Going from a moped to a 125

pert

Alright everyone

I have been driving a Piaggio NRG for 6 months now, but recently it has been giving me some problems so I have gone out and bought a Yamaha YBR 125, which I am collecting on Monday.

Just a quick question about the step up in general, what is it like learning to use the gears on a 125, I will be driving it home on Monday and I have never driven a geared bike in me life.

And help would be appreciated

daymobrew

pert wrote: »

Just a quick question about the step up in general, what is it like learning to use the gears on a 125, I will be driving it home on Monday and I have never driven a geared bike in me life.

If you know how to drive a car, the concepts for clutch control will serve you well.

Can you get an experienced rider get the bike to your place? Then you can learn to ride it near home.

Pigeon Reaper

watch for engine braking and the way the engine can affect the balance. You'll pick it up easily but the main thin will be the clutch lever can be where some mopeds have the back brake.

Tellox

If you've never rode a bike before, and dont have a decent working concept of clutching/changing gears, I'd highly recommend having someone else drive it down for you. Took me an hour or two to properly get used to changing gears on my first bike. Wouldnt like to have been on a main road while trying

colm_c

I assume you also have an A/A1 license?

You can't ride a 125 on an M (Moped) or B (Car) provisional or otherwise.

I would advise you get someone to ride it down to you - first time out you're bound to at least stall or worse drop it. Get some lessons too.

Persius

Echo previous posters. Get someone else to ride it home for you. Significant difference between a geared/clutched 125 and a twist-and-go 50cc moped
And you need an A1 or A licence.

DiscoStu

If you've been on the moped for 6 months you know what you are doing on the road. That is the hardest part sorted. Just find a quiet estate and practice starting and stopping. Once you can reliably start and stop without stalling move it up to second. Do the exact same thing, take off, move it to second, shift down, then stop. At first you will want to just keep the clutch grabbed and shift down without letting go. DON'T DO IT Always fully release on each shift. As you move up the gears and the speed increases you have to watch your speed when down shifting. Shift down while going too fast and you risk over revving the engine, also, letting the clutch out too fast and you risk locking the rear and causing a right mess.

The main thing is don't try and over reach on your first run, take it easy. Don't try keep up with traffic, its hard enough on a 125 anyway so don't feel pressured. Don't go on busy roads, stick to housing estates and quieter areas(stay well away from the walkinstown roundabout) Don't try filtering either you will need total control if things get hairy which they usually do. If things get difficult just stop and take a breather.

Good luck, the ybr125 is a great little bike to start off on.
Oh yeah, when you make it back book some lessons.

L-M

I'm guessing u have the bike, how are u gettin onn with it???

LM

pert

I am getting on great with the bike

Not had any issues or crashes/accidents with it, bike has given my no trouble. Tyres are a bit thin, mind.

Have got my theory booked for the 7th of May, looks piss easy so I should have no trouble. Going to get a Fazer when I pass the test.

Thanks for the adive lads, glad I got it delivered to my house, took me a couple of hours to get used to the gears. After that it's a piece of piss.