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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?

I just want to use a handheld odd2 code reader on my 2019 yamaha smax I think I use the light green wire behind the battery and I need to purchase an adapter. I was hoping someone could talk me thru the process. Thank you

Hello all, Simon here, English and living in Italy!!! My Yamahas are a TMax 530, an MT10SP plus an FJR 1300 Ultimate, plus I have a Honda CB1000R and will soon have a VFR1200. THANKS for having me!!!

Hi folks, I’m looking for some advice on increasing an XV125 to a 250cc My plan is to swap the cylinders and pistons to 49mm bore set. The rest of the bike is pretty much the same as the 250 model so I don’t foresee any big issues. Question: Will I also need to change the con rods? Or will the existing 125 con rods work? Are there any other factors I should be aware of? Any advice or guidance is greatly appreciated. Thanks, Philip

Hello everybody, I have a Yamaha 650XVS Dragstar which has been converted to a Trike. I bought a brand new all singing, all dancing battery for it a couple of months ago as the old battery was not designed for starting engines (I know nothing.) I've been using the Trike twice a week since then, the last ride out was Monday when it was extremely hot. I wanted to go for a run on Thursday but when I turned the key in the slot I got no reaction whatsoever. No neutral light, no engine warning light and no lights on the trike as usually happened. I checked the battery with a multi meter and got a 0.03v reading. I jump started the engine and when idling got 12.5v …

I’m selling my R6 number plate