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well i can honestly say i have never been as frightened! i took my bike in for some work on the alarm and the guy lent me a automatic scooter , i have rode bikes since 1963 but never ridden a scooter before let alone an automatic i will not be riding one again respect to all you young lads and girls but if that was my only alternative to 2 wheels ! i think i will walk.

What most of you wont know is we have some celebrity members on the YOC GrahamC for example was the guitarist who played alongside pop nancy boy Damon Allbran in the famous 80's brit-pop band Blurt : FACT Oldgitonabike moved south to avoid being swamped by hoardes of adoring Scots fans, he is in fact Charlie Reid of The Proclaimers : FACT anyone know any other 'Celeb forum members' ?

if enybody lik nachure and wood like a pet like me then i can giv you one my mum dosnt no that emily has babies but i need to giv them away heer is a pichur thayr free and i can post them

Hi All, Just bought a 1988 TZR 125 today! being dropped off tomorrow. It's my first bike, so I thought i'd get something cheap to learn on for a year or so. Ive got a question! apparently it's got a manual power valve. The valve is closed at the moment as the bike has had a rebuild and is being run in - what does this mean exactly? I'm new to 2 strokes as i've always had cars. When i've run the bike in, what can i expect perfomrance wise if i open the power valve? The bike also has a stainless exhaust. Cheers, Paul.

Picture this..... its Friday, you're looking forward to a nice ride tomorrow, Cornwall to Bournemouth. See some mates, see my mum, and then (wait for it) go and see Gary Moore. A mixture of friends, family and a guitar god. Only thing that might spoil it is the rain, but a new oversuit will fix that. Call Damerells in Indian Queens and tell them you're running late, can you pay for it over the phone and get them to leave it outside somewhere? "I'm only going to be 5 or 10 minutes late" I said...... "We'll wait for you" came the reply.... I hammered over in the pi$$ing rain.... got there SIX minutes late (45 minute journey in 33 minutes) and all the ba$tards had gone…

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Hello all, i just put a new handlebar on my dragstar. Now want to install risers where i can route the cables through... Any idea's or suggestions? I see a lot of types available, but not sure about the rises with holes for the cables...do the holes go all the way through? Cannot figure that out looking at the pictures. thanks a lot

hi im new to all of this i am currantly building up my rd 125 with a friend we are sorting a engine problem a nail or something somehow got into where the piston is and stoped it in its tracks so we are sorting that we are respraying the tank frame and i was wondering if any one could help me out with any info as its my first bike and to be honest havent got a clue thanks

Good afternoon i`ve just come to this site after becoming the proud owner of a tatty old XS400!!.. it may be tatty , but i really like it. i am doing it up to ride next year, hopefuly? i did all the usual things in my youth, like owning a LC and a variety of mopeds. hopefuly i can add to the forums without stepping on any toes, and i might learn a thing or two also.

Dear All New member here. I have a '81 DT175MX that I've owned from new but has been sitting under a pile of wood in my Dad's garage for the past 14 years. In the next year or so (once I get my garage sorted out) I intend to restore it to its former glory so will be on here looking for hints and tips. Current bike is an XR400R I bought last year after not having a bike for years. Last bike (in the mid 90s) was an immaculate RD350LC. Still curse the day I sold it.... Regards, Fulmar

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Hi Folks I,m another newbie who commutes on a small bike due to some issues with arthritis. i commute at approx 60mph and this bike has no tach. am i shortening the longevity of the engine at these rpms? top end on the virago is much higher than 60 mph, but i need this bike to last a long time and i really can't handle a heavier machine due to leg strength. i'd appreciate any thoughts. thanks

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I currently own a Yamaha YBR 125, and am looking to put a new set of tyres on it. Due to all the snow here, whats the best kind of winter tyre I can use on such a small bike? Similarly, any advice on summer-friendly tyres? Any help will be much appreciated! Thanks

Right... Don't make many posts, but I am losing the will to live with my Suzuki GP100! I have my FZR600R which is currently having its winter strip and service, and last year in September, I stupidly decided to buy myself a little project, non runner to learn about the amazing 2 stroke engines. So... £200 non-runner GP100 local, decided to buy, clean to a certain degree and get on the road for a laugh! BUT I am facing a huge problem and would really appreciate your opinions on how to solve my Suzuki problems! I have so far... Completely stripped the bike to just the frame, completely removed all paint and rust, re-sprayed and lacquered Split engine,…

Hi i have just joined your site and i hope it will be quite useful. I have a 1979 xs650se my first 1 and i love this bike. Just looking for a few tips 1st clutch cable easy to do but will oil pee out of casing once removed. Can you please give me some tips ajusting/fitting so i can find neutral ok. I have had several bikes from Big Kawas Chops FJs and so on but nothing and i mean nothing can capture the beauty of this wonderful machine...And shes loud This would be much appreciated Oh and the best oil to use. Thanks G.

I just picked up a complete 1974 YZ 125, for $300, and it runs! Its in Pretty Good Shape, most all parts useable. Im having a hard time finding info on it, and parts. I need a gasket kit, and so far only bike bandit sells gaskets, and their individual (around $5-$10 EACH) which will get expensive real quick. I would like to find just pictures, so far ive only found a red/silver one, and mine is yellow. Any help would be much appreciated.

Hello Just nearing completion of the DT175mx project and having great difficulty in sourcing a decent seat foam. (or entire seat) I have tried to make one but the fact that the originals are moulded is the very thing that forms the original look and shape of the seat. Amyone got a spare foam or make recommendation on where to get one? Cheers Nick

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wandering if anyone can hepl a have a tzr r 93 i am lloking at ways to improve power in the bike overall any cheap ways also if anyone knows people with a barrel that isnt damaged i am using a dtr barrewl on my bike as the plating on my barrel was damaged and cannot afford just yet to get replated and mostly does anyone have a wqireing loom to fit it its a 4hw cheers a would be intrested in swap for dt