Dt, should i?

[nick_harris]

So, as soon as i sort out my claim on my written off ybr i'm getting myself a DT, which i can't wait for. But before i commit myself i just wanted some opinions on this bike!

Also, will i have to mix the oil and fuel myself on this bike or does it have a mixer?
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Yamaha YBR125 (2010) - BROKE!

[mad4it028]

they have a tank for the 2 stroke oil so no mixing needed
they are a very good learner bike and alot more fun and faster than a ybr
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[nick_harris]

[woll]

You won't regret getting a dt. I've got one been great fun, selling it soon though.
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Current Bike- Suzuki DRZ400 SM K6
Previous bikes - Derbi Senda Xtreme50r, Honda CBR 125, Kawasaki ZZR 250, Yamaha DT125R, Suzuki Bandit 600, Gas gas ec 250, Honda CBR600FW
Damaged spleen, damaged kindey, 2 popped lungs, 2 broken ribs, broken face, broken wrist and 5 back fractures... remember kids walls hurt

[nick_harris]

Something else i was curious about, the lack of fuel light or meter. I know how to check my fuel levels without a meter (swish the tank or have a look ) but i also know two smokers drink petrol. Has anyone really had any problems with not noticing they have little fuel, or is it just something you learn to look for?
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Yamaha YBR125 (2010) - BROKE!

[mad4it028]

as it runs out of fuel switch it to reserve gives you about 30 miles to get petrol so no issue
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currently riding kawasaki z1000 only bike ive ever loved

[woll]

you'll learn the range of the bike for yourself, just reset the trip counter when you fill up. Just make sure you switch the tap to on after filling up then ride until it dies then turn the tap to reserve - i generally have 15-20 miles when i get to reserve. And I get around 70-80 miles to a tank.
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Current Bike- Suzuki DRZ400 SM K6
Previous bikes - Derbi Senda Xtreme50r, Honda CBR 125, Kawasaki ZZR 250, Yamaha DT125R, Suzuki Bandit 600, Gas gas ec 250, Honda CBR600FW
Damaged spleen, damaged kindey, 2 popped lungs, 2 broken ribs, broken face, broken wrist and 5 back fractures... remember kids walls hurt

[nick_harris]

[woll]

I use knobblies on the road fine, Pirelli MT21.

Forgot to say when i first got the bike the rear tyre was an avon distanzia it was shockingly bad off road.
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Current Bike- Suzuki DRZ400 SM K6
Previous bikes - Derbi Senda Xtreme50r, Honda CBR 125, Kawasaki ZZR 250, Yamaha DT125R, Suzuki Bandit 600, Gas gas ec 250, Honda CBR600FW
Damaged spleen, damaged kindey, 2 popped lungs, 2 broken ribs, broken face, broken wrist and 5 back fractures... remember kids walls hurt

[mad4it028]

[nick_harris]

[woll]

I can't say i've ever noticed a dramatic loss of grip, the bike gets a little more twitchy in the bends and wheel spins if you pull off fast. Nothing to worry about though.
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Current Bike- Suzuki DRZ400 SM K6
Previous bikes - Derbi Senda Xtreme50r, Honda CBR 125, Kawasaki ZZR 250, Yamaha DT125R, Suzuki Bandit 600, Gas gas ec 250, Honda CBR600FW
Damaged spleen, damaged kindey, 2 popped lungs, 2 broken ribs, broken face, broken wrist and 5 back fractures... remember kids walls hurt

[nick_harris]

I'll definitely put some thought into those tyres then. Just a shame i can't try these things before i've spent my hard earned cash on them!
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Yamaha YBR125 (2010) - BROKE!

[mad4it028]

road tyres will be ok in summer for light off roading knobblys in winter for off roading and take it easy on the road simples
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always looking to buy bikes crashed ,unfinished projects,none runners pm me
currently riding kawasaki z1000 only bike ive ever loved

[Clanger]

I loved using my brothers DT50, it was a fab bike...very forgiving, nice high seating on the road...you can see the road ahead well. I would happily have a larger version of the DT (if they made them ).
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[woll]

[675Rusty]

I've got pirelli MT60's on my XR125 and they are pretty grippy on the road, When I say grippy all I've got to compare them to is off-road knobblies on my 50 when I had it.

So it might be worth looking into them.
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Current Bike - 2013 Triumph Daytona 675R

[stevo as b4]

I don't think i could ever be without a 125-250cc 2stroke trail or motard style bike TBH!

You will have a ball on the DT im sure of it! I had so many laughs on my first KMX200 that i had to get another one after i had owned bigger bikes for 3years!

[radical]

[G]

I presume that's a 125 for the original poster - so, why not pass your test and get a bigger bike?
Can get a lot more bike for the same money or less!

And that's why I'd suggest you don't get one.

[Teflon-Mike]

[nick_harris]