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Gilera RCR 50
I got this bike when I was 15, it had a full Hebo racing exhaust, standard air filter, and fully - de restricted.
After I got legal the next month I got a Metrakit air filter, 48t rear sprocket and a 16 tooth front sprocket and
Gold R1 works chain, It did about 60mph comfortably.
When i was racing (every one does it when they get legal) I got 74mph clocked by an Aprilia Tuono 125.
The RCR's and SMT's even the Senda's are the best starting bikes to get, they're easily stripped and re-built (if I could do it when i was 15!) they're cheap to run, parts are easy to get and cheap, the hardest thing for me was to get it looking better.
I am now 18 and still buying Derbi Sendas, GSM's, SMT's and of course my favourite RCR's to do up as a project.
Not only is it a good money maker, its fun!
better than working in an office :)
I rode the RCR from Swindon to Bristol and back, on £9 of petrol, with my mate.. Best thing I have ever done!
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| RustyMatty on 28/08/2008 |
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I recently downgraded to this 125cc, purely to make life easier.I take many short journeys and a VFR was too much!
I have found the DNA to be a fantastic run-around but also very easy to handle. The bike lacks nothing in pace even though its a 125, I have had the standard model at 80mph fairly easily.
After adjusting to the ride position the bike is suprisingly comfortable and the huge storage compartment in the 'tank' is a great feature. The ample 10 litre fuel capacity is good for 110-120 miles.
As with every bike, there are some downsides; the styling and colouring of all the models are more than questionable however as everything is plastic a scrape and a spray soon sorted that out.
The main problem with the bike is the cooling system, I have managed to slightly rectify the problem by removing the radiator's plastic covering and stripping some of the other plastics. Even after this has been done the engine stills heats up much to quickly and although not for prolonged periods, this can be frustrating.
I go through at least a 2 bottles of mixed coolant a month due to the rad spitting it out in disgust when it gets too hot! This is not an expensive habit however it is somewhat time consuming.
I fully recommend the aftermarket Scorpion exhaust system as the stock one is useless, it blows a hole in itself after 2000 miles and this is far to common, also it looks and sounds rubbish!
This bike does not like the wet weather!! And, God forbid you to use the headlight during the daytime as you'll flatten the battery! I am in the routine of driving round the block with no lights on before I park for the night through fear of it not starting come work time! I must say this is a problem and I can't recall how many times I've had to jump start the bike.
The final bad bit is the electronic display, after ~2000 miles everything apart from the speedo, odo, heat and petrol gauges stop working, e.g. clock, trip computer etc.
his is anoying yet purely cosmetic and has no effect on the bike.
In summary, this is a good all rounder for multi purpose use, and is suited to all. It handles and drives very well and is Ideal for a seasoned biker or a new learner. Finally, be sure to purchase jump leads and coolant! |
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| Tad in Eastbourne, East Sussex on 29/02/2008 |
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