Motor bike. (2 Viewers)

[ianandkath]

Is that a hand gear lever near the 350 logo ? Or maybe a handbrake. Strange.

its the kick start, or are you too young to remember them

 

[hilldweller]

It's an amazing device, if you push it the engine starts - even with a flat battery. Clever those Japanese you know.

Shows you how things progress, they have now shrunk it to a little red button on mine.

 

[Stealaway]

How many times do you have to push it, when the batteries flat, before it starts?

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[Northernraider]

I had a 1200kg payload and I've managed to use all of it ha ha ....and I'm in the van myself .

My wee 125 scooter is great though . I can chuck it in and out if the garage with ease in under 5 minutes loading time , it only weighs 105kg and does about 90-100mpg even carrying a passenger it will still do 55 -60mpg which is all I'd be brave enough to do on those wee wheels.
But it's great for getting places the van cant

 

[TheTwoOfUs]

To paraphrase Crocodile Dundee,
"that's not a kick start, this is a kickstart"

 

[Stealaway]

Mi-udder bike has one as well. I love 'em me, theer reet satisfying.

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[Tigertom]

Not entirely sure why you think you need a 400 , bikes have moved on almost immeasurably in forty years.
Test ride as many as you can and think a lot about what sort of riding you’ll be doing most of the time.
Then go and enjoy !

 

[Norfolk Nomad]

Not entirely sure why you think you need a 400 , bikes have moved on almost immeasurably in forty years.
Test ride as many as you can and think a lot about what sort of riding you’ll be doing most of the time.
Then go and enjoy !

Probably thinking my 18st frame would look out of place on a 125.

 

[Tigertom]

French rugby star Mathieu Bastareaud weighs in at over 19 stone, he rides a moped , don’t be sizeist lol

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[Norfolk Nomad]

Going to a KTM dealer in Norwich at the weekend, they have a used 125 duke and a 390 duke, going to test both of them. See which works the best for me.

 

[Tigertom]

Very, very nice bikes

 

[bigtwin]

It’ll take a strong will to buy the 125 after trying the 390!

Ian

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[injebreck99]

Going to a KTM dealer in Norwich at the weekend, they have a used 125 duke and a 390 duke, going to test both of them. See which works the best for me.

 

[injebreck99]

[Dave Berkshire at Rackheath I presume?.

 

[Norfolk Nomad]

[Dave Berkshire at Rackheath I presume?.

Thats the one.

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[hilldweller]

I've not spotted whether you are talking solo or pillion here. Some of the KTMs would scare a pillion to death just looking at what goes for a seat and pegs.

 

[Yorick]

I love it when someone has all the answer.

EBay 311126741327
£46 Works brilliantly

I have one of those. I drilled a small hole into the bumper where the ramp fits to the camper. Then a small hole in ramp where it touches the camper. Attach a tent peg or similar to the ramp end with tape/string.

Then drop tent peg through both holes to hold ramp in place when loading

 

[Norfolk Nomad]

Tested both models yesterday, very impressed with both but I found the 125 very under powered I struggled to get over 60 mph and had a line of cars behind waiting to overtake. The 390 was great, very light and agile with plenty of power and handles really well. No need to say which one I am going for.

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[Norfolk Nomad]

I've not spotted whether you are talking solo or pillion here. Some of the KTMs would scare a pillion to death just looking at what goes for a seat and pegs.

Just myself, sadly my wife passed away last year.

 

[Deleted member 29692]

Probably thinking my 18st frame would look out of place on a 125.

It probably would on most 125s. I'm a similar size and most of them are too small. Yes they are rideable but they quickly become uncomfortable.

There is a 125 built for full size people instead of teenagers - the Honda XL125 Varadero which is a nice sized bike.

The problem though with any 125 is that they are all soooooo sloooowwwwwww if you've ever ridden a proper bike.

 

[hilldweller]

Just myself, sadly my wife passed away last year.

Very sad but it goes with our age, more funerals than weddings now. I'm sure you did the best for her all your life so now so now just Go For It, you only get one chance and a KTM hooligan tool is one hell of a way to go for it.

I installed a cheapo bike Sat Nav yesterday, now to find out if I've wasted my money ! "I'll be back"

I also reinstalled two cheapo DRLs, good brightness but the mounting bracket failed on one. Since I was punted off my bike a few years ago DRL are a priority fit.

Priority 2 - heated grips.

After I owned a naked for a few weeks, priority 3 was a screen. It makes a huge difference to a main road run.

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[injebreck99]

Just myself, sadly my wife passed away last year.

So sorry for your loss, biking can very easily put a smile back on your face again.
Try viviting Whitwell Railway station on a Friday night after the clocks change, a great experience not to be missed if you ride bikes in this area.

 

[bigtwin]

It’ll take a strong will to buy the 125 after trying the 390!

Ian

Tested both models yesterday, very impressed with both but I found the 125 very under powered I struggled to get over 60 mph and had a line of cars behind waiting to overtake. The 390 was great, very light and agile with plenty of power and handles really well. No need to say which one I am going for.

You are so predictable!

Ian

 

[robnchris]

Very sad but it goes with our age, more funerals than weddings now. I'm sure you did the best for her all your life so now so now just Go For It, you only get one chance and a KTM hooligan tool is one hell of a way to go for it.

I installed a cheapo bike Sat Nav yesterday, now to find out if I've wasted my money ! "I'll be back"

I also reinstalled two cheapo DRLs, good brightness but the mounting bracket failed on one. Since I was punted off my bike a few years ago DRL are a priority fit.

Priority 2 - heated grips.

After I owned a naked for a few weeks, priority 3 was a screen. It makes a huge difference to a main road run.

Hi Brian, which Sat Nav did you get, I have just fitted a Garmin 395LM, very impressed with it.
you can actually select from the menu whilst wearing gloves, also bought an in ear bluetooth speaker which works very well and is very comfortable to wear.

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[injebreck99]

Hi Brian, which Sat Nav did you get, I have just fitted a Garmin 395LM, very impressed with it.
you can actually select from the menu whilst wearing gloves, also bought an in ear bluetooth speaker which works very well and is very comfortable to wear.

What Bluetooth speaker did you get, I am looking for one to go with my sat
nav.?

 

[Feltwell]

Just found this,looks really good but probably not cheap.
http://www.rollinbike.com/eng/

Now that's clever - the video is worth a look if anyone hasn't:-



With a heavier bike especially, that looks like a great system.

 

[Richard n Ann]

Now that's clever - the video is worth a look if anyone hasn't:-



With a heavier bike especially, that looks like a great system.

What! no electric guitar soundtrack? I'm disappointed nice ramp though

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[robnchris]

What Bluetooth speaker did you get, I am looking for one to go with my sat
nav.?

Got this one from Amazon

Amazon product ASIN B07687SLGM
Works really well.