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I am trying to find a new engine for my 1986 XT 600 Tenere. Have found one on ebay out of a 1997 XT600e. Does anyone know if this later model engine will fit?

Some of you guys know that I recently bought an old (but willing - bit like me) ty175. Having got it home (after a 10 hour round trip) and got it started (after reconnecting a wire that had pulled off the coil under the tank in transit) it seemed to be running a bit hot - just a hunch having had loads of air cooled two strokes in the past and not having the benefit of a temp guage! Then I remembered a comment that the seller made - i.e. he always put an eggcup full of oil in the petrol tank when he filled up - a ty175 only holds 4 litre of fuel from absolute empty. Adding extra lubricant may seem like a good idea but apparently can cause the engine to run hot and…

Here's a real curved ball guys - Just aquired a lovely 1981 TY175 with a daytime MOT and no lights. Flippin insurance companies want crazy money to insure it - i.e. more than a Z750 I've just sold. I've also got an RSV4 Aprilia Tuono but MCE won't insure the TY under a multibike policy for an array of totally irrational reasons. The various companies also tell me that I can't use my no claims discount on more than one insurance policy - Errrr, hang on a minute, I don't think its possible to ride 2 bikes at the same time DOH. Also insurance is about risk so if you've got no claims discount it should mean that the discount applies to however many policies you have!…

got a 2009 1300xvs midnite star went to go out on bike but wouldnt start turned key all lights came on press starter went through the motions but just wouldnt fire up can anybody help before i fork out a fortune to a garage cheers. ( before this was working a dream ) i live in the helensburgh area scotland

iv just picked up complete and running 1977 honda cb 550 , been stood over 20 years and is in not the best of states , now then you decide do i 1 restore to standard 2 build a cafe racer 3 other options ?

Hi Guys, I've got a 31 year old TY175 which runs on mineral two stroke oil on the standard autolube system - the book says its about a 30:1 mix ratio. Does anyone know if I can swap over to fully synthetic oil on a leaner mix without harming the engine? I believe the oil/petrol ratio is adjusted by re shimming the pump? Cheers, Jim. p.s. will update my profile this weekend.

Hi, i am going to stylize my Yamaha dt125x, but i need some help of you guys First i am going to do is to change the back end (tail light) but i dont know where and what backpart i can use :/ The back part from the YZ 125 does that one fit to the dtx? Then i want to put on some new front forks? (upside down forks) Does the YZ forks also fit to the dtx? the last thing i want is to get the bike higher, does any one know how i do that? Thanks For Answers P.S sorry for my English

Hi, I've just bought a 1981 ty175 that has pitted forks. Does anyone know how much they will cost to rechrome and/or where to take them? I've tried finding new inners but have had no luck. thanks Jim.

Hi looking to purchase a FJR1300 A 2010/11 model. Anything i should look out for when checking vehicle, as i have no experience on Yamaha bikes Thanks

http://www.motorcycletrader.net/BUYERS-SOUGHT-FOR-MOTORCYCLE-CLOTHING-AND-ACCESSORY-RETAILER-HEIN-GERICKE--UK--.5400167.cms Another retailer in trouble.

since i put the fazer in the garage everytime i went in im getting a smell of petrol ? i put paper down under fazer and noticed a few drips comein from what look like over flow or breather pipes any ideas ??? is this normal ?? any advice would b great thanks

Hi all, I'm after some general opinions ref riding in town / slow moving traffic and bikers overtaking other bikers. On my daily commute to & from work, if I'm following traffic with no room to filter or overtake (usually in a single lane), I often get a rider either coming to my side and blocking my ability to manoeuvre or trying to get a little ahead of me. If there is space ahead, I have no problem 'yielding' to a bike willing to go faster then I am but in slow moving traffic isn't there some rule or etiquette? I did my CBT freakin decades ago and remember being told the bike in front has priority as, in general, you (as the rider behind) has a wider vie…

I did a search through the forum, nobody seems to have asked this question before, or if they did, they put it in title with a cryptic heading like "help" or "question" or "need help" that sort of thing, I must confess these simple titles get my goat up!!! why can't they be more concise? Anyway back to the question in hand......... I'm just in the process of doing an engine rebulid on my Honda CB400/4 , I did the DTMX 175 last year!! The base gasket has leaked oil for some years, in fact shortly after i rebuilt the engine a few years ago it started...but recently its got worse and enoughs enough! i decided its time to fix it, so engine out and replace the seals and…

redex has anyone ever used it ??

Right, the dreaded seizing EXUP valve (now unseized), has caused the EXUP cables to fray badly at the EXUP valve end. I know that the part numbers`and descriptions are as follows:~ i) 4FM-1133E-00-00 cable pulley 1 & ii) 4FM-1133F-00-00 cable pulley 2 iii) £45 each (cant rememeber if that's inc or + VAT, but still too much too pay for 2x cables) EXHAUST Yamaha YZF750RF 1994 OEM Parts - Cheap Cycle PartsEXHAUST Yamaha YZF750RF 1994 OEM Parts - Cheap Cycle Parts www.cheapcycleparts.com › OEM Parts › Yamaha › 1994 I have read on a forum topic somewhere else on this site that the inner length is about 620mm & the`outer is approx 445mm. Now the Q'…

Ive been searching my face off looking for a 3into1 header for my 81 xs850. Does anyone know where I can find an after-market manufacturer/distributor in Canada? i dont really wanna pay a bunch of brokerage and extra taxes for cross border purchases. Any info helps, thanks peeps.

So... the speedo on my SR looks really lonely... Anyone know where I can get hold of maybe an instrument cluster that would bulk it up a bit?

Just wondered, does anyone know anywhere that does decent, but cheap custom leathers? like the idea of having fully customised leathers, but only found one or two sites that do that and one of them is UBER expensive. I know you pay for quality etc, but this was slightly over that. Cheers guys

Hello there, If you were going to Europe for the 1st time on your bike... where would you go? And to those that have done that, got the T-shirt and all that.... is there any place you would recommend for a 1st timer? Health to ride peep's.

Hi i recently rebuilt a 1977 DT100 and it was all working fine then 2 weeks before its MOT it decides to develop problems. The bike will run but only if throttle is applied and the engine doesnt like it its also spewing out white smoke and it smells rather strong of something but im not sure what it is and if i go more than half throttle it dies and it is impossible to pull away. any ideas would be highly appriciated as i really want it to pass as this is my first build