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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.

I have a DT1F-36948 with matching engine and frame. Has 21" front wheel. This number does not come up in my research. Does anyone know if this is a 1971 or 72? Is it high compresion? MX? Also the piston is marked 7050, I assume that's .50 mm over standard 70mm bore. My question is how many over is this? Is this a 1st over, 2nd .....what incriments are the overbores? And finally any idea where I can get a piston ring for this. (it is a single ring piston). Thanks for taking time to reply....This is my first post. greg

urgent need of another carb but places seem to want silly money that i just havent got at the minute. can someone please help?

Hi All I'm new to this site and am hoping that someone out there can help me out. I have a 1993 Yamaha XTZ660 Tenere (That's the single headlight model) I am looking for good condition fairing parts. Can anyone out there help or put me in touch with someone who can. Cheers

I keep my bike outside under a cover. Even though it is getting covered it is still getting wet with damp and condensation. I plan on getting one of those metal sheds, providing my landlord allows it! But in in the mean time is there a spray or something I can apply to my bike to stop it from rusting?

Hello. I've been using the Garage Forum, but not had much luck. Quick question; I am sure that there used to be links to parts manuals on this forum, but I think that the links have been removed. I'm building a DT125LC enduro hybrid, using a 12W frame (Mk 1). I've picked up an engine, which has come from an RD 12A. Does anyone have a parts manual for a 12W?, or know where I can get one? I've a rolling chassis, but need to kit it out with a 2 stroke oil tank, and various other bits and wanted to avoid buying the wrong bits. I've a parts manual for the 35A but this seems to be a different beast.. (albeit cosmetically it looks pretty similar.) Any help would be …

Hey guys - and gals, for the politically correct out there Back in the saddle after too many years of being subjected to driving those darned 4-wheel vehicles - give me two wheels any day. First rebuild project is a 1983 Yamaha XT125 (sad I know, but you've gotta start somewhere) - it's sound and in good 'nick. However, the exhaust downpipe/silencer/muffler is looking tired and will probably fall apart as soon as I touch it. Does anyone out there know if any of the later/still available model 125 systems will fit? Originals from 1983 are as rare as hens teeth or rocking horse manure (being polite there). Or maybe you have one kicking around in the shed/gar…

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Hi all, I want to change a few things on my bike as they have either worn or been damaged. However I am having a bit of difficulty finding the parts on the internet. So if you have any ideas on where to get them from, it would be greatly appreciated. Both tyres on my bike are the stock ones it came with. I am able to change the back wheel but am less confident doing so on the front due to the disc brake. So I will go to a garage for the front wheel. So I just need a single back tyre, but do not know of the best places to get this from? My foot pegs are on a single bar bolted to the underside of my bike, and I am struggling to find the single bars for sale. I am onl…

Hi does anyone know where to find on a yamaha teos xn125 2001 vin numbers , ive had the seat out looked under the skirtings and still cant see it.

hey so i have a 1982 400 maxim and my clutch has stoped disengeging. any ideas any info will be help full.

Hi all please help I am changing my XT125x engine I need to remove the intake manifold to swap but the bolts are not of any I have ever seen they are like a star but with a center pin do I need a special tool if so where do I get one please help desperate to get the bike back on the road Lukyboi

Has anyone got information on how to get my bike faster and make it mega reliable? And also tuning information

Anyone here knows exactly the color specification of 2010 XJ6N Engine color?