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I just got linked to this, I know it's a Harley, not a Yamaha, but his bike control is incredible. Apologies if you've all seen it before. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=pJxOsYh12yY Also, as a newbie, i hope this is the right place for this, as i didn't want to put it in the vid section as it's not a yam.
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/YAMAHA-XT-125-X-SUPER-MOTO-BIKE-BREAKING-SPARES-/130494072645
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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?
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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…
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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
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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 …
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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.)
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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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How about this young Steve http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/YAMAHA-DT50-DT-50-SALVAGE-PROJECT-SPARES-REPAIR-TS-/110715030301?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item19c7214b1d
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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?
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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
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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
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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?
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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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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…
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