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Hi me again I have purchesed a new engine for my XT125x only the generator looks different its defo a XT125x but not sure of the year my old engine has only one raised area on the part that spins round that is connected to the crank. The new one has lots of raised parts I think this is what makes the spark? Will it hurt just to change them round? Thanks Lukyboi

Hi I have another posting about the problems I am having with my engine exchange but I dont seem to be getting any direct advise I am chating with another member who is great with pratical advise thank you. But need answers to some questions, Do I need to drill out the headless bolts to remove the generator rota my old one had alen key bolts simple removel. I need to change it as i have an older engine without the imisions package. Why is so difficult to just change engines was I stung by the bloke who sold me the engine will it run in my frame and with my electrics. And does anyone know why finding information for the XT125x is so frigin hard does anyone repair them I…

So... the speedo on my SR looks really lonely... Anyone know where I can get hold of maybe an instrument cluster that would bulk it up a bit?

If you go to the WEMOTO website , 3/4 of the way down the right hand side of the page is a search OEM part number box , this means if you have a part number you can search and see if it is still available and a price, I found this out last night when i put in the part number of the side panel grommets for my RD400 into google , and their page came up , I have seen gen ones for £3 each + P&P on fleece bay, they where about £1.30 on there and they are Gen ones to http://www.wemoto.com/

George Bush has a heart attack and dies. Obviously, he goes to hell where the devil is waiting for him. "I'm not sure what to do," says the devil. "You're on my list but I have no room for you. As you definitely have to stay here, so I'm going to have to let some-one else go. I've got three folks here who weren't quite as bad as you. I'll let one of them go, but you have to take their place. I'll even let you decide who leaves." George thought that sounded pretty good, so he agreed. The devil opened the first room. In it were Richard Nixon and a large pool of hot water. He kept diving in and climbing out, over and over. Such was his fate in hell. "No!…

Heya peeps, The rain subsided today so i decided to check out the mega motorcycle store that bought out george whites earlier this year, i must say much of the kit is still at good prices, i even treated the fireblade to a set of oxford heated grips, reduced from £80 to £50 , was going to buy a nice alpinestar leather jacket which was £90 down from £299 but they didnt have my size and i couldnt carry it back on the blade they even had some of the old stock GW bikes in there for sale, has anyone else checked it out yet?

George Bush has a heart attack and dies. He goes to hell where the Devil is waiting for him. "I don't know what to do," says the Devil, "You're on my list but I have no room for you, but you definitely have to stay here. So, I'll tell you what I'm going to do. I've got 3 people here who weren't quite as bad as you. I'll let one of >them go, but you have to take their place. I'll even let YOU decide who leaves." George thought that sounded pretty good, so he agreed. The devil opened the first room. In it was Ted Kennedy and a large pool of water. He kept resurfacing over and over and over, gasping for air. Such was his fate in hell. "No!" George said, "I don't think…

George Bush has a heart attack and dies. He goes to hell where the Devil is waiting for him. "I don't know what to do," says the Devil, "You're on my list but I have no room for you, but you definitely have to stay here. So, I'll tell you what I'm going to do. I've got 3 people here who weren't quite as bad as you. I'll let one of >them go, but you have to take their place. I'll even let YOU decide who leaves." George thought that sounded pretty good, so he agreed. The devil opened the first room. In it was Ted Kennedy and a large pool of water. He kept resurfacing over and over and over, gasping for air. Such was his fate in hell. "No!" George said, "I don't think…

A sharp contrast to two shooting facilities...one in Germany and one in the US where you can own almost any weapon that you can get your hands on. In all fairness, not all Americans are gun nuts but they certainly have more than their share. US Shooting: http://g4tv.com/attackoftheshow/exclusives/64615/OFASTS-Gun-Apocalypse.html German Shooting: Rocky

Hi all .... I'm new here ... but not to bikes ... been around since the 70's but just bought my first Yamaha!!! Its an old XJ900F. It needs a bit of TLC, but, HEY! I'm on the case wiv it, so if anyone has any bits, give me a shout..... cos it needs a few bits!!!!! lol Last bike was a Suzuki GSX1400, but had loads over the years .... On all the other forums I use, everyone knows me as shakey, but you must already have one .... so here I'm shakey666 ... Anyway, wots the custom here in the bar? Do I get the beers in or what? OK .... what you all having????

Is this the last new /unreg Fazer 600 S2. The bike is a 2010 model new and unused. I live in Spain and currently ride a Kawasaki Z1000SX. At 64 the bike is getting to heavy for me now, love it to bits but it has to go. Anyway I was in a dealers the other day looking for a suitable replacement. Nothing took my fancy as I really love the Kwacker. I mentioned to the saleslady (yes)lady I once had a 2005 fazer 600 and loved it. she suggested the FZ8 but I have a limited budget so she did a search on the Yamaha Spain website looking at the Diversion class bikes. I was looking over her shoulder and spotted a naked FZ6 with ABS dated 2010. I pointed to it and asked her about it,…

Decided to get a 125 2T. I really fancy a Cagiva Mito. It will only be used in a weekend through the summer then put into storage. My bike is really slow and I want something a bit faster for me to get used too. I'm going to do my test in the summer. This will give me chance to save enough money to get a 6/12 month old 600.

Hey folks, I love my bike, but I hate it's highway range! I was looking around and found that you can get a 13L tank for my bike but the only place I could find the part was in the UK and it was out of stock (http://www.customcruisers.com/Custom2005/customshop2005/contents/en-uk/d635.html). Anyone have any luck putting a bigger tank on this bike, because the 8L makes trips out to the Alberta Rockies a little challenging without strapping some extra gas to the bike. Cheers!

Got an old FZ750 which the DVLA tell me isn't on their system according to the VIN (never had a reg number), so now I need to do a 'first registration'. How do I go about getting confirmation of year of manufacture? Cheers Sam.

if any of you out ther eread fast bikes then good, but for those who don;t with this monthsissue is a booklet helping you deal with the long arm of the law. i read it and 2 days later found myself using the tips in it to get away from a 3 point £60 fine for speeding on the motorway. unfortunately for my friend he was nto so lucky and escaped wiht that and nto dangerous drivign as well (instant ban for us 6 points as were 18). so can you afford nto to read it!! yes i am always banging on about that mag ebu it is bloody brilliant!!

Good morning guys, It was the first time I had luggage on the back of my bike yesterday, I strapped a Holdall bag to the back seat as I was going to football after work. When I was getting off the bike, I nearly dropped my baby as my leg got caught when getting off. The bike was banked over like over 50 degrees and I thought it was gunna drop! Proper caked myself but luckily, I managed to hold it up! It's amazing how much grip (Even in the wet as it was raining) the tires have when banked over that much at stand still! I guess I should have put the stand down before getting off, but the DAS course which I was only on about 3-4 weeks ago teach you to always …

hey fellas, just a quick one (not STRICTLY motorcycle related, but its close enough) when you are signalled to pull over by a police officer in a vehicle, how should you go about stopping? should you pull over onto double yellows or go a little further to where theres a more appropriate spot? i only ask because its a criminal offence not to stop, and also a criminal offence to stop where its not legal (such as on double yellows) thanks

Hi, just bought XJ600 1991, replaced stater, new battery. Seem to be getting a spark sometimes when starting and not other times, just seems to turn over and all of a sudden will get a spark and other times not at all. Does anyone have any advice or have / has had similar problem as I am racking my brains?!?!? Cheers David

I don't know if anyone else has come across anywhere that does this or has any advice in general but here goes. I'm building a DT125R up from the ground. I've got almost all parts now and will be starting the build as soon as my logbook for the frame comes through. I've bought full new plastic set with new sticker kit. The sticker kit doesnt include the stickers for the tank that matches/meets the ones on the rad scoops. I'm going to be re spraying the tank and will want new stickers. Does anyone know what my best line of action is? Is there anywhere that would be able to get the stickers. I'll say, I have yet to try yamaha as i think they only would have part …

I have an XVS 125 Dragstar which blew it's piston and rings at the beginning of December, replaced the piston and rings with brand new ones, but I have no compression on the front cylinder (this is the one that blew). Help!!!!!! I'm one step away from torching the sodding thing!