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Ok so I'm new to all of this and I was just wondering if anyone has any suggestions as to what I should do next. I currently own a SR 125 and the rear running light won't work at all. I've checked and I know that it's not the ground that's broken, it's the positive. I was just wondering if anyone knows how to trace where the fault is in the positive? Any help or suggestions will be greatly appreciated!

Hi guys, i want to pick your brains. I recently picked up a second hand XT660X with 15k on the clock. Its a lovely machine but it over revs by itself and dies out at low speed when changing gear. There have been times when ive been placed in danger because of this and its also quite embarrassing. Never has any problem restarting though! I know its the TPS. Looking back at some of the forums, i can see other XT riders have had the same problem and ive heard that Yamaha replaced the TPS on some machines under warranty but i expect this option is not available anymore because the machine is a 04 model and getting on a bit. Does anyone know where i can order a TPS because …

Hey guys, I'm new to this forum, and new to bikes in general. I was wondering if anyone could take a min to help me out with choosing between the XVS400 and the XVS650. I'm looking at fitting a bobber kit to it as well. I'm a car mechanic, so fitments and all are not a concern. From what I've gathered so far, the XVS400 is uncommon. Will this be a problem when it comes to aftermarket parts? Or are the 400 and 650 pretty similar? My main concerns are comfort and power. Which rides better in high speeds (highways)? ... Windy country roads? And also, which is quicker? 0-100 times roughly? I've tried to do my research, which has lead me to these two bikes, but…

Just a conversation that i was having at work got me wondering on the thoughts here? just a discussion topic. I was argueing that the patina of use on my TDR, the paint worn by the footpegs on the frame and the slight craze in the graphics, only minor blemishes add to the bike. I think it gives it life, it has a story, like the only mark on the tank, a chip near the filler. It has led a sheltered life granted but so what, its still on the factory rear shock at 24years old. Some things like the hideously bad yellow tart up on the wheels had to go, but that aside its a beauty. Fellow at work who has a truly beautiful suzuki kettle, thinks it would be a perfect restor…

I found these two little puppies! but which one to go for? i think i know what one i like and i have already e-mailed the dealer to see if they will deliver to ye old Somerset. http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201224475356587/sort/default/usedbikes/cc-from/700cc/body-type/custom_cruiser/price-to/3000/postcode/ba215nq/radius/1501/page/2?logcode=p http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201223474653070/sort/default/usedbikes/cc-from/700cc/body-type/custom_cruiser/price-to/3000/postcode/ba215nq/radius/1501/page/2?logcode=p What you guys think?

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

Hey guys and Sacha, Well the missus said (with gritted teeth) that i could get a new bike!!!! i know i have been thinking about it before with the KTM super duke and that but now i am going to get a new bike which im looking at a XVS 1100. Im just wanting to know what you guys think of them and your own personal opinions are of them? also do you think £3500 is a bit much for an 2001 model? Click link http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201229479003247/sort/default/usedbikes/cc-from/600cc/model/xvs/make/yamaha/radius/100/page/1/postcode/ba215nq/quicksearch/true?logcode=p Obviously all the crappy tack will be removed etc

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

If your out there lord I need help. I'm trying to get an old bike running for my grandson. The bike is for off road only, no electrical system other than ignition. In regards to timing a 1971 DT1F Yamaha and I have the following questions please: -I have an ignition base with points and condensor that 2 of the 3 wound wire coils have been removed. Is this because only 1 winding is needed to fire the ignition? I asume since there are no lights or battery the other wound coils were removed? -There are 3, wires soldered to the condensor, 1 going to the points, 1 from the wound coil and the other is loose. I think it should go directly to the ignition coil. Is that co…

Hey Forum, I'm Cem and new here! I was just wondering if anybody has come across this exhaust system, as I need to replace my stock one from breakage, and was wondering if I should just get another stock one, or pay a little extra for the Motad...

O.K chaps i,ve been riding for about 3 years on and off,mostly a 125 and then a cbf500 for about 3 weeks,now i want to get a bigger bike,i,m no youngster and would be called middle aged by most.I have been looking at a fz6 but have been told that i would soon get sick of this bike with having to change gear to often when touring doing the motorway journey,s they have said get the fz1 but do you guy,s think there would be too much torque in this bike having only ridden what i have or would you think i should be o.k. PS i have no desire to be a boy racer at my age,just want to be lazy as to not have to change gear when overtaking on the long journeys. Regards Ady

Well, after 2 weeks with the Fazer600, i had to get my Thunderace back, so basically it cost me £150 to find out I am addicted to power lol. I'm now looking at Harris raised clipons, to take the strain off the old neck and back. I know.... I should have done that first! Live and learn ay?

Hi, I am a newbe to the Forum... I hope someone can help. My son has a 55 plate DTR 125, I brought some Dunlop K550's in July this year. He has done about 1650 miles to and from work, no off road and I have noticed that the rear tyre has worn to the wear indicator, the front is like new. Could someone tell me if this is normal and how many miles do you get out of a rear tyre. The garage told me they are only good for 2,000 miles, at £90 a go its not cheap! Thanks Mark

Hi. Just bought a 2009 Yamaha XJ6N.Can anyone tell me how many miles I can get out of a full tank riding in central London. filled it up....only done 30 miles and already two bars have gone out on digital fuel gauge. Any help will be much appreciated. Cheers guys

helloo, this mornin i went out to my bike baring in mind it was frezing last night and my bike was outside, toped it up with 2 stroke started it and left it to run for 5 minutes then turned it off, left it hour or so then tried starting it and it wont go, it starts for a second then dies, sometimes long enough to give it throttle but then it dies!spark plugs fine and the carb took it of and cleaned it and still nothin! left it at home for a while came home and all the petrol had leaked out the overfolw pipe, could anyone help me pleasee!!!!!!

noticed that my seat is quite a bit on the rusted side of things.. wondering what seats will fit the bike straight off as it seems to be a bit difficult to find ones for the rsx 100

This is a tough one.... bought a show plate for my tracker as it had the 333 in the reg. I would like to know what the japanese writing means as I have no way of copying the images for google translator. cheers

Will changing the sprokets help me go up hills better ? My ybr struggles getting up the big hilpl when coming home from work but it is fine on the flat and down hills but will not go over 40 ish on this bank and as its a 60 mph road I look a right div LOL is thee a way to make this improve ? I have spoken to a lad at work about this and he said he changed his on his old ybr , what he didw was add ane extra tooth on the front and what that did was make it faster on the flat but made his fifth gear non existent but that would be no good for me,is there a way to do what I'm looking for ?

Both bikes are booked in for this week. I've gone over them this weekend and they should both pass, but aren't winter MOTs a pain in the arse. Dont like taking the bikes in covered in winter crap, so the thaw came just in time to unfreeze the hose pipe for a clean up. Been out on them both today, both running fine, but if i've got fettling to do, I'd rather do it when its warmer. Or am I just nesh

I've just recently reapplied ACF-50 to my bike and have decided to clean it every Sunday. After I have washed my bike do I need to reapply ACF-50 again, or after every time I wash it? Cheers