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I have a 1998 YZ400f i just recently got a few months ago. It runs awsome and is an all around great bike! but... about ever couple of rides (a hour or two each) i foul a plug! (iv'e gone through 3 now) the plugs are all carbon fouled. when it runs it runs awsome, but you'l go to start it up the next day, and it wont even fire. i have already leaned up the neetle jet a notch and the pilot jet a bit too, and i'm waiting to see what happens. is this all i need to do, or do i need to make furthur adjustments? Thanks, Michael

So I scan my local craigslist on occasion for a second DT to buy since I've been in and out of mine after a couple rebuilds and I figure I could whip one back into shape without all the head scratching/banging involved with my first one. This morning I spotted this: http://carbondale.craigslist.org/mcy/3509468340.html 2x 1978 DT 175s for $500. One runs, the other in parts. Here's my dilemma: I have $500 in my pocket right now, BUT I need to use it to pay down my university bill, otherwise I can't register, get my graduate degree, get a job, and make money. I could always just put the tuition on a credit card and use the cash for "just one more bike". An…

this bike is the one Foamy gets all "foamed" up about. spoke wheels, yamaha yellow, two stroke, ape bars chopper styling etc etc what is it? raleigh wisp engine, chopper frame with chipper rear wheel AWSOME!!

well i mean i have just had a reminder e mail to come back to the site so here i am. i have still got my FZR 1000R EXUP and use it all the time, I must say i completely forgot about this site so i do appologise and it wont happen again DAVE

I came out from work to find my fz600 lying on its side. Clutch lever broken and indicator smashed, Anyone know a good place for parts? Only just returned to biking last week.

I've found it - the bike that makes me grin every time i see it. Much as I love newer bikes, i'm drooling over an RD350 LC - Kenny Roberts Replica. Its owned by friend of my dads, but only comes out once a year for MOT. Its the real thing, not a cheap copy, in immaculate condition, very very low miles, one owner from new. But, its not for sale at the min But thats a good thing cos gives me time to scrape every penny i can to hopefully be in a position where i can bring it home someday. Any of you RD experts know how much such a minter would make??

Just ordered a few bits from Fowlers. My first time there. The site said everything was in stock. Paid and got an email saying every single item was on backorder. Not impressed. I won't be using them again.

my r6 hs a silver frame. its a 99 model. when u get bikes sprayed , are they bike orientated places that strip the bike to do it or do you hva e to take the fairing off urself. cuz i wanted the frame to be sprayed black to go wiht the new paint job ill be getting. is this posible? cheers david

dose any 1 know the colour or the colour code for the fz 750 1987 its on a d reg or is the colour the same as the 88 modle ( RS Bike Paint Ltd } have it in stock for the 88 but there not sure if its the same coloue

Ok would like to pick your brains please, as some of you know I have just got myself an FJ1200 which to say the least has been a bit neglected, every nut bolt and fixing is as rotten as a carrot and generally rusty and crusty, don't think it has been cleaned in the 20 years the PO has had it. What I need to ask is what type of paint should I use on the frame, I'm just about to take the engine out and refurb it and that leaves me with the chance to get the frame painted but not really sure which way to go with it, I repainted the XJ a few years ago but that was a bit time consuming actually about 6 weeks work and the thought of another 28 layers of paint makes me think it'…

will a yamaha FJ 1200 engine fit into a yamaha genesis 1000 FZR frame as wanting to build another streetfighter , thanks .

hello to all, another newbie on the the site here! i have just bought an old yam trike conversion with what at first i thought was all xs1100 related but on closer inspection the frame number doesnt seem to match any reference to any model of xs that i can find! said relavent frame no is 4K0 004 184 can anybody out there tell me what frame my xs1100 engine etc is sitting in? one very confused biker!!!!!!!!!! cheers and happy safe biking to all!!!!!!!!

right im going to france in 4 weeks my dad and me on bike's and mum in car the problem lies in my age now all i can find is that im alowed to ride up to a 125cc buy french law and i have a 660cc so aparently i have to be 18 to have any thing over a 125cc even thogh my bike is restricted (will be buy the time we go) so y carnt i ride over there ??? also i did the new test braught in buy the EU so dosent that have somthing to do with it as i have some advanced monuvers sutificate so shouldent that bring me some loyalties ?? realy pissed and need to know within 5 day other wise i dont get the ferry fees back

Having a workshop clearout and came across the above. Part no 90891-10124. In Yamaha partspeak 'kit' is synonymous with 'and washer' Can't be arsed eBaying it due to the number of fuckwit queries my last eBay sale raised. PM me if it's of any use to you

THIS may be of interest to forum members. A FREE tyre pressure and depth gauge. Also of interest, but NOT free, is the neck warmer given away with this months (Dec ) Fast Bikes. Its a good quality warm fleece neck tube with draw cord. The magazine/tube are £4.10. HTH J

Hmm well im now free and single... not too sure if i want to be or not. Split up with my girlfriend about an hour ago ive been with for about 6 years, weird old feeling. Well going out tonight as it my friends birthday, and i cant even afford to pull if i get the oportunity. Talk about dilemma!!! Knew i should have just stayed in thailand!

I just got a voucher for a free 12 month classic bike insurance policy from eBike Insurance - all I did was insure my new R1 with them. Apparently it's a Buy One Get One Free - I'll take any savings I can get right now! www.ebikeinsurance.co.uk

Hi Everyone, Anyone see an ad on Gumtree for a free DT? He's says he had an accident and now wants it to go to a collector...... It's an 03 plate... Somethings a bit smelly methinks but you never know??? Type in Yamaha DT free to collector in Gumtree Birmingham and you'll see it. If it's legit and someone on here gets it but....

new first-aid device which could help save bikers’ lives is now available free in the north west of England... The air- and water-tight tube contains a card where riders can store vital information about medication, allergies and medical history, along with their personal details. This means paramedic crews at the scene have immediate access to a rider’s medical needs, and it’s information which could prove vital in those first few minutes after an accident. Based on the Crash Card concept created by the Ambulance Motorcycle Club, the Mediform Tube is available free in the North West to riders. The tube comes with a green self-adhesive key shaped sticker, which should b…

I see the free chat has been stopped , was fun while it lasted, I had an interesting chat with 'Yamagod', he was writing in Argentinian, I was writing in Scotch, haven't a clue what each other was on about but both being Christian we both believe there is only one Diego Maradonna