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Hey folks, anybody used one, thought of getting one or seen one. Wondeing how good these are? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Crystal-clear-headlight-Yamaha-XJR-1200-1300-SRX-XJ-600-N-/320855364667?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item4ab478543b Curious about beem pattern etc...

http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/22251 This is on another forum so I thought I'd put it here. Its the EU law against aftermarket parts for bikes, it doesnt end there though, there is a long list of stupid additions to the law. Some are truely ridiculous. Please sign, the government is full of bell-ends.

So I was just given a 1981 xs850 Special that doesnt run and is in terrible condition. Ive really got nothing but time and would like to learn how to fix this bike. Ive started by stripping a bunch of aesthetic parts and am now in the middle of removing my carb to rebuild it. Does any one have any advice or know of any good links to help me on my journey? Thanks for any info!

Just put the engine in the Aprilia SR50 and the engines runs! that's a relief, not the same when it is someone else's motor. bought a cheap barrel and piston kit from Poland via eBay and had to modify/chamfer the ports a bit and got a spannie off gumtree for a 125 and got that to fit with a bit of welding. Carb spews out fuel on over flow, so need to check that and just need to dial in the jetting. hopefully the Mallossi variator mod will work as advertised! need to strip the front caliper and paint it and bleed brakes new fork oil etc and should be good to go!

hi can any one help , had a bit of a fall and put a couple of marks on the timeing cover looking to replace it ,is it hard work to do ,or just take the bolts out and replace the gasket and fit new cover , the bike is due a service next month not sure if its better to let the dealer do it when serviceing the bike . thanks for any help

Hi, I am confused as to the air pressure in the front forks, my local Yamaha dealer sys the pressure should be 0lbs yet my clymer manual says between 5 and 0. Is this with the irks under or off pressure? Thanks Steve

hi all, just joined hoping some of u can give me some good advise on getting my bike running, the last time it was used was 6 years ago, so to cut a long story short iv cleaned the carb put fresh petrol in ,new plug and got it started, (this is easy i thought) wrong took it out and wen the powerband was jjust about to come in it died as if i had hit the kill switch and would not start again, the plug was wet seemed oily so cleaned it and started it again 10 mins later, and the same happened, carb off again and sett float to 21mm and now i can only get it to start with easy start, it runs for 20 seconds and dies, plug out and is wet and oily. iv been messing about with it …

hi guys was just wondering if anyone knows how to take my front brakes apart on a 2009 yam xj6s to clean all the salt out from winter ?

hello all i have recently bought an old tzr 125 and on my way to restoring it but i have hit a wall so to say i need to get the barrel rebored as there is blow back and carbon on the side of the piston this is the (wall) so to say do the tzr have a chrome bore or normal steel any help is much appreciated the bike is the 1990 model thanks

Hi, Does anybody know of a good place to get additional headlight(s) for my xj600s. The beam isn't great on dipped, so was thinking of maybe an additional light, perhaps just need an upgraded bulb. Just a quick look in Halfords for example and i find Ring do these for cars, but they tend to be called driving lights which am i wrong in thinking are main beam not dipped? Cheers

hello peeps When I bought my 89 DT 125r the guy said that they guy before him had swapped the engine for a 2002 engine. Im looking to do the top end on it but obviously the piston sizes differ from the original 89 engine and the newer ones. Is there an easy way to see if the engine is different to the original (with taking the head off and measuring the piston). I use this bike everyday as it is my only mode of transport so i need to keep the downtime to a minimum to enable me to get work etc. I would like to be able to order all the parts and do it all at once. Could i take the head off measure the piston and then put it back on with the original gaskets o…

I keep using screws and they keep falling out. What do the other DT125 owners use to pin it open?

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Im looking at buying a 2007 yamaha xt 660 supermoto can anyone give me any advice on this bike are they any good for everyday use and motoways etc thanks

The title says it all really, I'm thinking of bunging a performance air filter on my trusty steed, but wanted to know what experiences you guys and gals have had? Are they worth it on their own, or should they be part of a more expansive tuning operation? Cheers Si.

Hi guys Wonder if anyone could help me. I have an XV750 which was given to me by my father who has recently passed away. It was first registered in 93 on an X plate but I'm sure it was imported from the US. The speedo is redlined at 55mph. I need to sell it on as I need some space. Could any one give me an idea of how to go about finding a rough value for it? Thanks Mike

Hi there , I am new here , and I could do with some advice , I recently found a XS 1100 for sale. It is a 1976 model with 18000 miles on the clock. It is a good looking machine , what should I keep in mind and look for with a machine that is as "old" as this one . Paul.

For anyone considering a tyre purchase, I've had this rear one on for 7k now on the draggie, and still plenty left. Make is Heidenau, purchased from PNEUSONLINE. Also had new front and rear on the virago this year of same make, no problems, both delivered next day

Hi, I've got a very weak spark that comes through the spark plug cable from the CDI but only occasionally it will come through the spark plug. Me and my dad can't figure out what it is, I thought it might be a bad earth? Compression is fine. Could it be a faulty CDI? Thanks, Ollie.

This is the full documentary about Yamaha motorcycles around 50 mins. Hope this video stays on! Check out the history about Yamaha motorcycles. http://bikerpunks.com/mediaviewer/2456/yamaha-motorcycles-documentary.html