XR125

[zabotage]

Hey all, just bought an XR125, 04 with 2000 miles on the clock for £1550 (through a friend of a friend whos a dealer) got a free bike chain aswel , any thoughts on the XR's? i heard the engines are like old donkeys and never give up, which is good because its mainly for going to and from university 10 miles away with the occasional to london about 70 miles away. its got loads a meta thief alarm fitted and seems pretty immaculate , seem ok to you guys?

[The Tot]

Welcome,

I suggest you try using the search function the forum as i believe that there have been various threads discussing XR125's.



here
and here

There good bikes, but i wouldn't have paid that much for it. I sold mine 2 years ago (it was an 04 plate) for 1200 with 6000miles in excellent condition, not a mark on it.

I would have thought there's no point fitting the alarm system on it because it's so light, anybody can pick it up and have it off. The bike has bugger all space under the seat for anything - only the manual and that's it!. It's good that you got the chain for it.

It's a reliable bike and will do anythign you ask of it. Just don't expect silly speeds and stay off the motorway. Nothing went wrong with mine in the year i had it (from new), but make sure the electrics are sorted, there was a recall on certain bikes regarding the HT leads causing the bike to cut off - ensure that this is done.

Btw, what uni do you go to? I rode my XR down from lufbra to london and it was totally ball breaking! - it's a good town bike mind.

Keep it safe on the roads and welcome again.
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[zabotage]

Cheers for the reply, i looked around a bit and the other XR's seemed to be a tad more pricey then this one, might be due to what part of the country i live in, not sure, which brings to your other question; Portsmouth uni .

Must admit it was very daunting going on the road for the first time with the instructor, I've only ever rid off road, so going through Southampton on a surprisingly small by comparison Honda Cg125 was a shock indeed, but i done it and went out on the roads i know, and will build up confidence gradually. But overall I'm not a fool or anything for buying this bike?

You be safe too

[lilredmachine]

[The Tot]

I think if you want that vid, search in vids by Silver and find BCF streetfighters sunday!

Seriously, it was in excellent condition. All i did by doing the burnout was merely giving energy and promoting elasticisity in the rubber so it is not thermally set by the ambient temp

And Zabotage, you picked a sensible, multi-purpose learner bike and i had oodles of fun on it. When you get onto bigger bikes, you'll soon realise how silly riding the XR is! I miss mine.
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www.youtube.com/Titot182 for your bike gear reviews and pop punk covers
Earl Of Easycore Pop Punk Will Never Die!

[lilredmachine]

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[lanester]

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[Alex A]

I'm using an XR at the moment. Bought a late model 05 which had done 7000 miles. Top condition. anyway, I've now done about 5000 miles on it since last August. Brilliant in traffic. And I wouldn't say it's bad at all on A roads: I regularly have to do a 25 mile trip up from Preston to Lancaster on the A6 and while a little uncomfortable after a while, it's not a big problem to me. Have also done a few 200-300 mile trips on it which were fine.

Can be a bit slow uphill when you want to get to 60 or so. But very nippy to 30 with quick shifting.

Then again, I don't yet know any better. Love the Enduro riding style though. Can't be doing with low slung sports bikes. All in all, and having little idea about the competition, I'd say you've made a solid choice.

Don't even bother with the document storage under the seat though. You'll need a small backpack, and always try to chain it to something if you can (since it's light enough to pick up).

[lanester]