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IDunno? Derestricted Danger
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Posted: 00:00 - 24 Jul 2006 Post subject: 140 mile round trip on a 125! |
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So, this weekend was the open day for the Royal Enfield Importers Watsonian-squire in a little place called Blockley between Banbury and Cheltenham. I was very tempted with the idea of a Royal Enfied because of their classic looks and modern mpg etc. that i decided to go and have a butchers at their fleet. Not having my ybr for too long i thought it would be a laugh to stretch its legs...
It was forecast to be about 29degrees that day so in a bag i packed 2l of drink and a packed lunch, But it was also forecast to rain so i also packed waterproofs etc and all that other stuff that takes up alot of room, lock, maps etc. I left at about 9:30 and headed towards Oxford in beautiful sunshine. I had to stop at the oxford ring to refuel as i left with only 1/4 tank. So £4.90 later i was on my way again making good time. I was amazed at how well the bike performed considering the clutter on it and strapped to the pillion. It was able to keep up with the traffic, it accelerated well (for a 125) and held the road beautifully (advanced training is a blessing), the roads were quite clear (all A roads) and i was never the cause of a que!
I got there and parked up amongst bikes of all ages and had a great time for about 2 hours until it started raining. Oh how it rained. Lightning right above us and super loud, lost power a fer times too. My mind is made up and i will be buying an electra X after crimbo .
Anyhoo an hour standing under a tent wondering if the rain was going to stop was boring and it blatently wasnt to i put my waterproofs on and headed for the bike. *Note to self buy waterproof boots and gloves DOH!)*
Even in the pouring rain the bike handled well and i was not scared about rding it at all even with its rubber band tyres. It wasnt too uncomfortable (6ft) and i felt i could keep going quite happily. The trip cost about £4.50 petrol and im really pleased with the bike. 10/10
125's dont suck aslong as you dont expect to exceed the times on multimap ____________________ 1936 Aero Douglas '500' - Me - 2006 Yamaha YBR125 |
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Annabella Like a person, only smaller
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Posted: 12:08 - 24 Jul 2006 Post subject: Re: 140 mile round trip on a 125! |
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Ahhh those were the days!
Sounds like you really enjoyed yourself, despite the little downpour - still a lesson learnt, waterproof gear can make life so much better. ____________________ Avast! Pirates ahoy!
I did Cadwell!
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Posted: 12:14 - 24 Jul 2006 Post subject: |
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140 miles on £4.50?
Sounds like a laff though, nice one. |
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good to know that 125's can do distance, i going to be doing about 400-500 miles a week when my dt on the road, wish me luck ____________________ 2nd time around CBT: 8/9/11
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element World Chat Champion
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Posted: 18:56 - 11 Aug 2006 Post subject: |
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my dt does around 150 miles for a £7.50 varied riding (10L tank, 2.5L of that is reserve and I fillup when I hit reserve). some days im sensible others im a twat. I reckon I could get even more out of it if I tried. I could make the fuel gauge barely move on my speedfight 100 when I wanted ____________________ 04' DT125RE (run-a-bout) // 89' DT125R (rebuilt + supermoto conversion)
SPARES FOR SALE. 2RK TZR // 82 DR125 // DT125R/E .... PM ME... |
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I wouldnt bother u carnt trust 125's there 2 unrelyable but gud luck if you do it ____________________ Current bike :: sv650 minitwin race bike
Previous bikes::cbr600 steelie race bike, 1989 Honda vfr750f, 2013 Honda fireblade, 2013 Ducati multistrata 1200s, 2012 Triumph street triple R, 1999 yamaha r6, vfr 800, ducati 600ss, vfr 400x2, ntv 650, bandit 600, cagiva mito 125, aprilia rs 50, honda c90x2, honda hornet 600x2, cbr 600, aprilia rx50, suzuki katana
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Pte1643 Nearly there...
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Many moons ago, I did Heathrow to Great Yarmouth and back on my little old RG125. A journey of approx 320 miles, and that was in December, and it was bloody freezin'.
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The little old "Stroker" never seized. |
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Posted: 18:32 - 25 Aug 2006 Post subject: |
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i did a 170/180 mile trip on my rs50 within in the first month |
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saying this ive just done a 120mile trip on me rs50 so erm yea it was fun ____________________ Current bike :: sv650 minitwin race bike
Previous bikes::cbr600 steelie race bike, 1989 Honda vfr750f, 2013 Honda fireblade, 2013 Ducati multistrata 1200s, 2012 Triumph street triple R, 1999 yamaha r6, vfr 800, ducati 600ss, vfr 400x2, ntv 650, bandit 600, cagiva mito 125, aprilia rs 50, honda c90x2, honda hornet 600x2, cbr 600, aprilia rx50, suzuki katana
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yes lol. It's an 04 plate and its done 8500 miles on original tyres and chain and sprockets, but its built like a rock. I love it |
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 17 years, 246 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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