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I can't get my bike started anymore. Yesterday afternoon it started up but I had to keep it alive with the choke. Does anyone know what could be the problem? I'm fairly new at motorcycles

So first of all, let me tell you the story. This last week I received three bikes from a friend, the deal was that if i fix his I get to keep the other two. (we had done the same deal except i got a truck for fixing two other bikes) the main problem on any of his vehicles is he uses them, the tags expire, and they sit, and sit, and sit... so naturally there is A LOT of varnish in the carbs and gas tanks, which is no problem, a few hours a piece and you've got them running. This time is different. The bikes i received are as follows 1980 Yamaha 400 Special II (blue) 1980/1981? (the bikes are essentially the same, just a little different on certain parts) Yamaha 4…

Hi there I brought a Yamaha YBR 125 new on friday. I was wondering about the running in of it as was told to stick at 5,000 revs and is harder than it seems! I did about 60 miles on it then started going up 7,000 revs and bike felt fine even at its top speed its seems fine!!! even managed to keep up with a pack up superbikes for a journey back to my home town... I have 170 miles on the clock at the moment I know they say keep at 5000 for 100 miles then rev to 6000 to clean the injects but they say to stick to 5000 as temperature treatment with the engine where it needs to get used to being started up regularly otherwise the metal can get defects or the pumps need r…

i'm thinking of painting my dtr but not sure what color i was thinking white and red or something like the plastic white and the frame red any ideas let me know, also the bike is black also where can i get stencils like rockstar or something not monster to many people have that on there bikes looking for something that will make mine look like a one of a kind :L

Hi, I need a bit of help or advise with my Yamaha YBR125 as I have a small problem with either the clutch or gearbox. The problem is when i shift up or down some times the bike seems to slip into neutral and the revs shoot up, I then struggle trying to get it back into gear as it refuses to click and acknowledge a gear and seems to stay in this false neutral for a bit, usually it clicks out after a bit and jumps into gear but on some occasions I have to pull over and stall and bump start it. Can someone please give me a bit of advise or support as I am a learner and Im not sure whether it is me doing something wrong or the bike is damaged. Thanks.

Hiya peeps i'm looking at buying a 1983 rd125lc but i think he wants silly money for it. It, needs repainting n the frame powder coating cos its crap what do u reckon I should be paying for it?? any advice would be gratefully appreciated

hey guys! i really need help with my 1977 yamaha dt 175! whats going on is the the higher you go up in the gears the slower it gets, 1 and second arnt bad but 3 it kinda flutters and wont have a normal rev to get into the next gear. ive had the carb apart myself and cleaned it out, then i took it to a so called "mechanic" and soaked me for 188 bucks, he said that the rubber between the carb and the air filter had a hole and was sucking in dust, so he put a new rubber on and it still does the same thing! after i got it back from this mechanic it was really bad, the thing would be hard starting and would flutter really bad. then it quit on me 5 miles away from home and i ha…

Lads & Ladesses, Just after some advice on bluetooth sets from anyone on the site familiar with them. I commute daily by bike and would aften make & receive calls on the bike through the course of the day too. I've had a Viper helmet which has bluetooth embedded but it wasn't the most reliable. Does anyone have any experience of good quality headsets ? That way I could talk the missus ALL the time ...... yeh! Cheers

Looking for a dragstar or virago v-twin engine if anyone can help please

Hi all, i have got a 2010 yamaha xj6n and i have come to start tonight after 3 days not been on, and she wont start its making a buzzing noise from a black unit next to the battery and my headlight keeps flashing? please can you help as im confused. thans jay

Good Afternoon one and all. My 650 dragstar (not classic) has a rear wheel problem. I have only done 1500 miles since buying it in February this year and the spokes have started "loosening". I have tightened them and the wheel is still true, but I noticed that the holes in the hub have started to elongate. Does any one know where I can get a good condition hub, or wheel complete? I have trawled the internet to no avail. If I can't get one, is it possible for a wheel company to redrill the hub and fit larger gauge spokes? Any advice would be very welcome. Cheers Peter

I have realised I need some boots, but underestimated how expensive they are. Also all the the different types that are available. Initially I thought about some motocross style ones to match my bike and other gear, then I thought I need something more practical, so i thought about some normal Caterpillar/Timberland styler boots. I don't know what sort but I need some, I'm going to have to spend at least £100 to get a decent pair. Any advice/recommendations?

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My speedo is knackered and if it can't be fixed I will have to get a new one. The problem is the speedo is digital and it had the mileage on it. How will this affect me when I insure the bike again or sell it?

Names Mark new to this forum, so firstly i would like to say hello to you all I own a 2004 TZR50 about 50 on the flat depending on the wind direction, fastest is 64 down hill still takes forever to pick up off lights and often bogs down. ive turned up the air mixture screw abit which helps reduce bog but still isnt very responsive. i dont want to change sprockets as this would lose my top end slightly. i was wondering if anyone knew of any cheap ways to make me go faster. I was thinking new reeds and air filter changes... thanks for reading (Y)

HI,bit unsure on this but can anyone tell me if the Daytona heated grips are suitable for a ybr125 and won,t drain the battery within 2 mins of turning them on.I know that Oxford do a light version of the grips but for some reason i keep going back to look at the Daytona one,s. Regards Ady.

When I went to leave for work today I noticed that all of my fuel was in a puddle underneath my bike. I noticed that it is all coming from one of the pipes underneath my tank. I believe it is the overflow for my injectors but I could be wrong. I am curious what is wrong and how to fix it because it's very expensive and frustrating

i just bought a fazer 600 but bfore i can insure it my insurance want a copy of the restriction cert . i would like to no were in dublin .kildare etc would b the best place to get the bike restricted ?? iv seen kits on ebay for cheap and come with cert would that do ? or do i need a garage to suply n fit and issue cert ? any advise would b great as i cant wait to get it on the road !!!!

goin to view a 2000 yamaha fazer 600 tomorow is there anyting i should look out for when buying a 2nd hand fazer any advice would b great thanks

Hi...I have a 2007 XT which overall has been a great first bike but the headlight is rubbish. I want to replace it with a 60/55w H4 P43t Halogen bulb. Does anyone know if this will work or am in danger overloading the electrics?