 miles and 3999 but sold i think theres two other but the other colours apart from this and not sure about the blue ones are terrible and they were 4250

this is new and its 400 off

nc would not be worth much tho

Shirly you just go get one yourself?

9,725 · March 17

34 minutes ago, castros_bro said:

Shirly you just go get one yourself?

Handsome looking moto that.

March 17

nice straight forks back on the cub, handling should improve a bit....

5,717 · March 17

16 hours ago, Cavcraft said:

Someone on here should 100% get one of the new Nortons so we can see what they're like to live with.

Mate of mine ordered one but then cancelled it after he was told how long he would have to wait for it

1,218 · March 17

On 16/03/2025 at 15:51, Rustybullethole said:

Yep keeping that in good oil is key. Cheapo metal water bottle full of engine juice comes with me in every adventure on my single. Hopes its an easy fix.

Right I think I've found it. Theres oil in the stator housing, which I assume is somewhere that should get oil in it? How involved is the repair likely to be? Engine out and split the casing? Or remove the flywheel(?) and replace a seal?

Hmm the more I think about it maybe there should be oil in there? The cover has a gasket/o ring after all...

The neutral switch wire seemed to be trapped by the cover when I took it apart. Maybe it's just that?

5,717 · March 17

48 minutes ago, DeanH said:

Right I think I've found it. Theres oil in the stator housing, which I assume is somewhere that should get oil in it? How involved is the repair likely to be? Engine out and split the casing? Or remove the flywheel(?) and replace a seal?

Hmm the more I think about it maybe there should be oil in there? The cover has a gasket/o ring after all...

The neutral switch wire seemed to be trapped by the cover when I took it apart. Maybe it's just that?

It should not have oil in there, the 0-ring on the cover is to stop you getting water in the electrics.

Sense says that if you remove the flywheel there should be a crank seal in there that will want replacing (i thnk, not familiar with this engine, but its most likely)

47,651 · March 17

7 hours ago, castros_bro said:

Shirly you just go get one yourself?

6 hours ago, Rustybullethole said:

Handsome looking moto that.

There's a bit of an LC350 look about it from that angle. The colour scheme certainly helps with that impresion.

1,218 · March 17

40 minutes ago, Stinkwheel said:

It should not have oil in there, the 0-ring on the cover is to stop you getting water in the electrics.

Sense says that if you remove the flywheel there should be a crank seal in there that will want replacing (i thnk, not familiar with this engine, but its most likely)

Is that the case on all bikes or are there some anomalies?

This video shows an XL engine being stripped, the magnet comes off between 20:45 and 22:45. There doesn't seem to be any oil seal on the crank, just an open bearing.

https://youtu.be/dYoAOA50xyw?si=iBcrkcvROkhMEBM5

9,725 · March 17

1 hour ago, Stinkwheel said:

It should not have oil in there, the 0-ring on the cover is to stop you getting water in the electrics.

Sense says that if you remove the flywheel there should be a crank seal in there that will want replacing (i thnk, not familiar with this engine, but its most likely)

Would it not have a bit sloshing about to feed the lower timing chain gear? The crank bearing could be fed from the other side and sealed though would make sense to me that the chain was serviceable from the outside without splitting the lump.

Am just making this up mind. Ive worked on similar engines though honestly can't remember (much, about anything, ever).

5,717 · March 17

46 minutes ago, DeanH said:

Is that the case on all bikes or are there some anomalies?

This video shows an XL engine being stripped, the magnet comes off between 20:45 and 22:45. There doesn't seem to be any oil seal on the crank, just an open bearing.

https://youtu.be/dYoAOA50xyw?si=iBcrkcvROkhMEBM5

I see what you mean, that vid doesn’t look like there is a seal. Which I’m surprised at

23 minutes ago, Rustybullethole said:

Would it not have a bit sloshing about to feed the lower timing chain gear? The crank bearing could be fed from the other side and sealed though would make sense to me that the chain was serviceable from the outside without splitting the lump.

Am just making this up mind. Ive worked on similar engines though honestly can't remember (much, about anything, ever).

you could be right, been a long time since I stripped down any four stroke singles.

1,218 · March 17

Seems the neutral switch and sprocket seal are in close proximity. I'll run it without the sprocket cover tomorrow and have a closer look.

Edit: I should add that the relevance of the xl125 video is that the manual covers both bikes. The engines must be the same.

2,359 · March 17

CHEAP CHINESE BENELLI REAR SHOCK OUTRAGE!

There is a bit of B road near Turriff that is an excellent test of suspension, the Benelli failed fairly miserably. Front end was fine but the rear had me feeling like I was constantly being kicked up the arse like Bishop Brennan (topical reference). A bit of thinking had me concluding is was jacking itself down and losing suspension travel.

The Trk 702 road biased version has preload and rebound settings, the X version adds compression. A read of the manual suggests 11 clicks out for sporty riding and 13 for comfort, mine was set at 9. As the roads are shite and I ride a lot of B roads I set it at 13 and had a wee run, not on the Turriff road but on a good mix of surfaces. I must admit I was expecting adjustment on an unbranded fairly basic shock on a cheap Chines bike to be mostly ornamental. But no, gone is the kick up the arse feel and in comes a lovely supple ride but without any wallow, as I say outrageously good and very not cheap Chinese shite.

March 17

1 minute ago, 5speedracer said:

CHEAP CHINESE BENELLI REAR SHOCK OUTRAGE!

There is a bit of B road near Turriff that is an excellent test of suspension

Watch out for the coo

2,082 · March 17

On 16/03/2025 at 19:27, Cavcraft said:

Someone on here should 100% get one of the new Nortons so we can see what they're like to live with.

You see some bloke got a lightly used one for £29/m on that PCP deal they were doing a whole back?

20,163 · March 17

day 1

day 2

day 3

regret?

yes.

20,163 · March 18

Honda tesla autobrake complete

20,163 · March 18

20,163 · March 19

Cant be any more shite that the broken one or indeed the oem one lol

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