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Hello all, just registered and have a feeling I'm already doing things wrong (maybe shouldn't have had that last beer). If I am, please correct me and advise of rules and protocols. I'm an old guy who has picked up biking again after 36 years (I know, I know) and I really enjoy my Dragstar 125. Have already read and been amused by (in a fun way) by some threads. I have never ridden a cruiser before ( I know it's only a baby cruiser) and I understand and appreciate all the comments about how different it is. Having said that, I love it. I love the "smell the roses" feel of it and the fact that (as commented on in the threads) awareness, observation and planning ahead are a…

Ok.. This has been annoying me for a while - has anyone ever seen self adjusting motorcycle screens? As the speed increases they move upwards. I saw a police officer in the US with one but have not been able to find anyone who makes these. Beginning to think I imagined it but I did find a patent for it. http://www.google.co.uk/patents/US7281750 Also came across this which seems pretty cool if that is your thing - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wheelies/wheeliestm-revolutionary-display-for-your-motorcyc

My son rides an Aerox 50yq. We keep going through headlight bulbs and it has been suggested that we have a fault lighting resistor. I cannot seem to find this part anywhere to purchase? I am wondering if I buy a complete headlight kit will this come with a new resistor or will I have the same problem with the new headlight set?

I'm after some alternatives to the standard cans for the Radian 600. Can anyone please advise on what would fit? Cheers Johnny

In theory, if I where to add an easily avalable hotter cam to an average engine, say a 500cc twin, what sort of other changes would I have to make? Obviously some carb tuning such as jets and such, but if there anything else I'd need to think about? As far as I can tell it'd just be carb tuning but I thought I'd ask here first just in case.

Hi all, I'm looking to upjet my 1987 DT50 MX which I believe is running a stock TK carb, as I have a full Giannelli exhaust system coming, a 60cc kit installed as well as a performance air filter. Was wondering where I could find any main jets for sale as I can't seem to find any online, or would any old jet be a universal fit? I believe I need a #98 but a set of varied sizes would be useful Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Welllllllllllllll it all started with me thinking about making a shepards pie - just fancied one Now I'm out in the kitchen most days and have made................Beef/Chicken/Pork curries (Hot or Mild) - Korma's and bolognese..............vegetiarian stuff and of late I've been making my own bread and also sponge cakes!! Made a cracking sausage caserole last night!!!! I've even bought my own freezer to store them in.

I'd just like to say HIC%....................... what a great film it is. Anyone that hasn't seen it I'd say watch it!! Anthony Hopkirk - bloody good actor too

Hi guys, I'm swapping out the stock indicators on my YBR for my dads old XJR 1300's. Coming out of one of the indicators are two yellow wires - tell me if I'm wrong (are both ground)? And on the other, ones yellow and ones green. Should one not be ground and one positive? Cheers, louis

Hi I've already posted about the poor running I'm experiencing with my 2001 xvs650 I've tested the TPS and wiring and refitted and set up the TPS and I still have the same issues it also does the missfiting and putting engine light on when revving it when stationary any ideas?

Afternoon all, This weekend I'll be cycling around 150 miles, from Whitehaven to Sunderland, with another 25 riders that my wife and I have conscripted - all to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Both Liz and I have lost our fathers to cancer in recent years, as well as other friends and relatives, and we can't thank the Macmillan Nurses enough for the help and support they've given to all cancer patients. To help them, we're doing this challenge to raise as much money for them as possible, so that they can keep on helping all of our families, friends and colleagues, through their suffering. We would greatly appreciate it if you could find it in…

Hi guys, the teeth on my ybr 125 gear lever and gear selector shaft are rounding off and I'd love it if someone could give me detailed instructions on how to replace the gear selector shaft. Thank you, Louis

Hey y'all, is anyone out there breaking thier Yamaha Ybr or know where I can find a rev counter bulb? It's the 2007 model

Does anyone know what type of engine oil the ybr 125 2007 takes? Bye for now, Louis

Hi guys, any help is greatly appreciated on the matter - have I got the pedal spring hook the wrong way round? The wee metal twisty spring in also loose until getting the bike up on the center stand... And when off the center stand, it dosnt Spring right back up. All the best n happy riding, Louis

So I have been back on the road a month or so. This morning I wake up to a lovely brown letter falling through my door. 'The alleged contravention of 38j;Failing to comply with a sign indicating that vehicular traffic must pass to the specified side of the sign.' I can either pay £65 now or appeal and possibly end up paying £130. They have sent through 2 images. One shows me filtering down past traffic, second shows me about 40 meters further down the road.. still filtering past traffic. Neither shows me passing the sign on the incorrect side. Does anyone think that is grounds for appeal? Should I just pay and get it out the way? I can honestly say I have no idea …

Hi all We expect that you guys may have noticed, but at Opies we are currently having a bit of a spring clean on several of our product ranges. The most recent candidate is Amsoil - Our remaining Amsoil car and bike lubricants are now heavily discounted, you can find the full range available HERE. To make you aware, there is only a very limited amount of Amsoil stock remaining, so make sure to get your order in quick to get a piece of the pie. Also, remember to use your forum discount code to get an additional 10% off your order! Those of you familiar with Amsoils product will already be aware of the quality associated with the brand and their huge presen…

Anyone know how i can upload pics of my bike??

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...............................so being that this subject is one step away from a oil thread, i shall try and tread lightly. This is based on MY personal experience having lined about a dozen tanks. POR-15 is my elixir of choice, im sure they are others that work, this is the one i use and continue to use because it works for me. Today was a new one for me, i picked up a really nice 4000 mile GT500 the other week, it had been lined badly with Kreem, the lining had not covered the tank completely and had failed. So this time i got the POR kit with the tank sealer remover, i was a bit dubious as ive heard that this stuff is pretty much impossible to get out…