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Hi everyone! My son just bought a 1986 Radian - loves it, running great but much to my embarassment I`m having trouble with the oil change!! For one thing, it is very difficult to tell the oil level from the viewer which is either too dirty or maybe so full that I can`t get a level. Next, where will i find the oil filterÉÉ rather not take the whole thing apart - I`m sure it is behuind the cover just above the filler cap but I`d like to be sure. Finally, what filter do you suggest and do we know the approximate oil capacityÉÉ thanks so much - Doc

,,, And proud owner of an '05 Yam YBR 125. Had it a week and loving it, great little bike Anyway just thought I'd say hi, looking forward to reading lots more about these Yams and having the pleasure of chatting to you all Thanks for looking!

Hi, Just wanted to say hello. Only recently stumbled onto your site and thought I'd sign up. My old FZR 1000 will be twenty years old soon and I suspect the newness may be wearing off, so I could be looking for brains to pick. The old girl's been with me for twelve years now so I have done one or two bits with her, as you do. Anyway, hello, and if you see a Marlboro coloured exup in the Yorkshire dales please give us a wave. Cheers

anyone on here get this little paper gem posted through their door ? the centre page had a cafe racer SR500 pic, could someone post this up, stunning bike btw

Hello, im new to the forum. i used to own a baotian 50cc 4 stroke ped but i got tired of it being so slow. So i sold it for £400 and put £100 towards it and bought one off autotrader. Now, there is only a small prob with it as it has manual choke. When i do not press the choke while riding the bike crawls to 30, but if i press it in say halfway the bike will shoot off and do a nice 55MPH. If i press the choke in on idle it will cut the bike out so im a little confused. How can i fix it so the bike will do a nice 55MPH without the need to choke it. Thanks.

well i did my CBT the other day and came away with that A4 paper that says i am ok to ride a 125cc motorbike it was a good bit of fun with the guys and not forgetting the lady instructor at motor tech at Manchester, i came away with some more knowledge and a little more experience, and was not made to feel that they were trying to teach an old dog new tricks they were serious but laid back a little with it, if folks did something wrong they were shown with respect how to do it the right way, they did not shout and ball at folks, they realy put folks at ease, i would recomend the folks at motor tech to any one who is looking to do there CBT. well i came out of the…

Howdy to ya yammi lot,, I'v just found an joined hoping for a little help with mi tzr,, its a bit ill and could do with some help! lol if anyone knows of where i could get hold of the loom or black boxes, as i'm not getting a spark and i'v been through everything,, It's been a great runner till tother day, it started fine but once i put it in gear it stopped,, I checked stand switch, neutral switch, it started then would just stop once in gear!! all fuses were fine,, checked ignition, a mate of mine tryed to help by putting a power in to what he thought was power on the ignition, only it was earth! something went pop! no smoke no burning smells just a POP!…

hi peeps. iv eosld my DT, i want to try and contact the owner and find out if he still has the bike and how he is getting on with it. is there anyway (preferably free/cheap) that i can find out the details of the owner using just the information i have left (reg: G237MYA, Yamaha DT50 Blue) - Steve ... i really want it back now :'(

I've got to get one of those http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2pVtnz6C0Y&feature=related

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:rolleyes:HI im gary barber i own a 1991 fj1200 with 64,000 on clock.Im only getting about 33mpg for town and country riding combined,what should i be expecting? Plus any service intervals info would be usefull.Many thanks

When we had all that snow me and my mate thought hmmmmmm???....Arm chair....set of ski's....bolt them to the arm chair....add one 4x4 jeep and a ski rope....sit down hold on!!!....put your foot down on the gas as hard as you can and watch me sh*t my self and fall of at the end lol..

have just bought a p reg thundercat. when i start it up it has a bit of a sticky throttle. checked bar ends seem ok then loosend screws on handlbar casing and sprayed wd 40 in but still the same. any advice. cheers shaun

Hey guys, I need to buy a new suit for my upcoming races. I don’t wanna spend thousands of dollars for a suit. So I actually need one below 1000. I came across this website where I saw this “Willow” leather suit for $599. It s actually cheaper than I expected so I would like to have your opinion before buying… You can see it here http://www.agvsport.com/One-Piece-Racing-Suits/Willow/Willow.php Thanks Andy

Ok, so its's a bit of a random thing to post, granted. But it made me think and i was just wondering if anyone else has ever tried this. I follow a blog called Hotukdeals and one of the deals on there today is an "Ultrasonic Cleaner" which is 14.99 from amazon. I was reading through the comments and one guy said he uses them to clean carb's. Obviously you'd have to be careful what you used in it but might be worth a shot. I get my bonus later this month from work and im pretty sure the idea of the bonus is to blow it as soon as you can on random things so i might give it a go. The Ultrasonic Cleaner is normally used to clean things like jewellery, CDs etc…

www.easy-drop.co.uk Got a reply after filling out the from etc.. They are asking for money up-front for uniform... what do you think?? Smells funny.... Here is what they sent me back Your Ref: ***** 30/3/10 Hi again and good morning, My name is Lorraine James from Easy Drop. We have already been in touch but it seems our original email did not make it to you hence we are in contact again. I am writing with regard to your recent application to Join Easy Drop as a self employed owner driver courier/delivery operator. We are pleased to inform you that we are in a position to utilise your services in the areas that y…

Ok, so i just read foamys thread about the bike test and didnt want to hijack his thread with questions so heres another one! I've been riding on a CBT for almost 4years now, have done a repeat! I've looked on the DVLA website but all it does is confuses me! If i take the module 1 and 2 test on my dt125re, does this mean i have to stay riding a 125 for 2 years or can i take it on the dt and then buy a restricted fazer600 ( 33bhp)? I've also got the theory test booked. For the 29th april i think. ideally need to get the test done before july so i dont have to pay another 100 squids to get another CBT! I just cant work out what the rules are, so if anyone has co…

Hey all, I've been looking to purchase a new pair of racing gloves and I came across AGVSPORT's new Laguna gloves. http://www.agvsport.com/Racing-Sport-Gloves/Laguna/Laguna.php I really like them but I would like to know what you guys think or if you have any suggestions before I make a purchase. Thanks. Andy

Hi all, I started my xvs up last week after about 5 months and had it on a bike jack. The gears changed no problem. I started up this week and cannot get it above second gear. First second neutral is all fine. I rode it up for a mile to warm it up thinking it may be the clutch plates but still no joy even when engine is hot. Any ideas?

Blonde housewife goes into local fish & chip shop. "Cod & chips twice please" "I'm ever so sorry" said the owner, "but were right out of cod, will anything else do?" "Oh dear," she said. "my husband insisted on cod & chips, I'd better go back and ask him if he wants anything else" Half an hour later she returns, when she gets to the front of the queue, she says, "Cod & chips twice please" Once again, the owner says. "I'm ever so sorry", "but were right out of cod, will anything else do?" "Oh dear," she said. "my husband insisted on cod & chips, I'd better go back and ask him if he wants anything else" Half an hour later she returns, when she g…