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Hi folks, Just thought I'd take the time to wish you ALL a Merry Christmas and hope you all have a better 2022. The forum has got a lot quieter since I first joined ten years ago, nonetheless I still visit every few days to read whats going on with you all. I still enjoy the banter, even if the bikes don't do many miles at all these days. Have a great time and enjoy your family time. NE0. Apparently I've got a new film out!..... Might have to go and watch it over the holiday period.😎

Yey! We can post again!!!

I am going to look at a 2002 XVSA 1100 Dragstar. Can anyone tell me the difference between the XVS and the XVSA? Is one classic and one custom?

So... It's raining... I've got rain wear, but it would appear that there's pinhole leaks in the trousers (probably from putting them on and taking them off) around the crotch somewhere. I'm going to put this down as being one of the problems of rubberised clothing. So, the question is: Does anyone make non rubberised wet wear? Gortex or just simply better quality maybe?

Hoping someone else has had this problem??? 2000 XJ900S, turn the bike on and ignition lights etc all on. Hit the ignition and I hear 2 clicks and then everything goes dead. No lights/horn/etc. Turn it on and off and still nothing. Go back half an hour later, disconnect the battery and reconnect and everything lights up again, but hit ignition again and 2 clicks and dead again. Anyone got any ideas??? Thanks. Paul

Why is it so hard to find parts? Can any New old stock be gotten anywhere? Im looking for clocks, handlebar switches, rear mudguard, and centre stand. Can anyone help me please? Sorry. titled mk1 should be RD125LC mk1

Its been a few years since i rode my DT 175 1974, but now I can't wait again. But things have changed a bit i gather, that I don't need to tax it and MOT it, but will need to insure it. Do I have to register the bike with dvla as historic? Can I get very low cost historic insurance as probably only do 100ish miles a year?

PS. Just got a used Haynes manual off eBay ( what more does a guy need!🤣👍) Pictures are just to show the ‘challenge’ awaiting me this winter but don’t show all of the neglect and bodge ups done over the years. By the time I am finished I hope to have it looking ‘like new’ again 😀

Hi guys I have a problem with my wr 125x mid ride I lost all my electrics I.e lights, indicators, brake lights, horn, speedo/hud everything. the only thing working is cut off switch, start button and the bike still starts and runs fine. I have checked fuses and they all are fine has anyone got any idea what it could be

Hi all Still waiting to receive my British license so I can pass the CBT. In the meantime, I'm spending my hard earned cash like there was no tomorrow: - Helmet (Shark Evoline series 2) - Jacket: Weise Psycho - Pants: Draggin Jeans Slix (with free armour) - Disc-Lock: Xena XX14 (with alarm) - GPS tracker: GT03B ("Smart Tracker" from eBay) - Reflective adhesive tape for pin-striping the black matte helmet - Muc-Off 8-In-1 Bike Cleaning Kit - Motorcycle Roadcraft: The Police Rider's Handbook to Better Motorcycling (£3 2nd-hand ) - (Edit): Philip X-treme Vision H4 bulbs There's at least one essential element missing: summer gloves. …

First time I've had chance to get out on the bike this week, The sun was out the sky was blue, it was great to feel alive again for a couple of hours but boy was it cold, maybe I need to switch to my full faced helmet as my beard does'nt keep my ugly face to warm but it was my hands that got so painfully cold. Its no good its time to replace my favorite worn out gloves for something that actually keeps my hands warm. Time to buy myself an early christmas present.

Hi everyone, hoping you can help ID my DT100, I’m going to rebuild it. Serial number 23F-XXXXX (matching) suggests 1983 DT 100k on a couple websites, but all the pics and diagrams I can find for that version don’t seem to match what I’ve got. Sorry but couldn’t figure out how to post my own photos, is that possible? Mine looks like the model in this link, just much rustier. https://en.wheelsage.org/yamaha/dt/yamaha_dt100/pictures/hvj8jr appreciate any help pointing me to parts diagram and manuals etc and/or places that might have parts in stock (tank in particular, mine maybe rusted through). thanks!

Hi Guys, just joined after purchasing a XJ900f - 30+ years after buying my first one and touring Germany on it. Never touched that one. Just checked tyre pressures and oil level then rode it there and back and it never missed a beat. Got this one (in a very sad state) as a winter project for 21/22 and plan on doing all the work myself (with the help of YouTube😂) I can offer MIG welding if anyone needs it + I can spray paint in my workshop. The only help I can see I will need is a special socket(?) to undo the handlebars as none of my sockets will fit. Cheers and safe riding👍🤞

78 dt125 no spark. Switches are good. Positive battery terminal to the frame is a dead short. Lost spark while riding. Is this a compensator amd points issue?

I have brought a yamaha ybr 125cc 2008 fuel injected only I have read about starting problems when hot if left out in direct sun light was the problem ever sorted only i have brought one and am a bit concerned about it i have looked it up on problems starting it when hot the answers that come up are about 10 years out of date !

Accidently clicked on my name, and it would appear that I have 6 badges... What's all this about then? And how many badges are there? And is there a list??? I want to collect them all!!! lol And I've just been promoted to 'Contributor'!!! Wots all this ere then? 😛

im busy restoring a yzf750 1995. the cams were out when i bought it and had been placed in a box with other bits. iv put the camshafts back in but when i torque them up the cams will not turn. so im wondering if the head has warped [ i can not see any sign of it] iv also noticed 2 of the pistons have a slight crack in them ,, over heated may be ? the bike is a 4fm and the cam case is stamped with 3gm. could this be the reason why the cams will not turn and are to tight, wrong casing for 4fm cams? or are fz and yzf parts all interchangeable ? also i can get a good thunderace 1000 head and cams but will these fit a yzf 750 barrels ? any help would be very great full …

Hi, first post (new member) .... Please can somebody help me out ..... Does anybody have a copy of the manufacturer Specification data sheet for a FZS600 / 1999? (pdf /downloadable, please) OR, copy of an original sales brochure?? I have taken my Fazer to Italy (5yrs ago), trying to register it with an Italian number plate. The local vehicle authority office (vehicle licencing etc) has asked for this document for them to proceed with the paperwork. Originally, they required a Certificate of Conformity (CoC) – NOT available for my bike. Only available for bike year 2000+. They (Italy) have now accepted this email (result). Now they keep asking f…

hello. i am busy restoring a yzf750r 1995 and found a hair line crack in the skirts of two of the pistons. iv checked out the internet for a supplier that sells new pistons but not having much luck. anyone one no of a supplier? any help would great full. thanks

How does the high beam work on DT50 2007?