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PostPosted: 17:55 - 17 Dec 2008    Post subject: Hyosung gtr 125 Reply with quote

Right then...
this weekend i will most probably be putting a deposit down on a gtr 125, its an 07 plate, 10,000 miles, good condition, its up at £1,800 but there is always room for haggling Wink . buying it from a main hyosung dealer(startright) in leeds.

Basically just wondering if there is anything i should look out for and whats the good points and bad points of this bike. Just general advice please.

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PostPosted: 18:02 - 17 Dec 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

Have you given up with 2 strokes now Laughing
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PostPosted: 18:20 - 17 Dec 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

ms51ves3 wrote:
Have you given up with 2 strokes now Laughing


yes, and im also looking out for a gt125r

think it will be much quicker than my 80cc 2 stroke?
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PostPosted: 18:24 - 17 Dec 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hutchysrs50 wrote:

think it will be much quicker than my 80cc 2 stroke?

Doubt it'd be quicker than an ok road 80cc 2 stroke.

The GT is very heavy for a 125 (similar weight to something like the SV650, if I remember.) And that for me is the 'bad point'.
Also, £1800 seems very expensive for a heavy and slow 4 stroke.
I'd go for a CBR125 for under £1k if you're stuck on 4 strokes.
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PostPosted: 18:29 - 17 Dec 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

G wrote:

I'd go for a CBR125 for under £1k if you're stuck on 4 strokes.


but they look crap, sound crap, and have bmx tyres?

also slow...
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PostPosted: 19:21 - 17 Dec 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

Seems expensive, but thats a dealer price with a warranty of some description.

I've seen 07 reg with a few thousand miles go privately for £1400-£1600 on ebay in August/early September, so seen as it's Winter and the start of the economic depression I'd definitely try haggling. Smile

I've never owned one, tho I was strongly tempted. Some say the rust proofing isn't too good (maybe on par with Suzuki who they make parts for), and the paintwork is sometimes not brilliant.

Ask Azonicben or others for first hand info, since he's got or had one, his sig lists one for sale.

There's a Hyosung forum on korider.com with some Owners and Service manuals for download.
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PostPosted: 19:37 - 17 Dec 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

I do indeed have one for sale Thumbs Up

I`m open to offers (but not silly), Comes with blue flame can (and original) Recent chain + sprocket, recent pair of Avon sport vipers (a load better than the originals) in black n red Thumbs Up
I`ve not actually bothered trying to sell it yet, as i was going to wait till the wether improves a bit, but I`m in the market for a new sofa, armchair and bed so the extra cash would be helpful at the moment.
Shoot me a pm with any questions and i`ll be happy to answer Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 19:40 - 17 Dec 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

Check tyres, brake pads. If it has Shinko tyres (they are stock and crap and won't warm up even if you put a blowtorch to them) change them ASAP to anything. Check tread levels as well. Stock brake pads aren't amazing but changing them to EBC makes a world of a difference!

Other than that it's pretty much fine.. Check for rust as if they have been left out they might jsut rust.

And you should definately be able to get the price down. My friend bought a GT250R in an 06 plate for 1500 or just under I believe. It's only done 5-6k miles as well Razz The bike is also in my garage Wink
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PostPosted: 19:46 - 17 Dec 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

Overall its a good bike and ive never really had any problems with mine. It does rust a bit if you leave it exposed to salt and leave it in the wet for any length of time. But if you look after it and wash it and lube it over winter you shouldn't have any problems.

One thing i will say is, replace the Original Shinko tyres and the soonest oppurtunity, as they are rubbish in the wet, replace with something like Bridgestone BT90's or Michelin Pilot Roads.

They maybe heavier than the cbr 125 but they seem to have alot more poke than the cbr, the V twin engine seems to have ab it more go up steep hills compared to the Single on the CBR.

And also agree about the brakes, change the pads to EBC ones as they are alot better. And possibly a aftermarket can to make it sound better Laughing

Ive been impressed with mine, its never failed me Smile
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PostPosted: 20:01 - 17 Dec 2008    Post subject: Re: Hyosung gtr 125 Reply with quote

Joeb46 wrote:
Right then...
this weekend i will most probably be putting a deposit down on a gtr 125, its an 07 plate, 10,000 miles, good condition, its up at £1,800 but there is always room for haggling Wink . buying it from a main hyosung dealer(startright) in leeds.


Joe


At least you are getting form a dealer who really cares about after sales service. Thumbs Up

Best bike dealers in Leeds by a long chalk. Bought a bike from them before over 30 years ago and a couple of years ago.
Nothing is too much trouble for them.
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PostPosted: 20:10 - 17 Dec 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

bwfc4eva86 wrote:

One thing i will say is, replace the Original Shinko tyres and the soonest oppurtunity, as they are rubbish in the wet, replace with something like Bridgestone BT90's or Michelin Pilot Roads.


In the wet? In the wet? Nevermind the wet they are crap when the roads boil water at contact! They never ever wamr up. I went on a 2 hour ragging session (trying to get the msot out of the bike) and the tyres were barely luke warm. Tried to really lean and apply power and the rear jsut started sliding. Absolutely god aweful tyres. I want to try it again with some Pirlli's Cool

And yes, either change the cna or at leats make holes at the end (like I did and it's a much nicer sound, stock can is quite literally silent)
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PostPosted: 21:16 - 17 Dec 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

m0l0t0v wrote:
My friend bought a GT250R in an 06 plate for 1500 or just under I believe. It's only done 5-6k miles as well Razz The bike is also in my garage Wink


How did he get it so cheap?
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PostPosted: 21:26 - 17 Dec 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ebay biddin FTW.

And I test rode it for about 1k miles Shifty

Oh and it was bought in '07 Wink
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PostPosted: 22:36 - 17 Dec 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

m0l0t0v wrote:
bwfc4eva86 wrote:

One thing i will say is, replace the Original Shinko tyres and the soonest oppurtunity, as they are rubbish in the wet, replace with something like Bridgestone BT90's or Michelin Pilot Roads.


In the wet? In the wet? Nevermind the wet they are crap when the roads boil water at contact! They never ever wamr up. I went on a 2 hour ragging session (trying to get the msot out of the bike) and the tyres were barely luke warm. Tried to really lean and apply power and the rear jsut started sliding. Absolutely god aweful tyres. I want to try it again with some Pirlli's Cool

And yes, either change the cna or at leats make holes at the end (like I did and it's a much nicer sound, stock can is quite literally silent)


Ok i was being kind, they are shocking Sad i like the Dunlop Sportmax tyres i have on now, they seem to warm up quick enough Smile
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PostPosted: 22:12 - 18 Dec 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

thanks for all the advice guys, i rang up today and managed to get it for £1,600. it also has the shity standard tyres replace with a set of dunlops, apart from that it is standard.
so its a done deal.
thanks again
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PostPosted: 22:30 - 18 Dec 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nice one.

Now order new pads all around from EBC. No need for HH sintered ones. Just the normal ones will be better. And if you can, rbaided hoses, and it'll be saweet Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 00:00 - 19 Dec 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

Joeb46 wrote:
thanks for all the advice guys, i rang up today and managed to get it for £1,600. it also has the shity standard tyres replace with a set of dunlops, apart from that it is standard.
so its a done deal.
thanks again
Joe


We will have to organise a ride to Squires Wink
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PostPosted: 18:31 - 19 Dec 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

deffinatly. just cant wait to get back on the road again Very Happy
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PostPosted: 20:52 - 19 Dec 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'll be up for a ride also lads Laughing
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PostPosted: 21:08 - 19 Dec 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

We should get something organised for just after the new year Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 21:40 - 19 Dec 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

wait till after january 7th Wink
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PostPosted: 21:41 - 19 Dec 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

The weekend of january 16th would be good as i wont be skint then Laughing
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