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Was a little angry how difficult it all felt today, like starting from scratch.
Wouldn't worry too much, once on the road all that falls away. 125s are probably easier for tight manoeuvres between cones in a carpark but on the road you can use the power of a bigger bike to your advantage. The only time I've really been aware of bike weight is when stopping or going around cones in my test. After a few road rides you'll love it 👍
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GN125’s not playing ball. Did a couple proper 50-60 mile trips last week, forcing it to max out at 60-odd mph (or faster, downhill) but began to sound less and less happy after spending time in the red. Bike started to sound more scratchy and rattly when running since the Italian tune-up. Then the idle revs when warm have gone from 1.5 to 2k. Then the bike will do like before the carb clean and fall to zero and cut out. It happened when I had to stop a little fast and braked, pulled in the clutch, shifted down multiple gears as I stopped. But then it happened stopping in first regardless.
Got a leaky seal around the rev cable or another point, oil is seeping out on top. And looks like an air leak either side of the carb probably, from dead old rubbers and jubilee clips. Running lean with the air leak makes sense for the stalling, but the 2k idle? Bad noise who knows... needs a real strip down and work with the help of an experienced mechanic. Instructor pointed me in the right direction where to sort the seals out, where to clean.
Met with the instructor today and had two hours in the carpark on a 600 Bandit. What a world away from 125’s. Everything is bigger, more sensitive and heavier. And hotter! Worked up such a sweat just practicing slalom, U-turn and figure of 8.
Got a quote for full DAS training, just looking to sort out borrowing the money. Was a little angry how difficult it all felt today, like starting from scratch.
Felt even stranger after two hours to jump back on a low 125 to get home again. Felt like a toy underneath me. No power, no weight, just tiny. Got the first feeling why people have a little 125 for ‘fun’ and a bigger serious bike for real riding.