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[tunnie]

all the ones i have learnt on had leccy starts.

Seams like £1,200/300 is the going rate for a newish Honda CB125, that said its not money spent as its still there in the value of the bike, just sell it and trade up when needed.

[TheBoy]

CG is a good 125.  Doesn't have the performance of the 2 strokes, but is a good start, nice and torquey, easy ride.

Don't worry about gear indicators - which gear you are in is irrelevent, as long as you are in a gear that puts you in the right rev range.

[Martin_1962]

Prices are scarey now - my bike was about 450 new

[PaulW]

I'd never own a 2stroke...  I'd be too tempted to try cut down a tree with it given the noise they make

[albitz]

twice the power for a given capacity,but bugger all torque.perfect for a motorbike (unless you want to tour.)
But fashion and emissions regs have virtually killed them off.

[TheBoy]

I'd never own a 2stroke...  I'd be too tempted to try cut down a tree with it given the noise they make

They have advantages and disadvantages, but I've always liked 2 strokes. Always have to keep them in good tune though, and frequent plug cleaning is needed

[albitz]

I'd never own a 2stroke...  I'd be too tempted to try cut down a tree with it given the noise they make

They have advantages and disadvantages, but I've always liked 2 strokes. Always have to keep them in good tune though, and frequent plug cleaning is needed

All part of the fun (at least when your young),I would still love to have an old 500/750 triple kawasaki 2 stroke. 8-) 8-)

[Martin_1962]

I'd never own a 2stroke...  I'd be too tempted to try cut down a tree with it given the noise they make

With a Micron expansion pipe they could be a bit loud!

[Martin_1962]

twice the power for a given capacity,but bugger all torque.perfect for a motorbike (unless you want to tour.)
But fashion and emissions regs have virtually killed them off.

But small bikes except the C90 should be 2 strokes

[Martin_1962]

I'd never own a 2stroke...  I'd be too tempted to try cut down a tree with it given the noise they make

They have advantages and disadvantages, but I've always liked 2 strokes. Always have to keep them in good tune though, and frequent plug cleaning is needed

Especially when running different plugs.

Also remember the constant port polishing as well.

2 strokes can be easy to tune