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So as I asked a few weeks ago "was the ABBA superbike lift any good?" Well to cut a long story short SWMBO has bought it for me for my birthday (YAY) it turned up in several boxes, well what's a birthday without something to open! and she had got me the whole kit and caboodle, I mean the lift the trolly widget and the extension arms for front and rear wheel removal. So I can now take the wheels off and still move the bugger around the garage. It was expensive tho just under 3 hundred quid. Anyway the point of this missive is to say that the thing is just brilliant, after you have attached the bobbins to the bike it's a simple matter to just hoike it into the air with one …

Ok so just wanted to ask, has anyone got one of these TPMS thingy's attached to there bike? I have it on the car but wondered if it was worth it for the bike, I also have 90 deg valves on the bike so would this make a difference? Oh and just for the folks that don't know what it is (cos I didn't at first) it is the TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM, apparently it comes with a small LCD screen and 2 valve covers that can be set to specific pressures both high and low and at only about £30 odd quid for the set it seems pretty nifty and stops you having to get down on your knees to check the pressures every couple of days (weeks! MONTHS for some of us)

Ok long story short. I was on the YOC weekend ride out but my phone died and I couldn’t get it to charge, the charger port has been faulty for a while so I’ve been using a wireless charger at home, but shit for brains here didn’t bring it with me. Anyway I was telling the guys & bipps in the pub and finners said oh yes that happens to me a lot, you need to make a small plastic hook and poke it in the port you’ll be amazed how much crap comes out. Well I never got round to it while I was away to be honest it was quite nice not have phone for the weekend. But gave it a go when I got home. Wow how much crap can fit there is amazing thanks Finnerz iPhone charges perf…

Well I sort of got this video uploaded and hope you all enjoy it, it's only a flavour of the day but it was fun out there never the less. I'm sorry about the language on the video if you show it to your kids or partners please turn the volume down! Well here goes nothing. Also it seems I have had my camera set on 480p not the 1080p it should have been so the quality is well to be honest crap, I will see if I can upload an better version later. https://youtu.be/wLROAaQliVo

I've just purchased a windjammer but stupidly didn't think about the fact that I have an intercom and a video camera glued on the side so can't use it. Does anyone know of one which can be fitted internally somehow?

Everyone, i would like to thank the administrator for adding me to this group. There's nothing like like minded Yamaha owners to chat and ride out with. I hope to meet some of you in person at some point at a rally or local get together.

I'm tryng to fine my old moped that I had as a kid. it's a Yamaha fs1e reg plate MUM929p. Can anybody help. Cheers

Hi all, it was that time I was dreading, updating the forum software, luckily it all went smoothly! Few new things you might notice: Post before registering - allows new users to pre post and then register. Hopefully that'll help increase our members Animated GIFs - Not sold on this, but I've had a few requests so let's see how it goes Faster! - Lazy loading images and better image optimization As always let me know if you notice any issues. Cheers Alex

my bike is not charging so I have changed regulator on it but what else could be the problem ?

Hi New Member Anyone had experience of freeing off crab spindles whilst in situ on a 1991 XJ900F? Thanks BikerJim

Performed a 1000km oil/oil filter service. Had to add 2L of oil to get the correct dip stick reading. The manual states 1L is this a concern? Dip stick reading was taken several times cold/warm engine with the bike level.

Hi all, what would be your most up to date best tips, equipment suggestions to best manage a battery? TL/DR: I've just returned back from a two week holiday and the bike wouldn't turn over. I hooked it up to the charger overnight (I got the green light!) but still no luck. The bike is a 2014 build but just over 3k + a new battery just over a month ago.I've done lots of research online and I never realised how much care the battery needs - I think this is the same for fellow new bike riders. I live in a flat so no chance of a constant trickle charge/mains/overnight option - Office car park is secure but no power options either. Thanks and look forward t…

Hi folks I am a newbie here with a XS 650 (1975) i am looking for help to get a certificate of confirmation with date of manufacture and country of origin can any one help please Cheers Colin

My 2013 xj 6 seems to be sluggish in acceleration. Any tips?

Following on from our wee chat about Triumph leaking straight from the factory I ordered a new cam cover gasket, 4 new stretch bolts and 4 seals and got a call today to collect them. Up to Glasgow I went and the guy tells me £76, "whit for a gasket and 4 bolts" "Oh wait" says the guy, "they have sent up 4 gaskets and 1 bolt" They must know it's a leaky bike ?? Anyway a nice wee run over the moors on the way home

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Hi I have a 2007 model and I have trouble with false neutrals alot. Is it possible to let me know why this could be happening.

As per the title, has anyone used or owns the ABBA superbike lift? I only ask as with the FJR it's a frigging nightmare every 2 years greasing the centre stand and pivot points on the suspension as the only way to do this is take the centre stand off and then dismantle the suspension, which as you can imagine with no centre stand and no suspension means that balancing the bike upright can be a little iffy! last time it cost me a new screen when it fell over (bollocks!!!) The FJ club are using one and they sell them but like everything it's nice to ask those that use an item rather than those that sell them! It's not cheap at just over a £100 plus fitting kit but as the co…

Dear all just joined, sorry for the naivity I have just purchased an 1989 yb100 that needs some work which that is the reason I purchased it the guy who I got it off has had it running, as so have i but it only runs when the choke is on, and dies when switched off. i want to give the bike a complete overhaul, so starting from the beginning isn’t an issue. should the throttle stop screw be full tightened Also when I remove the bung on the side to get access to the pilot air screw, it would seem that this is also fully tightened and will not budge. once again apologies for my naivity any help would be great regards …

Aye drew" big Sye [ we picked up exhausts at your house mind], died this week , devastated a few of us, , he had big plans this year, too, he has joey dunlop TZ350, and bought the mk1 transit in joey"s original livery circa 1970"s, was gonna do I.O.M, classic, heres a photo of me Sye & the illusive Barkwindjammer, few years ago ,