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Hi can anyone tell me why the pistons in a Yamaha cs3 have cutouts halfway up the side of the pistons. I have just removed the barrels on mine and the pistons dont have the cutout I think they are wrong for the bike, I think this is stifling the performance. Any ideas people. Thanks. Paul

Both bones too, , is this the end,, http://www.motorcyclenews.com/sport/motogp/2017/august/motogp-rossi-suffers-suspected-broken-leg-in-training-crash/

Hi All, just rejoined the club as I am building a bit of a special xt600e as a keeper. Basically it is going to have an Acerbis tank, non-standard paint, alloy rims and full stainless exhaust. Just need to finish a dt175 and then get the xt on the bench. I have bought a running donor bike which has all of the bits on it I require and then will advertise the rest of the bike (most of it) on here. Tried to put photo of paintwork but file to big, will try to reduce and post. Paul.

Some food for drewps,& Tommo next year, 12- 2strokes on our run , 1 seizure ,[ first day]. Our fist nights hotel,, Line up. Durness , Bridge at Unapool,

Lately i have been experiencing login issues via Tapatalk.. saying network issues.. while tring to login.

I've just got back from my 1st bike trip to Europe, it wasn't without incident but was a brilliant trip. Really enjoyed riding with my daughter who did most of the organizing. When we disembarked at Dunkirk my sat nav had a hissing fit and we got totally lost but somehow ended up on the right road, eventually the sat nav got sorted and we headed for Bruges. I had a few more issues with the sat nav but got to the B&B in Bruges a bit later than planned. On Monday after switching to google maps we headed to Vianden in Luxemburg, about a 200 mile journey, after getting past the road works in Bruges the traffic thinned out and we had quite a fast ride to Lux…

Has anyone had an opportunity to test ride this new Venture.......thoughts????

Hi. First off let me say this seems to be the most balanced forum I've come across. A bit about myself. Mid 40's and feel like I want to strike off another item on the bucket list. I've been driving since I came and passed the advanced driver stuff with work. Stupid me want to pass the big bike test and get out there on quietist roads. Sensible me says 125 as it's a learner bike for a reason. Really torn as to what to do as I feel I've only got so much fast bike in me at my age. Any advice is really appreciated.

Ok folks just a quick question, just been out on the bike running well no major problems when suddenly I get this rattle, not there all the time and coming from the right side of the engine down low, only comes on at 4.5K revs and above and as soon as you throttle off it goes away. Oh it's in all gears not just top so I'm thinking it's a component and not an end type knock or clatter. I'm thinking cam chain tensioner has let go or on the way out but any other ideas ? Thanks lads.

I know its not a yam. Has anybody ever seen one?

hi does any one have a true fault code list, my engine management light comes on and flashes, worked out code 46 , any help please

Tommy called round tonight. He wanted to balance the carbs on his XJR It took longer to take the tank off than balance the carbs, although I have done it quite a few times. Anyway, we went out for a little bimble to Lymn Dam just coz it was a nice evening and we could next time you see these together will be in Spain, 4 weeks to go woo hoo

Hi all. New to the forum and just got myself a new bike. A 1993 xj600s diversion. Looking forward to getting it on the road. I'm looking to do a bit of a cafe racer / street tracker and wanted opinions on what people have seen and or done themselves. I'm looking to get some clocks and headlight like a xj600 N. but can't find them anywhere. Like I say any advise or help much appreciated. Also fairing dash and light will be for sale soon.

hi i have a ybr 125 2013 it turns over but has no spark? has brand new spark plug and coil and is completely dead any idea how to fix problem?????? Iv all so just ordered a new battery new starter solenoid and starter relay so yeah any help or advise would be much appreciated many thanks chris

Hi all broke my right foot getting out of the side door of my van after going to get a part. I tripped over something and landed sideways and rolled my foot over. Stepping hill hospital have given me an xray, aircast plastic boot,and crutches to repair my fractured cuboid and no 5 metatarsal bone. Is there anything you guys recommend that can speed up healing from experience? Am told to do nothing lie on the settee but elevate it. Regards Simon

Ok boys and girls just a quick couple of questions. As you know I bought the spare engine for the FJR and it's just sitting in the garage minding it's own business. What I want to do is ask how can I keep the internals from turning into great rusty lumps of iron till I get round to dealing with it? I was thinking of refilling it with fresh oil, none in it at the moment, and just turning it over every few weeks to make sure there is at least the bare minimum of oil spread around the engine to stop it getting too dry inside but that's ok for most of the engine but what about the bores and seals that are above the oil line? It's not what you could call user friendly in that …

Hello guys be great if someone helps me fix my problem I just recently bought a Dt125r with a problem with the headlight and back light not working thought would be easy but can't figure out what's wrong I've studied a wiring diagram and have noticed the headlight runs from the stator? But my stator seems fine as bike starts etc without battery connected . The loom that is kn the bike is a 3rm I was just wondering if this is the right loom or do I need a 3bn? If it is right any ideas to figure out what's wrong?

Hi guys I'm just wondering if anyone knows where I could get a Yamaha rs 125 dx seat from as I cannot find one any where, new to the forum by the way! Thanks in advance Guys

Hi all , am looking for any help concerning finding (wanted ads should be in the wanted section) . I know this is a long shot and a very old bike but im at the end of my teather trying to find the right one . Please help many thanks darren

Hi. I am having a devil of a time finding a kick start lever for my old yami. It runs great and I'd hate to have to retire it. Its a 1982 XT200. Any suggestions?