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So I bought my brand new 2014 YZF-R125 now the first couple hundred miles have been great and smooth, but recently the gearbox has refused to go into third... It's not jumping it just won't go in.... I'm not sure if it's something I'm doing wrong or if there's a problem. It gears up and down fine in every gear apart from 2nd into 3rd. Any suggestions would be welcome.

Well the time has come to sell the XJ, had it for nearly 4 years now and will be sad to see it go but has anyone any idea about what it might be worth? Just asking cos as some of you know I rebuilt it about 4 years ago and it has all been done, looked on EBAY and even looked at Google but they are becoming pretty rare now and this one is fully finished and even has tax and test on it. Plus I have a s++t load of spares that can go with it, anyone have a useful idea about the best price? Going on EBAY this weekend and was thinking of a starter of about £800 and see if I can do a deal. I have spend well over a grand on this old bike in the last few years but realise that …

Two tickets for MotoGP at Silverstone this weekend up for grabs! - Friday 29th, Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st August! We've just got off the phone from our friends at Millers Oils and they have very kindly offered us a pair of tickets for us to give away to one lucky forum member. You will have to be quick..... With it been this weekend we need the winners details by 2pm today. To make it easy to apply simply PM us "Give me MotoGP tickets" together with a contact mobile number and address as they will be sent by special delivery. It is short notice so please only apply if you can attend, it would be a shame for them to go to waste. We will pick one lucky winne…

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One Pair of BSB Tickets for Cadwell Park up for grabs! - Three Day Pass valid from Saturday 23rd August 2014 You will have to be quick..... With it been this weekend we will be closing entry at 2pm tomorrow (Thursday 21st August). To make it easy to apply simply PM us "Give me Cadwell Park tickets" together with a contact mobile number and address. We will pick one winner at random and get the tickets sent out tomorrow by 1st class post. Please only apply if you can attend, it would be a shame for them to go to waste. Good luck - oilman

Haven't post much lately but been viewing the forum time to time but been major busy with work. I've got the MOT of my bike coming up and getting the bike ready but once it's passed I'm thinking of getting my full bike licence I've been riding on my cbt provisional for about 8 months now, and I'd like to get rid of the L plates, cheaper insurance etc and once I'm 19 I will be able to shift onto a bigger bike.... I understand I need a theory test, part one and part two. Will my age restrict me of doing mod 1 and mod 2? Or can I do them now? And do you suggest getting lessons or an intensive course? Cheers Laura

Wondering if anyone else has had this problem? The mirrors on my thundercat are way too narrow. No matter what angle I set them at all I see is either my jacket or the hedgerows. So iv purchased some replacements. R6 items to be precise. The stems look a lot longer but the base has studs rather than screw holes. Has anyone done this conversion before that can offer any advice?

Hi, I need help from everyone. Since i was 6 years i wanted to had a dirt bike, and since that my parents always were being telling me that is to dangerous , people die everyday etc.. and they said i'll never get a bike :C I'm now 14 years old and every time i can I ask them, and same answer all day, everyday. My uncle had a dirt bike too, and he also try alot to they allow me to get one, or at least go with him in a ride and.. nothing yet I'm getting mad because i'm trying to get one since i am 6 years old and they still saying i will never had a bike... Please help me !

Just to let you know the FJ has passed it's MOT this morning , Yippee, so off and out today before the rain gets here to have a bit of a blast round the local roads. Going to go to Ledbury for a trip out to pick up the wife's birthday pressie and a good excuse to blow the dust off of the bike. Going to use the camera to take a video of the trip so I can get an idea of how it looks from the cockpit, this thing is AWESOME it goes like a bloody missile. Tasky is right this thing is a motorway muncher.

Ok boys and girl's here is an odd one for you to think about, I had to change the original speedo on the bike for a recon one, fitted straight in no probs and all seemed well till the other day when I noticed on my way to the MOT that the speedo was stuck or not working, long story short I have just discovered that dumb arse here has only fitted the thing with the needle on the wrong side of the stop post !! I mean FFS. Anyway I have run the bike for about 60 odd miles with it like this and want to know if I have damaged it before I put it all back together, or better yet how do you test it on the bike BEFORE you put all the fiddly screws and whatnot back on? Seems an ea…

Struth. Was on the phone to fowlers as i wanted to replace an o ring that is in the 2stroke oil supply circuit thats perished. Well its 3mm dia and maybe 15mm across. You cant buy it on its own. It comes as part of THE COMPLETE TANK ASSEMBLY. Just guessing what that would cost (it was poa and a back order item, quell suprise) gave me sweats. Pack of various from halfrauds i guess.

i have this bike in my garage from my grandfather and i dont know the model anyone can help me please?????? i dont know how to place pictures in here! tell me an e-mail to send photos please!!!

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One Pair of BSB Tickets for Thruxton Circuit up for grabs! - Three Day Pass valid from Friday 1st August 2014 - Includes Paddock entry! You will have to be quick..... With it been this weekend we will be closing entry at 2pm TODAY. To make it easy to apply simply PM us "Give me Thruxton Circuit tickets" together with a contact mobile number and address. We will pick one winner at random and get the tickets sent out today by 1st class post. Please only apply if you can attend, it would be a shame for them to go to waste. Good luck - oilman

Dropped into Ryka's yesterday for a bite to eat and a cup of tea,as you can imagine the place was heaving. While sitting in the shade supping my tea I couldn't help but notice that there were a number of bikers wearing what I can only describe as their Sunday best, leathers in pristine condition spotlessly clean and trousers that didn't appear to have a single crease in them. I don't know about you guys but I try to keep my leather jacket clean but even in summer I find that after just a couple of hours in the saddle I'm covered in all sorts of crap. Just wondering if some of these guys actually ride.

When I pull away, my engine simply rises in revs until I change up a gear. When I slow down, I drop gears and each time the revs rise slightly, before dropping to idle as I clutch in and stop. So... Why is it so many other bikes go REVV... REVV... REVREVREV-REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEVVVVVVVVV as they pull away? Same for stopping - They're idling along, clutch in and it's just this constant REV REV REV as they come to a stop. This isn't only a Summer biker thing, their idles are properly set so the bike isn't about to stall, there's often no traffic to try and bully out of the way... and most have been riding long enough to get over the sound of their own engine. So what'…

I'm thinking of doing route 66 next year, one of the group things with proper guides and bikes supplied, when I ride I always wear a leather jacket and gortex trousers but I know that on a lot of the route it gets very hot which is fine while riding but there will also be a lot of walking around at the various stops along the way. Any suggestions as what to wear that will give protection should I need it but not fry my ball when walking about in the heat.

Just a quick query, can I change the old bulbs for new LEDs in the instrument cluster on the FJ? I only ask as I have it all in bits and while I'm at it I thought it would be a good idea to change the old bulbs out while I can as it's a bit of a bastard to get at when the fairing is on, in there at the moment are the standard 3.4 watt capless white bulbs and after seeing someone on here change his bulbs out was wondering if I needed to change anything vis-a-vis the voltage output, or can I just chuck the existing ones and replace them with new shiny LEDs? Any help - advise - comments on previous experience appreciated.

Somebody mentioned to me it is not advisable to run 2 strokes for long distances..no more than 100km at a time. Is there any truth to this..can a 2 stroke cruise (obviously not at high revs) all day long without risk to the engine? Will my RD350 be ok to go touring?

Two Tickets for Brands Hatch British Superbike Championship with Motul hospitality up for grabs! - Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th July We've just got off the phone from our friends at Motul and they have very kindly offered us two tickets for us to give away to two lucky forum members. You will have to be quick..... With it been this weekend they need the winners details by Midday tomorrow. To make it easy to apply simply PM us "Give me Brands Hatch tickets" together with a contact mobile number and address as they will be sent by special delivery and will need to be signed for. Please only apply if you can attend, it would be a shame for them to go to waste. W…