Old man, new rider!

ChipBike · Derestricted Danger Joined: 27 Feb 2020 Karma :

Hi Guys..

I'm in my 40's and as I am going through my mid life crisis, I have a bike!

Long story, but wanted a 50cc for a new expensive short commute I have to do. Have a granddad license, so no stress.

Then to respect the road I did a manual CBT and loved it.

So, I am now the proud owner of a 2016 Yamaha YBR 125!
It's a little battered and needs some TLC, but as I am mechanically minded and have my first purchase for it (Haynes Manual).

I can see my self having 6 months on the road and doing my A license in the summer and maybe upgrading.

But for now, it's my little commuter bit of fun!

Anything I should watch out for on this little bike?

Couple of questions. I don't anywhere to put anything, like storage boxes, is this just my fault for getting this kind of bike? (I had to google what naked meant).

Also insurance. It wasn't very expensive, and for what it is to me, and how I'll use it. I am tempted to avoid my best Fully Comp quote of £300 and just pay the £90 I have been quoted for third party.

After the excess and hassle, I'm not sure fully comp is worth my while?

Anyway, thanks for the warm welcome.

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Nobby the Bastard · Harley Gaydar Joined: 16 Aug 2013 Karma :

40?

Old?

You, sir, are flirting with my enemy list.....
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stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

Regarding the insurance. If you can afford to replace it, just go for the TPF&T.

By the time you've bought the policy then paid for the excess and five years loading following a claim, you could have bought another one.

I'd move that if the £230 you save was spent on training instead, it would be far more useful for preventing crash damage happening in the first place.
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I agree with the above. If it's a commuter hack, spend the tarting up money on a good lock and chain instead. Almax and Pragmasis make good stuff that should last a lifetime, but the heavy duty stuff is.. heavy to lug about.

The Shaggy D.A. · Super Spammer Joined: 12 Sep 2008 Karma :

This guy has some useful maintenance videos on the YBR :-

https://www.youtube.com/user/ngraphic/videos

From the two I've had I've found that if the bike starts to feel like it doesn't want to shift from 1st to 2nd cleanly, oil and adjust your chain Smile

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Cheap Chinese headlamp units are cheap and Chinese. Usually nasty. Is the headlamp itself firmly attached? If it is, should pass an MOT. The "visor" is just bodywork, you could take it off altogether for the MOT.

I've had cheap headlamps and they are invariably total shite. So if the original one will keep, go with it. £100 is very cheap for an OEM headlamp and cowl, not a bad option.

Paint black exhaust parts with PJ1 paint. They will rust again. Painted mild steel exhausts are like the Forth Bridge in that respect.
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“Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
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