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_"What the heck is MOD 1?"_ asks spoiled American, who took a $250 course for a motorcycle thingie on his license and bought a 900cc moto the following week. I love British comedies.

Hi , Congrats on passing your test,Just found your channel ,always cool to meet other vlogers , It would be an interesting experiment to see if riders like me could , on the spot , pass the test now, Took mine 40 years ago in Brighton, but from posts I've seen about the test now it looks much more demanding, Cheers, ride safe & sent you a sub

very very easy ..... just did it..... took me less than half hour to do..... all u need is 10mm socket and hose clamp pliers ..... my car was getting hotter than usual ..... i just took out thermostat and reinstalled plastic housing and rubber seal without the thermostat, ..... since i only have one car and need it for my daily drive and have to wait for new thermostat ....... system takes about 5 litres of coolant and is self bleeding..... just top up after driving a while

Quick tip to dry your gloves and a temporary heat for your hands. Place each glove over your exhaust while you are off your bike. Keep the engine running.

Rev gauge = rev counter = tachometer

Tbh…you don’t look like a learner…quite competent 😀👍

Hi matey 😊👍 im in Australia & about to learn to ride & get my licence , my concern is im not very tall at 5'7 but i weigh 90kg , Do you think my 90kg is to much for Honda CB125F ??? Ive got a good opportunity to buy one with very low km on the clock , its a 2024 Honda CB125F 🏍 Im wanting this bike for around town only & to learn on for the first 3-4 months of riding , at speed limits of 50kmh and 60kmh casual riding , no highway riding on this 125cc, What's your honest opinion ? Is 90kg to heavy for the bike & around town only ?

Hoping to get it next year, the great cb125f. Finished my economics degree this year, ready to work for my first bike

Glad the Mk2 is still there ! Congrats on the growing family !

Nice little bike 🏍😊🕺

Hi from Bundaberg Australia 🇦🇺😊 In Australia we use the Honda CB125E & CB125F At our Learner Training Courses 🏍👍 I can buy a friends 125F cheap & my question to You is : Im 100kg do you think that is to heavy to learn on to ride a 125cc , i dont plan on riding it anywhere except a car park to learn to ride & do some drills around Orange cones to see if riding a motorcycle is for me 🏍 🤔 before i commit to paying $600 for learner course ! My plan is to just learn on this 125cc in car park & if i like the feel of riding il go do learner course & get my licence, and il then give the Honda to my 18 year old son to get his licence & use the bike as his own , he is only 70kg , Can you let me know is 100kg to heavy to learn on this 125cc (not on roads ) cheers from Aus 🇦🇺😊🕺🍹

I have the same bike in the same colour, I bought it with the intention of selling it once I passed my test, but I love it so much. I’m gonna keep it. It’s unbelievably efficient and great around the city. Thanks again for a great video maxi

I found the Mod 1 harder than Mod 2. The pressure is greater due to you being in an enclosed space and your manoeuvres need to be almost perfect.

Can't imagine most people prefer the R model over the F. Far fewer people have ridden them, as they cost more than £4,500 new and most secondhand ones are around £3K, which is more than the cost of a new F right now. They also have a smaller tank and are much less economical, as they are liquid cooled and produce a higher power output. The same money will get you a good secondhand 500cc once you've passed.

i passed mine a month ago, it's such a freedom feeling throwing them L plates away

the main thing i don't like about my cb125f is the revvy throttle, it's near impossible to hold a certain rev and that makes slow speed manouvres very hard, it's much easier on a bigger bike to do slow speed

"Not designed to be quick". That is not true, they are not designed any more to be quick. I had a TZR 125 back in the day and it had 33bhp. It's the EU and it's regulations that make them slow.

If you find your bike doesn't want to go into first, roll it forwards a little bit. It'll grab first.

I have a shifter rebuilt kit and have no idea how to rebuild all the bushings and every thing in the gear box. Any videos?

When i was younger, and my first child was coming, that's when i stopped riding. i remember it to this day, i was riding along, hit a tight corner at 50mph, had to really bank it over, (not for the first time) i loved it.. then it hit me like a ton of bricks that im responsible for another life now, felt that fear for the first time, my mind went "i can't be doing this anymore, and packed it in and got my car licence.😭😁

Good job. I learnt something today. Thanks

I could be wrong but it looks like you used too much throttle and still had the clutch engaged, then when you released the clutch it caused the motorbikes front end to shoot forward and lift up. Maybe someone who knows how to pull a wheelie can correct me if i'm wrong? But I think that's what happened here. I think it was your mistake and not a fault with the motorbike itself.

Thanks for the video. Hearing the sound from the engine while it's being ridden along the road it sounds like a sewing machine ticking over nice and easy

I could probs name loads that I don't like about that bike personally, cos I have the 2024 model as my first bike as a 17 year old, have just under 8k miles on, the clutch biting point is very awkward compared to my mates, the tires are tiny can't lean into corners very well coz of the lack of tire, the front brake is quite harsh as a learner panic braking on that bike is awful, the exhaust is rather quiet most cars can't heat it well and so on, I've not modded my bike whatsoever and managed 74mph on a flat 80mph down a hill it's just rather slow at times, do have like 330 miles on a full tank, it's quite decent just so want a bigger/faster bike

Like the CB125F though as a commuter I feel it needs a screen hand, guards possibly heated gloves or grips not sure I would mount a phone on though. Unfortunately dealing with HGVs might has right as they are very mission focussed and you are just an annoyance and it will hurt messing with one so just chill and prepare to stop. I have a address scooter and a 400cc bike as well but the scoot has a certain charm and is great round the city but am tempted by the CBs fuel economy and range where the scoot will do 110mpg at up to 60mph how's the CB in that circumstance? Cheers enjoy your biking I would keep the CB if you have the space.

Thanks so much! I’ve put a link in the description for one similar to what I’m running 😁

Congrats on the licence 👏🏼 have you got a link or anything for handlebar gopro mount?

My FULL A pass day was September 27th. I rode a Shires Kawasaki Z650 MOD1 and MOD2. First time passes! I already bought a BARGAIN Honda CB500X in August that was ready and waiting for me 😊 What ever bike you choose next take it easy at first in the twisties. 200kg+ bikes are all about the weight distribution on corners and roundabouts. Ride safe and have fun!

I'm an older rider who has only just attained a learner license and can't believe how cheap the Honda CB125F is here in NZ. I started with a Suzuki UZ50 scooter before I got my learner license, then bought a Suzuki UK110 scooter. The CB125F is slightly cheaper than the UK110, though power to weight on the UK110 is very good. They are both about NZD3500. Incredible value for money, considering the Honda CT125 ('postie bike') is about NZD7000. Edit: I think the points in favour of this bike vastly outweigh the relatively minor niggles. I am now looking at purchasing one.

I'm not sure L plates are fit for the recycle bin. 'Consult your Council's information'

Time to get a proper bike now!

Well done, it's a great day passing mod 2! I sold my car a week ago and only have my bike now.

Small british roundabout is the dumbest thing I've seen :D

Huge congratulations mate! I passed my mod 2 a year ago today and can still remember the feeling of the first ride without L-plates! Keep safe and enjoy

Congratulations mate! How was your mod 2 test?

Love the editing on this one. Not too in your face or excessive. Congrats on the full license bro!

Congratulations on passing your tests 👍

Привет! Чтобы пальцы рук не мерзли, можно установить щитки на руль - защиту рук - такие лепестки перед ручками руля - они защитят от ветра кисти рук и будет удобнее, а еще подогрев рук установить и сиденья. и usb-выход сделать для подогрева куртки.

Nice one

Congratulations Leon hopefully this will be me in a few years time 🎉🎉🎉

Congratulations Leon 🎉👏. Very happy for you. Got my Mod 1 training and test in October. Found your videos very helpful. I've been following both you and Two Wheels Tommy from early on. You are both an inspiration 👍

Congrats mate :)

Nice one Leon, well done.

Congratulations

Just passed my cbt yesterday and already ordered a new CB125f. They had an offer on 2700 new. Good timing. Getting delivered next week. I'm looking forward and nervous at the same time. Nice vid.

If you don't mind me asking, how tall are you? I'm not overly tall at 5' 10" but not sure if it'll feel a little small. Top vid btw👍

I just passed my CBT and am eyeing up this exact bike. Thanks for sharing the cideos, getting me really hyoed for my own journey. Im still at the atagr where going 30mph is terrifying and i i feel very exposed whenn riding. Hoping getting and riding around like you are will make that wasier

Your front L plates are illegal btw. 3 points and a fine if a grumpy copper takes you to task. They need to be full size plates, not cut down and stick to the front fender like that. Same for the back. I know they come like that from dealers (because they look better when selling), but it's you that will get the blame not them if prosecuted.

Congrats of course, the bike makes a really cheap commuting tool should you need it and of course you could keep it while building your general riding experience and be ready to make a more considered choice of your next bike.

I have the same bike and same colour even. Made 2 trips over a mountain pass so that would be 4 X 95 KM and I still have 3 bars of fuel .. ridiculous fuel consumption. If this bike would have 4kW more power it would be a perfection since it handles like a bicycle