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I want one. But can you explain the gear thing. 
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| Posted: 05:54 - 21 Oct 2009 Post subject: |
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Well, it's a semi-automatic. There is no manual clutch.
You just roll off the throttle and bang it into gear, then get back on the throttle again.
On the suicide shift, you push it forwards to change down, and pull it back to change up.
Or if you don't want to let go of the handlebars you can change gear on the toe as normal (though it's in GP configuration, toe down to change up, toe up to change down).
It'll idle in any gear, and is a bastard to get into neutral  |
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| Posted: 17:22 - 21 Oct 2009 Post subject: |
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I've got to say Lewis mate, that is one hell of a 125, sounds beasty and it's good to have such a positive attitude, be proud 
That's wicked how you've put it together, nice stuff mate
Keep the posts coming guys, i'm sure there's other 125 riders out there |
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I'm more of a sporty bike guy. Love the CBR range and I'll actually make love to a Suzuki GSX 1300R
I ride a Honda CBR125 RW7, love it.
- Fast enough (can push it to 80 on a long down hill stretch)
- Comfy
- Looks good (IMO  )
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| Posted: 17:50 - 24 Oct 2009 Post subject: |
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Is that really 125cc?  Nice |
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| Posted: 18:39 - 24 Oct 2009 Post subject: |
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Yep (really 124cc).
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| Mordoklej wrote: |
Is that really 125cc? Nice |
Haven't been on in absolutely ages
But had to bring up the old topic again 
I have to say, that RG125 does look a lot bigger than a 125, if it wasn't for the little 2T exhaust, then it could easily be mistaken as a 400
I've noticed many 125 posts since i've been away, so if anyone wishes to share pictures, stories or anything about their 125, then go for it  |
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| Posted: 16:39 - 01 Dec 2009 Post subject: Re: Just for 125 riders :) |
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What's the longest journey you've ever done?
About 800 miles over three days touring Scotland. most in one day was 280miles iirc
What do you like about your 125?
Everything: handeling, looks, sound...etc etc
If you could change anything what would it be?
No cost limit? All round Brembos, Ohlins shock and forks, seat cowl, maybe a tad more squirt.
https://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2009/09/01/bikepics-1770379-full.jpg |
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Posted: 22:03 - 02 Dec 2009  Post subject: Re: Just for 125 riders :) |
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| Alasdair Murison wrote: | What's the longest journey you've ever done?
About 800 miles over three days touring Scotland. most in one day was 280miles iirc
What do you like about your 125?
Everything: handeling, looks, sound...etc etc
If you could change anything what would it be?
No cost limit? All round Brembos, Ohlins shock and forks, seat cowl, maybe a tad more squirt.
https://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2009/09/01/bikepics-1770379-full.jpg |
Wow mate, an 800 mile tour on an RS, that's awesome! I'm not that overkeen on 2 strokes, despite being way better speed wise compared to 4 strokes. I have to say, that is one lovely looking 125, i like the new model RS's, they look really sharp
I bet it cost a bomb in fuel, and did you ever break down or have any problems? If not, then that is superb for a 2T 125, and especially an RS, because they are known for being unreliable.
Great stuff though man, if you got any pics of the tour, then upload them on here! Love to see 'em! |
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| Posted: 22:12 - 02 Dec 2009 Post subject: Re: honda valadero 125 |
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| fiveus wrote: | 2003 honda valadero 125
What's the longest journey you've ever done?
up to now wales to newquay cornwall about 266 miles.
What do you like about your 125?
I love how reliable it is and the fuel economy is pretty good 75 miles to the gallon.The size of the bike also suits me im 5ft 9"Plus can also do a bit of off roading on it as well
If you could change anything what would it be?
the only thing i would like on it would be a bit more adjustability on the forks.and a bit more power for the hills[/img] |
I love the Varadero mate, it's such an awesome bike, read all about it in the January issue of RiDE magazine, it's a great 125. I was thinking of getting one before i stumbled across the bike i have now, if it wasn't for the price, then i would of got it, but even secondhand they are a fair bit 
I once parked up next to a Varadero 125 without an L plate, i honestly thought it was a 400 or something, was really big and beasty. I love sports touring bikes, them and crossers are my favourite of all motorbikes, even though there are some very sexy sports bikes out there...
Anyway, there must be loads of 125 riders out there, be great to see your answers to the questions, and like many others, post some pics!
Thanks for all the replies guys, much appreciated |
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| Posted: 22:38 - 02 Dec 2009 Post subject: |
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My Honda XL125...now sat in my uncles shed. What a waste of a fun little bike.
Longest journey was probably about 200miles, not to buzzy for a single and had a comfy seat. 6 speed box meant abit more toe-action. Rear Pro-Link suspension was good. Drum brakes were adequate.
Wouldn't change anything. It kicked over easily. Returned good MPG. Tank wasn't too piddly. Handled greenlaning and carriageways fine, was abit light at the front end (Showa) but predictable.
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| Posted: 00:25 - 04 Dec 2009 Post subject: Re: Just for 125 riders :) |
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| milkster125 wrote: | | Alasdair Murison wrote: | What's the longest journey you've ever done?
About 800 miles over three days touring Scotland. most in one day was 280miles iirc
What do you like about your 125?
Everything: handeling, looks, sound...etc etc
If you could change anything what would it be?
No cost limit? All round Brembos, Ohlins shock and forks, seat cowl, maybe a tad more squirt.
https://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2009/09/01/bikepics-1770379-full.jpg |
Wow mate, an 800 mile tour on an RS, that's awesome! I'm not that overkeen on 2 strokes, despite being way better speed wise compared to 4 strokes. I have to say, that is one lovely looking 125, i like the new model RS's, they look really sharp
I bet it cost a bomb in fuel, and did you ever break down or have any problems? If not, then that is superb for a 2T 125, and especially an RS, because they are known for being unreliable.
Great stuff though man, if you got any pics of the tour, then upload them on here! Love to see 'em! |
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| Posted: 11:58 - 07 Dec 2009 Post subject: Re: Just for 125 riders :) |
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Wow mate, an 800 mile tour on an RS, that's awesome! I'm not that overkeen on 2 strokes, despite being way better speed wise compared to 4 strokes. I have to say, that is one lovely looking 125, i like the new model RS's, they look really sharp
I bet it cost a bomb in fuel, and did you ever break down or have any problems? If not, then that is superb for a 2T 125, and especially an RS, because they are known for being unreliable.
Great stuff though man, if you got any pics of the tour, then upload them on here! Love to see 'em! |
ye i do have a shit load of pics from it, with my mate on his SV650s aswell, i'll have a look later on and try and get some up in this topic.
cheers for the compliments
when i got it new, it averaged 53mpg for the first 5000 miles, then after fitting the full arrow system and larger carb, that soon dropped to 36mpg over the next 1000 miles..... woopsie.... but sooooo worth it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qwj_bCDHZFA
0-60 dropped from about 8-9 seconds to 5.5
had one top end rebuild done, but that's expected, elsewise no problems at all
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| Posted: 10:29 - 08 Dec 2009 Post subject: Re: Just for 125 riders :) |
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| Alasdair Murison wrote: | | milkster125 wrote: |
Wow mate, an 800 mile tour on an RS, that's awesome! I'm not that overkeen on 2 strokes, despite being way better speed wise compared to 4 strokes. I have to say, that is one lovely looking 125, i like the new model RS's, they look really sharp
I bet it cost a bomb in fuel, and did you ever break down or have any problems? If not, then that is superb for a 2T 125, and especially an RS, because they are known for being unreliable.
Great stuff though man, if you got any pics of the tour, then upload them on here! Love to see 'em! |
ye i do have a shit load of pics from it, with my mate on his SV650s aswell, i'll have a look later on and try and get some up in this topic.
cheers for the compliments
when i got it new, it averaged 53mpg for the first 5000 miles, then after fitting the full arrow system and larger carb, that soon dropped to 36mpg over the next 1000 miles..... woopsie.... but sooooo worth it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qwj_bCDHZFA
0-60 dropped from about 8-9 seconds to 5.5
had one top end rebuild done, but that's expected, elsewise no problems at all |
checked out the video buddy, awesome speed mate! I can't believe some of the comments on there 
I remember going on the back of my mates RS125, and it was in shit condition, he had a hole in the air filter which apparently provided him with "more speed" and there were holes drilled here and there for other modificatons, it was stupid lol.
However, we hit 117mph with me on the back, and i'm not joking, i thought the bike was gonna blow up! Nice bikes, but i just don't like the sound of 2 strokes, can't grumble really, getting 33bhp out of a 125 is pretty amazing.
That's the one downside to modifications, it does put your fuel consumption up, which is a pity really. My bike is all standard, i guess getting more power out of it with some mods would be good, but i'd rather wait and spend the money on real modifications for a big bike |
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| Posted: 22:22 - 08 Dec 2009 Post subject: Re: Just for 125 riders :) |
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checked out the video buddy, awesome speed mate! I can't believe some of the comments on there
I remember going on the back of my mates RS125, and it was in shit condition, he had a hole in the air filter which apparently provided him with "more speed" and there were holes drilled here and there for other modificatons, it was stupid lol.
However, we hit 117mph with me on the back, and i'm not joking, i thought the bike was gonna blow up! Nice bikes, but i just don't like the sound of 2 strokes, can't grumble really, getting 33bhp out of a 125 is pretty amazing.
That's the one downside to modifications, it does put your fuel consumption up, which is a pity really. My bike is all standard, i guess getting more power out of it with some mods would be good, but i'd rather wait and spend the money on real modifications for a big bike |
ye it's nippy, but fast...... i wanna 600!!!!
lol
still enough to wipe the smiles off of my mates' faces, as they watch the "hairdryer" disappear into the distance, mwhahaha
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| Posted: 22:23 - 08 Dec 2009 Post subject: Re: Just for 125 riders :) |
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checked out the video buddy, awesome speed mate! I can't believe some of the comments on there
I remember going on the back of my mates RS125, and it was in shit condition, he had a hole in the air filter which apparently provided him with "more speed" and there were holes drilled here and there for other modificatons, it was stupid lol.
However, we hit 117mph with me on the back, and i'm not joking, i thought the bike was gonna blow up! Nice bikes, but i just don't like the sound of 2 strokes, can't grumble really, getting 33bhp out of a 125 is pretty amazing.
That's the one downside to modifications, it does put your fuel consumption up, which is a pity really. My bike is all standard, i guess getting more power out of it with some mods would be good, but i'd rather wait and spend the money on real modifications for a big bike |
ye it's nippy, but fast...... i wanna 600!!!!
lol
still enough to wipe the smiles off of my mates' faces, as they watch the "hairdryer" disappear into the distance, mwhahaha
corsas suck BALLS!!!!
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| Posted: 17:52 - 09 Dec 2009 Post subject: Re: Just for 125 riders :) |
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| Alasdair Murison wrote: | | milkster125 wrote: |
checked out the video buddy, awesome speed mate! I can't believe some of the comments on there
I remember going on the back of my mates RS125, and it was in shit condition, he had a hole in the air filter which apparently provided him with "more speed" and there were holes drilled here and there for other modificatons, it was stupid lol.
However, we hit 117mph with me on the back, and i'm not joking, i thought the bike was gonna blow up! Nice bikes, but i just don't like the sound of 2 strokes, can't grumble really, getting 33bhp out of a 125 is pretty amazing.
That's the one downside to modifications, it does put your fuel consumption up, which is a pity really. My bike is all standard, i guess getting more power out of it with some mods would be good, but i'd rather wait and spend the money on real modifications for a big bike |
ye it's nippy, but fast...... i wanna 600!!!!
lol
still enough to wipe the smiles off of my mates' faces, as they watch the "hairdryer" disappear into the distance, mwhahaha
corsas suck BALLS!!!! |
Hairdryers or not, RS's are fast bikes! There's loads of videos on youtube of RS125's whizzing past the camera, its crazy! Corsas, Peugeot 106's, Golf GTI's and Citreon Saxo's can all fuck off! Had many chavs in each one of those cars think i'm a piece of shit on my bike, and cut in front, drive like pillocks and act like dickheads, they nearly caused me to crash once 
I want a 600 though mate, my 125 is a 4 stroke, so not very fast, i've only topped 73mph on it, but it's been a thrill to ride, no matter what anyone else thinks. |
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