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Have just bought a new YBR and it is back at the dealers for the second time in two weeks. Most of the time it won't go into 1st gear from neutral. On one occassion it took about 3 minutes at a busy junction to get it in to 1st. Twice it has pulled away whilst in neutral (neutral light on). The dealer has said that it only does not go into first, a few times and that most YBRs are like that and there's nothing wrong with it. He did say after the first time he had it back that he had made a few adjustments and it was fine. I took it back and it was fine for the first 5 miles then it went back to doing the same thing. He said he has spoken to Yamaha technical dept. and th…

hi all im seriously thinking about getting rid of my L plates but need some advice on what would be best for me. i dunno what to go for.... direct acces? normal test? a week packege? ........ iv been riding for 7 years on cbt's and im 24, got 6 years no claims and dont realy want to get a bike bigger than 600cc at the mo. iv got no "bad habits" as they say, and i wouldnt mind doing it as cheep as possible......so im thinking 1 or 2 lesons to get used to the bike then go for it. but i dont want to be wasting my money. what would you recomend? cheers..

hi all well i had my theory test to day and yes i passed so as soon as i got home i booked my mod 1 test and that is on the 8/7/2011

Hiya It appears that something has gone wrong, unfortunately I still haven't found out what has happened. As you can see all users are now appearing as Guest_(membername)_* I'm working on this now and hope to get it resolved asap. Cheers Alex

So I've finally got round to taking my test. I did a 3 day intensive course wed-friday. First day consisted of getting on this hunk of shit Kawasaki ER-6n, riding around a playground twice and then out on the road. Local riding first day, second day we went up to burgess hill and rode around the roads around the test centre, third day was the test. Was absolutely pooing my pants. Sailed through mod 1 without a minor. Picked up 3 minors on the road ride (mod 2). All three for being cautious. I stopped at two roundabouts that i didnt "need" to, and didnt go past a 4x4 that had stopped at lights straddling the two lanes. All things I would have not done if i were riding myse…

went to get insured on my bike today and 3 insurance companys gave me great quotes bt wont insure me witout doing an IBT course ??? and ivebin told its around 600e shocking... iv bin driving a car for 2 long .....haha can any 1 tell me more about this ...

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Hi can someone shed some light for me pls i passed my part 2 test in 1997 on a 100cc bike which has given me an a1 licence now am i restricted to a 125 or can i ride anything as long as its restricted to 33hp or what ever it states and help here would be grear thanks

CBT was today, im not a retard, so i didnt manage to fail it! Going to book my theory for late sep/early oct, mod 1 nov, mod 2 december. Then in january i can steal someone's pride and joy off them for pennies as they will be skint after christmas!

Passed my Module 1 test! It's not the greatest achievement in the world and I'm outdone by a guy who just posted that he just passed his whole test, but y'know! Still worth celebrating me thinks. So, huzzah! One step close to riding my XJ600.

As per title really, are the heads exactly the same or is it a power mod or what? Only noticed it today! YZ RATHER!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi guys Sorry if ive missed something or not searched enough but whats happened with a lot of the accounts including my own im now a guest or something according to my old posts and my avatars gone (just uploaded it again WTF happened) and im unable to view all my content and other things can someone shed some light please cheers Dave

Out of curiosity Who can wheely there bike? or has anyone tried and failed miserably G

Hello there me ol muckers..... I beleive you need me/miss/me/want to feed me biccies......well according to a couple of very lovely members anywhoooo lol Am back......for good now So....whats happening out there in Yam Land?

Just wondering if anyone had ever purchased leathers of ebay ? i was looking at these ones : http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260824575708 think they would be any good ? for £170 there a bit of a bargain . . . most of the other leathers i have looked at were about £170 just for the jacket plust another £110 for trousers i recently bought there boots : http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120648299017&category=122214&_trksid=p5197.c0.m619 and i must say, i am rather impressed with them and again, for the price WOW

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Hey people, Hows everyone doign today ? its a beautifull day to be out on a bike in Aberdeen today, just hope it stays nice for me to travel back home up the A96 later on today. Whats eveyones plans for the weekend then ? Matthew

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Just brought something from the US via evilbay. Seems a good exchange rate at the moment so if you are looking to buy there there, maybe time to look again.

Took my seat into Newton Abbot today, to get a quote for shaping and putting on a new seat cover, to an uphholstry chap I'd been reccomended by a mate of mine, not only does he refurbish 3 piece suites, but actually builds, ( also makes his own fibre glass bases, ideal cafe racers, bobbers, harleys etc)his own seats, and saw on his unit walls there was about 20 different types of seats he'd done himself, was very impressed, he's a biker himself with 30 years of building seats. He quoted me £15 for shaping and replacing a seat cover I supplied myself, and ready next day, a bargain I reckon. So I thought I'd share this with any members doing up their bike, or just having a …