danyorks Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 Hi all, Complete newbie here. I've just bought this 2004 125cc - not even collected it yet. Can anyone tell me any thing about it from the picture? I dont even know what the mix ratio is - any advice welcome (you won't insult my inteligence!!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canada280i Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 Its a Sherco......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danyorks Posted April 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 Thanks, canada280i Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tltel Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 welcome, that looks like a nice tidy bike. Pretty sure those are snow E tyres on the bike, does the bike come with mud & rock tyres too? TLTEL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wobblenorbed Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 Thought because if your size and weight you'd have got a 250 ! Never mind. Best of luck though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canada280i Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 At times this forum is a cruel mistress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wri5hty Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 125s are capable of a lot more than what most of us can do on them. I borrowed my daughter's 2005 125 gasgas to try a gully section. It managed it ok. My 250 rode it easier mostly down to me not wringing the 125s neck up the waterfalls. It will be fine to learn on. Might run out of puff on the bigger hill climbs. Im 38 & at least 11 stone now (not weighed myself in a while, but getting a pot belly and small moobs.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copemech Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Put mix at about 80:1 full synth oil! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danyorks Posted April 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 welcome, that looks like a nice tidy bike. Pretty sure those are snow E tyres on the bike, does the bike come with mud & rock tyres too? TLTEL These are the only tyres, I doubt they are snow tyres as we just don't get enough snow - just a coincidence that there is snow in the pic. (I hope anyway!!!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ham2 Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 75cc of premix into 5 litres of petrol, 8 psi front tyre, 4 psi in the back and 450cc of ATF in the gearbox every change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copemech Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 75cc of premix into 5 litres of petrol, 8 psi front tyre, 4 psi in the back and 450cc of ATF in the gearbox every change. And he uses this for long term storage because he is cheap and the excess keeps the tires up and things from rusting. I have Never used more than an 80:1 mix of full or semi synth quality premix oil which would be 62.5 ml to 5L if I recall correctly. I have Never required more than 5 psi in the front, even on the rocks. Usually start at 4. I have Never required more than 4 psi in the rear , even on the rocks, usually start with 3 on a mich or dunlop(and yes your pressures will increase a bit as you ride on a normal day with use as the day and tire warms) And although I admit to using ATF at times, the typical Sherco will have smoother clutch action on a light gear oil for bikes which is a bit higher viscosity. You will find other varying opinions, yet this is the basis from which to start. I will also leave you with one other piece of advice. When washing the bike, simply remove the rear mudguard with the three screws, pull the air filter and block the hole by whatever means. A foam plug works best. Inspect the filter and clean as necc and re-oil. Wash away at the rest keeping water out the box. Any other method will allmost assure you a wash through of water and dirt through the filter and into the box and engine eventually! And reguardless of hose or pressure! And that bout sums that up! Respectfully, The Village Idiot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tltel Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 These are the only tyres, I doubt they are snow tyres as we just don't get enough snow - just a coincidence that there is snow in the pic. (I hope anyway!!!!) Sorry about that!!!! It was April the first!!! TLTEL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danyorks Posted April 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 Went to pick the bike up and it was a total bag of crap! Wouldn't idle, back brake not working properly and it looked like it had been abused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wobblenorbed Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 Did you walk away from it bud? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danyorks Posted April 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 Did you walk away from it bud? Sure did! Glad as well, I came across a very nice Beta Rev3 250 today and bought it instead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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