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Hey guys, With my MX boots on i cant get my stoopid huge size 13 pasty in between the peg and shift lever properly. i have moved it round on the splines so it sits high enough for me to fit my foot under, but its way too high and the action is far from smooth as the lever is sitting way beyond where it is meant to be! Also having a lot of accidental changes as a result of this. I can change just fine with the lever in standard position if i am wearing trainers, but this really isnt a good idea when im off road eh! What im after is a Longer lever, so as it does not have to be so high, that way i should still be able to get my boot under it and change gear and even…

Hi All, I have a 250LC 1980, I am having running problems when on the road at around 5,000 rpm it will run fine, if i open it up through the gears for aaround 30 seconds, it just cuts out, just like when you go from fuel on to reserve. I then pull over and the bike kickes over after about 30 seconds. the bike is all standard with the right size jets etc, I have removed the tank and cleaned, I have cleaned and checked the fuel tap as well. I have run out of ideas now, has anyone had come across this before? Is there anything else I need to check, is driving me mad as the bike goes very well if you dont open it up!! Any suggestions welcome. Thanks, Mick.

i maybe down to the Riviera this weds night most probably meet a few others Sainsburys/McD,s Pen Inn and ride down merv

Hi Guys, Got a new throttle/ oil pump cable from wemoto for the DTR, but when I put it on the bike the oil pump section seems way too long, doesn't even start to open the oil pump when the carb cable is fully tight, could I be fitting it wrong? There are not adjusters on the oil pump cable... Cheers

Having replaced the ignition switch on my bike as you could start it with a screwdriver blade, it was so worn you could start it with the handle end!! I've now got yet another key! I really could do with only ONE key, trouble is I can't see how i can!!! I've now got 5 keys! The original key for the steering lock and another for the helmet lock which is non original. The new one for the ignition switch and one for the top box,plus the chain lock key! I was thinking about getting a locking petrol cap but that means getting yet another key!! making six! Surely I'm not the only ONE? Can anybody beat my set of keys?

Hi guy's, can anyone tell me whether a scorpion carbon can will fit straight onto my existing standard pipe please??? there is a guy selling just the can but not sure if the diameters will fit? thanks.

Came across this on Ebay, this a proper price for this bike or what? especially without a bloody engine, plus everything looks buggered linky This is more like it, any bobbers out there might be interested in this mind linky

Did another track day a couple of weeks ago Snetterton 300 a fantastic track,The XJ is so much fun .Fitted a tail tidy,front fender extender and some LED incators. Also a set of roller adjust levers.

How Do All So i finally bagged an engine to go with my xs650 chasis :-) , anyone else here into their xs650's im looking to build a flat tracker special , so looking to shoot the breeze so to speak with fellow xs650 heads , hope you are all enjoying the weather . weegiboy :-)

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Not much to say, however a picture paints a thousand words or so they say.... I don't really have much experience in bikes as such. It just strikes me as a little strange to have pipes exposed at such length with no apparent destination. If they are breather pipes, I would have though they would be tucked away a little better. Somewhat concerned of course, given it's our son's road bike. Reassurance or advice welcomed! Thanks.

Hi Guys Not sure how to Post problems this the 3rd time i've tried looking for info on Handlebar Risers for XVS 1300 Midnight Star has anybody tried to fit them ? found a USA site Roxspeed fc 2" rise 2" pullback any info on these ?

I know in a previous post (to anybody that may have seen it) I mentioned I had an XJ600, but the truth is: I hadn't bought it yet, somebody was just waiting for me to buy it off them. HOWEVER, I now have it and it's all legally mine and shizz. I'd like to know what you all think of it. I paid £400 for it. It's on a 2000 plate (X Reg). It has Black touring fairing (as seen in the pictures). It has a Nexus exhaust and it also has heated grips. So, opinions?

R6 YPE R6 yipee This private plate is on retention. What do people think to it on an R6 bike?

http://pistonheads.com/sales/3048375.htm Buy me..... think its stupid you have to have a certain amouhnt of posts to sell things.... so here it is just have a look regardless of if its in the wrong section.... if you want it, give me a text/call/pm and ill get back to ya, it works just needs MINOR tlc.. runs , rides, and stops... hertfordshire...holla

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Got hold of some Dunlop GeoMax Enduro tyres, but need to know if they will fit! Front looks like it will be ok, rear im not too sure on, but think its probably possible running road pressures, off road im not so sure! Front: 90/90 - 21 Rear: 140/80 - 18 Anyone have any ideas?

Hi all after been told to trace the wires back from my temp/rev counter back to a sensor that may need cleaning i havent managed to do it any idea where this sensor is as the gauges arnt working and it could be due to that, iv been told. (1992 fzr 600) any help is good many thanks

So here is the scene. Riding at 3am on a Thursday morning, clear road, good conditions and good lighting. Hardly anyone on the road. Fuelled up, necked a red bull and was feeling awake and alert. So riding in a 30 mph zone, through a small village, rounded a bend and OH HELLO CAR, YOU ARE ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE ROAD!!!, so much so he even was head on with me as I was as far left as I could go!!! Anyways, strangely I did not panic, swerved and avoided a head on, now the problem, not enough braking time, a kerb and wall in my path, noooooooooooooooo, I had to bin the bike!! Over the handle bars I go landing 5 feet away, and manage to watch my bike to a 360 flip and la…

I just bought a 1979 SX1100 and i'm having a problem with the charging system. It wont hold a charge for very long. Is there a way to fix this. And where do i start.... Thanks.