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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…

hey peeps ive booked my motorcycle theory test for monday, got a full day lesson on thursday and hopefully will be able to take my Mod 1&2 test before the summer rolls around... is the bike theory test any different to the car theory test? and how many lessons would i need to take before i have a good chance of passing my test(s)?, hope its not like my car one where i took 20 odd lessons, the day is costing me £100 .

hi all im rebuilding me xvs dragstar 125 the engine blew so im putting in a 125cc pit bike engine. Im also going to be removing the rear suspension in favor of a couple of steel supports, make me own fenders and at some point will be fitting a bobber seat, the rest of the bike will be standard. just wanted to know if anyone knew what would be involved with getting this creation on the road? iv never done this before so dont have a clue where to start. any advice would be appreciated cheers . Paul .

hi i need a starter motor 4 a dt125x it a o7 an i cant find 1 eney were can eney 1 help me nowt on ebay an dont no were 2 look so plz help me asap

I am 19 and have recently passed my cbt for the second time. I have been riding my cbr125 around but when i see these 600cc bikes fly past i am so jealous its unreal. so i am now debating throwing in the towel with my cbr, doing my test and getting a proper bike (really liking the R6) Can some one please explain about the whole restriction thing, from what i have heard i will be restricted to a 33hp bike. so is it possible to buy a restricted 600cc? am i too ambitious going from a 125 to 600? (been riding for 3 years but obviously only on small bikes/scooters) i am quite a short person and the cbr 125 fits me perfectly, are the bigger engine size bikes actually larger?…

hi all iv got a knackerd xvs 125 and thought about rebuilding it into some kind of monster of the deep just need some ideas to stimulate my imagination lol. thought about using a pit bike engine something like pitbike and do something with the frame probably make it smaller with 1 seat sort of thing oh and might get rid of the rear suspension in favor of a couple of steel rods. any ideas would b welcome

hi all im wantin to replace the rear lights with custom led's built into the fender but need it to pass an mot. dus anyone know about the regulations on lights and what would pass and what wouldnt? cheers. Paul .

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hi there im thinking of building me own aluminium furnace in the back yard and just need ideas as to what to make for me 1st try at casting, thaught might as well do something for a bike. any ideas welcome cheers. Paul.

Hey all, Loving my new Yamaha and slowly getting the hang and feel of the extra weight and size. The only thing I'm having problems with at the moment is the side mirrors. For some reason no matter what angle or however far I push the bar back I just cant seem to get a comfortable rear view (as in with my previous CBR). Currently when I have them angled at the correct height I'm seeing too much of my elbows and cant seem to extend the view out enough. Are there actually any commercial extenders for the side mirrors? Just something to give me an extra inch or 2 out. I had a look at my mates YZF and he said he initially had the same problem as me but had it some…

Me, my wife, son & daughter went to Bristol today to do a bit of shopping and have a meal out. As I started to cross the trumpet bridge I noticed an Eastern European woman sat down cross legged on the bridge with a baby in her arms rocking it side to side. I have always thought, "don't these babies ever get bigger?" When I got next to "her" I realised it was a bloke with a duffle bag rocking it side to side.

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Hi guys my names ash i had my Yamaha aerox 50cc 55 plate now about a year and i have done every thing imaganable to it i have had 75 mph out of the bike with heavey rollers and 0 - 60 within about 15 seconds. had a leo vince TT exhaust on it a mollosi variator kit (weight of rollers 5) air filter race cluth race springs other things also carnt think lol ........

hi all was wondering the other day if there is a fixed rake adjuster out there? i want to be able to adjust the rake without swapping parts. iv come up with a design that would be welded to ur frame and allow you to adjust the rake to preset angles just by moving a bolt, but need to compare it to other ideas b4 i start spending money on testing. iv had a gander on google and cant see anything remotely similar, just ur usual new yoke and fork setup. so if anyone has heard of such a thing or can post a website id b grateful cheers .Paul.

I have an 07 ybr 125, the orange warning light is flashing and i have lost power when driving. can anyone help me sort the problem.

Hey Guys, I'm new to the forum and to Yamaha aswell. My last bike was Honday CBR 125R. I'm now currently riding a YZF R125. Quick pic of my baby: I've got a quick question; My previous gloves were alpinestar GP Plus size large. (They were handed down to me from a friend when I first bought my original bike). Fitting was perfect. I recently bought a new pair of alpinestar GP Pro gloves.. large again. But tbh at the moment my hands are red and raw from the tight fitting of the gloves.. I even find it difficult to make a fist. Someone mentioned to me that it does take a little while for leather products to wear in. Any ideas on how long? …

There was a DRZ parked at college on friday with only 1 mirror(right side), is this legal ? it looked legit with a proper plug in the mount for the left mirror. Vez.