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  1. Started by DanielAndrew,

    2017 Yamaha YZF-R On Ebay https://www.ebay.com/itm/2017-Yamaha-YZF-R/293305599585?

  2. Started by jimmy,

    Sowerby Bridge. I'm thinking on a bid for a petrol tank on flea bay but it is pick up only. Anyone willing to pick it up (if successful bid is made), box it up and send it to me

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  3. Started by slice,

    Anyone going this year? 16th to the 20th November I think, thought I might as well go again cos if we do go to Italy then there might be some kit worth buying and they have some strange stalls there that don't seem to be found anywhere else plus year before last there was a stall for motorcycle TREKKING which might be worth a look. I might go on the 18th as it's a Monday and as I'm retired and old I can get a cripple parking space (I do have a blue badge) and a cheap ticket!

  4. Started by TG Rainman,

    Hello all, So ill start with giving you a little back story Ive recently just done my CBT and im looking to get my first bike (YamahaYS 125 used) There has been none in my local area for a while now and ive been considering biting the bullet and getting one delivered from down south, one has popped up that i really like and dealership has been great in sending me pictures and information but i asked for a video of the bike running and riding and he said "I won’t be able to send you a video of it running though, as it needs a new lock set. The keys have been misplaced and we can’t find them. So the bike will have a brand new ignition and whole new lock set."is this …

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  5. Started by Jim G,

    Guys any assistance would be appreciated. My 600 Thundercat started ok this morning but I switch it off then tried to restart and the neutral light went very faint and it would not start off the button after a bit of checking the battery is ok and fully changed but the fuel pump relay in making a clicking noise. I bump started it but it was spluttering like mad and Rev counter was flying up and down any ideas

  6. Started by Cynic,

    Sunday. Wow. Sad, proud,? you just don't realise just how big a part of you is taken up by your kids. Dropped my eldest at Sheffield uni to study psychology yesterday. Proud as punch she is making her way and doing well, totally gutted she is 100 plus miles away.

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  7. Started by Enforcer,

    Hey , My 1991 SR125 Custom Will work perfectly in the morning but when I finish work it won’t run, it starts but then it does like a fuel starvation noise and then cut out! Any ideas please guys?

  8. Started by neversaydie,

    Had a good day out at Donny Park a couple of weeks ago, Ive really been lucky with the weather the last 3 to 4 years. Put myself up into inters this year, reckon Im pretty close to the limit of this bike/rider combination. If I lean any more, the bottom of the fairing lifts the contact off the rear I reckon. The sliders I made to cover the hole I wore through last year need changing, but they did the job

  9. Started by nearlymadeit,

    Anybody know of a supplier, anywhere in the world, for 56 spoke 16 inch rims?

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  10. Started by Nathan7,

    Hi, I have recently acquired a DT400 import and am in the process of trying to register it. I sent photos of the frame number and engine number to Yamaha UK along with the incomplete white sticker on the headstock however they say they cannot give me an aging certificate because the sticker is not complete to varify the month it was made ! What should I do ???

  11. Started by Alex,

    Have been looking at buying a Shoei GT Air 2 but have read poor reviews about the integrated Senna SRL2 speakers. I was wondering if anyone has cut the originals off and upgraded them?

  12. I believe he's got a few bikes, Kawa's & Yams? Dunno if he's on here ?

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  13. Started by Soileirmeli,

    Hi, I have old project Yamaha, vin in framme and motor are same, DT2-000007. I cant find out anything with that serialnumber, can anyone explain, thanx. BR Ville

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  14. Started by Stephen Bridgehouse,

    Hi I have a tdm 900 (2005) , done 40k and looked after. It's recently developed a noise from the front sprocket, a rattle and grinding noise on overrun. I adjusted the chain which seemed to improve it slightly. I'm sure it could be a bearing on the output shaft. Any ideas or anyone suffered a similar fault?

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  15. Started by Liamc96,

    Hi I am looking to purchase my first Yamaha i would like if you could take a look at this advert and tell me the pros and cons please https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-YZF-R125-2018-YEARS/254318362769?hash=item3b368e4091:g:uTAAAOSwr~9dREYE many thanks

  16. Started by kevin10529,

    Been thinking about getting a Yamaha YZF 600 Thundercat. I know its not got the street cred of the Fazer/r6 ect but they are suppose to be good bikes for tall ppl, good on fuel+comfy for the mways/touring as well as fun for a blast. Prices are rather cheap 2. Been reading mixed reviews on the Interweb and was wondering what knowledge you legends had about them, common faults what to watch out for when buying, good points/bad point ect. Cheers Kevin

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  17. Started by Mari,

    Leaking at bowl shut bike off came back later and it was dry and not leaking at all..it's been started everyweek went to finally ride and started leaking, what could it be, not mecanically inclinded at all..

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  18. So my bike broke down a few days ago at work, cut out outside of work and started a few times while at work, but eventually stopped starting completely! I've changed my battery, spark plug and ignition coil and now I am completely lost to what's happened! The bike won't even bump start

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  19. Started by PC 1300,

    Hi all, I'm looking to buy some liners for my hard yamaha panniers fitted on an XVS1300 midnight star. I seem to be able to get some from the USA but only if I am prepared to spend way more on postage than the cost of the liners! Is anyone aware of other options? Thanks

  20. I know I should be in the "for sale" section, but I'm giving this away for nothing. The only stipulation is whoever want's it must collect from Chippenham, Wiltshire. Also the only drawback is that about 15 years ago the tank sprung a leak, as you can see I have sealed the bottom of the tank but I think that the inside of the tank will need some sort of internal sealant. BTW, the colour is "Dark Siam Metallic"

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