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Hi guys newbie to the site, have recently purchased my old dt 125 from a friend i sold it to years ago. Unfortunately its been in the garden for last 6 years so requires a lot of tlc. I am having a lot of diffculty loading pictures and also finding out model etc to obtain parts. Photo listed is of the same model ihave found online. If anyone can help me identify the make/model it would be highly appreciated! Thanks max http://media.photobucket.com/image/1976%20dt125/blackhat250/DT125012.jpg

Hello ive noticed that my throttle cable sticks at low reving and clears if you bleep it it has a band new cable on it < ive heard that you have to have a yamaha cable because all the others just stick i must admit it was fine intil this was fitted can anyway help and if i need a yamaha cable does anyone know where i can get one from many thanks Rich

Hi all, I have mentioned before that i am working on a 1978 Yamaha xs400. I have done everything i could to get this motorcycle running but to no avail. I have decided that i am going to tear it all down and rebuild it from scratch. Before i get started i would like to ask a question that has been on my mind and would appreciate any responses. First of all I am planning to rebuild the engine. This motorcycle has only a kickstarter so i was wondering if it is possible to add an electric starter to it and would anyone have a manual to show me how to add one? If it is not possible to add one, could i buy a whole engine that comes with an electric start for this cycle and…

Just got me a little DTMX from the French 'Joe Bar Team' collection, love it, they do all sorts of characature models from classic bikes of the 70's 80's highly recommended

Been having few starter motor issues recently. While an auto-spark friend tries to repair my starter, I phoned my local Honda agent to price a replacement. I nearly choked when I was quoted £615+vat = £738 !!! Needless to say I passed. That's a mental price.

alreet everyone right first year biker and need new tyres ive got a 2002 R6 just want a bit advice on what the best tyres to buy (and where from ) i use it mainly for commuting to and from work and occasionaly go out on a sunday and release the beast ! (well try :-) ) many thanks Steven

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Hi Can anyone advise me on swapping a 175mx head down to a 125 head? How much power loss, is it difficult? and will it struggle on a 175 body? Cheers Geo

HI Guys I am getting there as regards to the learning curve I have found myself in. I've completely cleared the bike of Exmoor mud now I found a huge clump of it in the air box and on filter too I've drained & cleaned the oil reservoir cleaned carb and dried all the water out of the oil pump housing. I noticed on a previous post that its easy to bleed the oil pump is it the obvious screw head that's at the front to the top left? Also i've bought a new ignition barrel/switch with 9 connectors (2 Boxes) I can only find 2 wires connected to a normal spade switch Does this sound like a rewire job? Hope someone can give guidance. Cheers Geo I will post photos …

Hi All, I bought my 99 Fazer FZS 600 about a week ago and will be commuting about 30 miles daily on it - both dry & wet weather. I'm getting her serviced and suspect new tyres are needed due to tread wear. Any suggestions about what I should go for as I'm totally ignorant in this area. I'm also married with 4 hampsters so anything costing more than the price of a kidney is a non starter Cheers .

so after stupidly letting my friend try to derestrict my bike he decided to cut the cdi cable and now my neutrol light and indecators dont work unless my bike is running so now here's my question i've lost the original metal rod that connected the two wires together and can i buy a replacement online or can i botch it with a nail or somthing? and did cutting it affect my battery power to the bike when the ignition key is turned on thanks louis.

Hi all I have just got a xs 750 frame and swing arm and am looking to see if anyone has a pdf workshop manual file, and if anyone has any unwanted parts they want to offload, please mail me thanks steve

As we're all approaching wooly long-john season and another cold winter, I was just wondering what tips anyone has for keeping their bikes protected from the elements overnight ? My bike sits on the driveway and sadly I don't have a garage (yet) & will have to make do with the driveway for at least this winter. Just worried that the ol' bike covers won't do the trick. Any help (as always) would be much appreciated.

I need to locate the neutral wire on my Divi Can anyone help? Cheers Tiger Cub

HI, I'm not too technically minded so hopefully I can find someone here who would be able to offer some advice. My main headlamp doesn't work (dipped or head). Although the blue head-beam indicator is permanently on and the bulb appears fine (having checked the little element), only the secondary bulb seems to be work. I got it to work briefly by tightening it but after a few 'tightenings', it appears, now, to have died. If I can save myself the $$ Ill try and fix it myself, so would be very grateful for any suggestions.... I thought it might have been a fuse (as a car) but I doubt my little YBR has a fuse for the head beam..... Thanks a million

Blackhat and a mate in Ireland,,,,,,,, not many pics,,,,,,i went with them for a day's riding round the top of Eire,,,,weather was crap ! Fazers in Ireland A fuel stop Havin a bit of banter Outside some B&B Outside some B&B The coast line at top left or Ireland Fazers in transport

As the heading suggests realy ! I want to put some pics of my bikes past n present on the site and gallery but need some help how to do so ! Thanks in advance.

Young Delvey from south west bikers was pulled in Barnstaple by VOSA on his bike (GSXR600) today,a copper flagged him in, you could never guess why, They wanted to dip his fuel tank for RED DIESEL f**king idiots

Hoping to do a spot of weekend touring over in Scotland soon on my 99 Fazer FZS 600 Would appreciate any advice / recommendations from anyone with regards to which panniers they would recommend (soft) ...... many thanks in advance to those who take the time to share their know-how ......

Couple of months ago, got on my bike one morning, and none of my lights were working.... I had ridden home the night before and didnt have any problems, no flickering, not excessively bright. buzzed out wiring loom... no shorts, put the loom back in.... battery shorted and power AND earth cables melted. buzzed out loom on bike last night... all three wires leading to the headlight are earthing out with the bike switched on and not running. Regulator/rectifier works fine. bike runs fine... having to ride wit battery not connected to avoid the shorting Unsure what to make of this, bit of a noob at electrical stuff and crap at troubleshooting, tried all I can t…