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  1. crap weather today, managed to get out for a run at Parkrun this morning but that's it so have a look at these engines, merlin is ace and the 80ft diesel at the end is something else too

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  2. Started by Shaun,

    Hi I have a question if any one can help will a 150/15" tyre fit my xv 535 rear. ?

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  3. Started by Shaun,

    Hi all I have a question will a tyre rear 150/15" fit in to my xv 535 or will it be to big.? Can anyone help please.

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  4. Started by Tomtom609,

    Hi I've just started restoration on a dt 50 1986 all I've got to go on is the frame number. All I managed to find out is age n that its not stolen. How do i go about getting a log book? And where can i find original parts? Thanks.

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  5. Started by jlemmon1994,

    hello guys I've just purchased a 2nd hand yamaha xt125x. I'm totally in love with it ! mechanically it's brilliant throughout. but it looks a bit tatty for a 7 year old bike. I'm a mechanic myself and have a fair knowledge on some components. I need help with the the digital speedo the lights work on it such as the neutral light the main beam and indicators etc but the digital won't come on at all the owner before me said about damp getting inside which I understand but he said when summer is here it all works. well for my own purposes I decidedon't to remove it and dry it out and reseal it but still no luck. cam anyone help me out! also where could I get …

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  6. Started by andywadd,

    I have a XVS 1300 with stock exhaust which i'm looking to replace has anybody fitted the Cobra Tri Pro 2 into 1 system i would like to stick with the 2 into 1 sysytem but anyother suggestions would be welcome

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  7. Started by Matt Foster,

    Does the Yamaha dragstar xvs 125 take the same gasket set as the xv virago?

  8. Started by Variomatic,

    One of my regular jobs is servicing my brother bike, today I noticed an odd problem, it's a CBR125 (liquid cooled), and I realized I've never heard the radiator fan click on, so I started the bike and left it running to see if the fan would click on, not only did it not click on, but after a little while it started to idle oddly and when you revved it it would hang at 4K. I'm just gonna start measuring voltages and resistances in sensors and cleaning/normal checks. But does anyone know of any specific issues that can cause this? (Not CBR125 specifically, just in general with all bikes) (By the way, it's fuel injected, no carb, fucking EFI, pain in the ass on sma…

  9. Started by Alex,

    Hi all, Sorry for the delay in getting this fixed. MediaTemple had a server outage which corrupted one of our database tables which took longer than expected to fix. All is back up and running fine now, thanks for your patience.

  10. Started by Racingred1975,

    Hi guys. Does anyone know where I can get decals made up for a 1994 yzf750r. The bike is original for the purple/ blue set. Many thanks.

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  11. Started by gt_diff,

    Read some older posts here and was hoping this might help. I ordered mine yesterday, one more less part to find. I also have nothing to do with this supplier. 308-24642-00 308-24641-00 308-24612-00 3 piece gas cap kit yamaha 72-73 flip cap Ebay item number 25243002401 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/308-24642-00-308-24641-00-308-24612-00-3-piece-gas-cap-kit-yamaha-72-73-flip-cap-/252423002401?hash=item3ac5955921:g:~wAAAOSwT~9WlaXc

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  12. Started by RHYSMAN94,

    looking to find parts for yz80 and any info on them please

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  13. Started by Ybrman,

    Hi all , new member ,have a 2015 ybr 125 with what appears to be an unusual problem . It's a one owner UK bike , servicing matches mileage all appears ok. The speedo is marked in mph and appears to be displaying same correctly , however the oddmeter and trip are both showing what appears to be kilometers ? Took it for a ride with a mate whose clock showed 15 .3 miles the ybr showed 24.9 which is what it would be in km , anyone experience a similar problem ? Thanks

  14. Started by Vmaxdaz,

    I am soon going to be in the hunt for a vmax. I have always wanted a HD Vrod as I like the muscle bike look but accidentally came across the vmax (what a beast) and I'm now hooked on the vmax. I will probably have around 4-4.5k (£) to spend. Can anyone give me some info on the vmax: 1. best year (for the money I have to spend and years / models to avoid 2. why not to have the non full power model. What's wrong with the other 3. Pros cons 4. Common problems to look for I know I've thrown a lot of questions but any help and advice is welcomed Cheers Daz

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  15. Started by bippo,

    Hey guys! Just wanted to let you know that I'm back in the fold... Picking up a bike this Friday so will officially be back on 2 wheels. Oh how I've missed it. Currently down in Surrey but hopefully I'll get a chance to meet up with the usual offenders at some point this year at Oil Can Cafe or Squires or wherever...! Hope everyone is keeping well.

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  16. Started by drewpy,

    Never heard of one till someone gave me one to "repair" Its a german made guitar and the firm went bump in 1970 something From what I can gather its an archtop model with a single pickup. Its been well played as the fretboard has worn little grooves in it from the strings twanging. Anyhow i've order flat wound chrome strings and repaired the pickup wiring. Any one know what model it is, I've no sticker in there and have emailed the Framus museum the picture to see if they know what it is.

  17. Started by Keith Higgins,

    I need help I have a2001 fazer 600 it won't start I fitted new fuel pump and it still won't start would it be a relay

  18. Started by ldwonearth,

    78 xt500 i recently installed 12 v headlight always on when running ..led tail light,led turnsignals. regulator, rectifier, and new battery. allwas well all worked good.. no spark now i kick it and neatral light comes on battery un plugged. i tried two new plugs,points clean, condenser tested ok,,,,no killswit just key ignition. neutral lightcomes on whenkeyis on. does that mean its good?points wires are not gounded out...fly wheelis stripped on. can i test stator leaveing it on? money isnot avalable for expensive stator ignition etc ...would a car coil work to see if coil is bad? i bech tested it and it seems close. i have a fluke multimeter... if anyone could please ex…

  19. Started by dav a,

    Hi al,l neighbour of mine has just got an old Aprilia scooter he has drained the oil then consulted the manual to find how much to put back in, the manual says 1100cm# any one know what this means ,Ime completely stumped. Dave

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  20. Started by blackhat250,

    Rodney"s bought this Jason, very nice,,,,,,, mind he was the Quiet one at Squires,

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