thinking of buying 1125cr,i have been advised to buy a 2010 model that has a site glass for the oil level,the ones ive seen for sale as 2010 have dip sticks.is there much difference in the models.

They all have dip sticks.....sitting on 'em

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Here is one

viewtopic.php?f=10&t=14082

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From the 2010 blurb.....

"To, summarise the 1125cc liquid-cooled 2010 engines have the latest clutch hydraulics, new water pump bearing, much modified cam chain guides and a far easier oil check procedure - it’s now done on the sidestand through a sight glass.
All 2010 models get a revised front brake master cylinder to reduce lever travel. There’s also a new fuel pump and fuel pressure sensor. New style LED front and rear turn signals. 30mm wheel bearings and dust shields with 3 bearings on the rear wheel. New axles and wheel hubs to suit the new bearings. New front exhaust oxygen sensor. New Wiring harness. New LED tail lamps. New cooling fan strategy, which is now speed and temperature driven. New battery tender connection built into the wiring harness."

" A new upright tapered aluminium streetfighter handlebar, and new graphics to deliver top sportbike handling in style. Final-drive gearing optimises acceleration and performance, along with new water pump bearing, front brake piston seals and rear wheel bearings and axle. The 1125CR will also now be available in Arctic White,"
" A new colour of white is introduced for 2010 and does compliment the style and increase the virility of all that see or ride it"

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thanks for the info deepsix now i know why he suggested the one with the sight glass ,

Don't be too fooled by the new clutch hydraulics tho. The slave cylinders all seem to fail at 3 - 4000 miles.
Mine was replaced at about 3500 and is now on about 7500, I'll stick the upgraded Oberon one in next if I have further probs.
Love the bike tho

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Be wary of stator problems on the later Helicons. Har*ey brought out a harness bodge (that didn't work ) to cure the problem. Either fit the 2008 stator+rotor or fit the modified rotor with oil 'fling' holes that EBR now sells. The '10 year bikes are generally better than earlier ones because they don't leak from the water pump and have a 3 bearing arrangement in the rear wheel.
The Oberon clutch slave cylinder works very well, factor that into the price because you WILL need one

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That's an 2009 MY ...

... dead giveaways are the lack of stickers on the pods, the dropped bars, the red tail light and the LED rear indicators.

Hmmm...

After 25k miles
My water pump hasn't leaked yet
My rear wheel bearings have done over 20k miles
My clutch has slave cylinder has been trouble free for over 16k miles
My second belt has done 12k miles.
Tyres and pads are approaching their limits again.

This could get expensive anytime soon.

just like to say thanks for all the info its been a great help...

Once sorted, they're a fantastic bike. The motor has grunt everywhere, and they handle brilliantly, straight out of the box

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Yeah and the white ones are best...

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Ooooh, oohhhh I know where that photo was taken........

Here........

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