Hazy Distance

Another LED lighting upgrade on my Zontes Panther.

A good instructional video for changing the oil on a Zontes. All Zontes bikes have the same engine.

Another slight upgrade to my Zontes Panther. I ordered some reflective rim tape from eBay to test out. It wasn't the easiest to fit as the circumference of my wheels didn't quite match the tape but I managed to get it on after a bit of messing about. Tip:- Its very important to clean the wheel rim with soap and water but also with some methylated spirit or alcohol to completely prepare it and to remove any break dust and grime. 

I decided to upgrade the indicators on my Zontes Panther to LED. They are a lot brighter than the traditional bulbs and flash on and off with no dimming. The next step is to upgrade the running lights to LED. The bulbs were from ebay and cost £2.49 each ($4). I checked with my local friendly traffic cop and they confirmed that they are road legal (in the UK).

I've been using my bike to commute to work for a couple of months now and I'm loving it. I decided that I needed a clock so I could check the time and make sure I wasn't late. Proper motorbike clocks (made by Oxford etc) are really expensive so I used my old bicycle computer and it works perfectly. I can even remove it when parked and put it in my pocket for safe keeping. 

Short video overview of my Zontes Panther 125cc motorbike. Please let me know if you have any questions of if you want a more in-depth video.

Day 2 of owning my Zontes Panther 125cc Motorbike and I love it. A lot more fun than my old scooter. There is not much information on these bikes on the internet so I decided to post some pictures of the features not mentioned in the literature. If there is anything you would like to ask or any pictures you would like me to post then please leave a comment. You Tube video here:-  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvFMfSHNAu4  Front View Tool Kit Tool Kit Storage Area(without the plastic cover) 3 Position Choke Center Stand  Helmet Lock  Under Seat  Side Lights  Main Beam Lights with Indicators on Hazard Setting  Speedometer and Rev Counter with Gear Indicator  Front View  Fuel Cap Lock

After 7 years of being riding a 102cc Honda Lead Scooter I decided it was time up trade up to a proper Bike.  I went for a Zontes Panther 125cc ZT125-8A. The bike cost £1000 less than a Yamaha YBR and the manager of the garage I bought it from (a Yamaha dealer) said he preferred the Zontes bikes as they had more BHP and looked a lot better then the YBR's.  You Tube Video here:-  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvFMfSHNAu4 The other bikes in the range include the Zontes Tiger which has a custom cruiser look to it and the Zontes Monster which is is basically the same as the Panther but with a higher seal position and a slightly larger fuel tank.  The sales blurb:-  The panther encompasses all elements of Zontes machines that makes them perfect for both learners and seasoned commuters, yet packaged compactly in modern style. The two piece handle bars, angular mirrors, sharp cut fuel tank lines and poised headlamps give the Panther a throughly up to date look,

A nice smooth tasting red wine. A leaving present from my work colleagues.

I got some unusual beers for fathers day. Loch Ness beer being one of them. I love the idea that anyone can set up a small brewery now and make amazing products. Check these guys out online.