Motorcycle and Scooter appreciation

Good shout - give all the lines a check for bulges etc, check the master cylinder is pumping properly too. You can submerge the union in a jar of brake fluid and check it isn’t blowing bubbles to do that.

Assume the right size master cylinder? Too small and it will be super spongy no matter what. I’ve done that before swapping different model master cylinders between bikes.

Back to wanting a hike again- what’s the recommended route into a fun machine when you passed your car test years ago- CBT and buy a 125, then pass test and buy whatever?

I think so, although sure someone will be along soon to confirm. Just doing the CBT is a fun day out even in the unlikely event you decide not to take it any further.

Unless you want to ride around on a 125 for a while, I'd skip it and spend the money on a direct access course and decent gear. Cycling plus driving gives a solid base to work from in terms of using roads safely, so after that it's just mastering the controls and big bikes are quite different feeling.

@Dammit pretty much.

Depends on your age, youngsters do an A2 and have a restricted power licence for 2 years, or if old enough go straight to Direct Access A1, pass your test on a large bike then get whatever 200mph machines you fancy.

I actually did Direct Access, then after trying a few fast bikes went back to a 250 thumper as way more fun. Test and training used to be cheaper on 125 and restricted, that may have changed.

https://www.lightningpass.com/4-day-das-course

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Yes. Or any of the other similar.
BMW do one with a bike at the end.

What does “with a bike at the end” mean in this context?

Yes. CBT first, and theory test. Then direct access. I did it in 3 days and I suspect you’re probably a more skilled driver and bike rider than me.

Better to do CBT and theory test independently and then book a direct access course?

I love this thing.
Custom rear wheel to match his drift car

Didn’t click on your link earlier so didn’t see that you can do it all in one go. I’d do that personally but if you mess up at the start, will they rearrange the rest of the course for free?

It means you get a discount on buying a bmw once you do the quick course with them.

https://www.bmw-motorrad.co.uk/en/offers/rookietorider.html?cid=pm_rtr_loc_se_gl_sea_7mis7_7mis7&gclid=Cj0KCQjwxMjnBRCtARIsAGwWnBMvX33ZtQsQBEqe8tGrqFPCiL3jS0j2uP86cK4v7DPE8pVLyuWRvFwaAnV8EALw_wcB#/section-how-the-offer-works

Good shout, I'll do that tomorrow.

@Jung It's the OEM Brembo off of an R6. 16x19 and confirmed to work with these calipers very well. Already tested it independently and it's near new and works a dream, but once attached to the system, the stroke is very long and spongy in a similar way to the previous MC.
Calipers rebuilt about 6 months ago, so I reckon that leaves the lines, which have seen better days.

My bikes on eBay, chain and sprockets could do with replacing but was hoping to sell it on before they needed doing. Took it out yesterday and under hard acceleration, the chain slipped. Shit. Limped home and now I need to go get it done quick before someone buys it :(

@Chak you got clip ons on your SV?

Should I be looking at anything else instead?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kawasaki-Sprocket-SPR153815-SPR47843-CHO520112/dp/B005HE1GK2
Does anyone have a garage/tools and wants to help me fit these? Payment for their time + beers?

I love this so much, any idea where the wheel came from?

250cc are a good shout, I just got one, bit more enjoyable than a 125cc for anyone who's either a bit older/ wiser or not a scrawny 16 year old.

Just do DAS.

I've all the gear if you want to borrow some to do the training and test.

It’s an actual matching Rota car wheel. He cut the lip off and a section out, rewelded it up and machines some kind of adapter to fit the swing arm.
The guy goes by Engineered to Slide. If you wanna look him up

Yah. Adjustables.

My old man finally got his GS and all home okay. Spoke about KTM Vs the GS on here but the GS swung it

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Jealous.

Considering one as my next bike... Got 2 years left with the current one though.