Riding reviews

Riding reviews

Hi, my name is Chris and I work as a Machanic In my role, I perform PDI (Pre Delivery Inspection) and test rides on a wide range of motorcycles, giving me the opportunity to try out and review many different makes and models. Throughout my career, I've ridden over 3000 motorcycles, including everything from 50cc starter bikes to powerful cruisers. I enjoy sharing my knowledge and experience with others and have even created a KZread channel, Riding Reviews, where I review and test-ride motorcycles from various brands. I also offer tips, tricks, and tutorials for motorcycle enthusiasts. In my personal life, I'm an avid rider and have owned a number of bikes including a Yamaha Fazer 600cc, Ninja 600, ZZR 600, VTR 1000, and currently a Pan European 1100cc. If you want to connect with other motorcycle enthusiasts and discuss all things related to riding and bike maintenance, be sure to join my forum at www.ridingreviews.co.uk. I hope to see you there!


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  • @tracylloyd5514
    @tracylloyd551414 сағат бұрын

    Great Q&A. I bought one of these 3 months ago. I love it, as I just commute in only 50km zones. However, I am now a little frustrated tha.t. I cannot keep up with traffic as it really only does 45km/hr. I understand that you can de-restrict these. Can you let me know how to do this/. Thanks

  • @Ridingreviews
    @Ridingreviews48 минут бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/iaetxK2Rf5yTndo.html

  • @albertbell7120
    @albertbell7120Күн бұрын

    I’m a 70 year old man and I’m afraid we the wobbles of the U.K. are going to start taking the law into our own hands … how sad has this wonderful country become due to the greed of our politicians 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇮🇪🇮🇱

  • @Ridingreviews
    @Ridingreviews49 минут бұрын

    the problem is if you do that you will prob get stabbed and then when your in hospital for it the will arrest you for assault because the lawful are an easy target for the police

  • @laurenavery7680
    @laurenavery76802 күн бұрын

    Hiya can you put a 48v battery in any mobility scooter?

  • @Ridingreviews
    @Ridingreviews52 минут бұрын

    no that will fry the controller

  • @finlayferrisdewarburton5051
    @finlayferrisdewarburton50512 күн бұрын

    Hi, can you help, just got one of these, got a loose cable and connection pin comr off, don't know where it goes, am new to it all, can you help me. Regards B

  • @Ridingreviews
    @Ridingreviews51 минут бұрын

    email me pics to [email protected] i will take a look

  • @lukeholland7147
    @lukeholland71473 күн бұрын

    Can i use a Lifan Showing 110cc for the engine swap?

  • @Ridingreviews
    @Ridingreviews3 күн бұрын

    yes i don't see why not as long as it is a lay down engine

  • @Justlookingover
    @Justlookingover3 күн бұрын

    Can I buy one for USA 🇺🇸?

  • @Ridingreviews
    @Ridingreviews3 күн бұрын

    not at the minute

  • @baldvale5418
    @baldvale54184 күн бұрын

    the whole situation is shite, going back to when we used to get belted by our parents and the Police for getting out of line was a much better place to be. We knew where we stood & respected our peers. Today's Britain is broken due to some do gooder stopping parents chastising thier kids. I hope that they are proud of the freaking huge mess they have made & they are harrased by these out of control teenagers.

  • @BrianMorgan-z1s
    @BrianMorgan-z1s4 күн бұрын

    Aree there many issues with the f50 this years model

  • @Ridingreviews
    @Ridingreviews3 күн бұрын

    not really as long as they were serviced

  • @jodie4609
    @jodie46094 күн бұрын

    What is the name of the tool your saying spa something

  • @Ridingreviews
    @Ridingreviews3 күн бұрын

    best to use a hammer and chisel metal chisel not a woodwork one

  • @jodie4609
    @jodie46093 күн бұрын

    Fantastic, that not what i asked, thanks for nothing .

  • @kerriefoster8326
    @kerriefoster83265 күн бұрын

    I was grabbed and was tried to be pulled off my partners bike on Sunday in Hertfordshire there was 2 bikes and a man in a car they wanted the bike it is rife where I live.

  • @Ridingreviews
    @Ridingreviews3 күн бұрын

    sorry to hear that it is poo now did they get it did you report it what did the police say

  • @user-hr6iu8wo7x
    @user-hr6iu8wo7x6 күн бұрын

    It's totally shocking and shouldn't be happening in this day n age ! Basically stay out of London 💩hole

  • @SamWalkerKelly
    @SamWalkerKelly6 күн бұрын

    Great tip. What would you recommend to revitalise discoloured tyres instead?

  • @Ridingreviews
    @Ridingreviews5 күн бұрын

    soap water and heat

  • @Justlookingover
    @Justlookingover7 күн бұрын

    Are they planning to sell this ones in USA ? 😢I hope so

  • @Ridingreviews
    @Ridingreviews6 күн бұрын

    I dont think Biden or trop would allow it

  • @GRINDPLAYLISTS
    @GRINDPLAYLISTS7 күн бұрын

    This is great and also you are empowering others to learn,every man can do the same, this is what i like about vehicles and electronics, i've learned to repair pc's on my own, as well for building e-bikes, and 3 days ago i have my first mobility scooter. It's a 3 wheeler, worked fine, had no batteries. I tested a 24volt battery and it worked great, but the battery was weak, im going to need a other controller and do some more mods. I actually wanna see if i can make a AWD mobility scooter with brakes on it to perform stunts with, and also use it after my knee surgery.

  • @Ridingreviews
    @Ridingreviews6 күн бұрын

    That sounds cool. The best way of learning is to use your hands and just get on with it. The battery is usually the worst bit as it is the most expensive

  • @GRINDPLAYLISTS
    @GRINDPLAYLISTS5 күн бұрын

    @@Ridingreviews True, but i happen to have a neighbour who's a expert in this, i haven't built a battery pack, and as first i'm going to run a 1000w 36v controller as i have a lot of 36v packs and after that i'll see what i will do more, first its understanding how it all works and upgrade from there. it's a important masculine quality to learn about these things and to work with it, just like any skill we want to learn, this is really important in these days as the decline in handy men is huge.

  • @Ridingreviews
    @Ridingreviews3 күн бұрын

    @@GRINDPLAYLISTS lol you want to know a hard skill to learn KZread much harder than mechanical stuff

  • @predeepjaat3572
    @predeepjaat35727 күн бұрын

  • @SsEePp
    @SsEePp8 күн бұрын

    The ambulance dispatch was way more concerned and knowledgeable regarding the situation and how to resolve it even though that is 100% police's job which they clearly failed to do.

  • @Ridingreviews
    @Ridingreviews6 күн бұрын

    It is a shame im not saying it is entirely the polices fault the government has been screwing all goverment agency's

  • @liverpoololdschool
    @liverpoololdschool8 күн бұрын

    To every British citizen, stop. Paying your council tax

  • @Ridingreviews
    @Ridingreviews6 күн бұрын

    The police will get involved with that one

  • @trxyy_
    @trxyy_10 күн бұрын

    does this bike have any storage space under the seat or anywhere? or do I have to get a top box or backpack

  • @Ridingreviews
    @Ridingreviews9 күн бұрын

    no storage under the seat but yes you can have a top box on this one the mounting plate is part of the grab handle

  • @Dreadlock_Kickboxer
    @Dreadlock_Kickboxer10 күн бұрын

    Is 54nm on the torque wrench the same for an Isca?! Couldn't find torque specs in the manual... Thnx

  • @Ridingreviews
    @Ridingreviews9 күн бұрын

    yes that will be fine 54 is the same as on a Honda cbr 125 as well

  • @Dreadlock_Kickboxer
    @Dreadlock_Kickboxer9 күн бұрын

    @@Ridingreviews thanks mate 🙏

  • @noahrogers1531
    @noahrogers153111 күн бұрын

    does changing the front sproket to 12 tooth completly de restrict it, or will i have to do other things to stop the rev limiter. also my speedo is not correct, its shwoing the mph as faster than its actually going, and the odometer seems to be tracking miles to quickly, would love some advice

  • @Ridingreviews
    @Ridingreviews9 күн бұрын

    with any vehicle there is a bit of leeway on the speedo most are out by about 7% my car my van and my bike are all out any more than that i would get it checked out the only way this bike is restricted is the sprocket but also the bike isnt hard restricted to 30 mph going down a hill will make it go faster

  • @noahrogers1531
    @noahrogers15318 күн бұрын

    @@Ridingreviews cool do you have a link to the sprocket that I could use

  • @noahrogers1531
    @noahrogers153111 күн бұрын

    Is this bike going to be able to be restricted or made faster in any way? Also is this aloud

  • @Ridingreviews
    @Ridingreviews11 күн бұрын

    yes change the front sprocket for a 12 tooth

  • @noahrogers1531
    @noahrogers153111 күн бұрын

    @@Ridingreviews what is currently on it? and what does this actually do. also i saw you can buy a 72cc barrel head gasket set that fits on it, what would doing that acomplish

  • @noahrogers1531
    @noahrogers153111 күн бұрын

    also my speedo seems to be really in accurate, showing faster mph then im going, do you have any clue what could be wrong

  • @priincxsh9938
    @priincxsh993812 күн бұрын

    How the hell do you open the boot on this thing

  • @Ridingreviews
    @Ridingreviews11 күн бұрын

    you turn the ignition key in and backwards

  • @priincxsh9938
    @priincxsh993811 күн бұрын

    @@Ridingreviews i have the r8 and i have only just realised the key port on the boot 🤓, god bless you bro for the reply 💪💙

  • @user-qn2fd9xz8i
    @user-qn2fd9xz8i12 күн бұрын

    Is this as good as isca

  • @Ridingreviews
    @Ridingreviews11 күн бұрын

    essentially the same thing just different panels

  • @Motorizedstuff
    @Motorizedstuff12 күн бұрын

    I bought 1 for £1299 brand new

  • @Ridingreviews
    @Ridingreviews11 күн бұрын

    they are a nice bike to ride for a 50 cc equivalent

  • @Motorizedstuff
    @Motorizedstuff11 күн бұрын

    @Ridingreviews gose faster than a 50cc tho if you ask me when it sets off itsfaster off the line

  • @SimplicityForGood
    @SimplicityForGood14 күн бұрын

    I found a Vespa Sprint 2T that's from 2015 and looks like new in the photos he sent me. Originally a 50 cc, it's been upgraded to a 70 cc engine. Is it worth $2400? Or should I buy a cheap bicycle or ciao Piaggio moped for now´, just to get around town this Summer and save up for a motorcycle license costing $3500, then invest in a real Vespa 300 cc or motorcycle instead? I'm wondering about the value for money and if the 70 cc upgrade offers significant advantages over the 50 cc. What are your thoughts on starting out with 70 cc? I'd appreciate your advice so I don't end up regretting a second-hand Vespa purchase online. Thanks for your insights!

  • @Ridingreviews
    @Ridingreviews12 күн бұрын

    i would be a bit dubious about buying a modified bike for that much modified 2t bike tend to be a bit unreliable

  • @SimplicityForGood
    @SimplicityForGood12 күн бұрын

    @@Ridingreviews I see. please tell me examples of what can be unreliable so I can check this with the owner as soon as possible, Is a 3.5-hour long train ride to him to go see it and then to ride that same rode back is long.. so I wanna know if is worth even going out to his city now to see it in person, I do not know much at all about engines.. .. thanks for getting back!

  • @ejbh3160
    @ejbh316014 күн бұрын

    Don't mix apples with pears. If you're going to quote copper and lithium - then also quote all the oil drilling, refining, transporting to petrol stations etc. Starter motors have copper & magnets - and other electronics on ICE bikes use rare earths. Electric bikes use far fewer resources. Besides - Copper is recyclable and all scrappies collect as much as they can. Lithium is valuable and recycling is already happening all over the world (even in the UK) - so once it has been mined it can be used again & again - whereas your oil & fuel has to be completely replaced again and again. Electric vehicles are super simple to maintain - and much cheaper to run. As for the electricity in the UK - renewables provided more electricity than either fossil fuels (gas - as there's no coal anymore) or nukes. Wind power is now the main source of electricity in the UK at 32% over the last 12 months - gas 29% - nukes 14%... so charging will be mostly clean energy - esp if you charge in the day in summer when there's more solar PV as well. But if you have your own solar PV & a decent size domestic battery you can effectively charge for 2p per kwh (which is what a 4kw PV kit with 5kwh of batteries costs spread over 25 year) & power your home at the same time. These smaller bikes just need more range & there are new batteries coming with better energy density (and no rare earth stuff) - but battery prices have fallen 50% in the last year alone, so the future is looking much cheaper for EVs of all types. Just needs a bike with a real 150 mile range at a top speed of 75mph (200 miles at slower urban speeds) & recharge on a fast charger, in 20 minutes. Like the £20k zeros - but on smaller bikes. That'll be in 2 years time basically... so 3 years from when this was made. It took ICE vehicles 14 years to replace horse and buggy. When it's cheap - everyone will want one.

  • @Ridingreviews
    @Ridingreviews12 күн бұрын

    i do get your point but the main thing people always state is how good for the environment electric is but it isn't as they state but saying that nothing ever is fuels are bad there is no denying that but electric isn't that good either and there is the danger factor as i am someone who has had one blow up in my face i know first hand

  • @JuneARMiles
    @JuneARMiles15 күн бұрын

    Good review could do without the faff and music. I almost went elsewhere to review

  • @Ridingreviews
    @Ridingreviews14 күн бұрын

    It's all about learning carnt get it right every time thanks for watching

  • @claydo364
    @claydo36415 күн бұрын

    But ill out tow ya .climb hills you can not & plus do 2 wheel burnouts

  • @Ridingreviews
    @Ridingreviews12 күн бұрын

    it can climb hills burn out no

  • @claydo364
    @claydo36412 күн бұрын

    @@Ridingreviews what a SINGLE wheel burnout OMG but I guess it's still A burnout 🤭🤭😁

  • @claydo364
    @claydo36415 күн бұрын

    I go at top speed 18 17.5 when motor warm but average 16 5

  • @user-qn2fd9xz8i
    @user-qn2fd9xz8i15 күн бұрын

    Hi Do u get slot of problems with bikes like this Chinese

  • @Ridingreviews
    @Ridingreviews12 күн бұрын

    not really some rusty bolts the first addition of this bike the Japanese fuel injection was bad but they put in a Chinese one and it was fine

  • @GB-Patriot
    @GB-Patriot16 күн бұрын

    Any 125cc coming out Chris?.

  • @Ridingreviews
    @Ridingreviews12 күн бұрын

    not yet yamasaki arnt big enough to compete with the likes of lexmoto

  • @stancullen2408
    @stancullen240816 күн бұрын

    I wouldn’t bother buying these bikes bought one for my son and can’t find a mechanic anywhere at all who is willing to work on one or mot one think it’ll have to be sold immediately as what’s the point if you can’t get a single sole to mot it never heard of brand racism lol do your research and buy a well known brand or regret it

  • @slurpzy.212
    @slurpzy.21217 күн бұрын

    do you know what oil it takes?

  • @Ridingreviews
    @Ridingreviews17 күн бұрын

    @@slurpzy.212 10w40 semi motorcycle oil

  • @slurpzy.212
    @slurpzy.21217 күн бұрын

    i have this exact bike, do you know which oil it takes?

  • @Ridingreviews
    @Ridingreviews17 күн бұрын

    @@slurpzy.212 1.25l 10w40 semi synthetick

  • @jasonjarratt5122
    @jasonjarratt512217 күн бұрын

    Can you map a Peugeot kisbee euro 5?

  • @Ridingreviews
    @Ridingreviews17 күн бұрын

    @jasonjarratt5122 I can't. I don't have the map. Try clements moto the importers of that bike

  • @jasonjarratt5122
    @jasonjarratt512217 күн бұрын

    Hi mate, peugeot kisbee 50 2022 euro 5. Straight forward job?

  • @Ridingreviews
    @Ridingreviews17 күн бұрын

    @@jasonjarratt5122 esenchally the same

  • @mervyoung5397
    @mervyoung539717 күн бұрын

    Can an orange/citrus based degreaser get tyre shine off just as effectively as an alcohol based cleaner?

  • @Ridingreviews
    @Ridingreviews17 күн бұрын

    @mervyoung5397 alcohol would be better, but any degrease should do it with elbow grease

  • @forzaframe5358
    @forzaframe535817 күн бұрын

    Hey so i am 15 and in my country you can only drive bikes that are 50cc so is that a good choice?

  • @Ridingreviews
    @Ridingreviews17 күн бұрын

    @forzaframe5358 Yes, it is a good choice, but it most countries, you can ride that young they are restricted to 25kmph

  • @retrograde330
    @retrograde33018 күн бұрын

    Do you need a a1 license to ride a 125cc? Or can you ride a 125cc with a cbt and provisional license?

  • @Ridingreviews
    @Ridingreviews17 күн бұрын

    @@retrograde330 no just a cbt

  • @ateneomassaggio
    @ateneomassaggio18 күн бұрын

    Ciao avrei una curiosità,con un adattatore è possibile ricaricare alle colonnine. Ho visto su Amazon che vendono adattatore da tipo 2 a shuko. So che la casa lo sconsiglia però volevo un parere se secondo te si può.grazie mille

  • @Ridingreviews
    @Ridingreviews12 күн бұрын

    there would be a bush modification you would be a able to do I know zero do one but that would need to be a specialist job if you get it wrong it is very dangerous

  • @jayrundalocideas2044
    @jayrundalocideas204419 күн бұрын

    Thanks for this video, it helps me a lot😍😊🫶

  • @Ridingreviews
    @Ridingreviews17 күн бұрын

    @@jayrundalocideas2044 I'm glad it helped

  • @daqueefjohnson4500
    @daqueefjohnson450019 күн бұрын

    Cheerios bruv big up yourself mate. A massive job and whatever else Brit’s say

  • @gerardgerard5681
    @gerardgerard568120 күн бұрын

    Great Bike! I love my GP300S

  • @Ridingreviews
    @Ridingreviews20 күн бұрын

    @@gerardgerard5681 I'm glad they are quite nippy

  • @geraldscott4302
    @geraldscott430220 күн бұрын

    I would stay away from a 50cc and get a 125cc or 150cc if you want to ride on anything but 25 mph roads. In the U.S. a 50cc scooter with hit 40 mph, but takes forever to get there.

  • @Ridingreviews
    @Ridingreviews20 күн бұрын

    @@geraldscott4302 if you are 16 in the uk you arnt alowed to ride anything bigger

  • @oliverstepanek5202
    @oliverstepanek520222 күн бұрын

    Just get a moped. All that shifting to max out at 40mph down a hill. Learn on a 125cc

  • @Ridingreviews
    @Ridingreviews20 күн бұрын

    People don't really like mopeds anymore

  • @oliverstepanek5202
    @oliverstepanek520220 күн бұрын

    @@Ridingreviews I agree without a doubt. From personal experience mopeds are very handy around busy cities. Geared motorbikes will always be more fun but a geared 50cc is very pointless in the uk considering you can ride 125cc once you turn 17

  • @sfbrown1981
    @sfbrown198122 күн бұрын

    'Yamasaki' lol.

  • @Ridingreviews
    @Ridingreviews20 күн бұрын

    It's not what you think

  • @pompeylass1528
    @pompeylass152826 күн бұрын

    Is it restricted by ecu or front sprocket?

  • @NirajKumar-xm7wl
    @NirajKumar-xm7wl27 күн бұрын

    How to buy zontes zt125 curies in India in (jharkhand)

  • @Ridingreviews
    @Ridingreviews26 күн бұрын

    um sorry thats not something i can help with

  • @petemartin1891
    @petemartin189127 күн бұрын

    Tax 25 Insurance 3 rd party £89 For me on a CBT 40 year old

  • @Ridingreviews
    @Ridingreviews26 күн бұрын

    carnt complain about that