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hi just recently bought a yamaha xt 550 1982 but it came with no documents how do i go about getting her on the road i have matching frame and engine numbers. both - 5y3 181944 any help on finding some background on bike and getting her on the road would be much appreciated regards Jez

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Hi got 1990 dt125r keeps on overheating changed the rad took thermostat out .run it on idle for an hour fine as soon as i ride it justs over heats.had to mechanics look at it and still dosent work any suggestions.

Hi, could anyone help me out my xt125 has been sat for 2 years and i wanted to start it up the battery is dead and i can charge that but a friend says if i start it it can mess the bike up, could anyone give me further instructions on how to fix my bike without breaking it :/ ?

I bought my bike a few months ago, as soon as I bought it I noticed all of my electronics would shut off then the bike would backfire and then shut off completely. The bike would act like the battery was dead. I replaced the stator and regulator along with all of the plugs and fuel filter and battery. Everything was going good the bike was running very well for a week or so and all of the sudden the same thing began to happen again. In the interest of saving money I did buy an off brand type regulator and stator. Any suggestions on what to do now?

Just a quick note on cleaning the rusted downpipes on your bike. I haven't seen this before, some of you might have, but it seems to be a good trick to keep your exhaust clean and make it last longer and when you think how expensive they are to buy it makes sense to keep them for as long as possible. I don't think I have seen this on here before so it might be helpful to some of you. The state of this guys bike and the cracks in the frame say it all really FFS!

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what a cnut, he got off lightly. That woman was irritating, think she was trying to "calm things down" when he should be kicking shit out of him http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4370542/Kent-biker-tackles-thief-cyclist-steals-keys.html#v-1225206915984831020

Hi all, I know I haven't been on here in a while "sorry about that" Basically I took my 04 dragstar in for a new clutch and ever since then it has had problems. Mainly if I take it out and ride it literally a few miles it becomes harder to change gear and if I pull up it won't go into neutral until late it's cooled down. I know people will say take it back to the garage " done that at least 8 times" my problem is they won't give a refund and say just bring it back we'll have another look, even though it seems obviously they don't no what they're doing. Any help would be great as I've lost all faith and enjoyment from my ride thanks to these clowns. Ps I'm in …

So, decided to get my frame powder coated but now can't see the frame numbers, I don't want to stamp it myself incase of issues later on, also it may not pass an MOT or may raise PC Plod's eyebrows if I get pulled, I have the V5 registered in my name and did take a photo of the frame numbers before powder coating, any advise please?

I've recently purchased a 125 Xmax on a 14 plate that was involved in a minor accident. I've been looking for replacement fairings but can't seem to find anything for that year. if anyone has any for sale or knows where I could get them it would be much appreciated thank you

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

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

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.

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.

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 …

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

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

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…

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