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Having joined the forum whilst trying to glean some info on running issues with my boys sr125, I have obviously read through a lot of postings. It turned out it was a problem with the cdi unit on my boys bike and a helluva lot of posts seem to involve faulty units. So, are these units better than points ignition (for the younger forumeers, points were an archaic form of achieving the spark at the correct time), or are they now showing to present their own problems. Bearing in mind a new set of points was about 2 quid and I have paid £40 on 2 occasions for a 20 year old cdi unit for his bike. Any thoughts

Hi all was wondering if some one could give me some advise as to the ideal tyre pressure with a pillion on, i'm using stock tyres at the moment got front set for 33lb and rear for 36lb but just doesn't feel right

Hi folks, I stupidly scratched the tank yesterday with my tank bag (think a small stone was caught between the bag and the tank). The scratches don't seem to be too deep. Can anyone advise from experience which products would best sort this out ? The bike is black in colour. Cheers Mal.

My speedo is knackered and if it can't be fixed I will have to get a new one. The problem is the speedo is digital and it had the mileage on it. How will this affect me when I insure the bike again or sell it?

Hiya peeps i'm looking at buying a 1983 rd125lc but i think he wants silly money for it. It, needs repainting n the frame powder coating cos its crap what do u reckon I should be paying for it?? any advice would be gratefully appreciated

Hi, right bike decisions. I've just been looking over Australian super sport bike sales and Yamaha are in 3rd place. Lagging behind both Honda and Suzuki. 1) Honda CBR1000RR - 295 sold 2) Suzuki GSX-R1000 - 233 sold 3) Yamaha YZF-R1 - 184 sold Have any of you riden the competitors bikes and what are your thoughts? They're all great looking bikes, but the R1 still does it for me. If you were/are in the market for superbike What would make you choose the R1 over the others?

Hi looking to purchase a FJR1300 A 2010/11 model. Anything i should look out for when checking vehicle, as i have no experience on Yamaha bikes Thanks

Here's a real curved ball guys - Just aquired a lovely 1981 TY175 with a daytime MOT and no lights. Flippin insurance companies want crazy money to insure it - i.e. more than a Z750 I've just sold. I've also got an RSV4 Aprilia Tuono but MCE won't insure the TY under a multibike policy for an array of totally irrational reasons. The various companies also tell me that I can't use my no claims discount on more than one insurance policy - Errrr, hang on a minute, I don't think its possible to ride 2 bikes at the same time DOH. Also insurance is about risk so if you've got no claims discount it should mean that the discount applies to however many policies you have!…

So I bought some new indicators for my SR125 because when I bought it, it didn't come with any, but I'm having trouble trying to wire them up to my bike. I was wondering if anyone has any SR125 indicator wiring diagrams that they could link me to? Thanks

Been looking for another commuter bike/winter hack since the dragstar got written off. This is it. Yamaha yx600 radian 1986. Runs nicely, exhaust reqd as collector box not good, a previous owner removed the baffles, gonna try for a plastic welding repair on the front fender as its split, otherwise in good order, taxed and MOTd till next year Bought it as the winter bike, but Ive a hankering for a restoration project on it next spring. Anyone ever owned one?

Heh, got totally carried away coming home today. Really got into the point and squirt traffic killing tactics of the TDR. So into in fact that the last car i passed was only about 200yds from where i turned into my street. I may have detected a small amount of emnity from the traffic....... Hey ho.

Hello, I plan to get tyres for my YBR, probably going for Michelin Pilot Sporty. I considered fitting them myself and seen Youtube vidz etc. Also watched vidz on wheel balancing and here's the Q. Why not balance the wheel on it's own axle, in the forks and with the calipers removed? I'm just wondering how it differs from taking the wheel off to put on a contraption.

Hi All, Perhaps you can help me out, just got the head back on and trying to attach the exhaust but all the old studs are knackered, but having real trouble getting some new ones as the bike is over 30 years old and no one seems to have any in stock , I was wondering if studs off of some thing else might fit , they are M6 studs so fairly standard size but the length has to be the same or slightly longer. Do any of you have an idea where the best place might be to get hold of some, I need 8 of couse plus the nuts. Thanks or any advice.

Folks, what all is needed for chain and sprocket replacement? Do I need any special tool for this job? Any DIY thread etc?

Hello Peeps, Long time no post. My bike is running really well, now I have sorted out the compression (silencer had a crack in it). Now thats she's up and running properly I'd like to modify it a little more. I've got some Boyeson reeds and a ramair pod filter in the post. I'm planning on re-jetting too obviously but wanted to know a little more about the carb in my bike first. My research says its a Mikuni TM28SS but I cant find out whether this carb is a CV (Constant Velocity) carb or not or even if its the right carb at all!??! Do any of you guys know? Cheers $t0F

Hi all, i am looking to get a new clutch and brake lever for my XT125R 09 model , any suggestions? also is it a universal fit or do i have to be pretty specific? Thanks!

A friend snapped this in Japan and it's been driving me nuts!

new first-aid device which could help save bikers’ lives is now available free in the north west of England... The air- and water-tight tube contains a card where riders can store vital information about medication, allergies and medical history, along with their personal details. This means paramedic crews at the scene have immediate access to a rider’s medical needs, and it’s information which could prove vital in those first few minutes after an accident. Based on the Crash Card concept created by the Ambulance Motorcycle Club, the Mediform Tube is available free in the North West to riders. The tube comes with a green self-adhesive key shaped sticker, which should b…

just fitted my new CooCase Wizard to the little YBR http://www.ghostbikes.com/products/luggage-top-cases-and-side-cases/4802-coocase-v36-wizard-luxury-topcase-36l-(v36-ll).html]LINKY has anyone else ever fitted a powered top case? i found the electrical stuff to be far too fiddly to do without any instructions at all (except a bit in the manual that explains what each colour wire is... nothing about where the "brake" wire goes) anyways, i managed to get the baseplate on without a problem (had to enlist my brother though... 2 hands aren't enough), then got to work running the cables under the seat space to the battery... only to find that the positive wire is too…

Well I have now been a member of this forum for one month and I have been riding for a month. In the intro on the new members page I did mention that the light on YBR was not good in the morning. So I have changed it for a better one, it is still 35w but gives a better spread and quality of light. It is not the best light in the world but it is better than the standard one. The bike is going well and currently doing about 115 mpg. Bear in mind most of the riding is down lanes and small roads with only a few street lights on the way to work in the morning. It's not such a problem as I only see 4 other cars on the way in most of the time. There is always the odd one b…