Pushing an RS 125 2 miles, advisable?

[Hardball]

I'm getting a 2000 rs 125 today for 600 pounds. However I haven't got transport and cant ride it away as it needs its battery replacing. However Its only about a mile and a half-2 miles from my house. Is it ok to push along the pavement? I'm not in any rush and its only around 120kg
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Previous bikes:88 Honda CG 125,00 Aprilia RS 125,05 Honda NXR 125 Current bikes: NONE!!!!! >

[Marmalade]

It must be taxed and insured or there is a chance plod will have it away
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[0ddball]

"Only" 120kg get heavy after the first 1/2 mile or so but unless you are 6 stone wet it shouldn't be too difficult.

Are you insured on it? You'll need it just to push it.
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[Seb]

I wouldn't recommend it personally, low clipons and an obstructive tank make pushing sports bikes up hills a not so fun experience. I've ran out of fuel at penny come quick roundabout a few times on various bikes now, I managed to wheel my XJR up the hill with little trouble, but on the SP1 I had less than no chance without roping in someone to help.

Personally I'd suggest seeing if a local bike workshop will move it for you in their van for a reasonable fee. Keep in mind that as Marmalade points out, chances are any plod that spot you are going to be (rightly) giving you hassle along the way too.
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[Hardball]

[Hardball]

[Chriss]

[Marmalade]

If it is on the public highway (road or pavement) it had to be taxed and insured.

You might, possibly get away with it if you were to strap one of the wheels to a skateboard as then it has only one wheel on the highway.

Same as a car becomes a trailer that doesn't need to be taxed or insured if being towed with 2 wheels raised
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[MinhDinh]

I have pushed the RS125 for 3, maybe 4 miles and got cramps after.

It's light and manageable, but with a helmet and gear, it was hot, very hot. Unless you're really fit, and it's totally flat, you should sweat a lot.
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Hit the G spot.

[P.addy]

Am I correct in assuming you havent seen this RS running?

Please tell me you have read about RS125s and their expensive rebuilds...£600 seems quite cheap. I had a 2000 model, locally they were going 1k ish.

[MinhDinh]

[MarJay]

Here's a novel suggestion:

Buy a battery. Take it with you to the seller. Put the battery in the bike. Start bike. Ride home.

If the bike doesn't start, you'll know why the seller wanted £600 for it.
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[mr-inteligent]

Not a good Idea. Its heavier than you think and any slight incline it will be very hard to push.

[truslack]

Man up! I pushed my RG 6 miles to a petrol station, it took 2 hours, but I got there alright

In your situation, I'd probably just bump start it, or take a battery / jump pack with me.
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[Rogerborg]

[Marmalade]

[Hardball]

I wouldn't mind even if it did need more than the battery, as I wanted a 2 stroke project for the summer and have the cg to ride in the meantime. But I went to the local motorcycle shop and the bloke there said he'd transport it for 30 pounds. But I'll let you guys know how I got on with it and if the risk was worth it.
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Previous bikes:88 Honda CG 125,00 Aprilia RS 125,05 Honda NXR 125 Current bikes: NONE!!!!! >

[Wilson12345]

[Marmalade]

£30, grab it

£900 fine and 9 points for no insurance. £150~ for recovery plus £15 a day storage until you can turn up to collect it (or bike shop collect it for you from them for £30 ) £100 fine for no tax, if you are lucky.

I'd say £30 for a trouble free, non pushing, non getting nicked option was a pretty safe bet
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[MarJay]

[Pete.]

I pused my xj1100 a couple of miles ad it damn near killed me. Mind you, they must be 200 kilos I guess. Felt like 2000 though
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132.9mph off and walked away. Gear is good, gear is good, gear is very very good

[Mord]

What about bump start? No need to bring anything

I pushed my RS125 for over 6 miles once.. Not cool.

[cagiva gezzer]

Pushed a 125 6 miles on NYE once after it ate a 'G' clip. Took me 4 or 5 hours.

Knackered me 100%.
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[Hardball]

[P.addy]