got my new bike ( hyosung gtr125 ) updated

[mivster]

im off to sunny london tommorow to pick up a hyosung gtr125
been after one for a long time
since im still on L plates at 34 thought id go for the big bike feel
anyone else got one and is there anything i should look out for
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[TeamMCS]

Well done mate, don't forget to post your pics. Those are nice looking bikes?
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[mikesamson]

hyosung make great bikes, but, parts for older ones can be diff to sorce.
Have a look at the GV 125 the equal to the Dragstar

[P.addy]

[mivster]

got the bike yesterday 2006 reg i though it was an 2004
not running quite right
and the paint job is complete dogshit
but ive been after one for since i first seen one
but bought a sachs xtc instead ( big mistake )
and im not gonna be doin my das this year now
so it will give me the big bike feel for next year before i do my big test
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[mivster]

heres a pic of the gtr 125
its bigger than my mates zxr400
which shocked me a bit
anyways it needs a bit of spit n polish
and its the last bike im having until i do my full test
so i really need to like it when its done
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[ryhardcastle]

Looks ermmm interesting.... Not really my cup of tea with the matt black body work and orange wheels but it's not a bad looking bike. Least it will allow you to be on the road whilst waiting to do your test.

And what do you mean it's not running right? What's up with it?

[P.addy]

Yea...thats a pointless respray.

Running rough? Crap starting? only hitting 60mph? What type of not running right?

[mivster]

yea the paint is dogshit looks like its been painted by nursery kids
and theres deep scratches all over like someone gone at it with a knife lol
but im not bothered about the paint and bodywork its my first time so im gonna do what i can to sort it out
still keeping it black and orange hopefully but its gonna be alot different to any others in that color scheme
gonna go with satin black and orange or maybe ninja green as i like the color

and the runnin not right bit heres the problem
the carbs are blocked up with alot of gunk and dirt due to there being rust inside the tank along the back bone, im gonna try to get it sorted if not ill have to get a another one but its not that bad so i reckon i can sort it (theres no seal round the cap so got another one to go on )
and got a few large inline fuel filters to put on aswell when ive done that bit no doubt ill find more problems as i go along


i did know it was a none runner before i got it but ive still got a bike to potter around on till its done
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[mivster]

nearly done just the wheels to do and mirrors to fit
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[woll]

Looks good... shame you ruined it with the monster energy stickers
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[Redoko]

[Carvel]

It looks alot better than it did before

I agree with the others about the stickers though
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[nowhere.elysium]

I never got the whole thing about Monster stickers myself: I can understand wanting a race rep, but this isn't it.

It's a nice-looking bike, otherwise: I even like the orange and black colour scheme. Trying to make it look like a mini-Kawasaki is just bit odd, in my opinion.
Still, on the up side, you've done a tidy job of it, and because of that, it looks infinitely superior to many other examples out there.

Thumbs up, generally, it's just not to my taste.
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[mivster]

was gonna stick with the orange to start till i priced up the match
basically ford st orange was nearest match and nearly £40 a can
i thought naaaah
this is also my first attempt at anything like this so didnt want to spend a fortune incase i messed it up
which i have here and there but im happy with it up to now
just couldnt afford to get it done proffesionally
so used aerosol cans in my shed
it was fun to do to be honest although frustrating when it messes up
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[L-Jam]

Good on you mate for sorting something out yourself
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[mivster]

rear wheel done
just the front one left to do now
having a problem with how to prop the bike up while theres no front wheel on
will my rear paddock stand work on the front
if not any ideas
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[swiftb]

Yes, support the bike ie with a jack or something to allow you to remove the front wheel,

remove the wheel, put the axle back in place and bolt it up hand tight, then rest the axle on an axle stand.

Otherwise find somewhere to hoist the front end up by the top yoke with a ratchet strap (garage rafters etc)

[mivster]

[mivster]

bike is now complete
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[mivster]

hope it sounds ok as theres no going back once its on as i have to cut my exhaust pipe
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[KLR600]

[MinhDinh]

May I ask what paint you bought?

I'm thinking of doing my frame on my bike.
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[mivster]

[MinhDinh]

What website please. I mean what type of paint and how is the finish?
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