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Title: My "new" interest...
Post by: JayJ on October 26, 2013, 09:49:54 AM

Thought I'd share my"new" pride and joy, I've just got my first Motorcycle.
Yes I'm a little late at 39 but after 6½ years in my current job relying on my girlfriend, lifts with colleges and Taxi's, I decided enough was enough. It's only a 125cc but I'm loving it.

On August 29th I picked up my 2010 Yamaha YZF-R125. Here it is in the shop.

(http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww256/JayJ-1974/Yamaha%20YZF-R125/2013-08-23152757_zps93858995.jpg)


Me being me, I couldn't just leave it stock and so begun the modding. First came a genuine Yamaha tank protector and Smoto tail tidy or fender eliminator.

(http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww256/JayJ-1974/Yamaha%20YZF-R125/2013-10-24110737_zps85e755b3.jpg)

(http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww256/JayJ-1974/Yamaha%20YZF-R125/2013-10-24110822_zpsb87548f9.jpg)

(http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww256/JayJ-1974/Yamaha%20YZF-R125/2013-10-24110653_zps7086bdc3.jpg)

(http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww256/JayJ-1974/Yamaha%20YZF-R125/2013-10-24110711_zpsae3135c3.jpg)

(http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww256/JayJ-1974/Yamaha%20YZF-R125/2013-10-24110723_zps70f98b99.jpg)

Thursday, I cleaned the chain and then the rest of the bike. And finished by applying red Rim tape.

(http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww256/JayJ-1974/Yamaha%20YZF-R125/2013-10-24162904_zps9ee41b22.jpg)


Hope you like my"new" baby.

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Title: Re: My "new" interest...
Post by: StewMc on October 26, 2013, 10:49:58 AM

Enjoy

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Title: Re: My "new" interest...
Post by: matt on October 26, 2013, 11:43:00 AM

Seen the helmets with android HUD, nav, music?

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Title: Re: My "new" interest...
Post by: Babyfacemagee on October 26, 2013, 02:36:39 PM

Awesome JayJ!  Nice ride!  Safe travels and enjoy!

BFM

Title: Re: My "new" interest...
Post by: bjs229 on October 26, 2013, 02:48:26 PM

Sweet bro!

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Title: Re: My "new" interest...
Post by: CBers on October 29, 2013, 04:56:36 PM

Nice JayJ, very good nice.

I used to have a Honda Blackbird ;D

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Title: Re: My "new" interest...
Post by: JayJ on October 29, 2013, 05:04:28 PM

Thanks for the comments guys, absolutely love riding.

Yes Matt I have seen the HUD Helmets. Saw an Android powered one recently too, looks great!

CBers, Blackbird is nice. 1000cc Tourer, right? I'm a SuperSports or Naked/Street fan myself. Got plans for my next bike already, once I've passed my test anyway...

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Title: Re: My "new" interest...
Post by: jrisch on October 31, 2013, 04:40:15 AM

Late at 39! You're a youngster. My first motorcycle was when I was 58. 9 years on and i'm riding a Yam Fazer 600 and loving it.

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Title: Re: My "new" interest...
Post by: S.Prime on October 31, 2013, 05:06:39 AM

750 Kawasaki, for me.

Title: Re: My "new" interest...
Post by: CBers on October 31, 2013, 03:10:02 PM

@JayJ - 1137cc, but otherwise, yes