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ive taken apart my dt and found out that it has a malaguti s.p.a frame, so i google'd 'malaguti s.p.a' and it came up a bike that looked alot similar to mine, could yamaha of bought a malaguti s.p.a and did somethings diffrent and then sold it as a yamaha? and if so, does anyone know a webasite that i can check my engine number on? the number is am6 147a 012006 thankss in advance, kyle.

Hi there, if you read my last thread you would of heard that I'm having problems with my dt50, well today I took off the reed valve to check for any obvious breaks or tears, we'll when I got it off, (after some grief from a specialist bolt) I found that the reed valve was fine but the crankshaft was full with petrol, when I kicked the bike it was splashing out, my dad said it could be the carb is ruined, but does anyone else know of any other things to check? Next on my list is to take off the head and check the piston rings, make sure there's no cracks in the head, but other than this, does anyone know things I should check?

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Been told by the 'oh great one who menstruates' that before I spend anymore money on "that bloody bike" (the dt)that I've got to get rid of some of the other bikes, fair enough, theres two or three bikes that are more or less ready for flogging on, one of them is a Motorhispania, that me and the lad, took on as a renovation. I'ts about all finished now bar a couple of bits to do, only I've hit a problem with the Ignition wiring, theres 6 tabs on the back of the ignition, and 4 wires, Black, Grey, Yellow, Green, I've asked everywhere, dealorships, main agents,etc but nope, the wiring diagram I have only shows two wires going into the ignition.I'm hoping that there might ju…

Those that know me know that I have been looking for a new classic project. I have looked at a GT185 and last weekend did a 130 mile round trip to look at a XT500. I have trawled through the papers and interweb. I had narrowed my search to mainly looking for a XT500, a TDR250 or a classic 2 stroker. My attention was called to a bike on evilbay with a dodgy single picture showing nothing of the bike and posted in the wrong category. The bike didn't seem to attract a lot of interest but I spoke to the bloke on the phone and he gave me some further details, including a blown piston and that the bike had been in his garage since 1995 and had about 14k miles on it. Armed with …

hi there, im kyle, recently i have bought a Yamaha DT50 SM, but i got it cheap because its not running properly, the problem is, when the bike bump starts (only way it starts because the battery is dead)and then when it does, the bike moved really really slowly... im not sure whats wrong with it, but my dad thinks it could be something cogging up because it will randomly gain power, if you dont understand what i mean watch this video need help asap please thanks alot, kyle

Tis a wee girl ! Both Mum and young en doing well and arrived home today. Just realising now that by the time im 50 i'll have ta start going ta disco's again,,,,,,,,,,thaught i had them days behind me Anyway all is doing grand

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Hi guys hope you can point me in right direction, tried to start my wacker tonight and nothing ! been stood in garage for a couple of years checked oil, new petrol, will start when squirt fuel down plug, into carb so suspect blocked jet ? by the way checked fuel cock and fuel there removed bowl as well ,cannot go further at mo don't have socket to get carb off. Any advise appreciated Phil

my names matt im 22 and new to the bike world (the road side) looking to use you r6 owners knowledge looking to get an r6 i have 3.5k to spend i'm interested in low insurance all pre 2004 are group 14 witch is a bonus when your 22 2003 Love the 2003 the most upto date without going to group 15. The only problem i can see is its the first edition to have fuel injection (was this a problem) anything to look out for?? are the earlier carb'd models a better ride? thanks in advance matt

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hi i am after a rxs 100 fuel tank if you can help me can u give me a call on 07861749403 dan need one asap cheers

hi all im in need of some advice! iv been offered a honda vfr 750 1991 in white for £350 the problems:- its done just over 50k all the fairing needs new clips to attach it to the bike as there all snapped its got an underlining starting problem .....works then decides it dont want to work then works again. the rear tire has a slow puncture. im wanting to get it, spend 100 quid getting the fairing sorted and painted, then sell it on but for a total of £450 is it gonna be worth it? and how much would i be looking to sell it on for?

Aye lads, Tesco are selling 1 litre bottle , for £4.50 ... Its same bottle as Carlube [ prob bottled under order] , semi-synthetic, good stuff i used it all last year, smells great too. no point in buying £12.00 motul or £8.50 rock oil, any body beat this price ,,,?

sorry if this is the wrong section.. new to the forum. I hope someone can help.. I've got a 96 FZR 1000 which due to the loss of me garage has been stood outside undercover over the winter.. Recently easily MOT'd but have picked up a problem with tickover (have to keep the throttle about 1500RPM to avoid a stall).. Improved since new fuel was put in as previously the bike wouldn't rev over 4000RPM when warm. I've been told a to take it on a good long outing to get the cr@p out the carb bowls or to spray carb cleaner through whilst running (iffy about touchin carbs).. does this ring true with anyone..? Cheers in advance.

Can anyone help with suspension settings for a 2005 R6, I am 15 stone and the bike is still at the standard settings. The rear end looks a little low, unless this is normal just had the fork oil changed Thanks Ian

Guys when the time comes i am looking for a pair of tyres for my RS125 but something more modern than classic tread patterns... the one son at th eminute are Avon Supreme which maye or may not be original and i want something up to date.. Can you recommend a good tyre to use and the sizes are 275/18 front and 300/18 rear

I got up this morning, sun shining, said to the other half that today was going to be a great day. Got ready for work so on with my M/C trousers, I uncover the bike and off with the security whilst I have my last cuppa and ciggie, turn the key and.....................................nothing! I had left the parking light on all night. I don't have any jump leads so I plug in the Optimate to see if I can get a trickle into it and get it started (too old to push the bugger). The Optimate just looks at me, only the green light on and not even doing it's normal flashing lights routine. I guess there was not even enough power to show that it was connected. It is a new batter…

Hello, I have a 1998 Yamaha YZF-R1. I replaced the lid on the block, and hats that they are on top of the valves, they fell away. I put them back but I did not know the exact placement of the washers under their hats. Now if the engine start and then came the valve clatter. otherwise the engine starts and runs perfectly. whether it is doing something wrong? Thank you

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