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I have a 1972 Yamaha 360 RT-2 that i got from my uncle. When i was under it draining the old oil out of of it there were two bolts. One was the main oil drain and the other was under the transmission and they both had oil in them that drained out. The bolt under the transmission was hollow and had a spring and bearing of some sort in it. When I was putting both bolts in the oil drain tightened and the one under the transmission broke. I have to relapse it but there is nothing in the manual about that bolt. Do I have to make a new one or are there replacements out there? And what does it do???

Hey everyone. It turns out the DT125 I bought is actually a DT50. I am hoping to get at least a 60cc big bore kit as have noit didn't come with a top end right now. I can only find them in the uk or europe and cannot find anyone willing to ship one to me in Canada. Does anyone know where I can get a big bore kit for my 86 DT50 in North America. It has to have the threaded exhaust attachment on the front of the engine to fit the pipe i have (factory, but mint shape). I figure since i have to buy a cylinder and head anyway might as well add a little juice to the old girl any help would be really appreciated. thanks jason

Well I sat my theory test this morning at 8am, me and my mate went down with the laptop and did a wee practice outside the test center thats how we roll some nice talent aswell which was a sign that it was going to be a good day anyway enough of the BS .................. I PASSED 48 out of 50 theory 64 out of 75 hazzard big boy test next month all going well

Hi I've noticed that the xv250 virago is identical to the xv125 virago to look at (as far as I can see). Apart from the engine capacity are they essentially the same bike? And would parts be interchangeable between the two bikes? Thanks in advance, Wyn

A few photos of the bike on the way to it's mot in the Wiltshire countryside. When I started out it was dry, but when I got there I was soaked to the skin. I take my hat off to the MOT ers, they were brilliant.

Well first I think this would be a good time to say hello to everyone. This is the first time I have been on this site. Following some of the threads in all the different sections is amazing to know people really love their Yamaha. I love my Yamaha, always have, I've always kept it had different bikes, i've even gone to the dark side and sampled the Kawasaki and the Suzuki but I have always kept hold of my first 'big' bike. This bike would be the XJ600S Diversion 1995...not the best Yamaha but more of a sentimental issue for me. This bike hasn't seen the light of day for nearly 5 years it has been stuck in my garage hidden away in the corner. I have finally come …

cant stop driving it . i tink the wife is leaveing !!! lol

what bike, how fast, where, 0-60.

pulled up went up a kerb my headlight went dim , then died completely , its a custom and i havent looked at it yet , is this serious , the brake light still works when the levers are activated but no running light when there not , and the speedo light occsionally works , any ideas , iv checked all the connections the fuses and that could it be the reg rec or the switch also does anyone have a PDF of the wiring diagram and manual for an 84 yamaha xs250

Any got a microfiche scanner that could scan a microfiche I bought? Its a parts book for the FZ but its a bit hard to read at standard resolution thanking you

Hi guys, Haven't been on here for a while because I've been busy at work. Right here's the dilemma..................... I bought my 125 in March and now am seriously bored of it. I have an XT 125 X four stroke which is an excellent beginner's bike but slow as..... My plan over the last few months was to get a 125 2T sports, Aprilia RS or equivilent which I would keep as weekend bike to satisfy my need for speed and to get my kicks. But, now I am thinking shall I just do my test? I don't know whether to get a 125 sports or just do my test.

hello people i need some help iv been looking to upgrade my CDI and iv come to an dead stop but iv looked at the ttr 125 stage 3 digitally tunable CDI and they have the same engine, spark lead and coil and same connecter the wiring on the diagram displays a simmilar lay out but different colours im more trial and error but when im spending £150 + i need a second opinion Also if i remove the last cable (black-white) on the current CDI by unpluging it from the other end (save damaging any thing) it seems to take the resriction off the top revs does this seem to work for any one else

Hey all.... Im currently in California at the moment training for work. the weather here is seriously hot.... but my god its like biking heaven. the locals here say that the winter weather is like our summer but with no rain. The bikes out here are something else... mainly all I've seen are tractors but they are all immaculate. few sports bikes but not much. Moral of the story.... mother nature is ripping us off in Ireland & the UK.

Hi,could anyone tell me if the 1999 FZS 600 fazer petrol tank is the same thats on the 2001 FZS fazer 600 - just checking cos I'm interested in purchasing a tank cover off the former for the latter, tanks in advance for any answers ( did you see what I did there - tanks,thanks - well please yourselves - it is midnight ) ,Steve

http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/Accident-victim-s-bike-stolen-lay-injured/story-16661337-detail/story.html This is disgusting. The scum responsible needs a really good hiding.

my bike has been converted from drum to hydro disc by the previous owner although i not happy with the set up the arm on the master cylinder moves on a 45 degree angle instead of in a straight light an there is hardly any travel on the arm making it impossible to bleed the brake if i ever wanted in my opinion it would be alot more straight forward if i could fit a cable pull caliper (running the cable from the pedal to the caliper with an adjuster to get the tension right) but the only one i know off is from a sach madass an they are rarer then hens teeth i ve tried using find a part but had no sucess are there any other cable pull calipers out there?

Hi, just got my xt125x today and took it for a ride. Everyone was saying i should be getting at least 70 with it but on the longest bit of road there is i only got 51mph!!! i weigh 13.5 stone so i dunno if weight makes much of a difference? but does anybody have any ideas of how to get a higher top speed either cheaply or just by fiddling about!?

Please help the bike will start up ok but when running it's reluctant to go over 5000 revs (50mph max)it holds back, i've stripped the carbs all looks nice and clean and ok, i've balanced them the best i can. but i still get this problem, I've started the bike with the right carb only (disconnected the left ht lead) and set the carb to idle about 1.3, but when i try the left carb only it will not start. I started the bike with both carbs and removed the right ht lead, engine kept running so i set this to idle at 1.3 for the left. BUT One thing i notice when running with one carb is the right side i can rev quite well but the left side is holding back and will not rev …

Well,,,me an John spent last weekend tourin round Scotland. Up the West coast,,,,Accross the Top,,,,Down the East coast. 1248 miles in total,,,,,, milage isnt that big i suppose but thats because it takes time to do this route. Ya cant just fly along from one town to the other,,,, the roads dont let ya. We were sittin on the bikes for 9 an 10 hours a day,,,by the end of it all we were both feelin the pain. We had a good aul time doin what bikers do best ! Here's some pic's for ye. Loch Lomond Loch Lomond Tarbet hotel on loch lomond Loch Lomond Loch Lomond Loads more on the way,,,,, providing photobucket speeds the fuck up !!!

Hi all, So I've been trying to answer posts on this forum and not just run here for help, but it would seem that I lack the knowledge required to post, or indeed fix. Apologies... Anyway. I changed my rear sprocket and chain today on my TTR, which was too much of a job in itself. After finishing off, putting everything back together, and feeling far too worn out than I should've been, I went for the customary test run. And I noticed this whine. I don't mean a small one, like you'd get from a fuel pump, I mean quite a considerable note, resonating quite nicely at about 50mph. I think it was roughly A#, although it might have been a B. I've googled the p…