The Adventure motorcycle for learners! MGB ATX 125. A used bike bargain?

[@richardwatson7059]

Had one for 18 months from new. Good points, comfy, easy to ride, good brakes, looks big on the road and been reliable. Bad points - Limited to 50mph, frame finish is paint so chips easily, a bit vibey. I did 600 miles in a week on a camping tour, those panniers hold a lot, good shopping bike.

[@GillyBikes]

That’s all good to hear, apart from the max speed. Thanks for sharing with everyone 👍

[@SpeedStar76]

Can concur with the frame finish. It needs care or you will see pitting very quickly. I fixed mine (weirdly it was on one side only ) with a nice coat of smooth enamel black and it looks grand.

[@BallsdeepSnake]

50mph is terrible even for a 125cc

[@richardwatson7059]

It gets up to 50 pretty quick even fully loaded, I'm not small. Rarely have to pin the throttle. Waiting for a larger front sprocket to give it more top end

[@SpeedStar76]

I like mine, had it about a year. Change the front sprocket for one with an extra tooth and its much better. It does need some good old fashioned maintenance (as an old school biker, it comes second nature). Its really comfortable and its fun to ride. One thing i would say, is to put decent oil in it. The Chinese tractor oil it comes with makes the bike run like, well, a Chinese tractor! I run mine on Castrol and the difference is huge. It even has a usb charging socket 😁👍

[@GillyBikes]

Good advice with the oil. 👍

[@richardwatson7059]

@@SpeedStar76 my shop they didn't do a sprocket that fitted. What was the one you used designed for?

[@SpeedStar76]

@@richardwatson7059 my dealer Alexander Motorcycle in Ashford, fitted it for me, most parts fit Chinese bikes (luckily) this engine is a copy of a Suzuki unit I think 🤔

[@OberstvonChoochoo]

I bought one last year, in the 6 days I had it, i loved it, comfy seat, though for me i had the sit right back 😂 but i had a minor issue with the Speedo, i lost it due to theft 😢 id happily have another, but id welcome a TFT screen in the future.

[@GillyBikes]

Oh no. It got stolen after 6 days. Thats terrible. 🤬. Sorry to hear that. This bike is budget friendly I would bet if they started putting better stuff on it like a Tft the price would shoot up. It would be good if it had one and kept the price down. I just can’t see it.

[@GoldenNaruto]

Looking to do my CBT in the next couple of months. Would you consider doing a Top 5 Learner-Friendly bike, video? Or something along those lines? :D Love the content and the fact you're pretty local!

[@GillyBikes]

I will speak In2moto and see what I can do 👍

[@tescan1961]

Enjoyed the video very much 😀 However, this can't be right, you, riding in the sunshine🤔 has to be a clone 😂

[@GillyBikes]

Thank you so much. Your contribution really is appreciated. It’s nice to finish a ride and not be soaked. I’ve been out on a few today and it’s more lovely blue sky 😎. 🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@fatange]

Another great video, and I got a mention 🎉. Thanks.

[@GillyBikes]

A well deserved mention. Thanks again. 😁

[@mikelacross]

I really, REALLY wanted to get a look & sit on one of these, but no one local had one, so it never happened 😕 Shame you didn't go & find some off road ING though 😁

[@GillyBikes]

I would have loved some off roading on this but the bike I was on, was for sale so they didn’t let me 😭.

[@6AlphaMikeCharlie9]

It does look pretty good though

[@johna6968]

I would be concerned sourcing parts for the bike

[@GillyBikes]

I can’t see it being a big issue. Been around for a few years now. Part availability should be fine.

[@richardwatson7059]

@@johna6968 motogb have a decent stock and they are turning up on eBay as well

[@saab93contdi]

Whats location youve made this vid….looks like Warrington ?

[@GillyBikes]

Yes, that’s correct. I collected the bike from In2moto which is in Warrington town centre 👍

[@DeborahJohnson-n2j]

O'Conner Point

[@6AlphaMikeCharlie9]

Its well underpowered 15hp is the limit. I think it should have at least 15hp If you're going to be using the bags n all.

[@GillyBikes]

I agree. It baffles me why they are still making 125’s at 9,10,11 hp. They should all be pushing for the 15. Especially if, like this bike you are going to put all the extra weight in the bags.

[@gillykids8446]

They look like a baby GS / mini copy 😂.

[@GillyBikes]

They really do. Minus all the power. Still a very good entry level adventure bike.

[@clangerbasher]

New I have seen them for £2400.

[@GillyBikes]

That’s cheap 👍

[@clangerbasher]

@@GillyBikes As I understand it bikes aren't selling.

[@maskedavenger2578]

Not bad for a cheap low budget runabout , but those grotesque panniers are totally out of scale & not doing it any favours . The engine should be reliable looks like a cloned Suzuki lump , which the Chinese have got down to a fine art . 👍

[@clangerbasher]

Aesthetically the panniers aren't good. But for really world use if they hold up pretty good.

[@maskedavenger2578]

@@clangerbasher The panniers look a bit of a Heath Robinson lash up & out of proportion . I would ditch them if it was my bike for a top case that’s in more proportion & and roll bag bungeed to seat or soft panniers .

[@GillyBikes]

The bigs are very big. I would take them off for a very day use. Would be good for a tour though 👍

[@clangerbasher]

@@GillyBikes I only see vehicles in terms of how much they can carry.

[@GillyBikes]

@maskedavenger2578 I love a roll bag. So convenient for any tour. You’re still able to lane filter without worrying about how wide the panniers are.

[@eanbarr35]

😅 Well Gilly, I like your reviews fairly professional without the arsehole ear bleeding pish so called drive you mad music, yes, there are loads of reviewer on here, at the first bloody ear destroying note I swipe away, you my friend have it all down to a fine art, quite simply the best no rubbish pure facts that help, if I eventually get round to splashing out for a bike again I will go to your friends in in2moto, because your are what you say you are and not trying to be a top gear on two wheels, do yourself a great big favour avoid the pish ear bleeding music just let me hear the fekn bikes road noise traffic and to-the-point discriptions, gr8 channel M8.

[@GillyBikes]

Thanks mate I appreciate that. I try and stick to the same routine now when it comes to my reviews. Always trying to improve. But don’t worry I will stay away from the music. Not really required for what I do. I might have used a bit of music in my tour vlogs. Best you not watch them. 😳😁

[@eanbarr35]

@@GillyBikes No probs M8, I just stumbled onto your channel, my last bike was a Norton Dominator 650 yeah you'll do a wee search and think this guy doesn't know now't but it was a SS 650 fairly rare back in the day, a great bike, in truth tho I spent a hell-of-lot of time sliding along the black grass around Scotland so I ended up in a car to literally save my skin i passed my test on a BSA c15 250 an spent a fair amount of hours on a kh250 ye know the triple two stroker, but I was a British bike lover at heart, bike an me parted, now I am looking to go back on two wheels again, I would however prefer to stay small as i still remember the close attraction tarmack had for me while i was on a bigger heavier Norton it seemed that tarmac so got jealous and pulled me off on a regular weekly date seems she really liked me, but not while was on a lighter bike tho, I'm sure you'll not be interested in to much of that, I do like your reviews tho.

[@GillyBikes]

I’m always interested. I love to hear about other people’s bike history. I did the same thing really. I had bikes in my youth. Then Got a car and couldn’t afford both so the bike went. Came back to it years later. It’s the best but most expensive hobby I have.