Manual 125cc recommendations

One More Toy · 22-12-2021 4:35pm #1

Hi all

I've been riding around on a learner permit for 5 years driving 110cc automatic hondas

I feel this coming year I should finally do my test

Looking on adverts I don't see any 125cc manual Hondas anyway, any recommendations for a geared bike to do the test on? I would likely buy it with the test in mind then sell it again when I (hopefully) pass

Thanks in advance

Omt

goblin59 · 22-12-2021 4:44pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058223946/manual-125cc-recommendations

any bike that isn't a scooter is manual. But for some reason alot of the adverts still state them as automatics.

https://www.donedeal.ie/motorbikes-for-sale/2007-suzuki-gn-125/29984459

https://www.donedeal.ie/motorbikes-for-sale/suzuki-gn-125/29835426

https://www.donedeal.ie/motorbikes-for-sale/bikeworld-honda-cb125f-promo/29941901

you can't really go wrong with a Honda CB125 or a Suzuki GN125

My sister has a GN125, very reliable bike and loads of parts available for them, popular with the delivery drivers so you'll sell a second hand one on for what you paid.

tightspeedos · 24-12-2021 9:38am

Cagiva Mito 125

Definitely a manual.

9k klms, and far cooler than a GN125

One More Toy · 29-04-2022 8:40pm

I'm on the hunt lads for a GN 125, stock seems rare enough. I'd like to stick to Adverts due to the feedback system though I will move to done deal if required

Secondly, I have no idea on what to look out for when buying a second hand bike, any tips would be appreciated

Also, I have no idea how to ride a manual 😓 isn't netural between gear one and two or something, half a click?

vstrom rider · 29-04-2022 8:49pm

I have a little ktm Duke 125 (2015) which can turn on a penny. Its nippy and very fuel efficient especially around town.

One More Toy · 29-04-2022 10:03pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118995304#Comment_118995304

Very nice! I'll add that to the list

One More Toy · 30-04-2022 7:54pm

Any pointers about what to look out for when buying a bike second hand? I'm not the most mechanically minded unfortunately

goblin59 · 01-05-2022 9:57am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118999227#Comment_118999227

check the obvious areas of maintance,

Chain and sprockets, fork stanchions, tyres, throttle / clutch cables for rust and damage.

If you see damage here that hasn't been addressed by the current owner then imagine the damage that you can't see.

Rust on the exhausts of bikes here is common due to salt on the roads at winter, but it should just be surface discolouration more than holes.

Chain should be within tension for the particular bike and not rusty, or overly oiled up.

Sprockets if they have a hook shape to the teeth, then they need replacing. The front sprocket will do nearly twice the rotation of the rear sprocket, so if the rear is worn, the front is definitely worn.

Fork stanchions being pitted or rusted means you will probally tear and oil seal on the forks later on. These can be repaired with super glue and then sanded down.

you don't want splits on the tyres or **** all tread left on them. But with brand new tyres the release agent can be dangerous for the first 100km . I had a slip the other day because I put a new Mitas tyre on the bike and the release agent on the wet ramp from the apartment garage was like Ice.

Control cables need a bit of WD40 or similar lube everynow and then to stop the wires dryign out or rusting and snapping. Its not expensive to replace them, but its not something you want to happen.