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I have just realised just how much money I have spent on my bike. Everytime I see something on eBay I cannot resist buying it. I have just bought a new bash plate and foot pegs. Really I didn't need either. I am selling my bike in March so the person who gets it after me will be getting a really good bike which has had no expense spared. I have nearly spent what I paid for the bike in parts, extras and labour. I want ti to be a really nice bike to look at, ride, and to function perfectly, but all my time, expense, and hard work is just going to benefit the person who gets her next. I think I'm finished buying extra's for her now. From now on it is just needs must basis.

hey fellas, just a quick one (not STRICTLY motorcycle related, but its close enough) when you are signalled to pull over by a police officer in a vehicle, how should you go about stopping? should you pull over onto double yellows or go a little further to where theres a more appropriate spot? i only ask because its a criminal offence not to stop, and also a criminal offence to stop where its not legal (such as on double yellows) thanks

Hey guys, so I'm counting down the days until I get to collect my YBR125 at the end of this week! It's been such a long passion of mine to ride motorbikes, but before I knew it work, cars and a house got in the way.... Anyway, here I am at 27, getting my first bike! I can't wait to get out and practice so I can work towards my full licence next year. So, help inspire me to get the most out of my (speed devil) 125, and share some cool stories about your first bikes - what was your first bike? Did you go on any mammoth trips? Find yourself riding in crazy weather for the first time? Etc... I'm hoping I'll be able to share my own stories in the not too distant fut…

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Well, after 2 weeks with the Fazer600, i had to get my Thunderace back, so basically it cost me £150 to find out I am addicted to power lol. I'm now looking at Harris raised clipons, to take the strain off the old neck and back. I know.... I should have done that first! Live and learn ay?

Yamaha YZF R1 North Yorkshire Police said Wilkinson was banned from driving for 70 days when he appeared at Selby Magistrates Court earlier this week. He was also fined £360 and ordered to pay costs of £45 and a victim surcharge of £15. "Got off light if you ask me!!!" Full Story here: http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2012/09/29/motorcyclist-fined-speeding-past-horse_n_1924984.html?utm_hp_ref=uk

I recently replaced my front brake pads with ceramic pads. Is there really a big difference in metal and ceramic pads? All went well unitl I went to test them out and noticed I have a significant delay in coming to a stop once the front brake is applied. Anyone have this issue and a resolution?

hello again people. im toying with the idea of changing the light setup on the rear of my bike, at the moment its completely standard (dt125r) and the indicators are like fog lights off a mk1 fiesta "there massive" also the rear light and plate bracket look horrible and bulky. im looking at a tail tidy and some small LED indicators, but with my dt the rear light is part of the plastic plate hanger - ive seen a few dt's where the rear light is on top of mudgaurd where as mine is below and again its massive i think this is to make way for the rack (which i want to keep to strap my jerry can onto for green lainging) i would like a small slimline rear brake light i can…

hopefully, nobody has been there, but it can happen to anyone i recently ran out of engine RIGHT AFTER my 4000 mile service. i had ridden the YBR home, got changed, and set off to work. the bike stalled strangely as i accelerated away from a set of lights (didnt stop moving), started the bike up again, then lost all power 200 yards later. then i was stuck on a 50mph road, just after a roundabout, with high kerbs keeping me from bumping up, and no drop kerb for another 100 yards. i decided that the engine was in fact dead, and pushed it to the nearest drop kerb (not behind me at the roundabout, i want forward 100 yards), made a couple of calls, then set off home, …

Any MT-03 owners recommend this bike to move up from a 125 ?

Hi everyone, having a bit of an issue with my newly aquired TZR125... I knew it had been stood for 3 years before I bought it, so I decided that before trying to fire it up I would drain the tank and clean out the carb. The carb was full of a sticky snot like substance, which I managed to eventually clean out. However the tank appears to have been filled with an epoxy tank liner at some stage which has obviously been partly dissolved by the fuel. This had also caused the gunge in the carb (as well as reed valves). I have managed to get most of it out, but there is still one big lump still in there. What is the best way of removing the lump? I don't want to damage…

yo mofo's!! i got a decent rattle on my topend when cold and warm, is it possible i could replace the rings or should i be looking at a piston kit and small end bairings?? sorry for the noob question i have never worked on a 2 stroke - plenty of 4 strokes!! any advice on what to look for are welcome! cheers ken

Hi all I recently purchased a pre diversion XJ600 that had been sitting in a garage for a while and it doesnt want to start. I've checked the electrics and I'm pretty sure that the ignitor unit needs replacing. I've been calling breakers yards and checking online but cant seem to find a replacement one. USE the wanted section Any help or suggestions would be much appreciated. Thanks

hi ,dont know if this has been covered already. has anyone swopped the xv125 top for a 250? have been on another forum were this seems a common thing. apparently the top switch gives 180cc. my bike is a sachs 125 cc that uses the xv125 engine any thoughts craig

im looking to upgrade the currently pants bulbs in the YBR's front light, so that hopefully ill be able to see the road ahead on the ever darkening winter nights ive found http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/H4-Ring-XENON-Ultima-120-Headlamp-Bulb-60-55W-pair.html?bulb_search=b970]this bulb which seems to be compatible... could i simply plug this in without damaging the wiring, as 55w seems a little more than i currently use, and i might have read that a 50w bulb could overload the wiring to the headlight and would it be sensible to replace both main beam AND dipped bulbs with these alternatives thanks

Hi guys, I have snapped the indicator off my YBR125 and need to repair it. The indicator is working fine, just the mudguard holding it on is snapped. I've brought a replacement just don't know how to fix it. It looks like theres maybe three bolts holding the rear fender/ mudguard on but they are in a difficult position to reach and they've slightly rusted. Is it possible to replace the mudguard and rewire the indicators myself or am I best taking it to a garage?

Just ordered some ACF50 from eBay. Where exactly do I apply it, do I just spray it on every metal part?

ok, ive got my mod 2 in a couple of weeks, but no more training sessions, so i thought id post a couple questions here first, the highway code says that we shouldn't indicate when there's nobody around to indicate to, but on our test, there should always be an examiner, so would i be correct if i always indicated where appropriate, on the grounds that he is another road user, and needs to see my intentions, even if he is directing me. secondly, speed: this was always a big thing in my trainings, my instructor criticised (in a constructive way i'll add) that i was a little too cautious when approaching what i perceived as a hazard (low visibility, very narrow roads …

im planning on chopping my frame the reg plate will mount under the seat in front of the back wheel there would be no rear mudguard is this legal i was told the bike had to have mudguard to pass the mot but i m more concerned if it will atract the plods attention

ok, so i have my little rxs, and im going to be making it road legal. i would really like to umm "pimp it out" (i think thats the term) 1st id really like to know if i can get some sort of faring. something preferably like this no idea where id get one for a rxs 100 though.. and then lets say i changed the lights and stuff on the bike for led after market lights. what would be my best bet. do i need to re do the whole bike's wiering "start from scratch" to make it all 12v. or would i be able to say leav it at 6v, but make a little pcb. with some transitors and a few caps and put those inline with the lighting so it bumps the 6v up to 12v just for th…