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My son & I are renovating a pair of 1980s XJ400. Does anyone know where we can find owners & workshop manuals?

Newbie here so please be patient hahaha At a crossroads now as to which bike im gonna go with. I've whittled it down to two. YZ125 or YZ250F (New most likely and leaning towards the 250F) Skill level.. Noob. I've heard the "buy cheap and work your way up" many times. So please leave that bit out of any posts pleasee ? Whats the best "servicing" process do you guys and gals go through after every ride or so too? i do understand the level of up-keep on these competition bikes is extensive but im really looking for the absolute best process and best products to use. Dont worry about budget products. I'm really looking for the perfect process and who…

Recently having a baby and being a born again rider I thought I had better brush up on my road craft. Unlike the UK there is no advanced rider organisations like the IAM or BMF, or with the local police force like the BikeSafe workshops. So last Saturday I took the first stage of the Advanced course with Honda Australia Rider Training (HART) in St Ives, NSW. Assuming I'd be the only Yamaha rider, out of the six students on the course there was a wide range of bikes, MT09, MT09 Tracer, CBR600RR, BMW R1200 Adventure, Classic Harley and a Kymco 550 Maxi-Scooter. The HART training facility was purpose-built for police driver training in the early 1960s. Due to this …

{{if $formValue}} {$value} {{endif}} Movistar Yamaha MotoGP's Valentino Rossi turned his fortunes around today at the eyetime Motorrad Grand Prix von Österreich, claiming a strong 6th place after a superb comeback race. Maverick Viñales had a more challenging outing at the Red Bull Ring - Spielberg track, but made up ground in the second half of the race to finish in 12th position. Rossi started from 14th on the grid and was wary of the first lap, when the busy mid-pack of the rider field would be diving into the tight first corner, but he managed the situation well. He finished his first lap in 11th place, trying to be both on the attack and the defensive. At…

Hey, the ypvs is not working properly on my dtr.. When i start the ignition the pulley moves the valve as normal. Then i start the bike and the ypvs seems fine. The pulley is moving but suddenly it just stops?? It can stop at any time, after the first rev or after a short trip. I have tried to look after people having the same problem but it seems like people ypvs do not move at all or it works. I have removed the power valve, cleaned it so tjat it moves freely, i have adjusted the pulley cables (many times!) and i have opened the servo too see if everything is good. I have hear it can be the pv controller or the cdi, but these are expensive parts so is …

Just got myself a resprayed 1983 XS400R and can't find any decals for the life of me. Are others suitable (XS650?)

Is it common for one of the coil packs to give up ? Is it best to replace the A’s a pair ?? Jeff

Hi guys im a newby here. I have a 2005 XV400 Dragstar Japan import and cant find anything on the web for it. Are they the same as a XVS650 except for the 400cc engine. I need things like battery lid and clutch and brake cables. I can find earlier models but not 2005. Yamaha sent me a manual but it is in Japanese and not much good to me. Any help would be appreciated

Hey everyone I have a question for the people in the know. I'm confused with the tail light arrangement on the early r6, some have a big ugly single tail light and some have the twin round rear lights that look alot better. It seems to me like it's a mixture of years because I've noticed some bikes have the twin rear light and then newer ones have the big ugly thing and visa versa. My question is, is the twin rear an upgrade or is it of a certain year bike and fits on the earlier bike? My budget is a little tight and I'm only finding bikes in my price range with the ugly rear light but I want the twin lights, so can I source the rear fairing and lights…

just insured my rd350lc with motorcycle direct , fully comprehensive £ 53.35p beat that ? I got a renewal quote for £110.54p from motorcycle direct , then went on gocompare who quoted me £53.35p with guess who ! yes motorcycle direct ? so I rang them up to be on the safe side and was told they don't know why it has been discounted by so much online but they went ahead and done me a policy so im one happy bunny. oh yes ! the punch line is , when I updated my information online I added my 3 penalty points and £100 speeding fine I earned from my ride home with you lot ? so the quote they sent me didn't have the three points on ?

Does anyone know how to go about dating a imported bike and have it plated? Thanks

Hello all I was hoping some one could help identify I bike I have found in Cambodia I just rode from the top to bottom of Vietnam then in to Cambodia where I found this little bike I think it may be a 1992 but may be later because it has disc brakes front and rear will try and post pick thanks in advance Yamaha AVENUE Engine number QMI-06402096 Chassis number AA286A-402094 125cc has made in japan KHI on the neck https://m.imgur.com/gallery/OzCt8fi

Hello again, my name is Harvey and i am currently restoring a Yamaha DT50MX but have discovered that my swinging arm needs replacing as it has corroded and made holes are crustal parts of it. I was unable to find a replacement in the UK and am wondering if anyone knows of any other swinging arms will fit onto the DT50MX frame (1987) like some do with the Yamaha XS650 Thanks

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Hi my name is Harvey, i am currently restoring a 1987 DT50MX to as close as factory as possible in time for my 16th to ride. while doing this it needs a respray of the tank and plastics, I was wondering what the original blue colour is called. I have herd that "Peacock Blue" is close but after looking at other peoples blue DT50MX's they all seem to be a different colour so if anyone knows please help me with this your help will be much appreciated. Thanks Harvey

Hi, Im trying to find my Dads old R6 he was the first owner and i was only a kid when he had to sell it was the hardest thing for him to sell and he constantly reminds me when i mention the bike, looking to hopefully put a offer on it if it was for sale or just to get in contact with the owner if it was possible, if anyone knows anything or can help would be brilliant! Reg is X414 FVE Many Thanks in Advance

Hi there, I have a Thundercat which is running hot when stationary (i.e. in traffic). The fan doesn't kick in until well into the red which I understand is common but it has actually boiled over before now. I am going to change the thermo switch for a lower operating spec switch so just canvassing opinion on what would be the optimum temperature for the engine to run at please? Any information greatly appreciated, Cheers, Lee

{{if $formValue}} {$value} {{endif}} Following a test at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya three weeks ago, the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team return to Barcelona for round seven of the MotoGP World Championship. After securing a third place at the Mugello circuit, being serenaded by the Italian crowds, and simultaneously taking over second place in the championship rankings, Valentino Rossi is ready to commence the championship battle in Barcelona. The Doctor has a 23-point margin to the leader in the standings and hopes to strengthen his position as a title contender this weekend at a circuit that he knows like the back of his hand. He holds an impressive…

{{if $formValue}} {$value} {{endif}} Yamaha Racing’s bLU cRU star Galang Hendra Pratama wrapped up his Brno race weekend in supreme style yesterday, ending a weekend of dominant form for the Yamaha Pata | Semakin di Depan | Biblion Motoxracing Team with a stunning victory on the YZF-R3. The race itself was a drama filled spectacle reduced to just seven laps after a red flag two thirds into the round, leaving fellow bLU cRU riders Hugo De Cancellis in 16th, Luca Bernardi in 21st and Dennis Koopman in 23rd. Galang was the man to beat all weekend, and had lost none of his form come race day. Starting from pole position the Indonesian rider was temporarily passed …

{{if $formValue}} {$value} {{endif}} The GMT94 Yamaha Official EWC Team and YART Yamaha Official EWC Team endured a drama filled 8 Hours of Oschersleben yesterday in the penultimate round of the 2017/18 Endurance World Championship. GMT94 held on to take a valuable third place on the podium, whilst YART were not so lucky, recording a DNF. Oschersleben pole-sitters David Checa, Mike Di Meglio and Niccolò Canepa of GMT94 were quick off the start and showing immediate race winning pace until the first challenge of the race struck. In a repeat of last year, they were imposed a stop-and-go penalty for failing to turn their lights off during their pit-stop, ultimate…