lexmoto street 125 - my first bike

marco 125 · Derestricted Danger Joined: 08 Feb 2012 Karma :

i recently passed my cbt and got myself a lexmoto street 125 , its a chinese bike ,i was just wondering if anyone knows any useful imformation about this sort off bike ?? Very Happy

Frost · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 May 2004 Karma :

Be very careful with it, they're fragile. Also it might be worth scouting out for some places that do parts before anything breaks as you know that when something does it'll be when you really can't afford to be without a bike! Laughing

cb1rocket · World Chat Champion Joined: 30 Jan 2010 Karma :

Google "Chinese motor parts online", they stock practically everything, and most Chinese clone cross fit with another manufacture.

marco 125 · Derestricted Danger Joined: 08 Feb 2012 Karma :

saying that , the bike is second hand i got off a guy who was going back to his homeland and did not want the bike , i ended up getting the bike for £500 with tax and mot as its only 7 months old, its a 11 plate.
The bike is now currently sat in my garage as the back wheel poped i got this fixed and then realized i needed new cush drive rubbers for the back wheel, since this has happend the bike has not wanted to start.

its been in garge for about a week and half now , im going to get a new battery and spark plug for it. as im not sure on what it could be.

Amreet · Trackday Trickster Joined: 31 May 2010 Karma :

seriously?? dayum.

I was about to comment saying something along the lines of -- everyone'll slate them but I'm sure it'll do you fine for a year or two if you don't abuse it.

That's unbelievable!

Alpha-9 · Super Spammer Joined: 19 Jan 2012 Karma :

lol champs

Glad I payed the extra and got myself a YBR Thumbs Up

The secret is actually following peoples advice and not jsut buying the cheapo chinko bike anyway despite everyone telling you it'll fall apart, because you don't want to spend the money

You get what you pay for~! Rolling Eyes

marco 125 · Derestricted Danger Joined: 08 Feb 2012 Karma :

well im gunna sort the bike out and put it in for a service at the end of the month, (not sure how mucht that will cost) and once thats done its should be fine, hopefully

marco 125 · Derestricted Danger Joined: 08 Feb 2012 Karma :

this is a picture of the bike

P.addy · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

There is a reason chinese bikes are cheap, they do need to be looked after and checked all the time Thumbs Up

Amreet · Trackday Trickster Joined: 31 May 2010 Karma :

..... · Quote Me Happy Joined: 15 Jan 2005 Karma :

Sell it while it's still relatively new and has some value and invest in an older Jap bike which will hold its value.

marco 125 · Derestricted Danger Joined: 08 Feb 2012 Karma :

i am thinking about doing that to be honest, was thinking about getting a yamaha ybr 125cc , it took me a good two months to find a bike and if i sell my one i will need another one asap for work

Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

hellbound · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Jan 2011 Karma :

https://www.wemoto.com/bikes/chinese_motorcycle/lexmoto_street_dfe125-8a/08-11/

think thats the one.
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marco 125 · Derestricted Danger Joined: 08 Feb 2012 Karma :

when i had to change the back wheel i noticed the cush drive rubbers were fuc**d , i tried to bump start it but it wouldnt work ,

when i try start the bike all the lights on the dashbord dimm, it seems that all the power is being taken from them to try start it.

im not sure what it could be i just fort it would save me less hassle if i just change spark plug and get a new battery ???? Confused

P.addy · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

Might be worth charging the battery.

The cold weather has knocked my XJ and GSXR batteries down in about 4 days Laughing

Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

hellbound · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Jan 2011 Karma :

I am guessing the next thread by Marco will be

so...how do i derestrict it?
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marco 125 · Derestricted Danger Joined: 08 Feb 2012 Karma :

lihp · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 Sep 2010 Karma :

7 months old and needs cush drives, that's quick even by Chinese standards!

Why not just charge the battery that's in it, it seems like it's just flat. Anyway, if you buy a new one, that will need charging before use too!

marco 125 · Derestricted Danger Joined: 08 Feb 2012 Karma :

lihp · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 Sep 2010 Karma :

overnight on trickle charge.

Do NOT use a car charger, or one that is not controllable with charging current, car chargers often will warp the plates in the battery and kill it for good

jake72 · L Plate Warrior Joined: 20 Nov 2013 Karma :

I have had my 125 lex for nearly 2 years ,the bike has done 17,000 miles not had any problems except gone through 2 chains one front and rear tires ... The bike had its regular services per requirements to warranty ... And has been a joy clean it every couple of mths and went through last winter with no problems ( so you look after the bike and it will look after you ) best £900 I ever spent Thumbs Up

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jake72 · L Plate Warrior Joined: 20 Nov 2013 Karma :