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Have a new(ish) diversion F, have always used Scottoilers, and rate them. Have not had a prod around yet, but is there an easy way to get to the vacuum tube that opens the fuel tap. Or if there is does anyone know a reason not to just put a T piece in and go for it. Wil

Hey folks, I love my bike, but I hate it's highway range! I was looking around and found that you can get a 13L tank for my bike but the only place I could find the part was in the UK and it was out of stock (http://www.customcruisers.com/Custom2005/customshop2005/contents/en-uk/d635.html). Anyone have any luck putting a bigger tank on this bike, because the 8L makes trips out to the Alberta Rockies a little challenging without strapping some extra gas to the bike. Cheers!

I would like to ask a question regarding the exaust system and the effect of it on the engine.... Im using the stock exaust of yamaha on my chappy...at the end of this exaust there is a small silencer whitch can be removed.....by removing this im getting my motorbike louder.... My question is by removing this small part of the exaust im i causing damage to the engine in the long run??? REMEMBER IM NOT REMOVING THE EXAUST IM JUST REMOVING THE SILENCER AT THE END OF THE EXAUST! My bike is a 50cc bike thank you very much hope you can help :jossun:

So I bought some new indicators for my SR125 because when I bought it, it didn't come with any, but I'm having trouble trying to wire them up to my bike. I was wondering if anyone has any SR125 indicator wiring diagrams that they could link me to? Thanks

Came across this video, the secrets of how Triumph make their bikes! http://www.onehumor.com/How-Bikes-Are-Made-video4111.html

Hi All, small problem that you can perhaps help me out with, I have (as some of you know) an XJ750 and a Midnight Maxim, the Maxim is in the middle of having it's head repaired but my problem is getting hold of the right head gasket. Both engines look identical externally and the XJ gasket (ebay) looks identincal to the one off of the Maxim but the guy who is selling it does not know if it will fit. Can any of you tell me either do they have the same gasket or a part number for the correct one. Any advice you can offer would be gratefully recieved. Thanks all.

Hi. My bike is a 96 model with 21k on the clock, as i gradually increase the revs at a standstill it seems rough untill about 5000 then rapidly leaps up to max like its just hit its power band. When riding it also feels rough in that rev range but when twisting the throttle it pulls like a train and feels great. I have replaced all spark plugs, an ignition coil(suspected problem), stripped the carbs cleaning all jets and adjusting pilot screws and visually checking all the butterflys are in the same position(no vacumn guages) and float bowls also in the same position (sounded so confusing checking them didnt bother) Bike does have a scorpion can on so im wondering …

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.