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marmalizer84
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PostPosted: 15:45 - 21 May 2013    Post subject: Noob Reply with quote
Hi everyone!

I'm new to biking, so just thought I'd introduce myself! I'm Vicky, 29, from Liverpool but live in Lincolnshire. (Anyone who does the Sunday run from The Bards pub has probably seen me walking my dog, or stalling my bike at some point!) I'm a 125 pleb at the moment, but want to take my test before the year is out, so I'll probably be asking all manner of pathetic questions on here. I apologise in advance!!

Very Happy
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PostPosted: 15:58 - 21 May 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Welcome to the forum. Smile
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Zen Dog
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PostPosted: 16:38 - 21 May 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Nice bike. Shocked

What is it? Very Happy

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marmalizer84
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PostPosted: 16:42 - 21 May 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thanks! Its an aprilia classic 125 Smile (but I'm after getting a suzuki which I had before this!)
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SQL
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PostPosted: 16:48 - 21 May 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
2smoke rs125 engined?
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marmalizer84
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PostPosted: 16:51 - 21 May 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yes that's the one!
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shereen
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PostPosted: 16:57 - 21 May 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Welcome to the mad house. Mr. Green

Before asking any potential stupid noob questions use the search function at the top left of the site Wink It holds a wealth of information Thumbs Up
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marmalizer84
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PostPosted: 16:58 - 21 May 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Haha I will do thanks shereen Very Happy
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PostPosted: 17:02 - 21 May 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hi and welcome Smile
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Sako
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PostPosted: 18:04 - 21 May 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Fun engine to stick in that bike.
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PostPosted: 18:15 - 21 May 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
SQL wrote:
2smoke rs125 engined?


I hope to god it's faster than a YZF-R125 Laughing
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marmalizer84
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PostPosted: 18:25 - 21 May 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
haha I wouldn't know, I can't compare the two! The most I've done is 60, but I reckon I could squeeze a whole 5 more out of it if I tried! Twisted Evil lol
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andy_uk
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PostPosted: 18:31 - 21 May 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
marmalizer84 wrote:
haha I wouldn't know, I can't compare the two! The most I've done is 60, but I reckon I could squeeze a whole 5 more out of it if I tried! Twisted Evil lol


At last! Someone else with the same bike as me Smile
and yes, you could get a little more out of it.
I clocked mine at a mind blowing 64.5 (sat nav speed) this afternoon on the flat.

I pretty much know mine inside out (due to taking it to many pieces over the last year!) so if you have any problems with it feel free to give me a shout. Very Happy
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marmalizer84
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PostPosted: 18:33 - 21 May 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hey that's ace! Have you had many problems with yours then?
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PostPosted: 18:44 - 21 May 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Vicky eh....
https://images.nymag.com/images/2/daily/2009/02/20090226_vultures_560x375.jpg
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marmalizer84
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PostPosted: 18:47 - 21 May 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Alpha-9 wrote:
Vicky eh....
https://images.nymag.com/images/2/daily/2009/02/20090226_vultures_560x375.jpg


erm.... I don't get it! Rolling Eyes
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shereen
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PostPosted: 19:07 - 21 May 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
marmalizer84 wrote:
Alpha-9 wrote:
Vicky eh....
https://images.nymag.com/images/2/daily/2009/02/20090226_vultures_560x375.jpg


erm.... I don't get it! Rolling Eyes


Alpha is a bit of an Autistic and doesn't know how to talk to the ladies very well.
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andy_uk
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PostPosted: 19:12 - 21 May 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
marmalizer84 wrote:
Hey that's ace! Have you had many problems with yours then?

Not that many to be honest...it was a non-runner when I bought it and really hadn't been looked after Sad
(got it running within 10 minutes of getting it home though Very Happy )
The only serious issue was when I was given semi-synthetic 2-stroke oil for it (instead of the recommended fully synthetic) and I ended up having to replace the big end bearing as well as a new piston etc...

They're certainly a funky little bike though! I could sell it to buy a bigger one but don't really want to part with it Wink
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marmalizer84
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PostPosted: 19:12 - 21 May 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Haha fair enough I get you Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 19:19 - 21 May 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Welcome, maybe we can discuss stalling techniques, I'm a master at it, normally when trying to impress ladies with the mighty CG125!
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PostPosted: 19:20 - 21 May 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
andy_uk wrote:
marmalizer84 wrote:
Hey that's ace! Have you had many problems with yours then?

Not that many to be honest...it was a non-runner when I bought it and really hadn't been looked after Sad
(got it running within 10 minutes of getting it home though Very Happy )
The only serious issue was when I was given semi-synthetic 2-stroke oil for it (instead of the recommended fully synthetic) and I ended up having to replace the big end bearing as well as a new piston etc...

They're certainly a funky little bike though! I could sell it to buy a bigger one but don't really want to part with it Wink


I've got to say, I'm not that into mine. I used to have a Suzuki Intruder and I'm aiming to sell the Aprilia and get back to them... I prefer a 4 stroke anyway, and there's something a bit too flouncy about this bike for me Confused ... No offence though! I do agree they're a very nice looking bike! Smile
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marmalizer84
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PostPosted: 19:40 - 21 May 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
S.Hayes93 wrote:
Welcome, maybe we can discuss stalling techniques, I'm a master at it, normally when trying to impress ladies with the mighty CG125!


haha, well you do know, stalling is an art! Wink Especially when you live right by a strip of road that's used every weekend by the local bikers on their meet... uber cool!! Cool
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andy_uk
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PostPosted: 19:42 - 21 May 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
It could maybe be a bit of the old "first bike love" Wink
https://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/482348_10200734631752240_1314805421_n.jpg

Although I must admit, the Intruders do look rather smart Thumbs Up
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marmalizer84
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PostPosted: 19:45 - 21 May 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
looks fantastic that!! I've only ever seen your colour scheme and mine, no others!

You don't know anyone who wants one do you? ! (in or around Lincolnshire?!)
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PostPosted: 19:47 - 21 May 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
marmalizer84 wrote:
S.Hayes93 wrote:
Welcome, maybe we can discuss stalling techniques, I'm a master at it, normally when trying to impress ladies with the mighty CG125!


haha, well you do know, stalling is an art! Wink Especially when you live right by a strip of road that's used every weekend by the local bikers on their meet... uber cool!! Cool


I just go the long way to the main road from my house, even if I don't stall the XJR1300 on the end makes my bike look a bit crap!
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