Hi Ppls.. Im a new rider, looking for some advice & tips

[wilzon3r3]

Hi Everyone,

My name is Ben. & im a new rider & owner of a Derbi Senda SM 50 Limited Edition 2005.
Im enjoying the ride so far, although a bit slow on top speed.. 50mph :/

If you can, give me some advice or tips on the bike etc. Would be great!!

Thanks, Ben.

[Alpha-9]

Is that a 50cc?

There's your problem

Looks nice though.

Hang around the forums a while, you'll pick up tips like a katamari
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[P.addy]

You are riding illegally anyway, might as well get a 125

Tips and advice, keep the bike in good nick, keep the 2 stroke oil topped up and change the gearbox oil occasionally.

Have fun

[wilzon3r3]

Yeah its a 50cc .. its a bit of a chicken chaser!
But im going to be puttin a 70cc kit on it with new jets and arrow exhaust! That should hopefully get it moving a bit quicker!!

& how am i riding illegal??

Cheers, Ben.

[P.addy]

[wilzon3r3]

Lol .. Wrong assumption mate im 20, and I've only grabbed the little hair dryer to get to work and back really because i work 12miles away from home now! (New Job)

Only reason i didnt get a 125 is because i found this one cheap and i needed it within the next week because my lift to work was legging it to another job!

I've had the CBT 1 and half yrs and i done it on a 125 geared so im fully legal to ride it. And also my understanding is im legal to put a 70cc kit on it as long as i claim it on the insurance of cors!

It is fully restricted, has 6 gears.. 1 down 5 up. if you look online at the Derbi Senda 50 SuperMotard then it will tell you it comes out of the shops reaching a top speed of 50mph.

[P.addy]

[harscot]

I'll just say Welcome bud, if you take the time to troll the forum you'll find mostly what your looking for, if you cant just ask, but be specific, it helps us. stay loose and safe
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[wilzon3r3]

Oooh so it may have been de-resrticted then :/ ok, best let the insurance know i spose!

& yeah well most 16 year olds think the riding a bloody R1 when really there on the smallest chicken chasin sh*t they can get their hands on! lol

I know mines only a little 50 but as i said, im going to tweek it a little with a performance exhaust, 70cc kit, new jets, racing clutch and couple other bits. Just so i get that little bit more out of it!

Any advice at all on the bike? Or just for a new rider in general really?

Cheers mate.

[wilzon3r3]

Cheers Bambi, nice to meet you mate.

Will keep that in mind!

Take care.

[P.addy]

[wilzon3r3]

Ok mate cheers. I did give it 15mins warm up time this morning before i left, when the bugger finally started (big frost this mornin).
& in all honesty i haven't ragged it and im not planning to unless i get the 70 kit etc... like i said.

Im still learning the roads at the moment, so taking it steady.

& as for tyres its got two brand new ones on sooo thats all good oil was topped up the day i got it.. basically everything has been done. As you said, just keep an eye on things and be careful!

Where you from bud? what do you (anihilate the roads with) ride? lol

[P.addy]

Down south in Kent.

GSXR750 Y model and a CB250 currently.

Erm, check the oil daily, 2 stroke oil gets consumed whilst riding.
As for warming up, I'd get the bike started on choke for about 2-3 minutes and work the choke off, put helmet n gloves on and ride it. Idling a 2 stroke for 15 minutes will foul the plug and will need ragging to clear it.

Best bet, start it on choke, ride gently for a few miles, start increasing the revs and feel free to redline 2nd>4th gear to clear the coked up crap out

[Rogerborg]

OK, so you're not riding without a license, but your insurance is doubtful at best.

Rather than pouring money into a ped that will cause you nothing but problems - legally, technically, and when insuring and selling it on - then why not pass it on to a 16 year old, get a 125 and pass your tests?
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[wilzon3r3]

Oryt cool, I live in South Somerset.

Very nice.. My mate has a Bandit with a GSXR 750 engine in! Its fookin stunning!! & sounds like a beaut.

& yeah thats true.. will check the oil later on then.

&+ Okie dokie then, will do that later on my ride home from work.
Cheers

[wilzon3r3]

Hi Roger, why is my insurance doubtful??

& yeah, i understand totally what you mean. But like i said in a previous post up top.. i needed a bike asap to get to and from work because my lift was legging it to another job. I was ideally looking at a 125 but this bike came up quicker and had everything i need just for a little commute of 10miles to work everyday.

I will be getting my full license for the summer hopefully

but for now this little chicken chase will do.

[P.addy]

[wilzon3r3]

I haven't at the mo mate.. But i'll get some tonight and put them up here for you tomorrow.

[Rogerborg]

[wilzon3r3]

Yeah i know what you mean.. Well i best take it to my friends dad who is a bike mechanic. He'd be able to give it the full check over and tell me if anything has been modified.

Then if it has i WILL DEFINITELY declare it on insurance, no point being bollocked by the police and possibly getting fines etc.. for a crappy 50cc bike lol

But yesss, i think i may have to fork out some £££ for my license next month.. Would be best bet!

Cheers Roger.

[wilzon3r3]

Heres the BEAST Paddy..

[wilzon3r3]

Bandit- with GSXR 750 Engine

[P.addy]

What year GSXR engine... its still carbed, looks like a stock B6 engine

[wilzon3r3]

In all honesty.. I wouldnt have a clue mate! I can find out, will text him in a sec and let you know.

Also is it tricky to fit a 70cc kit on a bike? (my derbi senda supermotard 50cc)

[P.addy]