Is it Worth Upgrading Your 125 Exhaust? || UK Beginner Motorcyclist Tips

[@ridingwithaj1086]

It's good to be able to hear the bike and does look a bit better too

[@ayserides]

Yes I agree!

[@harrythompson8100]

A really good video and very knowledgeable. This video hounestly is laid out and presented so much better then even professional videos from BMW! Very honest and spoken none bias. Cheers

[@ayserides]

Thanks, i really appreciate that!

[@ericthomashuntersweetland7177]

Excellent and clear presentation. As to your conclusions, I agree with your rationale. After more than 50 bikes in my riding life (I'm 74 now) I had to recently trade in my stock CL500 - the first new bike I ever bought - for a CB125F as the CL500 was just too heavy for me - I've been ill and it's not likely to get any better - but I wanted a reliable lightweight to keep riding which I still enjoy tremendously. Most of my previous bikes until the 80's were british singles or twins, basket cases requiring re-build. With care and attention to detail those old Brits can be reliable. I've learnt a lot about motorcycle repair and maintenance fror 1964 onwards and have had some really nice modern bikes too, BMW R80RT, Honda 650 Dominator, Yamaha SR 500, Suzuki SV650S etc, but any time I put a too loud exhaust on regretted it due to the anti social aspect, though the SV650 loved it when re-jetted after modifying the standard exhaust and de-catting it. I expect I'll put a similar to your Black Widow on my 125 when I get it as the stock exhaust sounds really quiet and is also heavy and ugly. Just hope I can deal with the lack of power down the line. Ride safe and enjoy. Miss ALL moving and stationary objects 🙂

[@ayserides]

@@ericthomashuntersweetland7177 thanks! Love that last sentence

[@woppy71]

OK, thank you for uploading. It's great that that so many bikers are doing so. Please don't upgrade the exhaust pipe on your 125.... at the most, it will just sound like a 125 with an obnoxiously loud pipe... with no corresponding performance increaae,,,,, Just keep the bike standard, well maintained and sell it on.. because you will sell it when you pass your test and ride something bigger, that sounds a whole lot nicer off the bat, 125's are meant for people learning, for peole that want a cheap commute and for those that genuinely enjoy getting the most. TY for sharing

[@ayserides]

Keeping a 125 stock is a great way to hold its value. Learning on it and putting the money towards something faster is definitely a great idea!

[@bevhilkn5583]

I ride a cbf125 as well, fitted a blackwidow on it not so long ago. Sounds amazing and really gives the bike more character (also i hate the heavy ass stock exhaust)

[@ayserides]

@@bevhilkn5583 nice!

[@steve00alt70]

I know this is an old vid. But upgrade it anyway I have no regrets its not a waste when you enjoy the sound. I have a black widow 300mm

[@ayserides]

Yup I agree

[@drivingmecrazy9998]

My number 1 reason for a 'sporty' exhaust is to be more audible to other road users. So they'll hopefully hear me first , then see me. Thanks for the video, you were very very clear, I enjoy watching videos on youtube more when I recognise the roads and you young lady do not speak like a Romford Essex girl. Keep it up and carry on enjoying the 2 wheels.

[@nikosdm]

Very nice introduction, this item where can I find it,, I have the same Honda.

[@ayserides]

I got this one from ebay :)

[@SketchyRaider]

I just got a Black Widow exhaust for my 125. It's the 200mm version, and it's just too loud... Any tips to lower the sound? (so it's more similar to the 300mm) thanks and great video btw

[@ayserides]

Hmm I'm not too sure, I'm guessing you've put the baffle in? Otherwise I'm not sure if you can buy a better baffle or just a new end can

[@Taylan24.7]

I was wondering what the accessory on the tank is at 2:11

[@ayserides]

I'm guessing you mean the tank pad. It stops your tank from getting scratched by your jacket zipper

[@Taylan24.7]

@@ayserides yes that’s it thanks!

[@bobmarley6161]

Fantastic advice...

[@ayserides]

Thanks!

[@jobrien1987]

I never got around to changing the exhaust, but I ran a ybr125 alongside my Daytona 955i for a couple of years to save money on commuting. Best change I ever made to it was tyres, Michelin Pilot Sportys had so much grip I had to be careful not to scrape the pegs.

[@ayserides]

Good set of tyres makes a huge difference. Especially since the stock 125 wheels are so skinny they struggle with grip sometimes if the road surface isn't great. Mine are still quite new but defo will do some research when it comes to buying a new set!

[@AfaqDraw]

Thanks for the vid! I've had my bike for more than a year and I've wanted to upgrade the exhaust since the start. Many people online have been against the idea of upgrading exhausts on a 125 and upgrading my exhaust was a bit costly for me back then. You've made some really good points and now I am pretty hyped to get mine! I'll also get a 300mm to try and find a good balance between stock quiet and louddd. The deeper nice sound will honestly make the whole experience better :D

[@ayserides]

It's a lot of fun! I found 300mm around 1.5x as loud as stock, which can get annoying on long journeys if you don't use earplugs 😂but with earplugs it's great, and sounds awesome

[@korky7775]

What about the MOT will it pass emission test??

[@ayserides]

They don't do emissions test on an MOT :)

[@korky7775]

@@ayserides Bugger i just went to the trouble of swapping back to my original one because i need the first MOT in early spring and didnt fancy kneeling down in the snow/rain...

[@ayserides]

@@korky7775 most places are fairly lenient with MOTs, but some are very strict. Its worth asking a friend if they know anywhere that might turn a blind eye to an exhaust or less than legal numberplate 👀

[@ShortCycle.]

Good video. I'm considering an aftermarket budget lextec exhaust for my ybr125. Not because I want it louder (I hate obnoxious 125 exhausts) or faster, but because I want the durability and looks of stainless steel rather then stock that goes rusty. Trying to weigh up pros/cons - your video does just that thumbs 👍

[@ayserides]

It really can transform the looks and sound of your bike!

[@mdn5856]

Good advise

[@GideonTheKing4]

A full system actually does give it more performance. People really need to educate themselves before saying things like that, the bike will run richer meaning using more fuel meaning more power.

[@ayserides]

A full system on a 125 is not going to give it more power...

[@GideonTheKing4]

@ayserides think you find it will

[@ayserides]

How much faster is your 125 after a full system + tune?

[@GideonTheKing4]

@@ayserides I got 2 more hp after a high flow air filter and a full arrow system. And to note mine is a 24 yzfr125 with VVA

[@ayserides]

Nice. Personally I'm not sure it's worth the money for a full system + filter + tune + dyno(?) for the sake of 2hp, but I'm glad it worked out for you

[@karls27able]

problem ive got i got a honda cbr125r got a loud exhaust and now after few months its back firing and needs mapping so can cost u alot but a k and n going in it before mapping but my exhaust cost 500 very loud and only thing i like about it people hear me coming they move out the way sorry but u get a bit more bhp with a mod exhaust even if u bore ur top end

[@curtispitts3143]

Indeed I seen tunes on a 125cc where it went from 8.8 to 10hp, that's alot 12% more power

[@ayserides]

It's true that it's a fair bit more power, and you'll probably get a few extra mph on the speedo. But for the money you spend you're better off putting it towards another bike to be honest. £500 for an exhaust + a k&n filter + a map could likely buy you an old 650cc bike with 60+ bhp

[@Jacobyben]

do you now any exhausts for the honda cbf 125 2011 by any chance?

[@ayserides]

Try searching on ebay, I'm pretty sure blackwidow are still making them

[@ChatreeNamnam]

I still own this bike, the only thing with this 125 is looks. I am thin tall, that's y suits on me, if its about sound, i love the sound of stock exhaust, because i run my bike mostly on clutch, i am owning this bikr from past past 12 years, as a youth you can't get a better commutter other than this, obviously 125, how can you expect power, how can you expect a donkey to run like a horse, if you want to go fast then buy atleast 300cc, if you're poor, then don't expect much, earn some money 💸, this is good bike, as if you're owner of this, you're intelligent, youth, not uncle ji

[@ayserides]

@@ChatreeNamnam it's a really solid bike

[@AnilPaswan-rd8wt]

Yes, I also have this, but when you open this bike on full throttle in long time, it's piston start making noise. This bike requires high maintenance, overall for riding it for 50kmpl this is good, for its look

[@adam_crouch5217]

what did you put the bolt into on the middle pipe?

[@ayserides]

Theres some jubilee clip type clamps that it came with. You bolt the sections together with that

[@adam_crouch5217]

@@ayserides thanks for replying, i dont mean to put the pipes together i mean theres a bracket on the middle pipe

[@ayserides]

Oh I see. I don't actually remember and I dont have the exhaust to check. I wonder if I had it on backwards and it actually connects to the end can. I remember flipping them around a bunch of times

[@adam_crouch5217]

@@ayserides lol all good mine hasnt fallen off yet so fingers crossed it stays on haha, anyways ty for replying and i look forward to new videos..stay safe :)

[@matthewcarter-sewell9789]

Have you got the link for the exhaust

[@ayserides]

I havent, but if you search cbf125 blackwidow on ebay there's a few different ones. I got the 300mm size, smaller is louder and 400mm is about stock volume

[@matthewcarter-sewell9789]

@@ayserides thanks a lot love the vids

[@chriscs9080]

@@matthewcarter-sewell9789 to be fair the new exhaust is uglier than the stock one.. it looks HUUUUUUUUUGE! Sure its sounds better but I would choose another exhaust.

[@ayserides]

@@chriscs9080 haha to be fair it looks better in person, but it did make me realise how nice and sleek the stock one is 😬

[@Jorge-ui9fc]

I still don't know what it sounds like😂❤ bless her heart😊 and don't get me wrong but how much did you spend 😂do you see the streets! they're lovely but who engineered the roadways White Stripes everywhere they're Wiggly cars park in both directions on both sides of the street words are written on the street but at the intersection in dark light yellouh😂❤❤😊

[@ayserides]

This isn't a sound test. Go onto my channel and look for shorts

[@-iamForgiven]

I got a cb125e I’m trying for a CafeRacer look

[@ayserides]

Nice 👍

[@Nofacegardener]

First time I’ve seen/heard a girl talk about bike mods

[@ayserides]

Theres a few of us :)

[@motorcyclewild5873]

Sounds better though

[@ayserides]

I thought it made a huge difference :)

[@motorcyclewild5873]

@@ayserides they do if you set the rest of the bike up with them i.e. the fuel/air mixture and mapping. X

[@benfisher2368]

nice video, but i kinda want to listen to the bike and not you talk over it

[@ayserides]

I've uploaded another short which is just the exhaust sound. This video was more of a discussion of whether its worth changing the exhaust at all :) kzbin.infoQ4fWO6BYw9E?feature=share

[@KbizTFK]

U sound about 10

[@ayserides]

It's a woman's voice, I can understand the confusion though because you probably haven't heard one too often

[@siyarozcaki204]

@@ayserides 🤣🤣🤣

[@ThatTallGuy0]

@@ayserides killed him 😂

[@j4sht]

No coming back from that lmao

[@AW8UK]

​@@ayserides 😂😂😂👍💯