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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

My stoopid, son tried climbing on to my bike today whilst it was parked on the drive and as a result I now need a new brake lever (£19 off wemoto) and a new plastic side panel cuz he tipped it over (he's fine other than the thick ear he got when he banged it against the palm of my outstretched hand). Any idea where the best place would be to look for a side panel other than paying yamaha OE prices? Cheers. Si.

With it being mostly dry today, and the sun out a bit, I went cross county on my XVS, she got 70mph! I'm still waiting for the bigger front sprocket to come so she should be able to cater a lovely cruising speed now! She's thirsty mind you, set off with more or less a full tank..... after 35 miles, shes below half..... I like a girl that swallows it anyhoo... Anyone else go out today (wed)? Yorkshire area?

I have a problem getting my Yamaha xj600 n, into gear. And once I have it in gear, I can not get it back into neutral. Can anyone help, please?

Hi, Ive nearly drained my last tank of 2 stroke oil and i were wandering what is everyone elses first choice in 2 stroke oil ? Im in need of some as soon as possible so if people could give me a few examples of decent oils that will look after the engine and some that are well worth the cost for what you get amount wise that would be amazing, Thanks in advance; Joshua .C.

Its the Adventure bike show at the Ace Cafe this Sunday . We will be opening the college workshop so you can come in and have a look around ,have a chat and a cuppa From 12 to 3 pm We are just of the North Circular (Billet R/B) Billet road ,about 2 mins Head south to Black Horse Lane we are on the right. Waltham Forest College Motorcycle Engineering Dept Unit 10 Lockwood Way London E17 5RB. John 07846831408 Also its the London International Custom and Classic bike show at Ally Pally 25th and 265th Feb come and see us on our stand .

hey guys i need some opinions on whether this will work or not because i think i might have had a bit of a brainwave!!! my ty (very very very rotten) like most bikes depends on using the frame of the bike for an earth and it is a good way of doing it BUT in my bikes case, the last idiot who owned my bike (whom was VERY good at taking things apart but not so hot at putting back together) left my bikes loom dangling and left the exposed points where the components earthed to rot and and im now getting no end of grounding issues with the bike, with continuity through the frame being a bit of an skill to find on it, now heres my clever idea: bearing in mind my bike on…

I have the first MOT on my XVS 1300 next month, I fitted an O2 mod a few months ago. Does anyone know if I need to reconnect the original sensor for the MOT.

Hey guys ive got a 2000 Virgao XV125, all good with it until the other day. Had a ride from Benfleet to Stambridge via Southend (about 25 miles), all was well until I stopped the bike briefly (literally 2 minutes) and when I tried starting it again there was just a electrical cyclical sound coming from what I think it the starter motor! Had to bump start it to get it home. topped up battery with distilled water, cleaned connections to battery and went to charge it but charger read that battery was full but surely it couldnt be? Being a newb to anything bike related I really dont know the next step without taking it a garage which I dont want to do (and currently cant do a…

hi all any one no were the starter gear and clutch is on an 1988 fz400r 46x its( not) the one with the penut shape cover ? and what it looks like thanks

Lets all get togeather,,,,, yes, all of us Everyone save 1500 quid each Take 3 weeks off work Meet somewhere, one place only, no messing about. And Fuck Off round the country for a great big ride-out. Ireland or United Kingdom, I dont mind. What say ye all ??? :hyper: ps. no i havent been drinkin !

hi guys just started my r1 after being stored for a few months and the automatic choke is on full straight away and revs full,its never done this b4 and not sure if i should let it run to see if it slows down, or would this damage something? any help would be good

Hi all I just bought a 2008 Tenere which I love. I was thinking about putting a K&N air filter on it. Will this make any noticeable improvements to to the power? Is there anything else that I can do to get a few more ponies out of the bike? Many thanks Si

A forum poster linked this for me ( via Sweden) a write up from Gary Inman bike journalist who writes for Classic bike and owns Sideburn magazine. http://www.influx.co.uk/wordpress/features/we-come-from-garageland/ would have been nice to mention me or the photographer, it looks like it's supposed to be a Deus bike. can't have everything I suppose!