2 strokes, is learning on one a bad idea?

Originally Posted by dirtydog

I learnt on a2 stroke 125, I don't think you'll have a problem at all they're not vicious. As for engines seizing if you look after it and put in decent oil it will last fairly well, I didn't and the bloody thing seized when I was doing about 70mph.

Did that hurt? I hear it does...

[dirtydog]

Originally Posted by alpinestarhero

Did that hurt? I hear it does...

I managed to keep it upright despite the back wheel locking solid (and it was a new tyre ) and it didn't even hurt my wallet that either, managed to get a rebore and piston kit for next to nothing then fitted it myself

Originally Posted by dirtydog

I learnt on a2 stroke 125, I don't think you'll have a problem at all they're not vicious. As for engines seizing if you look after it and put in decent oil it will last fairly well, I didn't and the bloody thing seized when I was doing about 70mph.

Originally Posted by alpinestarhero

Did that hurt? I hear it does...

I was just going to say you'd mentioned something about that happening to a mate of yours. Happens a lot then if you don't check up on oil levels?

i had a full power aprilia rs125 and rode it for for the life of my cbt before taking my direct access and it helped me a lot with learning to ride cos it had a bit of pace when u wound it on, was good for 110mph ( on private road lol) and im 13 stone, so i dont think there a bad bike to start with

my bro has one of these in his garage

He may sell it for the right £
be warned though....they are bloody quick..lol

[Bibio]

Originally Posted by gid

my bro has one of these in his garage

He may sell it for the right £
be warned though....they are bloody quick..lol

OMG .. i haven't seen one of them in yeeeeeeears...

the thing has only got about 9000 on the clock and still goes like stink.
May be a 125 but brings a smile every time I have a go.
17 bhp and road legal for a learner.................................

Originally Posted by gid

the thing has only got about 9000 on the clock and still goes like stink.
May be a 125 but brings a smile every time I have a go.
17 bhp and road legal for a learner.................................

Lol ta Gid but we have got a 2 stroke (does anyone read OPs these days? ) Looks fun though! A bit like YC's RD.

2 strokes are great fun.
I still ride a KTM 200 Enduro.

Originally Posted by missyorkie_chris

Lol ta Gid but we have got a 2 stroke (does anyone read OPs these days? ) Looks fun though! A bit like YC's RD.

just the thought of u going down the road on one wheel with your legs flailing behind brings a chuckle to my face.



Am I a bad man?