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  1. Started by dand,

    Hi All, Just got my XJ6 this weekend and I love it, so far put just over 100 miles on it, but wanted some advice as to how "by the book" i should keep to the 5800rpm until it's done 600 miles? Any advice much appreciated Cheers Dan

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  2. Started by orbit423,

    I have a 2003 v-star 1100 classic that is having trouble starting. It is acting like a bad battery. I replaced the battery and the problem has not changed. It even has trouble starting when hooked up to a charger. Does anyone have any ideas as to what might be the problem? I would greatly appreciate any advice.

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  3. Started by TonyV2Power,

    I wish to change the standard exhaust for a pair of pipes that make the XVS1300 sound off loud. The helpfull guys at Custom Wizard (Sheffield, stockists of H&H) could not say if my ECU would need remapping ( a gizmo called a Power Commander .....bl***dy expensive and MAY be needed). So any one out there tried these pipes....without screwing up the performace of the bike? by the by, this model is fuel injected. Appreciate your input. Regards Tony

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  4. Started by kanga,

    HI Could someone help i would like to put a 4 into 1 system on my bike has any one got any info that could help i would like something a bit louder iv seen a racing system from marving but i wonder if it would be a bit too loud thanks for the help

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  5. Started by chiten,

    Hi, got prob. with my mio sporty. Push start doesn't work. It only has alarm, HID (3k), and compact horn. I already changed my battery... but still it does'nt work...

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  6. Started by sunonmyface,

    Hey guys , i recently purchased a Yamaha TW 125 only to find there was a slight problem. Whenever i put the choke in, the bike would cut out, so i took it down to a local mechanic, he had a gander and said i'm missing a mixture screw from the carberettor. Unfortunately i have no idea what this is so i looked online to find a spare and found a diagram sheet for the carb where you can purchase spares, i have have no idea which one the mixture screw is so if anyone could point me in the right direction it would be much appreciated , cheers Carb diagram sheet. http://www.yamahascooterspares.co.uk/spares/epc2.asp?PageiD=8&modelID=9794

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  7. Hello all Wanting to buy my first ever bike and having bought cars at auction / stolen recovered, Im thinking of the same for my bike has anyone ever gone down this route, where are the bike auctions, recovery yards and what experiences did you have. Are the savings worth doing this? Thanks

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  8. Started by Jonboy1972,

    hi all, wonder if anyone can help, purchaseda 2001 yamaha R1 about 3 weeks ago now, am having the belly pan etc sprayed this weekend and have found an old alarm which was hiden under the seat panels, as i dont have the remote for the alarm i thought why not take it off, less weight an all that,he he but i think it has been wired in prof as most of the wires from the alarm go back through the main wiring loom, dont suppose anyone lives near peterborough and fancies showing me how to remove the alarm completly. sure there will be a few teas or beers in it for them, maybe even a choc bisc if your lucky.he he No seriously, would be great if anyone could help, will pay…

  9. Started by Choc,

    I'm having serious problems with my little Gen'. After spending the last year SORN after the master cylinder went (and i acquired the speed triple ) I sent her off to a local fixer to get put right. During her time of inactivity some running problems occurred so I asked for this to be sorted aswell. I finally got her back this week sporting a new battery, new carbs, new jets, a request to remove my nice little race can as the setup required some back pressure and a clean bill of health. All was rosy in my world.....until i came to use her for the 3rd time and nothing. The starter motor was spinning nice and freely, the fuel pump whizzing away and the exhaust honked of f…

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  10. Started by Mangoh,

    Hello people! Just a quick question hopefully someone can answer Need to completely replace my front forks on my XT125R 06 model but been having trouble finding the 06 forks. If I were to get some 05 forks or 07 forks would they fit? Or do they need to be from my 06 model? Thanks folks!

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  11. Started by kanga,

    HI I WANT TO PUT A 4 INTO 1 EXHAUST ON A XJ900F 1994 I WOULD LIKE SOMTHING A BIT LOUDER THEN STOCK AND WITH A NICE NOTE ANY INFO WOULD BE REALLY HELPFUL I LIVE IN FRANCE AND PARIS ISNT REALLY THE SAFEST PLACE TO DRIVE WHEN YOU HAVE A QUITE BIKE IV SEEN THAT MARVIN MAKES A RACING EXHAUST THAT LOOKS NICE ANY ONE HAVE ANY INFO? IV SEEN REPLACMENT FROM OTHER MAKERS BUT THEY ARE STOCK CHEERS

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  12. Started by aeroxmatt,

    Im wondering on how to go about using glitter and spray paint cans for my aerox panels. i have red glitter flakes that look the nuts, and the panels will be black so it would be red glitter on black.. but my question is.... Does anyone know what the best way to go about this is?? or has anyone tried it before with good or pony results ? like black on first, then glitter on so it sticks to the sticky paint then layers of laquer? im not sure on this... i need to paint it on the cheapish side of things hence spray cans,so i can then sell it to fund something else with a turbo as im quite broke at the mo :\ but any help or advice will be brilliant thanks.

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  13. Started by OrlandoGarrett,

    5k5-031920 Year? Model? Size? Thank You!

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  14. Started by kishan,

    who has facebook and what is your facebook link? just so we can all add each other on it

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  15. Started by sales125,

    hi,ive just had a new pc so all my passwords and usernames have being lost for some reason so ive made a new log in, ok then on m yammi dt125r ive being having probs with the clutch firstly when i start my engine and put in gear on low revs i can here the engine die slightly and occasionaly it will stall but once the engine is warm i have no probs putting in gear on tick over i was wondering if it needed a new cluch or something wrong with the oil thx

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  16. Started by bobby-e,

    i live in hartlepool any help would be good. thanks in advance. bob

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  17. Started by xs750,

    Hey all, I'm doing a 40 day road trip on a 1977 XS750. I'm posting about my adventures on my blog at www.OntarioRoadTrip.ca if anyone is interested. Thanks, Mike

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  18. Started by hockey stop,

    can anyone recommend a place where i can get a lower fairing for my 92 seca II?

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  19. Started by barkwindjammer,

    post.

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  20. Started by T Rex 850,

    Hi ya Just logged on as a new member, anyone in the Northwest of England got a TRX 850 - just got myself one and its running a bit rough a low speed - anyone with any ideas????

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