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After seeing that they were closing down I went to my local shop in Bradford. I was disapointed. After seeing tales of bargains that had been had by other people I was expecting to get a nice pair of boots and whatever else took my fancy. For a start the shop I went to was had only reduced items by 30% and the choice was very limited. It was mainly all the top end gear which even after a 30% reduction was still out of my price range. Did any one on here manage to get any bargains?

Hi, i recently bought a Yamaha XJ550 SECA 82/83 not sure of exact age because its a North American import, was registered in this country about 95, does any body know if it should have a front fairing and does any body know wer can get a front fairing, mant thanks Ian

A local guy has got Claudio from the long way downs GS, he loves telling everyone how he bought and has not cleaned it so it still has the original long way down mud and dust on it , anddoes not take it out in the rain in case the mud and dust gets washed off anyhow there was a MAG show in Ilfracombe today, he was there , at the prize giving he got, wait for it, the prize for Best RAT bike

well over the weekend i done my ibt course . before i booked it i looked around andgot some info. most of the bigger companys were just were just men who done a course to teach a course then i came accross a guy called mick finlay an rsa approved instructor from kildare and i hav to say what a man . he maybe an instructor but a tru biker he showed me stuf over the two days on my fazer that would make me feel id pass any test not ones did i feel i was on a course he made it fun and enjoyable i would highly recomend mick finlay to anyone . nxt is my full licence test and with micks help im sure il no problems passing that .....

I want to repaint the 2 sidepanels on my 1981 XT250 but am struggling to get a code, prefer a RAL so I can get an aerosol made up. Have tried Ford Diamond white but is a mile away from the tank white. I presume the white on the tank has faded after 32 yrs so it may be prudent taking it to my local paint place and doing a physical match against the tank. Any other ideas folks? Also, a picture I've got shows YAMAHA decals to both sidepanels but cos its a b&w pic can't tell colour etc. Are these still available? All suggestions most welcomed.

Just this week I rebuilt the motor of this exact model of bike. I bought it pretty cheap because someone had broken the piston rings. So I just put the rings in, and the bike fired right up. Next day, being yesterday, it wouldnt. I checked for spark but got small white sparks. So following clymers manual, started checking resistance. The book gives me resistance values for a m100-08 magneto, but my magneto is m100-16. Are the values going to be the same? Theres a red/white to black test which should have no resistance, but I am getting infinite resistance there. Is that my issue? Not sure how to proceed. Thanks to anyone who can offer some advice

will a yamaha FJ 1200 engine fit into a yamaha genesis 1000 FZR frame as wanting to build another streetfighter , thanks .

If your out there lord I need help. I'm trying to get an old bike running for my grandson. The bike is for off road only, no electrical system other than ignition. In regards to timing a 1971 DT1F Yamaha and I have the following questions please: -I have an ignition base with points and condensor that 2 of the 3 wound wire coils have been removed. Is this because only 1 winding is needed to fire the ignition? I asume since there are no lights or battery the other wound coils were removed? -There are 3, wires soldered to the condensor, 1 going to the points, 1 from the wound coil and the other is loose. I think it should go directly to the ignition coil. Is that co…

Hello, I plan to get tyres for my YBR, probably going for Michelin Pilot Sporty. I considered fitting them myself and seen Youtube vidz etc. Also watched vidz on wheel balancing and here's the Q. Why not balance the wheel on it's own axle, in the forks and with the calipers removed? I'm just wondering how it differs from taking the wheel off to put on a contraption.

hi new on here , so not sure where to post what , i have just aquired a yamaha dt 125 lc frame , no id , all thats on it is a frame number 12w000441 what does this mean ? the guy who i got it iff said it was a 84 125 lc but can you tell anything buy these numbers ? if i get parts for it to rebuild would i have to quote these numbers as on parts sites it says the number is not big enough , hoping someone could shed some light on this , and apologies if this is not in the correct place

I'm having trouble getting me brakes to bleed correctly. New master cylinder. They won't build up pressure. No apparent leaks. suggestions???

Hi guys new to this site but hope your knowledge can help. i have a 1996 yamaha xj 600n. The story is i pulled out of a garage with only 3600 miles on the clock. It had been sat in there for seven years.I have done all the usual things on something that has been stood that long. The problem i have is she is a nightmare to start from cold. If i put the choke on she won't even think about starting. the thing is as soon as she starts it runs like a dream. Please help i have run out of ideas!!! Cheers

Heh, got totally carried away coming home today. Really got into the point and squirt traffic killing tactics of the TDR. So into in fact that the last car i passed was only about 200yds from where i turned into my street. I may have detected a small amount of emnity from the traffic....... Hey ho.

Hi I have another posting about the problems I am having with my engine exchange but I dont seem to be getting any direct advise I am chating with another member who is great with pratical advise thank you. But need answers to some questions, Do I need to drill out the headless bolts to remove the generator rota my old one had alen key bolts simple removel. I need to change it as i have an older engine without the imisions package. Why is so difficult to just change engines was I stung by the bloke who sold me the engine will it run in my frame and with my electrics. And does anyone know why finding information for the XT125x is so frigin hard does anyone repair them I…

ive noticed a rattle comeing from my fazer when stoped at lights etc it only happens when the clutch is out . when i pull the clutch in theres no rattle . any idea what could b the problem ???

Hi me again I have purchesed a new engine for my XT125x only the generator looks different its defo a XT125x but not sure of the year my old engine has only one raised area on the part that spins round that is connected to the crank. The new one has lots of raised parts I think this is what makes the spark? Will it hurt just to change them round? Thanks Lukyboi

hi there. not sure if anyone can help but i have this annoying problem with my bike , when i use the bike from cold all is good in the gear change but when it gets hot i have trouble in selecting 5 and 6 gears you pull the clutch in flick the lever but the lever moves but wont go into gear do it again and it does .its only ever the higher gears only going up never coming down its been serviced recently and as its still under warranty i mentioned it and no problem found clutch cable adjustment is as manufactures guidelines ,i am begining to wonder if its just me but i know dam well it isn't do you think its because its still low mileage and not broke in yet ,i never…

Been looking for another commuter bike/winter hack since the dragstar got written off. This is it. Yamaha yx600 radian 1986. Runs nicely, exhaust reqd as collector box not good, a previous owner removed the baffles, gonna try for a plastic welding repair on the front fender as its split, otherwise in good order, taxed and MOTd till next year Bought it as the winter bike, but Ive a hankering for a restoration project on it next spring. Anyone ever owned one?

Had to stop using my xj700 maxim to commute until i have time to look at it, everytime i stop at a junction or traffic lights it wets its self! Cant find the leak but petrol is running from the bottom of the carbs like a tap but stops when the engine is off. :/

Hi all. I have an 09 Midnight Star 1300, I was cleaning it today and noticed ripples going across the width of the top of the headlight surround, it appears that the headlight surround is being compressed or twisted in some way. Has any other owners had the same effect happen to them?