DT125R ARCHIVE

Calum122 · Guru

Doing my big bike test on a 500cc :(

Grantypanty · DTR Senior Member

Oviously because of the new test rules i'm 21 and have to ride a 500 in order to get a WR400 for when i finish the test!
But I just wanted to know, Does any one know what it's like tor ride a ER500 & compair it to a dtr 125... For things like clutch control, throtttle & steering.
Thanks

Seanyftw · Guru

Yeah, don't pull on the throttle as hard, and the brakes are likely to work as well so watch out for them

ToySoldier · DTR Legend

well its alot heavier so you need to watch your balance sitting at lights alot more iv almost dropped my bike so many times thinking its a light dt haha

its alot more powerfull and the gears last so long

eG x LoGiKzZ · Guru

yeah, will feel heavy at lights but when your moving it will be fine, be careful of engine braking and using the back brake, im constantly skidding on my bandit because my brakes work now xD

MDK · DTR Legend

good luck dude ... sure you will soon get a feel for the er500 like rideing any new bike it will feel strange at first and take getting used to but soon feel like you been rideing it for years .

ToySoldier · DTR Legend

i can throw my ntv around just as well as the dt XD ow and it feels alot heavier when wheeling rofl

ToySoldier · DTR Legend

logik you on a bandit now? i lock up down shifting all the time the joy of a v twin XD quite boss when going into a round about then clutch up out of it heheh

Calum122 · Guru

Yeah but that said you can't throw the dt around like you can the rs. The rs handles much better than the dt. So it was quite a difference from the rs to a bigger bike. Purely on its positioning and the wheels that you're using.

eG x LoGiKzZ · Guru

yeah ross, cant wheelie my bandit tho, not enough torque when its restricted, maybe if i redlined it then let the clutch out haha

id say the dt with sm wheels is quicker than an rs round corners, i could overtake sports bikes on mine whilst racing around corners and roundabouts

Nathlaad · DTR Legend

Calum122 wrote:
Yeah but that said you can't throw the dt around like you can the rs. The rs handles much better than the dt. So it was quite a difference from the rs to a bigger bike. Purely on its positioning and the wheels that you're using.

Completely agree there Cal, my Gixxer 4 is far better handling than my DT/DRZ easily the best handling bike i've owned

Steady Eddy · DTR Senior Member

Every bike you et on will be different jump on two DT's one after the other and it will be different you just need to take it easy get used to the feel and you will be fine what is more important is observation and road position get that right and you are more than half way there , good luck ,when are you in for it ??

Ralzy · Guru

Steady Eddy wrote:

You just need to take it easy get used to the feel and you will be fine what is more important is observation and road position get that right and you are more than half way there

+1

ToySoldier · DTR Legend

Restricted pft hahah they lift so easy when not restricted

eG x LoGiKzZ · Guru

restrictor will be coming out once ive ridden it abit more :D

ToySoldier · DTR Legend

mine went in till the engine went pop about a week in so never fitted them back up with new lump XD my mates bandit had them in made it run like a bag of **** so he removed his now we just rip up the streets

eG x LoGiKzZ · Guru

mine runs okay with them in, bit lumpy when trying to do anything more than a ton tho lol will have to meet up with you again and go for a rip!

Harry · Guru

I heard it's easier, at least with the mod 1 (do they still do that?) as you won't struggle to get up to the minimum speed for the speed traps. Although I literally red lined second and got about 8/10mph over it. On a big bike you could literally just open it up a little and have no issues.

Nathlaad · DTR Legend

H dizzle loves redlining

Grantypanty · DTR Senior Member

****ting hell, Did not expect all these comments hahaha!
The test is being re booked around april-may as i've had to pay for new top end!
The instructor said he wan'ts to do mod o1 & 2 on the same day!
3 lessons one on just getting to know the bike one on mod one & one on two!
I did have a little sit & gho on this bike but no real riding!
My instructor said my only faults are (on my cbt renewal)
I pick speed up to quick (trying to catch up with nath & thinking i'm offroading)
& the rare light saver that's it.
I do need to practice more though,
****ing shame that i got to run in my piston next week!
Thanks for all your support guys i will take it on board As i'm already a little nervous hahaha

scrimsmustang · DTR Mechanic

P.S if you want a good handling bike that will run with big bikes on the twistys get yourselves a TDR250 the worlds first and best supermoto they are the best thing since sliced bread.......... I would not part with mine for love nor money.

-- Edited by scrimsmustang on Monday 4th of March 2013 04:07:10 PM

Nathlaad · DTR Legend

dont think you'll be able to book um on the same day? as you arent guarenteed a pass for mod 1

ToySoldier · DTR Legend

you can book then for the same day i know a few that have but i would not just in case you don't pass but fail as youll lose out on the £75 test fee

Harry · Guru

Nathlaad wrote:
H dizzle loves redlining

Valves just don't belong in the engine

If you are going to book them at the same time, do it 3/4 days apart so you can cancel mod 2 if you fail mod 1

Grantypanty · DTR Senior Member

I know i said to them i wanted to do one lesson half of a day (3 hours) to get to grips on the bike & if it were to be okay then i would do one lesson whole day for module one then the next day module one test. Then after i would book for module 2 lesson & module two test.
But they said there words as i quote "Oh no, We will put module one & two on the same day & get it out of the way"
Mind you i'm not good with being under pressure so I might just say to do one at a time as i know i would just LOSE IT & probaly punch the test examiner.

scrimsmustang · DTR Mechanic

Im so glad I dont have to do the test these days, all these mods and what not, sounds like a nightmare.

scrimsmustang · DTR Mechanic

Having said that I sold that J reg for nowt silly me the one in the picture but I still have an E reg one with TZR250 wheels on it and I f*****g loves it....

Grantypanty · DTR Senior Member

It's only 2 modules one section is 15 minutes & the other 30 mins but it's just the money cost of it :(
New test rules i'm only allowed to ride up too 48bhp BUT....
I'm lucky as the bike i want "WR400f" Is 46 at stock! :D
I was thinking about getting a tdr but i'm going endurance at a 4x4 track every weekend & i need something light & accelly!
2nd choice is the DRZ400 but i'm getting 2 bikes one for endurance & another to get me to bristol & back to see family

scrimsmustang · DTR Mechanic

Watch the WR400 make sure you check the valve clearances on it regular as they love to drop a valve and smash the topend to pieces. The TDR is no good off road its a pure road bike and lots of fun 50 bhp TZR250 engine.

flydnb · DTR Senior Member

Grantypanty wrote:
It's only 2 modules one section is 15 minutes & the other 30 mins but it's just the money cost of it :(
New test rules i'm only allowed to ride up too 48bhp BUT....
I'm lucky as the bike i want "WR400f" Is 46 at stock! :D
I was thinking about getting a tdr but i'm going endurance at a 4x4 track every weekend & i need something light & accelly!
2nd choice is the DRZ400 but i'm getting 2 bikes one for endurance & another to get me to bristol & back to see family

mate if your going for the A2 licence 47.9 bhp 35kw ,there is a weight issue aswell as its not just any bike up to 48 bhp if the wr is 46 stock then im betting it comes under the weight regs as its a light bike so power to weight is probably to high, might be worth checking if your not aware heres the gumpf .

Sub-category A2 (standard motorcycle)

Sub-category A2 motorcycles used for tests must:

be a solo motorcycle
be at least 395cc
be between 25kW and 35kW engine power
have a power to weight ratio no more than 0.2kW/kg