Buying my First Bike - YBR125 checklist?

[Rogue_Shadow]

Hi BCF

Hopefully going to be looking over a 2005 YBR today. (Few hours)
It will be my first Bike since getting my CBT pass on Saturday.
I'll be getting another lesson before I feel comfortable enough to ride solo, but what should I be looking for in a Used YBR?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-YBR125-/230786812483?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item35bbf74a43

I don't think I'll be able to test ride it as I don't even have any of my own gear just yet. Anything I should be looking out for or obvious tell tale signs to avoid the bike?
I'll be taking my Dad whose fairly mechanically minded, but extra ammo always helps

Thanks

[HJM]

looks kosher, low milage, good nick, recent model, low price....

Id suggest doing a https://www.hpicheck.com/?gclid=CO2pzf_ooLACFWwntAod9lgAXA - Hpi check to make sure its all good!

All the best.
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CBT-18/04/2013

[Rogue_Shadow]

Thanks HJM
Heading off to see it in an hour

[HJM]

Have a read - https://www.bikechatforums.com/google.php?q=buying+used
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CBT-18/04/2013

[Rogue_Shadow]

Looks can be deceiving.
Visually, the YBR looked in good nick to a rookie like me
My Dad however gave it a proper going over,
Overall:

# No Side Stand
# Front brake pads low
# Exhaust had alot of rust
# Front forks tainted
# No Service

So it needed alot of maintenance work to bring up to scratch, the guy had basically just rode it and didn't maintain or wash it down.
Being in Cornwall with Sea air, it doesn't take long to get work on metal work.

With the guy not budging from £1000 (£1150 ask price) and taking all the uplift required. I walked away and will continue looking

[recman]

If its the original exhaust its gonna be rusty after 7 years and the pads would be simple enough to change but if you weren't happy then good for you for walking away.
The bloke has to be expected to be knocked down on price, especially as there's no service history.
I'd rather have a dull looking but well maintained bike than a shiny dud.

[Rogue_Shadow]

If it was purely cosmetic, I would of had it.
I'm only after it to learn and get me through my test before selling on again.
However it had signs it had been neglected and driven hard, the front brake wasn't low, it NEEDED replacing.
All this explained to me after by my Dad
Better luck next time I guess, I'll be patient

[J.M.]

[moppy]

^ What that guy said. Garage would charge me maybe £50 for parts & labour to change oil, oil filter & air filter. I did it myself for £15.

[Polarbear]

[recman]

Agreed, I'm just going by this quote.

[Rogerborg]

You were right to walk away, if for no other reason than if it were a bargain then it would already have sold.

I also suggest that any seller who describes a bike as "she" still has his (figurative) knob well up "her" exhaust and won't want to pull it out.

All that said, it doesn't look like you have an awful lot of choice round there.
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[Rogue_Shadow]

[Polarbear]

[Rogerborg]

Just get anything, you'll only be on it until you pass your tests. A CG will be fine. If you fixate on YBRs then you may have to wait quite a while for a decent bargain to come up.
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Biking is 1/20th as dangerous as horse riding.
GONE: HN125-8, LF-250B, GPz 305, GPZ 500S, Burgman 400 // RIDING: F650GS (800 twin), Royal Enfield Bullet Electra 500 AVL, Ninja 250R because racebike

[Stiffler]

They didn't come with side stands. Can buy them of the internet though and it's easy to fit.

The exhaust is made out of cheese and is very very difficult to prevent from going rusty after 5-7 years but fortunately a whole new one is only £95
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[GREENI3]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2005-HONDA-CG-125-4-SILVER-ELECTRIC-START-/130695583721?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item1e6e1057e9#ht_500wt_1169

I know you don't like cg's, but this ones worth a look.

Or another ybr - https://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/just-testing-the-water-for-sale-ybr125-57-plate-20800-full-service-history-1000-ono-redruth-area/103210054

[Rogerborg]

[Rogue_Shadow]

Cheers for all the help guys, its really appreciated

I've been sending off messages to alot of adverts on Gumtree and also my local classifieds comes out tomorrow.
But I've now got 3 - 4 YBR's I'm looking at and awaiting replies.
If that fails ... I will adapt the ANY 125 route
Thanks again

[GREENI3]

[Rogue_Shadow]

Thanks for your help watchman

I did see that YBR, but it was Sold before ye olde West Briton was even published
Those lexmoto's looks really good, but for £1000 new ... they just seem to good to be true
Dont see many second has Street's either, only new ones which I find strange.
I'll wait for tomorrow to see if I have any replies from Gumtree, Then Classifieds ... Then It will be CG125 time or any other route.

[GREENI3]

Yes, £999 for a brand new bike may seem too good to be true, but trust me, it's a brilliant bike.
Loved the handling. I could just chuck it about at will.
And the tires were very inspiring, even if they are just supposedly 'crappy' chinese tires (Duro).

I miss that 'flickabilty' of it.

The CB feels so much more different and strange.
I don't have a lot of confidence in it at the moment, but I think I just have to get used to it.

You might have seen a used street for sale, but I sold mine to my mate across the road, so didn't have the need to put it on ebay or the like.

I think the main reason you don't see many for sale second hand, is because most people who buy them are of an older age who want something cheap and good on fuel.
Plus they don't need an MOT for 3 years, so another reason why people might be reluctant to sell them.

[Rogue_Shadow]

Sigh ... I think its the Lexmoto route
Nothing in my local
Nothing turned up on Ebay or gum tree
I figure most Bikes are selling for £1000 anyway, I might as well get a new Lexmoto Street for that. Hopefully sell it on for a small loss afterwards.
Good Idea?

https://www.stainlessscooterproducts.com/product_images/a/dfe125_8a_lexmoto_street__93120.jpg

Still abit cautious, I trust your opinion Watchman
It's just strange the lack of reviews or even youtube videos.
Either way, lack of bike is starting to get to me lol

[RomanMotard]

[Rogerborg]

Cash in hand, go and buy a bike the moment it comes up. It's not rocket surgery.

A new Street might be a peach or a lemon, but either way, you'll take a bath when you sell it on.
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Biking is 1/20th as dangerous as horse riding.
GONE: HN125-8, LF-250B, GPz 305, GPZ 500S, Burgman 400 // RIDING: F650GS (800 twin), Royal Enfield Bullet Electra 500 AVL, Ninja 250R because racebike