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Im wanting to change my rear light to an intragrated indicator light as im wanting a tail tidy and it seems like trying to put the indicators on there is abit of a pain. The light I have found is on eBay it seems to be the only 1 there haha is it any good and will it just swap straight over? I also found some angle eyes on the net but on a German web site same sketch with this really are they any good and will they swap over? I have no idea at all about bikes or even electrics. I wana do it my self so I can learn and it's cheaper haha I would be great full for any help.
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hi am new to this site just trying to source fairings for my bike preferably primed ready to custom paint, i dont wana strip down the originals due to work commitments and sentimental values any help would be apreciated jamie
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Hi all i am after a rd500lc ihave looked at several and body wise they needed alot of work,finding good panels seems to be big problem so i have steered away from ones needing plastics,ive seen one with fibreglass panels but syed away as i thought it could be a problem to sell on one day,am i right?.has anyone got some good sound advice on what to look out for regading mechanicals,i have an ear for piston slap and grumbly bottom ends,but am not sure just how much smoke should be omitted which is deemed acceptable.also apart from the obvious colour schem diffence and engine restiction difference between uk bikes and imports is there anything else i should be looking for? …
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Right im after abit of help my iv got a yamaha ybr125 first bike and everytime i leave it on the side stand after abit the bike wont start like theres no fuel it happens if its been left for 10 min or even a few hours its becoming a pain as i just went to the parents was there 20 min max went out and the bike wouldnt start again had to be somewhere so bump the bike to get it to start i have tried leaving it on the main stand and sometimes has the same problems i dont think its right it happens more on short journeys ie from work home which is about 2 mile max anybody able to help i have taken it back to the shop i got it and they said to leave…
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Hi, I got a radiator cover for my XJ6 for xmas. In order to change it I have to disconnect and drain radiator. Just want to know before I do this if bikes need any specific anti-freeze/coolant, or whether I can just use the pre-mixed stuff from halfords etc. Thanks in advance. Dan
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Hello, My husbands father passed away 15 years ago and used to own a restoration company. We have been trying to track down one of his bikes or cars for years. Recently, through making some great contacts at the DMV I got someone to look up his fathers name and she was able to tell me a VIN number on a 1971 Yamaha he used to own. She said it was : R5037137 Could anyone help me decode this VIN to learn more about it? Thanks so much!
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does any body know if the Yosimura exhaust for the honda c90 will fit a yamaha townmate, i think the cubs down pipe is 32mm.
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Hello, Im new to biking and this website and I'm having a few problems with my recently purchase 2009 XT125R. It always had problems starting by electric start and sometimes needed kicking over. However the battery will not charge and is permanently dead, I get the dash and lights when the engine is running, but occasionally I do loose it for a few milliseconds. I have used a voltmeter and the battery is around 10v when the engine is not running and struggling to push 12v when running. when I rev I don't seem to get any more voltage so believe its not charging at all. I have recently changed the front bulb to halogen bulb as the standard one …
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Got an old FZ750 which the DVLA tell me isn't on their system according to the VIN (never had a reg number), so now I need to do a 'first registration'. How do I go about getting confirmation of year of manufacture? Cheers Sam.
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Over the Christmas period me and a mate went out for a bit of a morning ride, we didn’t really have a plan of action so we just put our kit on and went in whatever direction the front wheel was facing, to cut a long story short we ended up having a brew outside a local cafe “bacon butty did accompany the brew, just be plain rude not too” and got caught up in the age old question. “If you could have three bikes what would they be” My mate being a practical sort of chap said his three would be an XJ6 {for town; light and nimble} a XJR1300 {for posing; big and bold} and finally a FJR1300 {for touring; big, fast, comfy}, I’m not too sure about mine yet…
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rebulding my 125 mx 1981 will not rev oveer 5000rpm when i bought it i was told it had a rebore any ideas plz
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Peeps, List your states of mind with the appropriate music example: Moby - natural blues = slightly depressed/apathetic KoL - Sex on fire = drunken romantic continue trend as above. Foameh
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I followed a TMax home today armed with a fantastic loud exhaust... I was unable to catch him and ask for details for where he got it... Any ideas where I might be able to purchase such a pipe..?
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82 xs 400r i was looking for ***** for my bike any one have any cheap but good carbs in mind.
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as the title says , MERRY CHRISTMAS LADS N LASSES,hope your day is eventfull.
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Got another xmas pressie today; got into the top 10 in bike exif for 2011! 5. Drew's Yamaha XS400. It’s usually Yamaha’s XS650 that gets the custom treatment. But this sharp tracker from England, with an XS400 motor in an XS250 frame, proved that size isn’t everything. http://www.bikeexif.com/top-ten-motorcycles?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Bikeexif+%28Bike+EXIF%29
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Merry Xmas everyone, all have a good one and have lots of fun on your bikes next year whether they be yams or not. Special thanks to alexasigno for providing the forum which breaks down at the most inopportune times and all the regulars that just 'make it happen' Looking forward to a few days out with you again next year ...Paul
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Hi Guys, Just wanted to say Hi! Im new on here and am getting a Yam DT125R (MK I) next week. Hopefully i'll be able to help others, but my knowledge is limited so for a while i'll be leaching for a while . However I do know IT very well so can scratch your back etc... I Live in the UK (Hampshire). ta St0F
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