Starting Out

DerbiDan · L Plate Warrior Joined: 29 Dec 2011 Karma :

Hey everyone i've only just joined the forums and am looking for general tips on how to maintain my bike, riding tips and tricks and general tips and hints like that.

I'm not 100% sure but i think my bike is a 50cc derbi senda X-TREME on an '08 plate,its one of the older models and i haven't really been able to find much in mags or on the derbi website so i was hoping someone on here could help me with what i mentioned earlier.

like i said i've only just joined the forum and it would be good to get to know some people who can help if something goes wrong Very Happy

thanks in advance, Dan

P.s i will attach a picture of the bike so if someone could identify it for definate it would very much appreciated.

mickfulton · Nova Slayer Joined: 17 Jan 2011 Karma :

With the greatest of respect, Dan, as far as tips and advice just search this forum for specifics as its full of useful stuff......my only advice is ride at YOUR own pace.

No idea about the bikes make tho'

Cheers and all the best

P.addy · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

Check gearbox oil, change if you feel its overdue.

Keep the 2 stroke tank full... do not let it get empty.

Kick/start the bike and then put your gear on, let it warm up a little before ragging the nuts out of it. A few miles riding nicely shoulod help it warm up.

Where abouts are you from?

ninja_butler · World Chat Champion Joined: 19 Oct 2011 Karma :

First thing to know, this forum is full of people who hate newbies. I don't know why and I don't ask. It just is. Sad

I guess the first thing to do is basic safety training, but I assume you've already done the CBT. Never forget that thing they tell you about looking over your shoulder, it honestly will save your life one day.

Basic maintenance is important, check your tyres once a week to make sure they are at the correct pressures and top up the fluid when necessary. There's a downloadable workshop manual for Derbi bikes here: https://www.manualedereparatie.info/en/categorii/Derbi.html

Oil the chain regularly, you won't feel it like you will on a bicycle but the bike will struggle exactly the same if the chain goes dry and gets all gritty.

If you've got a grease-gun, it's worth squirting some fresh grease into the grease nipple (nothing to do with porn) on the swing-arm. It probably hasn't been done since 2008.

https://www.bikechatforums.com/download.php?id=81866

Don't de-restrict the bike if you want to re-sell it; if you de-restrict it you risk wearing out the engine very fast and the bike won't be worth much. A well looked after 50cc dirt bike has a good re-sale value but bad ones are only good for spare parts.

DerbiDan · L Plate Warrior Joined: 29 Dec 2011 Karma :

hi, thanks i will get to it in time but like i said earlier i've only just joined the forum but thanks anyway Smile

and when i do change the fluids are there any particular brands that are better than others? and i'm from Swindon about an hour west of London

P.addy · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

You need to tax or sorn it by the way.. It says unlicenced... DVLA are bastards and will take you to court Laughing

DerbiDan · L Plate Warrior Joined: 29 Dec 2011 Karma :

Ok, i'm not "officially" riding yet so im going to wait to tax it until i start using it. Also do you have any beginner tips for a first time rider?

Teflon-Mike · tl;dr Joined: 01 Jun 2010 Karma :

P.addy · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

DerbiDan · L Plate Warrior Joined: 29 Dec 2011 Karma :

Yep, i've just bought some hi-vis' on ebay and will pop down to halfords tomorrow for spare L's.

don't get me wrong i've got nothing against older bikes, my dad owns a '53 Ford Pop/T-Bucket hotrod and my mum drives a '65 caddy and so i only assume its an older model because its hard to find in mags and the such. Very Happy

and i'm hoping to start practicing on the bike bike a bit more regularly now that i've time for the christmas holidays Smile

Drake · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Oct 2010 Karma :

hard to find in mags due to it being a 50best tip would be to look after it
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Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

You'll get about a month's grace after a change of keeper, then the DVLA will start sending you threats. It takes 5 minutes to SORN online, it's really up to you.
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