crappy bike and mod 2

open · Trackday Trickster Joined: 04 Apr 2011 Karma :

Hi,
Booked my mod 2 for tomorrow afternoon (in Mitcham) and getting kind of worriedas my bike is running like a piece of shite.

Every time I put on or ease off the throttle, the bike jerks. Plus it vibrates like a bitch.

Just a bit of panic is all...
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Matt- · World Chat Champion Joined: 19 Jul 2012 Karma :

Don't panic just take it slow Thumbs Up

don't worry about your bike either, you can rent one for like £20 Smile

or less

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kotachi · Traffic Copper Joined: 26 Mar 2012 Karma :

As a rule, CG's vibrate.. Take it from me I have one too. Tbh most 125's do!

The throttle jerkiness? It could be you putting the throttle on/turning it off too quickly, but it could also be a wearing throttle cable among other things.. If you are being really delicate and smooth with your application of the throttle and it's still jerking, maybe consider a new cable. Obviously that wouldn't be doable before your test but if it persists - it's probably just jitters in your hand at this stage mate!
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toshpot · Scooby Slapper Joined: 12 Aug 2012 Karma :

I was bombing about on a kymco ck, which is a CG clone, apparently, kymco used to make the parts for honda..dunno how true that is though.

Anyways, jerkiness on the throttle on low gears/slow speeds was an indication I needed to tighten the chain.

I also found it vibrated a fair bit, enough for a decent nutsack massage.

open · Trackday Trickster Joined: 04 Apr 2011 Karma :

Thanks kotatchi

They're cache sounds like something it could be. I have been ririding this bike for over a year and a half so I'm not new to it!

Probably possible to change the cable today if I had the energy, but will do that in the week.
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kotachi · Traffic Copper Joined: 26 Mar 2012 Karma :

As tosh said mate tightening the chain might be something to look into as well!
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CBT done - 24/03/2012, theory test done - 03/04/2012.. Mod 1 done -26/06/2012, Mod 2 done - 29/06/2012. Current steed: Cage.
Suntan Sid said: "Look at it this way, your employer wants to pay you the minimum amount, it thinks it can get away with, and extract from you the maximum amount of graft. Ergo it's your responsibility to ensure that karma is restored and you do as little work as you think you can get away with, for the maximum amount of money."

Matt- · World Chat Champion Joined: 19 Jul 2012 Karma :

blurredman · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Sep 2010 Karma :

GOOD LUCK!
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Past: 1991 Honda CG125BR-J, 1992 (1980) Honda XL125S, 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S, 1979 MZ TS150.
Current: 1973 MZ ES250/2 - 18k, 1979 Suzuki TS185ER - 10k, 1981 Honda CX500B - 91k, 1987 MZ ETZ250 - 40k, 1989 MZ ETZ251 - 52k.

Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

Matt- · World Chat Champion Joined: 19 Jul 2012 Karma :

Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

Training school, not cheap bike rental shop.

Why on earth would they rent out a bike to some Johnny Randompunter who they'll never see again? Have you done this, or do you know anyone who has?
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dungbug · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 05 Feb 2012 Karma :

open · Trackday Trickster Joined: 04 Apr 2011 Karma :

In case it wasn't clear to every one - I am not usin gany training school at all.

on another note, I adjusted the throttle cable and it's made a difference, but do now agree that the chain needs adjusting.

Also have a new battery as of today so at least the electrics now work properly!
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Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

Good stuff, chain is 5 minutes to dial in. It's probably worth getting some oil (engine is fine) down the throttle cable as well in case it's just dry.
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GONE: HN125-8, LF-250B, GPz 305, GPZ 500S, Burgman 400 // RIDING: F650GS (800 twin), Royal Enfield Bullet Electra 500 AVL, Ninja 250R because racebike