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Evening Getting a new chain and sprocket this week so just wanted to know if there’s any specifics in regards to what size sprockets to go for or shall I just go for a standard setting if I did change amount of teeth of either sprockets is there any benefits or downsides ???

Hi all, New to the forum so hi! Play nice! The shocker and linkage on my '98 Thundercat have seen there best days long before I picked this bike up last month so I'm looking for replacements. Any recommendations? Thanks, Chris

So also thinking of getting my hands on some luggage for my bike, had Givi top box on my xjr1300sp thinking of the same for my bike and wondered what others are using really. i likes the top box as my daughters used to lean against it on rides out Ta

Afternoon all long time bike owner but a new FZR600 owner picked the bike up yesterday and I think that the choke cable has snapped, makes no difference to the idle tick over if the choke lever is in any position. is this an easy fix or ?? thanks for any help and info profile will be updated and pic included when I get to work out how to do it ?

I've had enough carrying a backpack just to carry my waterproofs and disc lock, can anyone recommend a smallish tail bag I can leave permanently on the bike?

Hi I'm in the process of rebuilding a Yam XT 250 1981. The bike was dressed up to used in a war film by a company (Classic Cars 99) who supplied vehicles to the film industry. This bike was modified to have a camera set up on it and beefed up for jumps. It seem that the steering yoke has been changed possibly 500. I've bought a replacement bottom yoke but not a top one. The problem I have is that the clock ( two circle ones) fit into a base which bolts to the top yoke but the centres don't match up. So it either the a different top yoke or I got the wrong clocks? I think the centres on the yoke is 100mm and the clock base is 120mm. Any thoughts

So I believe the KTM lc2 125 Engine is a clone copy of the DTR 125, but I read that the KTM top end is more powerful due to the power valve and porting, has anyone tried fitting one to a DTR and does it improve performance?

Scratching my head trying to get the bike running but no spark from the coil, have checked all the wiring all seems good, currently getting around 5v to the coil from the cdi but i dont know if thats enough. Resistance readings at the coil and the source and pulser coils are lower than haynes manual says they should be. I dont want to just throw a cdi at it and hope although Ive got one on the way just incase.

Spoke with Andy (elvis fan) yesterday. As of 3pm yesterday his green SR, yes the 80mph plus SR was nicked and left burned out. Wished him well but still sucks. He had just given it the works too. Chain, fork seals, oil and filters. Even had a full tank of gas. I hope the scum die of something painful.

I've had enough of listening to the droning noise from the akropovic on my commutes and have just ordered some 'better' foam ear plugs (Hearos Xtreme Protection NRR 33). I'm now thinking I should have gone down the custom route, is anyone using them?

Mot done. All clear. Season begins. I was in the garage fixing the ruddy indicators that decided to stop working till after 10 last night when I was double checking. All I could find in my spares box was a relay from a mk2 escort. Worked would you believe it, older than the tdr same connections etc. Now you can hear the plink plik as they work.

Hello legends, I picked up an old AG175 in 3 boxes :) and over the last year I’ve been working towards getting it back on the road, however I’m stumped on where these 3 bits go. Below is a link to my iCloud thing where I’ve shared the image. can you let me know if any look familiar:) Link to image Thanks! Rich

Evening all, Does anyone know if the rear shock unit used on the '83 XT 250 is the same as was used on any other bikes at the time - am thinking of DT 250 MX/DT 175 MX, or Yam IT of some size, or maybe an early XT 350 ? Looking to replace the stock one already on a bike, but most suppliers don't list the "pre-Monocross" (linkage-style suspension) system XT's in their models ranges. Cheers guys.

Just a little challenge,,, nothing serious,,,, try to clock up 3000 miles on your bike this year. Take some pics along the way and tell the story of some of your travels. What ye think? Who's Gona start it off !? ??

I bought an extended warranty for my Stryker 3 years ago. It expires this year. Last Spring when I uncovered my bike, I found the plastic surface of the clutch cover had become wrinkled. I called Yamaha to find out how to get the cover replaced under warranty and was told I had to go through my dealer. I contacted the dealer twice, first in February and then again in May. Nobody from Yamaha contacted me. I finally got in touch with a manager at Yamaha Canada and this was his reply: Good afternoon: I am not showing a file in the warranty system regarding your request for warranty coverage but I just consulted with the Warranty and Service staff. T…

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Hi all, my MT 03 (2007) has got a fuel leak. The stuff is dripping out from around the fuel pump bracket when parked up so I'm looking for advise on what is the best sealant I could use. Thanks Tim

Having just shoved a load of exhaust putty in the hole of my 1990 XJ900F I thought I'd treat the old girl to a shiny new system. Easy me thinks Motad 4:1 quick order, await parts, get out spanners, job done. Motad gone bust . Any recommendations for a compatible system or just silencer would be much appreciated.

Hey people, just wanted opinions on helmets. My shark is now 5 years old and i can honestly say i absolutely detest the fking thing. Its heavy, massively noisy and has never really felt truly comfortable. So, as a result I'm finally looking for a replacement, couldn't give a f who its made by as that seems irrelevant to what you get, just adds price, comfortable and quiet really, heavy on quiet as i really can't seem to find ear plugs that are comfortable for any distance. At least not for the row this shoei makes. Nb, i will accept part of the noise issue is due to the shape of the TDR with the wind hitting high on your chest/chin from the s…

Alright everyone, just at a bit confusion with the uk license categories, A1, A2 etc. And what they allow you to ride, I’m currently on a CBT and will be doin my A1 next year (I’m 17) so my understanding is that I’ll be able to go up to a 400 when I’m 19 once I’ve passed my A1, not sure though as I’ve not really had a clear description, so was wondering if someone could please clarify cheers everyone