Having had a serious accident in August 2019, I’m now back putting up videos of me riding my latest motorcycle/ scooter the Piaggio Medley 125 as that’s all I can get on now but I hope you enjoy the videos of my progress back into the world of two wheeled fun.
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Now that's a coincidence you bought a 310 - I've been considering that or the GS310 to commute to work on a for getting around but the alleged high service costs worry me. My faithfull SH300 now has over 40k on the clock and though I like the Medley, I think I'll struggle with a 125.......so, how are you finding the 310 and how's the engine?
@@wildnfrantic1015 hi 👋 the 310 is great for what I need it for which is mainly pleasure rides around country lanes and the odd trip to the coast. It’s quite a revvy little engine but considering it only has 34hp it performs very well in general. The only downside is it’s quite vibby at higher speeds due to being a single cylinder I suppose. It’s economical to run though and good fun. Service cost aren’t that expensive, I usually do my own oil changes and filter change so would only be going to BMW for valve checks. Hope this helps with your decision. Ride safe
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Hello, I'm doubting between the medley s 125 from 2024 or the honda sh125 from 2024. Why would one be better than the other? Thanks in advance.
@@ChrischrosBelgium hi 👋, it all depends on the spec that you want I suppose. The Piaggio has much the same as the Honda other than the Honda has keyless ignition which I’m not a fan of so personally for me it would be the Medley but if you like the idea of keyless then choose the Honda. As for running costs and reliability I would say it’s even. I prefer the look of the Medley but again it’s a matter of personal preference. Hope this helps. Ride safe whatever you choose 👍
@@BikeMates well, I am especially concerned about the resale price. And reliability. I also don't like keyless and I prefer the look of the Medley s too. I really don't know what to choose.
@@ChrischrosBelgium in that case just go with your heart 👍
Thanks for the vid just done mine 😎🏍️
Hi I’m rebuilding one of these … replaced the complete top end…. Timing marks are good…. Bike fired up and ran with lots of twisting (revving of throttle ). Now won’t fire at all? Tanks is disconnected just using a bottle of petrol to gravity feed carb… does this carb (which is all cleaned) need to be st up with vacuum pipes etc to get a good feed and allow diaphragm s in carb to work and lift needle valve Thanks in advance
@@mercurysax8902 hi 👋 on the carb that was on mine I’m sure the vacuum tube was only to operate the petrol valve in the tank which let’s petrol flow when a vacuum is caused by the engine turning. Pretty sure the needle valve is operated by mechanical control. Hope this helps
Hi got it started today think it was more a battery low problem….put a jump pack on it wizzed over much quicker and managed to have it running on full choke…. Once warm…. I’ve already watched and used your carb video… a great help… carb had been cleaned before so now got to tinker with.. idle, airflow etc. Next is to see why the inlet valve had siezed stripping the cam!! Gonna connect the rad flush it ..run it up and drop the oil to see if it’s milky!! Hoping water jacket is all good … no temp gauge on this no fairing hack so gotta work out how to check cooling system is good… wish me luck
Is it normal that there is a coolant hose connected to the carburetor? My JC34 wont start anymore and i dont know why.
@@patrickbateman4148 not all the carbs on the cbr125 have a coolant hose, apparently it was an upgrade to keep the fuel inlet at a constant temperature.
Oh my! My CBR runs like shit, when its idling and i turn the accelerater it just stalls. Thought it would be the idling screw, im gonna see if my oil smells like gas.
Hello, would you recommend this bike to beginners?
@@AcerTheRed hi 👋 most definitely yes I would recommend this bike for beginners. It’s not scary powerful but has enough power to have some fun on and has a low seat so easy to get your feet down.
I had to take the air box out to get my carb out but mines the 2016 model
Evening mate🙋♂️ That reminds me of my recent video, just a different bike and voice👍😁 They are a good bunch at intas, always use them, sometimes just hang around chattting with them🙂 I think your cruise vid will be good, put some ambient music im sure it go well. Look forward to seeing it👍 Great to see you out and about again👍😎
@@mellowr1 Evening 😁 Yes they are a great bunch at Inta, very friendly and helpful 👍 I’ll have a go at editing the holiday video but I’m not that good at it so might be some time before it goes live 😂
Do you still have this bike? I might be a similar rider to you, just turned 60, want something lower but comfortable to cruise the backroads at a leisurely pace. I think this RS might do the trick. And I think it's a lovely bike to look at. I actually like it better than the Sportster.
No I don’t have this bike anymore, but miss it like crazy. Such an easy bloke to ride and just right for a leisurely cruise around the backroads, very comfortable to 👍
hey, how deep is the protective rubber of the coil cable inserted into the sleeve of the body?
so that it falls lightly once, or is it pulled over and as much as it goes deep?
Thank you, i really enjoyed the review. I currently have an sh 125. I'm looking at a Yamaha nmax, Honda pcx, Suzuki burgman ex. The Piaggio has the most under seat storage. Although unlike the pcx and nmax, it's not keyless.
Glad you enjoyed the video 👍 Keyless wouldn’t be a deal breaker for me but we all have different needs 😊 Whatever you get ride safe 👍
I know that I'm condemned for all time to be 'an old fart', but I prefer the look of the Medley, to your mates' Yammy. Another very good vlog.
Another winner!
First rate vlog, keep it up mate.
Thanks very much glad you enjoyed it 👍
You've mentioned many good points about the Medley, and no bad points, so your son's derogatory "hair dryer" comment makes him look a bit of a pillock! Glad you're back.
I'm glad to hear you can turn off the start/stop.
Yes that’s a must for me, don’t like stop start at all 😂🤣😂
I bought this 10 months ago for commuting to work on your recommendation..i absolutely love it thanks so much
Glad you’re pleased with the Piaggio Medley 👍
Great news that you are still improving and that you are back on a bike 👍
Question: did Cat N status make your insurance more expensive, and was the process of getting a V5 and being legit easy? Nice bike by the way.
I've had a cat n B4. No issues with insurance.
No issue with insurance, and bike had already had V5 sorted before I got it. So still cheaper than a non cat bike with just a few problems to sort before I could ride it. 👍
Ahhhh the comments are on now🙄😁👍 Fair play mate, looks OK. Enjoy and be careful. Still owe u a breakfast👍😁
Thanks mate 👍 Don’t worry I’ll be very careful 😁
Good to see your new video... stay safe
Nice to see you keeping in the saddle Sparky.
Thanks 👍 it’s nice to be in the saddle especially on a sunny day.
Is it that revved at that speed? Mine has 6 speeds, a 1995 EL250 and i feel like it can do a lot more with a lot less revs
Yes mine was quite revvy on the motorway but it did the job very well.
Im seriously considering on getting a medley 125 2024.
Just bought a 1993 project I can't wait I always wanted the ninja but couldn't afford one I also wanted a chopper so now I have the best of both I'm over the moon now!
Enjoy the bike they’re great fun to ride 👍
@BikeMates thank you it's stood for 10 years any tips on what to do before starting it up?
@@gazzy555joker6 I would start by changing the engine oil and coolant, take the plugs out and check and clean then see if it fires up. The engine on these bikes is generally very reliable. Good luck and happy riding 👍
@@BikeMates thanks buddy
Back i the early 80s I rode my GP100 from Bristol to Southend in Essex using A roads only. (L plates ). Somewhere between Chippenham and Marlborough a biker on a much larger machine going the other way nodded. I have never forgotten that moment. Now, in my 60s I ride a Z750 and always repay that compliment. (Except to food delivery riders - Uber etc.... they don't give a shite about me so they're not worth a nod).
Fun to see and hear this bike thumping along. I have a g650x-challenge, and it is quite a different bike despite sharing so much. I found an x-country at a local dealer today and sat on it for a bit. x-country seat is a lot lower, among other differences. I will go back and give the x-country a test ride soon, and maybe I'll end up with 2 of the 3 g650x trio ! Then maybe I'll find an x-moto too. Just for market info, the local dealer is trying to sell the x-country with 17k miles for around $4500.
Who sits in traffic on a bike lol amateur 😅
Alot of riders do. Obviously 👁👄👁
@@JDMznoobs the whole point of having a bike is to filter and not cook to death in traffic 😅
Love your videos mate. I’m a newbie to bikes, doing my CBT in 2 days time. So many different scooters to chose from, but I think you have swayed me towards the Medley. Thanks for posting and keep up the good ‘work’… 🤠
Thanks for your positive feedback and good luck with your CBT. The Medley is a great little scooter and I would recommend it for the beginner and experienced riders. Ride Safe 👍
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Top speedy 135 km /h courroie and galets malossi for variateur original, thanks
I'm potentially going to be buying an Eliminator 250 in Japan to ride while I'm there. The Japanese market versions had 40hp, so a bit more poke than the EU market versions. Hopefully I'll get an SE as I love the styling of them. If I like riding it enough, I'll look at getting another one to bring back home with me, if I have any spending money left that is! 😄
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the little 125 Medley. Very interesting, always thought I’d never think about owning a scoot’ but, with a recent foot injury, advancing years and high cost of motoring, I think they make more sense than ever. Will always ( hopefully!) hang on to my Moto Guzzi and Triumph Bonnie, but there will be days approaching all too soon for the simple step-thru approach…. How is the finish and build quality holding up? Quite like the luggage space available and belt drive too. Infact, not much to dislike.
Build quality is as good as all major brands and had no problems with the little scoot so far.
Nice informative video based on a real owner experience.
Rattles like a bag spanner’s 🙉
It's 2 wheels mate, will still has the er6 I can hear in the bk ground then👍
Yes it’s two wheels and still fun 👍 Good hearing you have yes Will still has his ER6n 😂
Great video mate. What is cost of second service ?
Hi 👋 the second service is around £90 but as it only consists of an oil change and brake check I did mine my myself.
What is model of carburetor
Thanks for this. I live in Rhodes and have been puttering along on my 50cc scooter. A danger to traffic and myself! So I was looking for a 125 and looked at Symphony, Honda etc and decided on this one. At the moment it's on its way from Italy but I'm looking forward to riding it and with that extra power get to explore the island a bit more. You've definitely enthused me about the machine. One question. You say the seat is on the firmer side of spongey. Any tricks to make it spongier? Thanks.
Hi glad you liked the video and happy to hear it made you want to buy one 👍 I think you’ll enjoy riding it very much, as for ways to make the seat more spongy I don’t have any tricks for that but I’m sure it will soften with use. Ride safe 👍
I'm getting my 150S next week and I'm so excited about it. Regarding the seat, I noticed that my Beverly 350 ones is a bit softer. I believe they made it that way on the Medley so in order to gain some room under seat and to lower the seat height they had to reduce the thickness of the foam but it has to be more firm. I also noticed the same aspect on the Sym 200, the seat sponge is thin but more firm.
Chicks dig it?
Ooops, maybe I should have read the intro.
Great to see a new vid from you. Going from the greenery evident in the footage you have held it back a bit. I must ask, I have a later model (euro 5 engine) and it is a little sticky around the 40 mph mark. Perhaps between 36-42. It feels like a flat spot on a tyre, which is at is worst around 40 mph. Nothing massive, but noticeable regardless. Is this true of your bike?
Hi thanks for your message and for watching the video, yes I definitely held back on posting the video 😂 been busy on diy projects. I can’t say that I’ve noticed any hesitation of the engine at any speed on mine, just the normal lack of power on steep hills. Ride safe 👍
Thinking of getting this scoot . Looks like it will sit between 50 /60 mph without much effort. It makes decent bhp and torque . Would you agree🤔👍
Hi thanks for your comment and for watching my video, yes this scooter will sit at 50/60 mph without any problems. It’s also quite economical and has enough torque and the horsepower is as high as is allowed for a 125 which is one of the reasons I bought one. Not sure what you would use yours for but I use mine for pleasure rides mainly and it’s great for long distances. Hope this helps and ride safe 👍
Hello, I took delivery of one two weeks ago. Absolutely fantastic! As you imagine, it will easily tootle along between 50mph and 60mph. Also very comfortable and as Sparky (?) says, the brakes are incredibly good. P.S. My local Piaggio dealer charges £125 for the first (600 mile) service.
Hi I’m 6ft4 would it be ok for me
@@jamieboy14 at 6ft 4 you might be tight for legroom
Nice to see you back mate👍glad your enjoying the scoot and getting about😎 I still owe you a breakfast, see you in spring👍😎🏍🏍🏍
Thanks mate 👍 see you in the spring 😎
The MIA is standard on the Medley S version (at only £100 extra over yours with red accents) and can also be purchased separately as an accessory for £123, excluding fitting.
Love my scoot. Know what you mean about getting a leg over 😜
Looking to possible buy one of these the only concern id have is the breaks being a drum and single disc set up what are your thoughts?
Hi, personally I think the brake are quite adequate for the bike as it’s certainly not a speed machine. The drum brake on the rear has excellent feel and stops very well, would prefer it if it had abs but you can’t have everything. In summary it’s and excellent bike for cruising and very comfortable.
I had a cbr just like yours. The backlight failed in the speedo so here's me, righto change the bulb. Oh no its a frickin sealed unit. You change the whole thing which involves £70 for second hand one then taking off the screen and takes 2 hours cuz everythings so damned fiddly. I prefered the 250 night hawk. Ok too slow for motorways but speedo light fails, old bulb out, new one in. £1 and two minutes. Youre a plumber, right? Answer the frikkin phone ass hole! I ended up takin out and replacing a rusty rad myself cuz none of you mugs want my money. Thank f for youtube tutorials. I fitted a drain tail cuz the thick "tradesman" who originally fitted the rad cheaped out with a plain valve which just makes xtra work for the next man.