Yamaha YZF-R125 - Performance Upgrades & Visual Modifications 

It is rather difficult. I've got my A2 booked next year as soon as I turn 19 - not much more I can do than that. I bet it will only become more restrictive as time goes on though.

Good luck with your test, the only advice I'll give is observations, observations, and more observations. Best of luck !!!👍👍👍

A long way to go yet, test is booked for April but my insurance doesn't expire until May so I'll have to hold out until then. Gives me plenty of time to pass my test and get a big bike though :).

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Stu Frost restrictions on CCs, sure but restrictions on hp is a bit too much. Why the hell do they make so many classes for a motorcycle license?

@@murdock6450 than what?..??

the clown obviously deleted my comment LOL my aprilia sr 125 scooter is faster than his wet dream yzf race bike

+william oxby Ahh man, wish I could help :(

+EvolutionMotovlogs ahh don't worry man keep up the good work :)

+william oxby Thanks man, I will do - stay tuned :)

Just keep pushing bro, but don't be a dick. :)

How about now ? It's been two years - surely they've been convinced by now

Oh nice, yeah the new shape has a few minor improvements.

+REVBOMBTOM 17 Thanks RevBombTomb! Still a few more mods to come, but that's all for now ;)

+TheLiam96er Haha, oh damn! That's late night editing for you haha.

Thanks for the support, glad you enjoyed the video! Stay tuned and Stay AWESOME! :)

Hey Ben, thanks for the comment/support I appreciate it! Anyways, here is a little bit of background about my channel for you. So I started riding an Aprilia RS50 about a year and half ago. As you watch through my videos you will see I actually crashed it and ended up with a second Aprilia RS50. After a year I got myself a Honda NSR 125 but decided after a month of riding that 2 stroke wasn't for me and got the Yamaha you see today! I have full intentions of getting a larger motorbike but due to the UK Laws I'm stuck with the 125 until my A2. In 2016 I plan to take my A1 license which essentially is the full license but for a 125cc. Who knows, I might get a second bike next year too, you'll just have to stay tuned..

Mate almost 120,000 views

Literally have the biggest smile on my face! Absolutely insane.. onwards to 200k!

Absolutely insane!

You deserve it, very well made video 10/10 bro :D

+Muhibur Jahangir Awesome! Ride safe and stay awesome! :)

how was it? so happy for you

+CharlieLX1E Thanks man! :)

It looks stunning, hard to believe it's only a 125cc when disguised in all those fairings!

+titan6456 Ride safe man! Stay tuned for more! :)

+GreenPigProject Thanks for the support man, glad you enjoyed the video! Stay awesome :D

+EvolutionMotovlogs You as well mate

+Allan Ludlow Thanks man, appreciate the kind words! I think it will look much nicer but safety is more important. The Akra is a huge improvement from the stock - but for some it's a little loud.

+Allan Ludlow Best of luck with your R125, ride safe!

+Debbie Sargent Thanks dude! Sounds like a good plan to me! :)

have you or would you ever do bike meet ups?

Yes definitely!

oh great ill defiantly be watching out for when you do one

+Koalafied Thanks for the support! :)

Thanks man! :)

+Thetechworld Motorbikes are awesome, happy to inspire you! :)

Maybe so, I did a few subtle which were affordable at the time. I'd have loved to do more though :).

+# MightyGosdaf Thanks for the support! Stay awesome and stay tuned :)

+Bonzo No worries, thanks for the support! :)

Sure did! Thanks for watching :)

Hype! When you getting one?

EvolutionMotovlogs By the summer with any luck. It'll be my first proper bike

+i3ant0n Hey dude, thanks for the info on the headlight tints! If you have any questions in reference to the YZF R125 when you come round to looking for one - feel free to drop me a message. Stay awesome, stay tuned and ride safe!

+EvolutionMotovlogs Thanks bud. I'm dreaming of a brand new one (finance from yammy) or spending around 2k for a 2010 ish. There's a Cat C or D 2015 on the bay right now going dirt cheap, not sure it's a gamble I would take without some serious checks but that's all a pipe dream for now. My close friend has just got one and I've not long parted out my old NSR. Really wanna do my test later on and get and gsxr6 (my extended boyhood dream).

If it helps at all, Mine was a Cat C! As you mentioned, just thorough checks and ensure that it was only panel damage.

+Nazgûl They're awesome bikes, especially for a little 125! I love mine, any questions feel free to PM me.

EvolutionMotovlogs Hi. Sorry I dont know how to PM, so I will ask here. 1. whats the milage on these like (how many miles can I get out a tank?) .2 How much insurance do you pay? 3. Ive seen a used one for £2000...should I get?

+EvolutionMotovlogs hi there mate u got a one gud looking bike and sound awesome where could i get the akrapovic full system from plz if u can type the link most helpful

Thanks for the support mate! Yeah sure - there are several shops online that sell the same exhaust system. It's called 'Yamaha YZF R125 Full titanium akrapovic exhaust system'. Check sportsbikeshop, amazon or yamaha directly.

+Thetechworld Thanks man, stay awesome :)

Thanks!

Thanks for watching - stay awesome! :)

+Ksolidey Awesome stuff man, enjoy it, look after it and ride safe! I'm pretty jealous as the new model has ABS and a new fancy dash. I'm really happy with how mines looks, I could still spend much more and several more mods currently missing. Radiator Guard, Tinted Bubble Screen, R&G Bar ends.. But it's just a matter of money.

EvolutionMotovlogs I'm still in the early days of modding mine lol, especially since theres loads i want to do to it, but yeah.. Im pretty skint now i've just bought it haha Keep riding safe bro :)

+Ksolidey Damn money! You too mate :)

I've not had any problems, I always ride with the rear but the front L can be hard to display at time. Just remember, it's a legal requirement to have 2 displayed on the bike!

Hey! Is it the same Akrapovic Zorst with the carbon end cap? I've found replacement end caps but they're hard to come by and not cheap (around £60-£100). Also, you'll need to drill out the old one and then rivet on the new end cap. In the end, I just decided to live with the damage as wasn't worth the hassle or money.

+marin patje My R125 is a 2014 model. If you are going to be using the bike for six years, I'd highly recommend getting it new from a dealership. If you can purchase it outright than great! If not you could probably finance it over 2 years or so. I hope this helps :)

+eriki3000 There are two types of connectors. If you purchase the older model levers they will fit. Plenty of them on ebay for around £20..

You're supposed to display a L plate on the front and rear of the motorbike.

+MrPaulig11 The shortly levers where purchased from ebay for around £50-£70. In terms of the exhaust, I've not changed anything in relation to fuelling but you can get a power commander to adjust it e.c.t

It's all personal preference, the akrapovic has a nice tone with the baffle but preferred the extra noise without!

Hey bud, I'm good and yourself? The red stickers are standard on the Lunar Grey edition I believe. I've looked online and if you buy the fairings individually they are included and you can purchase the tickets separately too! :)

+UKGB I think that's because the 'designed for the R125' exhaust system was only released a year a go. Not to common to come across second hand at the moment but you can buy them new. You'll find plenty of the other Akrapovic cans in full carbon and their other designs. (Essentially they all do the same thing though)

On the left hand side of the exhaust can, there is a bolt in the end cap (you need to remove a little rubber grommet). Simply under the bolt and pull the baffle out.

+Jonathan Smith Getting a 50cc to spit flames would be pretty impossible and I'm fairly certain it would NEED to be a 4 stroke engine for the back pressure. No chance on a 2 stroke..

Damn. I thought it would be pretty cool :)

Thank you! You'll only get pops, crackles and flames from an aftermarket system. It's just the unburnt fuel burning off, don't close the throttle fully off and it'll go crazy! It's a skill of the wrist but you'll soon master it! :)

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Yes, the HEL cables are made to replicate the same length of your currently brake lines. Also, ABS systems will utilise many more lines than Non ABS Motorbikes.

+Jannik Schidlowski Akrapovic Full Titanium Exhaust System. The flames, pops and crackles occur all the time on the R125. High revs then decelerate.

+EvolutionMotovlogs Nice 😍

In the UK, you only require a CBT to ride a 125cc. At 16 you are restricted to a 50cc, at the age of 17 you're able to move up to a 125cc (11kw) without any additional tests.

thank you so much!!! keep up the videos, they are great!

+Short Fuse Nope, it's not required by law on the 125 in the UK. It'll pass the MOT no problem with the baffle inserted. I have no idea whether the Cat would make a difference, I'm presuming so. My friends and myself have never had one, sorry.

+EvolutionMotovlogs thanks for the reply, I'm not saying this to be a dick but more to let you know that your exhaust is a track exhaust ment for track use and is only made road legal by a catalytic converter. sorry if this came across as dickish :/

+Short Fuse No problem mate, Criticism and feedback is always welcome. Let me elaborate a little further because I do agree and disagree with you. In terms of after market exhaust systems the majority of them will be 'track use only not road legal'. However, I've not had a single problem in terms of MOT and hassle with authorities. If you ride without the baffle it's much louder and draws attention but commonly filter past police vehicles and they don't give me any bother. Not only do I speak for myself, but my other two friends that I ride with are in the same position and have been fine. In theory, you shouldn't have a race system, but you'll find 80% of people will and you'll be fine.

No worries! The Yamaha MT125, WR125 and YZF R125 are the fastest 125s. I believe the CBR 125 has slightly less power and I'm unsure on the RS4. For instance, acceleration wise I can reach 25mph in first gear, 40mph in second and as for top speed the maximum will be no more than 80mph.

+EvolutionMotovlogs ok thanks mate

+Josh Flagg They sure are heheh!

+Ross RS Thanks Ross, it pops when you up-shift, and when you decelerate down the gears (the higher the RPM the louder the pop). This will only of course occur without the baffle on the 125's.

+EvolutionMotovlogs awesome, my yoshimura should do it without the baffle?

Yeah for sure, most aftermarket pipes will do it without the baffle/DBkiller. The shorter the system the more explosion!

hi where did u get that Akrapovic Exhaust System from?

+DaaV TM Thanks mate! I wouldn't have thought so, I'm about 5'8 (I think) and wish I was a little taller for the R125.

+ASHALIZIR Thanks bro, ride safe! :)

EvolutionMotovlogs :)

Unfortunately not, although coincidentally the Exhaust on the YZF-Ri125 is identical to the MT-125.

+CafeDelMar98 Hey mate, it really depends what you are looking for. If you want a sportsbike that looks flashy and works a treat in the corners but without a scary amount of power on two wheels then this is it! But you have other options such as; commuters, supermotos, moped e.c.t. If you give me some more info I'm more than happy to help!

I would have thought so, have you gone down to a local Yamaha motorcycle dealer and asked them? I'd recommend doing that first :)

+Minh Ly In theory a stock R125 with an aftermarket exhaust should do it with ease (without the baffle). Although I have done the airbox mod and changed the air filter to K&N - not sure how much this contributes to the popping. Akrapovic exhaust on the R125 are well known for the most explosive pops though.

Thanks I love the nice flames but also the deep roars from the Termignoni, Dilemma xD Another question , could the seat be lowered ? My friend is about 5"3' and I want to let him have a go after I think about getting the R125.

I'm fairly certain the 'bike' could be lowered and therefore it would decrease the seat height. But I think you would need to get this all adjusted at a garage/mechanic dealer.

+EvolutionMotovlogs Thank's bro, got yourself another sub :)

Welcome to the channel bro! :)

Thanks! :D

+Freddy Wever It shouldn't matter to much, coolant is coolant. It does come in different colours, if it's got pink - get more pink! :)

+EvolutionMotovlogs hey man thanks for the reply! I cant find a pink one, should I just mix it up though? Or do I flush out the old coolant first? You can tell I'm a bit of a noob hah

+EvolutionMotovlogs Never mind! Just called the dealer I got the bike from they told me there is no need to fill it up. As the engine gets warmer the fluid expands. Cheers though dude keep up the superb videos!

No worries! You can buy 'pre-mixed' coolant which is already diluted. You literally would just top it up with the current stuff.

+Ben Taylor Thanks Ben! The RC is more unique, but the R125 is probably what I would chose!

Replace stock air filter with K&N - more airflow. Also, on the deceleration open the throttle slightly..

When decelerating do i pull in the clutch and throttle slightly?

When you want to slow down you let off the throttle naturally. If you open it ever so slightly it will allow fuel to trickle and encourage the exhaust to pop. No need for clutch. Hard to explain but easy to demonstrate.

yeah i have done that, still no popping x) im sure its because i have standard air filter or either that the Black widow exhaust just dosent want to pop

+Haydn Fisher Ummm... Must of fallen of with the wind ehh? ;) :) Thanks for the kind words pal! :D

+EvolutionMotovlogs Haha!! No problem man!

+RAGE “Yamaha” Miester Rides Do you have a pinlock system in your helmet? If so, get a pinlock insert and it will prevent all your foggy problems!

EvolutionMotovlogs Ohhh right yeah people have been hinting me on that, cheers man, simply explained!

No worries - If you purchase a pinlock insert it locks in to your visor and acts as a double layer. Prevents fogging up a lot!

yeah never knew they were that useful, cheers man

Two bolts on to the sub frame, you can access these under the rear fairings.

This bike is a great starter bike, if your looking at scooters check out Yamaha aerox 50cc or an Aprilla sr50

+ReaLTaCtiiczZ cheers

+Tom Terry Yamaha A few suggestions: Yamaha YZF R125, Honda CBR 125, Reiju RS3, Derbi GPR 125, Aprilia RS125.

+EvolutionMotovlogs thanks mate

+FRANCISCO MEDICINE You might be a little tall, check the seat height and see what you think.

+Jamie Langley I have seen the WK 125 RR and it looks like a smart replica! Ride safe man and stay awesome :)

+Connor Hayes Hey Connor, the shorty levers where acquired from eBay. The range from £15 - £80 for a set. Just have a look on ebay for them making sure you include the year of your bike! As for my CBT - that will expire in April for me as I passed it 2013 April and therefore I will need to renew it. However at 17 you can do your A1 License which essentially is full 125 license. It's the same course as the A2 but you'll take the test on a 125. The benefits of being on an A1 at 17 as oppose to a CBT is: - Allowed to use motorway - Allowed to carry pillions (passenger) - No L plates required - Is a full license and once obtained does not need to be renewed - A1 Goes toward to your A2 so you will not have to sit a theory test. I hope this helps dude! :)

+EvolutionMotovlogs That helps a bunch mate! Thank you so much for getting back so quickly :) will probably look into doing that then! if you've already done your theory and CBT, what sort of price are you looking at for the test?

If you've got your CBT and passed the theory then you can go straight for it without any training if your confident. It is a two part exam - Mod 1 (this is carried out in a car park and very short) and then Mod 2 is a ride out on the public road. I think the cost of both Mod 1 and Mod 2 is around £100 which isn't much more than a CBT! However there are training courses available to prepare you for it which can be quite costly but only optional.

+EvolutionMotovlogs Ah right that's great thank you! thanks for the quick response and help! Good luck with yours when you get round to doing it.

No worries man - always happy to help. I will probably take mine next year before my CBT expires.

Thank you! Yes 100% - superb learner motorbike!

I've never had to use it, sorry I can't be of any help!

The legal requirement to display L plates on both the front and back of the motorbike. Rear plate is easy, just drill holes in to your license plate. As for the front, you can fork mount them on place on the front screen/fairing.

thanks

50cc 2 wheeler [joepal45] i have been riding the r125 for a 6 months and i don't have one on the front, had no issues, just don't ride like a nob