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  1. Hi all Yamaha XJ900f riders Sorry to say last month I commented on XT225 pistons would fit the XJ900f This is not quite right The XT piston is a flat top and needs to be domed But After many months looking on the net I have found the Suzuki GS850 piston are Perfect for your rebuilds But you will have to have Cylinders rebored I have gone for the 70mm Have fun be safe

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  2. Started by slice,

    Just to say A merry Christmas to you all, may you all get what you want from Santa and not what you really deserve.. ! Me, I already know what SWMBO has got for me as I had to buy it..! I am now the proud owner of a Drift Ghost X + all the trimmings. Take care all of you and have fun.

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  3. Started by Fergie77,

    Hi all I am new on here so hope yr all good and a early HAPPY NEW YEAR to all

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  4. Started by XJ900fTrike,

    After months of looking online, I have at last found New Engine Pistons which are for the Yamaha XT225 70mm which means they will be over sized from the standard XJ But will need to check Top of the piston to Gudgeon Pin which needs to be 16mm Hope this helps

  5. Started by FJ1200BristolRuss,

    Hoping someone can help! When I bought it I took it for a few short rides - no issues. One day it really didnt want to run and was only runing on a few cylinders. I thought it was dirt in the carbs so cleaned them out - pilot jets werent great so took the opportunity to replace. No change. It seemed like it could be ignition issues so i replaced the coils - no change - I then found that one of the plugs was faulty, so replaced all and it then idled well but would bog down/had no power. To me it seems like its got to be the carbs, I just cant tell what difference it is making when i pull it apart and rebuild it. Everytime it purrs after the build and im grinning like…

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  6. Started by blackhat250,

    Its wonky again,,,,

  7. Started by DisFusedOut,

    Hey guys I recently purchased a well maintained 2012 Yamaha YBR 250 with 27 000km's on the clock. The previous owner had 20w50 engine oil added to the bike. I wanted to know if replacing the 20w50 oil with 10w40 oil, would be a good choice? Where I come from, 20w50 is used in only cars.

  8. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/308263621/jarvish-the-smartest-motorcycle-helmet-ever-made/description Looks interesting.

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  9. Started by Bart mie,

    Hi. I'm greeting everyone on this club. I will need yours help. I have tdm 850 3vd use it 10 months but now there is no spark. I've check everything and was left only cdi unite. I will be grateful for chance to check my cdi unite on your bike. It is 10 minute of your time. I will come with good bear ?. Many thanks for help.

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  10. Started by Alex,

    Sorry about that guys, bloody server update took up the remaining disk space and crashed. Took ages to manually sort it out. All good now

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  11. Started by noel sheldon,

    Hi Iam looking for a drawing or a picture of the silencer fitted to the YDS2 .Part No 152-14753-00-00 can anyone help ??

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  12. Started by Cynic,

    I had to go to the Docs a while back for an annual asthma check up, while I was there I mentioned I wasn't sleeping all that great and felt knackerd all the time. Well she got me to come back for an MOT, "your at that age". So I went back and gave some blood etc, psa test so no gloves needed ? , eye test bit of a trip on a treadmill etc. Turns out I'm Fking T2 diabetic. What a right royal pain in the arse, after looking into it you have to control your diet with supermodel obsession, and you would not believe what you can and cannot eat. Even the stuff you can eat you have to eat intelligently. I'm just starting to accept the life change, but the sho…

  13. Started by slice,

    Just a question about where can I get hold of some 3/4 inch black iron pipe, the sort that used to be used for gas or water pipe. I need to support the FJR when I remove the centre stand and the rear swing arm, this years little job ! But I'm buggered if I can find anywhere that sells the stuff in the lengths that I want and with the threads cut into it. Any of you that can help out with a suggestion I will be really grateful. Thanks peeps.

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  14. Started by Ads00,

    Hi I have a error code 19 (no signal from ignition to ecu) on dashboard. I have replaced the ignition switch as old one was faulty. Previous to this I had a error code of 46(power supply to FI system) which I had to change - Blocked fuel injector ECU unit Stator Magneto (burnt) Replaced Battery as old one was not holding charge Checked black/white wire traced from ignition to ecu which is fine on continunity I have no spark so waiting for a replacement ht coil to see if this is the problem. I have changed the ht coil still not working. Can anybody let me know if could be wiring loom a break somewhere?

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  15. Started by Peter Cullum,

    Hi! I have recently bought an Rs125dx 1979 model to restore! I’m a bit short on a few bits and am finding them tricky to get hold of! If anyone has got any ideas or pointers, or anything hidden in the back of their shed I would be very grateful! Bits I’m short of include but are not limited too! Exhaust down pipe. carbuerettor insides (spring needle etc) seat any other spares or bits for sale would also be greatly appreciated! Many thanks Peter

  16. Hello Folks, I am new and I do not have enough experience with bikes, especially the new one, I just bought my YBR 125, I am curious if someone of you can guide me about the following 1- What is the maximum running speed for a new bike? 2- What is the mileage for a new bike to complete running? Thank you! Javed

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  17. Started by Jimmy Riddle,

    Hello Yamaha owners. My 1994 Yamaha Sr125 workhorse finally gave up on me last week. There’s still combustion and the clutch is fine but the transmission/gear-set is buggered. I’m going to swap engines. Will a ‘96 engine, for example, fit my ‘94?? Is there a way using websites, registrations or serial numbers that I can use to cross reference engines with chassis’ to confirm compatibility?

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  18. Started by Gary burgess,

    Hi I’ve recently bought a Yamaha it 400 c and I’m trying to register it on the the road but I’m missing a dating certificate can anyone help me please ? Thanks gary

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  19. Started by Auggloop,

    Hi all, New to the site, im struggling to find a decent waterproof phone mount for a samsung s9plus. I have seen a pic of a break reservoir mount but for the life of me cant find one. Thank you

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  20. Started by alvincharles,

    Hi guys does any one no if i coud change my elictronic speedo to cable drive this is a Yamaha FZS 600/1999 would be creatfull for any info Alvin