Perhaps it’s best if I start a new thread here as the subject has drifted away from my earlier GV250 post.

I went to look at two bikes today, a Yamaha XV 250 and the above mentioned Aquila 125.

The Yamaha felt okay, but a little small perhaps. I could almost certainly get used to it though. But then I went to see the Aquila. It was literally in a barn, under a tarpaulin.  Immediately I got on it, it felt like it was made for adults to use, the Yamaha was like a toy by comparison. The foot controls were positioned there where my feet wanted to be, rather than the other way around.

Unfortunately though there really is a lot of work there. The paintwork was in a reasonable state, but the fuel tank had been left completely empty and it was rusty inside. the throttle cable was seized, but the clutch and both brakes were working. The key for the saddle was missing which is problematic as the battery has been dead for ten years at least,and access is from under the seat. The tyres were flat, but would obviously need to be replaced anyway.

I’m kicking myself so hard now for having missed the gv250. Still there’s no use crying over spilt milk.

The situation is that I really wouldn’t want a project as my first bike. I’m tempted by this, but not at 500 euros.  These bikes don’t have much value here as people don’t trust “odd” makes. They don’t realise things like the Suzuki connection means that some spare parts (eg oil filter) are in fact extremely easy to find.  The seller was firm on the price, but the sad fact is that with what I’d have to spend on getting it back on the road, I would nowhere near recover my costs if I wanted to sell it for a bigger bike. If it had been a 250 rather than a 125 I’d probably go for it on the basis that I’d almost certainly be keeping it anyway.

Perhaps I should buy a Yamaha 250 to get me started and on the road, then try and find a GV250 from somewhere like Germany where they seem to be less of a rarity than at home in Finland.  I’d still be tempted by the 125 project if the price was lower though. After all winter is coming, and a project might keep me out of mischief!

Hi new to the forum so hello all.

I have a strange electrical problem if I put the key in the ignition it controls all light up .the engine fires and runs .but then if I turn it off then back on nothing no electrics nothing can any one help .oh the bike is a 2003 gv125

Hi all, foolishly dropped oil from wrong drain plug ,the one opposite the oil drain plug, a spring and a pin fell out but not sure which way the pin goes back in

Any advise would be appreciated

Hi all I bought diaphragms from the shop on this site for a gv125 etc etc . My current diaphragms in the bike are flat at bottom where the needle pokes through.  And the ones I bought are alittle cupped.  Which means they are for 250cc !?. Can i still use them in my 125 ?

Evening all

New member with carb issues on my little gv125 hardtail bobber.

Open exhaust and mesh filters as airbox is not an option. Carb is untouched from previous owner with 17.5 pilots and 95 mains front and rear, needle set to bottom groove.

Was having a nightmare starting and hot running cutting out on me. So i used my gunson colortune to try sorting out the idle and it was rich. Only way i could get the mixture right was to shut the screws completely and turn back 1/4 turn maybe less.

Im not after power i just want it to run right so i can enjoy my hard work

Swin