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i own a 2000 yamaha R1 this last year it seems to have a lil less responce then it did the prev year. was wondering if its in the carbs , n should i have them cleaned up?

hi there everyone, my sr 125 has developed a strange problem. I had trouble starting it for about a week as no electrics came on but if i moved the wires behind the headlight the neutral light came on and i could start it but electrics would not stay on. i replaced both headlight bulbs, cleaned relay and took apart and cleaned all headlight wiring and now ignition light stays on and it stays on but when i press brake levers and indicators all lights go out!!! I do shift work as well so most of my driving is at night bu**er! any help gr…

Hi folks...has anyone ever filed/sanded down the sides of their tyre so that it's less squared off? If this is a really bad idea then can someone tell me why. Also is there a way of getting the shape back so as not to have to buy a new rear? All help appreciated. KW

Hay guys, this is my first post here and I know almost nothing about bikes so please excuse my ignorance. I'm 21 and drive a Peugeot 406 which I love for its space and comfort (I personally like how it looks too) but its not exactly nippy and I often wish it gave a little bit more when I want to drive it quickly. I wish I could afford a bigger car but they are expensive to buy and insure so that is out of the question right now. Recently a friend suggested a bike could add a little spice back to my motoring, he assured me even a 125 would be faster (accelerating) and more fun than my car. I had always dismissed bikes because of the perceived danger but the idea of …

Help, Does anybody know what size screw holds the Ignition starter switch housing together from behind and below? - it looked like a round head machine screw before it fell onto the lawn,,,,,,,,,,,,, And do you have one to send to a Londoner? (Two might be a good idea, as I am fairly clumsy.)

hello all iv recently bought a yamaha dragstar 1100 trike i went to go and get some new (wider) back wheels and asked what i thought was the easyest question to andwer .... were does the bike read the speed ?? i thought it was at the bottom of the front forks but i cant see anythink any ideas? a pics here for people to see the bike http://www.flickr.com/photos/65221885@N05/

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my battery in my bike was recked from lieing up so i bought a mew 1 in halfords i charged it for 3 hours and then put it in the bike and it started 1st time the next day and it was dead dident even hav ingnition light ...any ideas ?? thanks

How do you guys with the old DT's carry your cards? I've got nowhere to carry my Insurance Card & Registration Card on my 1978 DT125, unless i shove em somewhere the sun don't shine. lol. I kind of wanted to build a tiny Luggage Rack to mount behind the seat, something capable of hauling small items : Roll of Welding Wire (for a MIG Welder), Maybe a box of Spark Plugs for a Car, you know that kind of stuff. If I do that, I'll build a Glovebox under it to hold my cards. But until then, anybody have some suggestions?

Hi all I have just purchased a DT125 LC Mk1 to renovate, didnt realise parts where going to be so hard to find. Anyone got any advice or know any good sites Cheers

Hi All Just bought a 1986 DT125 as a project. It's been sitting in a barn for 15 years! The number plate is missing and there's no v5. Is there a way of finding this out from the chassis number? Shaun

hi there all,does any yamaha owner know where i can lay my hands on an ignition switch with keys for a 1990 XZR400 IWG it has to have three cable connectors one red one white and one green with two leads in each, all the ones i have found so far only have two connecting leads but the one i have on there at the moment has three i need to replace it because somewhere in its past life the ignition key seemed to have been a screwdriver ,or anything with a flat end, so its easy to start and ride off with. not good.. anyone out there got any ideas?

I know it narks Tskmaster...... Newbies, on thier first post, is it realy too much to say "hello my name is xxxxx, I ride a xxx, I have 11 toes and a 3inch willy" or something similar? There have been a plethora of post in the last few days, first post from these people are problems. or am I just a grumpy old bast....rd

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hi guy's, i have just picked up my 2011 plate yamaha yzf 125r and want to change the tail to a tail tidy. can anyone tell me which is the best to get as there is quite a few i have seen. thanks

For the first time in a long time, I am no longer a Yamaha owner I've just sold my beloved XVS650 Classic to a very nice chap who seems to adore it, so it's off to a good home. I have bought another bike, it's just not a Yamaha.......It's a HARLEY DAVIDSON Baby! Whadya reckon to this....... HARLEY F$%KIN' DAVIDSON BABY!!!!!! So I guess the question is.......as a non Yamaha owner, am I still welcome in the Yamaha owners club?

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My 2003 R1 with 43500miles on it has been serviced every 5000miles and had a oil and filter changed every 2-3k. The bike started to idle a little rough (hunting) and I hoped the mechanic can sort it when it when for it's service. He told me that my injectors seems to be clogged and that I should try a fuel additive or get them cleaned, but then I won't have something to commute on... I haven't had a chance to slap her around hard for a while now (just the London commute), I have noticed my exhaust is black inside and when I ride slowly I can swear I am smelling fuel... I tried the ProLong injector cleaner, which seemed to work for a while, but hardly 500 miles la…

Cor i have a blocked pilot jet on the TDR, you would not believe the hassle getting to the carbs. You have to practically take the whole bloody bike to bits, drop the coolant, all the bodywork, tank, exhausts, airbox, what a performance. All for a squirt of carb cleaner, at least i can get in there and clean them up a bit. Might replace the fuel/oil pipe as well. I've been spoilt by the DT, losen 2 screws whip the throttle slide out and rotate the carb, remove float bowl. If your changing the jet its even less as there is a plug in the float bowl that makes it even quicker.

(Sorry if this is in the wrong section!) I recently bought an XJ600 for when I pass my test. I know I shouldn't buy one until after I pass, but it was £400 from a friend, on a 2000 plate. Perfection condition with a couple of nice extras e.g. Nexus Exhaust - So I couldn't pass it up! My question is: Is it worth getting it restricted for the £200 I'm going to have to pay? Money is tight these days... Would I ever get caught if I drove it without the restriction for the 2 years I'm going to have to wait? Cheers!