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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?

Folks stupid question maybe but ive just picked up an xj900f and when looking for an oil change kit with filter/s the website is asking to make sure if you have one oil filter or two any ideas anyone (Haynes is on its way) cheers Mo

Hi all, advice required yet again, purchased my DT175 with a "big one" complete exhaust system, performance is quite poor with the power only arriving at 7,000rpm then tailing off at the redline 8,000. I had the original exhaust which is a bit tatty but put that on & it made a big difference, power now comes in around 6,000 & tails off around 7,500. I'm not sure of the carb jet size but when reading about the new exhaust it says jet changes are usually not required. Even with the standard exhaust I'm struggling to get much faster than 55 to 60mph, is this normal or should I check the sprocket sizes ? One again any information would be appreciated. Dave

Evening All! Quick query if I may - does anyone know the torque settings for the rear brake caliper mounting bolts on the XJ600N (2000 Model)? Thanks in advance Cheers

Because of the constant rain lately I have been constantly on the look out for man hole covers, so I can avoid them. I nearly come off going over one a while back, so now I am very vigilant. I have noticed that they always seem to be on corners on junctions, so every time I am turning at a junction or going round the corner it makes it more difficult because there is always at least one man hole cover to avoid. Also they also always seem to be in clusters of three of four. I don't know what it's like in your town but in Bradford they are in the most ridiculous, hazardous places which make it very dangerous for bikers. Obviously the groundworks teams that situate them do n…

Is it possible or can someone help I want to fit fuel gauge on a 1998 thundercat, going on bit trip on don't fancy relying on the light only. Thanks for help and advice

Hey all today is a sad day i offically wont be owning a yamaha no longer as i have part exchanged my aerox100 for a piaggio typhoon125 2011 model so i am gonna be on the search for a piaggio owners club but who knows in the future i may return to the yam family. I have had a lovely time on here and gonna miss not being a yam owner but i will still pop along and see how everyone is doing. I however do have some aerox100 parts up for sale if anyone on here owns one and wants some after markert parts which is below * clear tail light lens and clear rear indicator lens = £20 *carbon pattern tail light lens = £15 *left hand side mirror = £30 collection only …

HI all, need a bit of advice, I have got hold of a nice shiny petrol cap, the one on the bike at the moment is rusty and horrid, so I am trying to change the key mechanism out of the barrel but no matter what I do it wont come out, tried poking it prodding it and even talked to it nicely but no joy it seems to be in there for ever, it must come out but for the life of me I can't see how, do any of you know what holds the bugger in there and can I in fact change it? My thought is that at some time some little japanese guy put the thing in there so it must come out but as above can't see how. ANY help much appreciated. Thanks All.