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So. I was changing my chain the other day, routine job, as you do. I put the nut back on the ale, and started to tighten it up, as again, you do. Then I started noticing how long I'd been sat here for, tightening away. As it turns out, the previous owner hadn't used a high-tensile nut on the axle, meaning I've completely threaded the nut. It's now SMOOTH inside. So, my steadily-more-urgent problem now, is WHERE DO I FIND ONE QUICK?! It's an M18 x 1.5 nut.

Hi, I have a '99 Yam XJ600N twin disc model. Having a rattle which sounded like a loose brake pad coming from the front caliper i took it off to find that an anti-rattle shim is missing. Brakes still function fine but it needs sorting out. Having looked round the web i can't find anyone selling them. Is it worth contacting a dealer? (dont want to pay through the nose though). Help please. Matt

hi there can some one tell me the paint colour or code for the standard dt125r thanks mark

Hi, Just thought I'd mention this as its slightly different to all the other dragstars I've read about. I have drilled holes in the intake letting air float in there more easily, but its kept its standard air filter, as I dont think its that restrictive without the narrow rubber in there and in being drilled at the back of the sheild. The exhausts are circle cut out at the back, and I'm running the needle higher by one notch, and the main jet is a #101 size. The highest I've seen, is a 100 jet, and AFAIK, no one has touched the needle. Is this ok, for what mods I've done because the plugs are fine, no coking or soot. I'm guessing, it should be still fine…

Firstly Hi to all I,ve just bought my first bike SR 125 1999, it has 2 datatag stickers on but their a bit worn and faded, I only noticed these today as it was dark when I collected bike last night. Is there a register or something? Please help if you can Thanks in advance.

Hi guys/gals.... I know I'm new to this forum but since it's an owners club thought it would be best to ask on here for some advice. Anyway: I have a Yamaha XJ600 Diversion N - on a 1999 (T Plate) which the previous owner has put chopper style bars on it so they are higher up, my insurance company won't insure me with these bars so I have to change them back to the original ones (which I already have) but my question is this..... If I change the bars back & keep existing hoses (Brakes, Clutch & So on) they will be a bit longer than needed....will this cause any issues or is it only a problem if they are too short? Any help is greatly appreciated.

Firsty, Hi all; Jak from Hertfordshire, UK - currently on L-plates, hopefully tearing 'em up in May. Now, a few questions pertaining to minor modifications to my 2009 YBR 125. I've put Metzeler tyres on it, but I need to up the power of the dipped beam headlight bulb to something that actually lets me see further than 3 feet on unlit country roads. Anyone recommend any good bulbs/good wattages to look out for? thirdly, I want to change out the handgrips and put on Bar-ends, but I've no idea what size grip or what kind of Bar-end will fit, everywhere I look has different information; and I can't find it anywhere in the manual. Any suggestions on what to look out for …

Hi all I'm new to biking and need to buy all the gear. First on the list is a helmet. I'm leaning towards an open-face one as it seems to be the best compromise in terms of protection and look for my XVS125. Unless you know of a full-face that wouldn't look out of place while riding this bike I'd appreciate if you could recommend one with good side protection, that looks cool and doesn't break the bank. Thanks in advance.

Hi Everyone thinking of getting the tenere top box but the weight states only 5 kilos max, was wondering if anyone safely exceeds this as 5ks isnt much

Hi, I've found someone that can make me the tank decals however I don't know the dimensions. Could anyone tell me what they are? Here's the decals I need the dimensions for: http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?um=1&hl=en&biw=1133&bih=544&tbm=isch&tbnid=PC0WmpXHY3zdDM:&imgrefurl=http://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php%3Fp%3D2467963&docid=rHSllDkewXbwiM&itg=1&imgurl=http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu8/corf/13042010345.jpg&w=1024&h=768&ei=tX5rT9bjE4WD8gPh_Iy-Bg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=519&vpy=241&dur=2377&hovh=194&hovw=259&tx=120&ty=110&sig=105197315342697997042&page=4&tbnh=163&…

I have a 03 yz250 that has a hesitation on hard excelaration , it has a no. 50 pilot jet I tryed a 52 and even moved the needle all the way up and it will still hesitate.So I'm not sure if I need to go up a size on the pilot your if there mite be something else I'm missing.The reeds are v force and are all good it has a FMF gnarly pipe and a eline stator and these came on the bike so I dont know how it ran befor they were put on.Thanks for any idears!

here! This is my first post, So sorry if its in the wrong place or anything (If so, Mod please move) I bought my 2005 YZF-R6 Last year, And it did not come with a front fender... Now that I have bought many fenders in hopes of installing one I believe I have the wrong front forks. based on pictures I've seen on google and parts websites it looks way different than any I have seen. Any help would be awesome if someone thinks they recognize these things. Thanks! ~ Dillon

First post, first motorbike. Having ridden peds for about 8 years, I decided to up my game in preparation for doing my full test in a year or two. I bought a good condition yamaha rsx100 which a friend of mine who knows more about mechanics than me checked over. It seems to be in great condition, both mechanically and body wise. However, the one issue it did have was the kickstart lever. The ring of the lever has worn down and thus needs replacing. Being a complete noob. I bought a kickstart lever for an rxs100, believing the parts to be interchangeable. I appear to be wrong. The lever arrived, different shape, and the connector ring is too large to fit the…

Hi guys, I seem to have a clunking sound coming from some where around the engine area. I think it's coming from where the chain goes into the engine but I'm not sure. Its asif I had some thing stuck in my chain and ever time it goes round it makes a clunk and it's more at low speeds. It sounds more of a mechanical clunking to. I've checked the chain see if there is out in it and there isn't I've checked it if it's lose and it's fine. So I was woundering if any1 could shed any light on this worrying anoying sound. Hopefully ya sort of get what I mean haha.

Hi all While walking to the DVLA this afternoon, to apply for a British driver's license, I caught myself regularly doing "lifesavers" to see if I could "safely overtake" another pedestrian. I think it's something I've always been doing naturally but only made the bike connection today. Is it something you've noticed yourself doing too?

Had to go down to our cottage near Annan today so what better excuse to take the bike. Fuelled up just outside Gorebridge and took the A7,(a bit crap with slow movers but was in no hurry) down to Longtown, across via Gretna to Eastriggs. Back up the M74 (chance to collect some flies) then over the A702 to Edinburgh & east lothian. Feckin Awesome day out. Now, I know the Divvy isn't everyone's cup of tea but in having no experience of another big bike I can't imagine what else you'd need? 60+ mpg, comfy seat and comfy on the road. I will admit that after an almost solid 200 miles my right knee was getting a bit annoyed, I found myself scooting back up the seat for ex…

I have an 02 v-star classic 650 and I am gonna install a stealth big air kit. I have looked through my Manuel and cant find the crankcase breather hose! driving me crazy, can anyone help with a picture or general location. I would really appreciate it. thanks!

can someone tell me how to adjust te clutch of the xj 600 .got some new plates want to know how to adjust de pressure pin on the left thanks for the effort

Turns out come August we will all be paying £1.40 per litre, want to pay £14 for 10 litres i dont. http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/536 Please go and sign takes seconds to do and it might just work, might been operative

Hi all For those of you looking to buy a decent flip-up helmet there are some Shark Evoline series 2 on eBay at what I believe to be a good price: http://stores.ebay.co.uk/bikersbargains/_i.html?_nkw=evoline&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p4634 That it all. (I'm neither the seller nor affiliated with him/her in any way)