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  1. Started by steveyg_uk,

    Looking at replacing several bulbs from hallogen to LED. Not looking at replacing arms etc, just the bulb. I cannot find anywhere that explains what bulbs I need for the following;- - Headlamp - hign and dipped - Indicators - Rear stop light Cheers. Steve.

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  2. Started by steveyg_uk,

    Hi, Does anyone know if YBR125 will take side hard storage cases. I have the top box but looking at the following;- http://www.getgeared.co.uk/Motorcycle_Luggage/Motorcycle_Hard_Luggage Cheers. Steve.

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  3. Hi all I need to buy me a jacket to wear while riding an XVS125. In your experience, is the Weise Psycho Jacket, any good for a slow rider newbie?

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  4. Started by Paulwhite,

    right peeps i need to know how many people want them so if you could use this thread to post how many you want, what colour and what size. there going to be around £10 each but it depends on how many we need here is the design but please use the other thread Y.O.C T-shirts anyone interested? to post any other comments cheers. .paul.

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  5. Started by awh18awh,

    Hi all Just a quick one - Tinted visors, are they legal or not?? Cheers

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  6. Started by neversaydie,

    Lidl have on offer starting the 5th April, reversible ratchet 28-210Nm torque wrench with 17/19 and 21mm sockets, plus 125mm extension, £14.99. Looks good value

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  7. Started by drewpy,

    this is pretty good, and puts things into perspective so to speak http://htwins.net/scale2/scale2.swf?bordercolor=white

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  8. Started by simon jones,

    Hi any one got any advice on the best pipes to get for my 400e ? I quite like the look of the ones with a can on the back but dont know if they are any good or where to get them im not interested in power just some after market pipes Simon

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  9. Started by Paulwhite,

    well the frame is out and im running low on funds ......need to paint the frame as iv sorted out some rust and taken the old paint off.... iv got a spray booth at work that i can use and a barrel of xylene if i need it .....but my question is what would be the better paint to use?? im looking to spend max 20 quid but im after a paint that will be long lasting and withstand the salt, rain, rust and general abuse that i throw at it.

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  10. Started by NE0,

    I got to get me one of these gas tanks!

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  11. Started by simon jones,

    Hi hope some one can help me can you tell me what colour my wheels should be black or white it is a white and red rd400e Regards Simon

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  12. Started by dand,

    Hi, Does anyone have any good suggestions for cheap 2-way radios that work well. Me and a mate want to do a bit more long distance and it would be good to have some communication as we're riding along. I found a cheapish set on maplins (around £50) but wondered if anyone had used any others? Cheers

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  13. Started by ddlooping,

    Hi all The title says it all.

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  14. Started by Cynic,

    Ok i thought most of the stuff about loading the footpegs in corners was hype. Unless your taking cadwells mountain or going for megga lean angles its irrelevant to most of us. Well last Tuesday i badly cut and bruised the back of my heel, including bruising my achilees (not reccomended) well i used the car for a couple of days. (difficult to kick the bike over with a gammy right leg, not to mention my boots). Well i was back on the bike yesterday and could i turn right, could i buggery, wobbled round corners like a piss head. Wandering to the left etc. Its better today as is my foot. I know the TDR is more sensitive to fine inputs than a lot of other bikes but i…

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  15. Started by Blades_2,

    Hi just thought i would bring this to the yamaha owners club website, this is a pertition to stop the new regulations regarding the 2013 bike test into force. Please sign it, this could wipe bikers and biking off the map. http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/27455 Thankyou

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  16. Started by Columbo,

    Hey all, been a while! Still on the YBR! been riding 8 months now. Full test all booked up and I'm ready to rock. I REALLY want a TZR 250! Are they any good?

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  17. Started by Dickwad,

    Anyone know why it says "warn status" under my profile? doesn't seem to be on anyone else's.

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  18. Started by drewpy,

    Talking to Airhead today and funny enough he mentioned that fuel isn't the same any more. I thought that yesterday when siphoning off the 2 stroke tank. It doesn't smell the same or tastes the same.(not gulps just molecules) I remember in the 80's I would be burping off the fumes, now there doesn't seem to be any more and is more like water! I know there is 5% ethanol in there now, but there must be other crap in there to "bulk" it out a bit too!

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  19. Started by joecowan27,

    i bought an xt350 back in july wich literly lasted 7 weeks before it broke down. I dont realy no how it happend but the piston has had the whole sidewall worn off. the head, crank, con rod and piston are all ruined as well as the barrle. the promblem im having is finding any parts for it. Im looking for a full engine but i cant find much. theres nothing on ebay and ive called so many breakers with no luck. id be willing to get a donor bike but there arnt many of them about either. dose anyone no were i can get an engine or any parts for it. i no its not the most common bike around but there must be something around. alternatively are there any engines i can fit into…

  20. hi i have a rxs and im after a micron or allspeed for it micron allspeed