bing Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 (edited) you have more fun with something like an old rd350 power valve, or a tzr250. taught me more about smooth fast riding than any other bike. then again mine was a tz, not a tzr. hand built race bike, 86 bhp and 106 kgs. but that's a race bike, if you want summat fun on the road, then get a power valve. pick one up cheap, budget for a topend rebuild, and some nikons. my old fella still has his, and it's still the best bike we've ever had, and the one I've had the most fun on. hill climbs at scarborough are a right laugh on it Edited June 28, 2012 by danchandler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Sutton Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 I had an rs125, best bike ive ever rode, Ok it takes a little warming up but what would you rather? a bike that doesnt work, or a little rocket after about 10 minutes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted June 29, 2012 Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 (edited) totally agree matey. I used to race one, and they handle great. get an arrow pipe on, jet it up a bit, and get some sticky tires. knee down at every roundabout and massive corner speeds one for all you two stroke boys, my tz being race started in the street Edited June 29, 2012 by danchandler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted June 29, 2012 Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 What awful advice to be honest... RS125 is a fizzy little sports bike, designed for going as fast as a tiny sports bike can go. If maintained well I hear they're actually very reliable, but they do require a lot of maintenance. KLE is an adventure bike designed for covering thousands of miles, some of it off-road, and carrying shit loads of kit. Will rarely break down, if at all, and could probably be used to ride around the world on. You can't even begin to compare them, they're utterly different bikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials owns Posted June 29, 2012 Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 You can't even begin to compare them, they're utterly different bikes. Exacully my thought, But thanks for the advice, Much appreciated . All 2-strokes appeal to me is kids on 50s and 125s being faster than there mates on 4 strokes on the roads or for track use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted June 29, 2012 Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 I like two strokes cos im a product of late 80's and early 90's when they were all the rage, grew up with my old man having them. 4 strokes just don't do it got me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRIAL-bike-MATT Posted June 29, 2012 Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 Will be on my Sv in less than a month! buzzing! what sv you got? here is mine, its restricted but i love it and still good for 110mph on a private road of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Sutton Posted June 29, 2012 Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 (edited) what sv you got? here is mine, its restricted but i love it and still good for 110mph on a private road of course. Same as you! New shape! Rode it up and down the road a few times full power, and it pulls like a train! LOVE IT! Restricted to 33bhp now! All ready for July 23rd Also got some Xenon bulbs and LED sidelights which add a nice touch! Id recommend them, road legal to! Just! Edited June 29, 2012 by wc99wcc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncy H Posted June 29, 2012 Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 Now I have a bit of regular cash flow it keeps playing on my mind to do my bike test. It would be done primarily so i can ride road trials on my moto trials bike but I would be keen to get a bike too. It seems like i would have to put about £500ish aside to get my license but I don't have a clue what sort of bike to even start to look at. Will it help that I'll have been driving for two years by the time i get a bike? So yeh could you give me some advice for my test please and a few examples of bikes that i can drool over and start to set myself a target/budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials owns Posted June 29, 2012 Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 Altogether my bike training/tests, All in cost me £760. That was a 4 day intensive and had to retake mod 2 because i failed Id imagine because u do moto trials, Mod 1 will be easier from your point of view with u turns etc, Even though i rode a motorbike for a year before-hand mod 2 was the one taking up the money and time but once you get your head around it, it all will make sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Sutton Posted June 29, 2012 Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 All my training and my tests and a retake of mod 2 cost me around 500? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials owns Posted June 29, 2012 Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 On your own bike? bike rental included, theory test beforehand which was £30 included and it probs was a few quid more as it was a triumph school that took my hearing into account etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Sutton Posted June 29, 2012 Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 (edited) I used a hire bike which i recieved when i was knocked off my 125 and 3 full day lessons! and mine was from CSN Motorcycle Training Edited June 29, 2012 by wc99wcc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials owns Posted June 29, 2012 Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 Ah fairdoos bud, Take it you have just passed aswell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Sutton Posted June 29, 2012 Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 I passed a while back about 3 months ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BONGO Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 Few pics from the weekend racing at Snetterton Had a nice crash, a 5th and a 4th. Still 4th in the championship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRIAL-bike-MATT Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 Same as you! New shape! Rode it up and down the road a few times full power, and it pulls like a train! LOVE IT! Restricted to 33bhp now! All ready for July 23rd Also got some Xenon bulbs and LED sidelights which add a nice touch! Id recommend them, road legal to! Just! i was going to get one exactly the same as this, but got mine instead. yea the torque is incredible, even restricted! those lights look good, did you fit them yourself? where are you from? if not to far we will have to go for a ride sometime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Sutton Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 i was going to get one exactly the same as this, but got mine instead. yea the torque is incredible, even restricted! those lights look good, did you fit them yourself? where are you from? if not to far we will have to go for a ride sometime Im in Kent, Sittingbourne, and yeah i did fit them myself, was easy, its only a few bulbs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRIAL-bike-MATT Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 Im in Kent, Sittingbourne, and yeah i did fit them myself, was easy, its only a few bulbs! thats not to far, where did you get the bulbs from as some of the cheeper ones melt the headlight surround apparently :L think i ight get phillips extremes there suppose to be bright bulbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_soon_to_be Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 after 6 years since selling my beloved yz125 ive just bought a yz250, and being 2 stroke shes rapid. not getting home till friday so got a week to wait, gutting, but gives me chance to order some parts up being 2004 needs tarting up, someones fitted the yellow plastics and one industries hurricane graphic kit, not my cuppa so ordering new factory colour plastics and quite likeing the team rockstar kit, UK's suppliers dont offer anytihnng out the ordanairy and cant be arsed buying from states, so next weekend ill strip her down and get looking spanky, pics to follow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials owns Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 2006 Kwak ER6n. Just bought one of these my good man aswell! Pretty chuffed, I have read there good for beginners restricted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 I've been really happy with mine- bought new in 2006 done about 30k miles on it and this is the first problem I've had. What year have you gone for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials owns Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 Gone for the 2011 bud, Got it cheaper because the owner before dropped it and left a few scuff marks on the side and its restricted to 33bhp to suit my licence! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials owns Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 Just collect the beast, Its been shook up alot on travel (what turned out to be a 2 hour round trip taken 5 because of flooding!) and the strap snapped so got a little mark but nothing to serious! started it up and its smokey as hell, pretty sure its just because the oil been shaken around? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 Oil being shaken around shouldn't allow oil into the cylinder though to make it run smokey... Actually, when the strap snapped did the bike end up on it's side for a little while? That could explain it. I go my frame welded on Thursday and managed to get the bike all back together yesterday. Now seems to be back running fine and back as it should be, just need for it to stop frickin' raining now!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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