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Hi, Does anyone know how to remove the case on a 1981 DT175MX speedo? I’ve been told it’s possible to open them up for repairs. Speedo not working at present. Speedo cable rotating going into speedo but no movement on needle. Thanks

I can't get my bike started anymore. Yesterday afternoon it started up but I had to keep it alive with the choke. Does anyone know what could be the problem? I'm fairly new at motorcycles

i replaced starter relay, battery, spark plug, ignition coil and still wont start

I have a 81 yamaha xs 400 . it runs great but one thing i noticed is when I first start it to let it warm up the exhaust will make a popping noise on the right side which comes and go's. But after it warms up I don't notice it as much. The left side exhaust dont pop. what should I check for?

Hi guys! I went to change my oil for the first time on my bike I just got last fall. All excited until I saw the Oil Drain Plug. Completely stripped! I tried going full bore with channel-locks because it was too far gone to be cautious with and it wouldn't didn't budge, just kept stripping worse and worse. I thought I'd come here before I get myself in a bigger jam. I noticed there are kits online to drill out drain plugs but I don't want to go that far if I can help it. Does anyone have any tips or tricks to get this puppy unstuck? Oh, and I ordered a new oil drain plug, dumb question but; oil drain plugs are universal right? I mean I got the 14x1.5 threads I knew …

I just recently had a 1981 Yamaha xs400 givin to me by an old family friend. It needs a new paint job, seat work and theres a short between the key and the strater button. Other than that, it runs great and i'll be posting pics as i go along. If you have any tips or advice it would greatly help.

I am building a bare bones "Old Skool" street fighter from a 1982 400 seca its almost done while routing out through out the frame my question is what are the 2 square relays that mounted in rubber below the seat on the gastank brace ? I broke one of the wires going to one . as I will only have a headlight tail light and brake light trying to decide if I need it Thanks Tom

Hi guys. Got a DT 125 MX for a project. The previous owner bored it, not sure how far oversize he went though. he also fit a ktm racing muffler and cone filter. It's suffered 33 years of abuse, so I plan to do a full engine rebuild. Parts aren't difficult to find, neither was the Haynes manual... but a parts catalogue is, I can only find the one for the liquid cooled model.. Does anyone know where I can find one? I'd like to be able to search for parts by their number to avoid compatibility issues. Does anyone have/ know where I can get a parts catalogue? Also, it's moody when it comes to starting, I think its running rich on both jets, for these reasons: 1) i can …

Hi guys. Got a DT 125 MX for a project. The previous owner bored it, not sure how far oversize he went though. he also fit a ktm racing muffler and cone filter. It's suffered 33 years of abuse, so I plan to do a full engine rebuild. Parts aren't difficult to find, neither was the Haynes manual... but a parts catalogue is, I can only find the one for the liquid cooled model.. Does anyone know where I can find one? I'd like to be able to search for parts by their number to avoid compatibility issues. Does anyone have/ know where I can get a parts catalogue? Also, it's moody when it comes to starting, I think its running rich on both jets, for these reasons: 1) i can …

When checking the oil using the window in the crank case, should the bike be up or on the kickstand?

I was wondering if anyone knows if a 1985 RD125LC Motor will fit a 1982 RS125 engine mountings? I cant see it being an issue because I believe the DT/RS/RD/RXS engine casings are all the same but not 100% sure. Cheers for your help in advance.

Hi again folks, I just thought I'd update you on the progress of the little Yam Thanks go to Chris66, for info on forks, now sorted and fitted with new seals :-) By the way, I must say I found it strange that you gave the size of the bi-hexagon damper tube top, in "imperial" (ie. 5/8") when the bike is Japanese and mainly metric sizing, but I did manage to get them out with a length of 8mm studding and some 13mm nuts. they were a bit sloppy and would have been better with 14mm. But as I'm not planning on doing them again anytime soon I'm quite chuffed that the job is now done Thanks too to Paul (O.G.O.A.B.) for his invaluable input regarding the re-soldering of…

I am looking for post in the wanted section, intro would be nice too

when i bought my xs400 in 1982 I ran it on 4 star petrol or even 2 star if money was low. since I put her back on the road last year iv'e been using lead replacement additive by redex but finding it harder to find lately iv'e seen something on ebay that looks like three lead weights in some chicken wire, that you just drop in the tank, has anyone else used one and do they work. still got to refurb tank so meantime still using redex. but would appreciate any info thanks..

has an one tried a big bore on these bikes? i love the bike for off road because it so small and light. just wondered what bigger piston could be used thanks

My 1982 Virago has 22,000k and has never had any oil leaks until the last month or so. Leaks have begun around the outside of both front and rear cylinder head gaskets next to the crankcase. I have snugged up the 3, (three) allan screws on each side with no success. It has been suggested that there is increased pressure in the crankcase that has to be addressed. Is there a crankcase vent or other vent that may be plugged? All sources I have checked are vague on location etc. Any help will be appreciated.

Hi, Yesterday I went to pick up my DT125 LC 1982, It's a pretty nice looking bike and they've put quite a bit of money into it. However they haven't finished the wiring and I don't currently have a manual, does any of you know where to find free on-line manuals? Also I have part of the throttle cable that is broken (the nipple has come of the cable) so I need a new one but can't find them, so if you know where please tell me Pictures of the bike: Pictures of the wiring: The broken throttle cable: Thanks, Ollie.

Hi Guys. Wonder if you can help me out? Bought an XV750, as mentioned in previous posts, and it conked out on the way home after 30 miles. Green flag obliged and I cleaned out the concrete-like blockages from all of the jets, bowl etc and managed to run it intermittently sometimes on one cylinder. Forked out £160 to have the carbs rejetted, cleaned etc and it ran fine for a few miles then started chugging. Checked the plugs and they were choked up with carbon preventing sparking. Cleaned and started resetting pilot jets and running in between until I had them turned out 3 and a half turns. Still fouling! Did that paper test thingy on the remote Mixture Control Valve. No v…

I have a 1983 DT125 with 1100 miles on it. I notice from the Haynes manual it needs 10 40 oil in the engine/gearbox. I have synthetic 10/40, will that be ok or does an old bike like this need mineral oil ? Be great if anyone can help with this.-Thanks, Nick

I am wanting to put a faring from a FZR1000 EXUP onto a FZR400 Does anybody know if they are the same? or is it not possible without lots of modding