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Might seem odd a new member posting this but I can't remember if it was this forum or another I seen it on? If it wasn't this forum anyone keen for starting one? I know I've got boxes of bits I'll probably never use and will more than likely be chucked in the tip but are more than usable and would give away if postage was covered and I bet a few other members are in the same situation If this is frowned upon ignore my thread ha
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Hello guys, ive got a 2010 Audi A5 2.0tfsi, does anybody own one? If they do, how much oil is yours going through? I know they suffer from sipping the oil slowly but mine seems to be chugging it down and is costing me a fortune topping it up every week! Considering going back to a golf 1.9tdi!! ive checked for leaks ect and it does have a slight misting from the timing chain cover but I've re sealed with some rtv! Any help is much appreciated! Cheers guys!
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Now I've been riding since I was 14 and had loads of bikes but just when you think you know it all along comes something you never even thought of, I watch quite a lot of "how to" videos on youtube and particularly like a guy called Delboys garage, makes me laugh anyway, but I have never thought about why the front discs are called "floating discs" and had no idea that the floating part was an actual moving item, I'm sure some of you did but I was brought up using brake shoes and drums and just assumed that discs on a bike were the same or similar to a car DOH! If you know this good for you if you don't then it could save you having to buy new discs with just a few minute…
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After topping up with fresh fuel my wife's YH50 wouldn't start, topped my bike up at same time no problems. Cleaned plug topped up charge on battery and managed to get it started it revved well with the rear wheel off the ground but when the throttle is released it died and will not start again, any ideas
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Just a quick update on the FJR, through the winter it's had a bit of a spruce up, new set of exhausts new set of S/S brake lines front and rear new S/S clutch line, rebuilt the front and rear brake calipers (new seals) plus brake pads, I bought a Rear wheel hugger for it as well, didn't need it but I thought it looked the dogs. Did a full service as well, Christ the price of filters is daft on these things, fitted a front headlight protector to it as well, I thought that it might save me £600 if it protects it from a friendly rock, bought a new Chinese radiator for it from good old ebay (£150) really quite astonished how good it is compared to the original OE part which c…
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Hi, I am currently working for a motorbike manufacturer and am looking for Yamaha Bolt owners. They will be given the opportunity to see a future generation bike and give their views and opinions on this. They will be among other riders of similar bikes attending. All must of owned the bike from new and since 2013. They will be paid for their time, which will include any expenses. This would be a great opportunity for your members to see the new generation of bikes our client has in the pipeline. Would it be possible to discuss posting the above and see if your members would be interested or even yourself? Please so let me know if this would be pos…
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Is it a waste ov time putting a 150 bore kit on my ybr 125cc if so how can I get a little more from it as I'm stuck on it till I can get smoke cash 4 big bike and test
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How can I avail membership card of yamaha? I applied it 2years ago,but up to now still no update. Can you help me? Thank you.
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I have a 1997 Yamaha Royalstar 1300cc's bike that needs fixing, can anyone help? It is getting oil in the water and it has been sitting for 3 years but turns over.
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Hi Yamaha owners group, I love my customed c with leather seats and saddle bags. If interested please call ############# Unfortunately my pictures will not load but i can send them to you by phone or email. Thank you, Kenneth Mod edit(cynic): Sorry, for sale section for this.
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Hi, I'm new to this and to bikes really. I have a 09 ybr 125 and drove it for a year. I lost the keys and left it parked up for a year ( I know stupid!) I had a mechanic pick it up to get a new set of keys and it turns out the clocks are smashed. The guy in the garage says its €600 for a new set of clocks and €150 for keys and another €150 for battery and service. I think this is a little excessive when the clocks are on eBay for €50. Is this guy taking me for a ride because I'm a noob at this (and a girl) or does this sound about right?? He wants to buy it off me for €250 as scrap. I just don't know. any info would be greatly appreciated
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Hey guys I'm sure this is in the wrong place but won't let me put it anywhere else. that's because you need to subscribe to the forum. then you can place wanted ads to your hearts content.
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Hi there dose anyone know why on my 1986 Yamaha Fz 600 why am I only getting spark on two plug and the the other two I am not getting spark I try new spark plug check all fitting all looks good.
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I have created a mini league for members of this forum . even if you know stuff all abput racing take a lucky dip team ans see how you do http://fantasyrace.motorcyclenews.com/league.aspx?page=ladmin&id=11032 League name Yamaha owners club 2016 Password yamclub
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