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Does anyone know if xs750 special fork tubes are the same diameter as xs750 standard. I just want to change the fork tubes assembly not the triple tree.

Hi guys, Just brought my first ever motorbike at a ripe old age of 53, its a 1998 Yamaha 600-s Diversion with a Squire Sidecar unit (Yeah I know but each to there own) Haven't passed a bike test but hoping to complete a DAS asap. Anyway got on the bike this morning just to ride her out round the field as she's been stood for a while, as I was leaving the shed my german shep ran in the way causing me to swerve, subsequently the outer front roll bar frame of the chair hit the steel pylon upright of the shed causing me to be thrown and the bike n sidecar to tip over onto her right side with chair uppermost, smashed spotlight on chair and broken mirrors on bike. Picked th…

Hey, I only have one key for my bike and my key safety is not great, always panicking about loosing it. I guess too be more safe would be the answer, but a 2nd key would be better. Since its not just a door key I assume I cant just go key cutting shop lol So where do I go to get one, and do I take bike documents to prove the bike is mine? Thanks in advance

Hey guys, New here - coming over from ddt, where I've been working on a kz250. Totally new to motorcycles and really enjoying the 'tinkering' though I don't necessarily know what I'm doing. The kz is now looking like it needs an engine rebuild, and with my learner license due to expire in 3 months, I'm keen to get a running bike to learn and do the exam on. I have found a 1979 DT175 for sale. It supposedly runs with some electronic issues (indicators don't work etc) I hoping to get some thoughts of what you guys thinking of such a bike and anything I should be aware of during the inspection? Would anyone have a specs sheet on the bike so I can get a more i…

hi... Does anyone know if I can put a newer engine on my Yamaha XJ 600N 1996. And if, which one ?

Can anyone let me know if they have fitted handguards to a TDM 900 and if so what make please Cheers Peter

Hi all Would buying this bike be worthwhile for someone to restore? http://www.ebay.co.u...=item4ab52e5234

has anyone ever had an MOT faliure due to missing a split pin on the rear wheel locking nut??? are they taking the piss or is it really that important?

http://www.positivespin.us/MotorOil.htm Worth a read. Its posted everywhere, but this is just one link. Its scary to think that running a 10w-40 is running a 10 weight oil with a heat thickner added. Synthetics are the other way around. Base oil of 40, that is as thin on start up as the 10 weight based oil. Theres a reason to spend more lol I also learnt that when cold, (W rating) the oil is not thinner than the hot rating, its just less thin that it would be, if it was a single weight oil. All oils are too thick at start up apparently. I believe it, because when cold I put a gloopy substance in, and when hot its like water coming out. That always confu…

Hi all, new to the forums here so I thought I'd introduce myself. I recently bought an XS400 DOHC project on eBay for £100. Complete, but hadn't run for six years so I reckoned it was worth a shot. Having got the beast home, and had a poke around, it wasn't that bad really. It's all there, but the tax disc says 2001 which gives a clue as to when it was last used. The fusebox had some issues: But that was fixed with an MG Midget one from eBay: (I have since fitted the correct fuses) There were barnacles under the filler cap: And as expected, once I got the carbs off I found this inside: Still, nothing that could…

HELPPPPPPPPP As some of you know i have a faulty pick up coil, i can get a universal one with 120 ohm resistance and one with 280 ohm resistance, now the question is the one i have is supposed to have a resistance of 182 ohm - 222 ohm ( haynes figures ) so which one is suitable

All I have is VIN Number 9 numbers: 4UJ-005773 Would like help in finding : YEAR MODEL CC OF ENGINE amount of gears for Semi automatic Transmission. Bike is in Thailand, was told it was 110cc, Not sure though... 2T engine with fan to cool head. Appears to be a CDI based ignition system. Is there anyway to install a Tach? If so where to find one. Preferred model is Analog. @nd hand is ok also David

just got a PM and to all you newbies out there don't post like this; Hey Im currently new to the yamaha world I have a 1977 xs 360d and wondering if you could give me a clue on whats going on with my bike that's it, you tell me? and only 1 bleeding post too!! rant over!

Right dropped my old 1998 fazer 600 last week on some diesal gutted, but i figured it was time for a new one as my licence restrictions have just eneded.... This is my old one, loved it to bits but well its just about beyond economical repair, fantastic bike just could have done with half the 40,000 miles on the clock. This is this summers new ride.... and i cant wait to get on it

The past few times I've took my bike out I've noticed a few dross of oil on the floor there would b a cupple of drips on the lower bar just under the gear leave on closer inspection i don't no weather its coming from the gear leave ..i.e gear linkage seal or if its humming from the small kog above the gear leaver . and advice and help on repair would b great . thanks

Hopefully this is the right section? Evening everyone. Purchased a new bike and picking it up next week. Can anyone recomend any cheap but good quality clothing please? Ideal for traverling back and forth work about 60 mile roundtrip. Don't really want to wear full leathers - any ideas welcomed please. Cheers in advance

Hi all i am a member. i am just wondering if there is any Yamaha motorcycle clubs in Edinburgh or Lothians area? cheers Kris

hi, guys, please accept my apologies if this is the wrong section, i desperately need an ignition pickup coil for a 650 dragstar, Fowlers of bristol want £108 + vat and suppliers in US are asking $71 approx £41, i dont mind paying for a part but i also dont like being ripped off , The part number is 4TR 81670-00 can any of you guys suggest a decent supplier in the uk, many thanks in advance Mike.

Well i been thinking of a change maybe on the cards but im not too sure......? Ive kinda fallen in love with the KTM Super Duke 990 but im also for ever tormented by an old Harley Dyna! both are stupid money second hand as well as out the crate! So what do i do? should i keep the draggy and carry on doing what Ive been doing and making her to my tastes or do i start saving and get my all time dream Harley or the pocket rocket Duke?

Hi all To those of you that might be interested in a cheap(ish) DIY GPS tracker. All it requires is an Android phone with GPS (even better with A-GPS) that would need to be hidden somewhere on your bike. A way to keep the phone powered 24/7 (12v to USB adapter). Android Lost, a free Android app (with a free online account). https://play.google....com.androidlost http://www.androidlost.com/ A "How-to" using a similar app called InstaMapper: http://www.instamapp.../diy.html#step4