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Hello all, Ride a 2001 R6 and live in Swindon!

Hi people im new to yamaha's and this site. my problem is ive just bought a mint 98 r1 in red and white but i think its vibrating more than it should. do r1's vibrate. also its got quite a loud squeeling noise around 7000rpm.ive just had the carbs balanced and changed the chain and sprockets. im used to vtwins so it might be just me.

how much does it cost to respray a bike? does design higher the price? and how do u make sure your datatagging shows through? cheers david

Hi guys, as im sure you all know i am new to this website and i would like you guys to share some of ur wisdom with me. Well my problem is that i have £2400 lying in my pocket and i would like to buy a Yamaha tzr 50 and not some shi%^ty rs50 or s.s.s.scooter I would like to ride to places in style like you guys and not like these ch^vs on peds I have found a place that sell new tzr 50's for 2000 which i think is very good, considering an rs50 new is £2600. I would by one today but my mom is giving me the talk about how somebody else should suffer the depreciation and not me, but the truth is i want a bike that somebody hasnt thrashed or scratched and i can only f…

Hi to all at the club. I have recently bought a 1988 RD 350 power valve. It has been running OK but recently when off the powervalve 0-6500 rpm it mis fires and there is little power as soon as I get it on the power valve it goes like a rocket. I have removed the carbs, cleaned and reset, I have checked all the ignition side and given it a full service. Some times it drops on to one cylinder gor 4 miles or so then comes back on. I cant seem to cure the problem. I am not sure if it needs a de-coke or if there is something else I should be looking at. Can anyone shine some light for me and point me in the right direction. My local dealer has all th…

Hi there everyone, Looking for a bit of advice. Just come back from a trip to germany and my Soft panniers have marked my bike, despite my best intent. Would T-cut be my best option or can anyone recommend anything else. There quite light scuffs but noticeable. Many thanks

how do i open my powervalve fully?

help! just brought some LED indercators but they have changed the flash rate so they flash really quickly! i've been told that if you put resister in circuit they slow the flash rate so the question is what value resister do i need to put in circuit?

I've lost my ignition key and need help determining the cheapest way to get a replacement. I own a Seca 900. Can you please help. thanks, Roy

I am going to fit the scottoiler on my S2. has anyone fitted one on their bike?

Worked my ass off over the weekend, playing lumberjack as I gave the 4 big maple tree's in my front yard, a long overdue trim......spent both Saturday & Sunday running a chainsaw from a good 20+ft. up a ladder. .....looks like a tornado touched down @ my place now! Weather was great as it was in the 80'sF both days......so I managed to get out for a spin both evenings just to kool off & blow all the sawdust outta my hair & pockets! ....... I've seen plenty of squirrels, jay's & crows(flying rats!) around my place in the last 20 years......but this was the 1st time I've ever seen 1 of these chaps hanging out around my garage ...... …

I am a born again, bought a 2002 FZS 600 done 34000 great fun for the summer but ready for an fz1 now. Anyway I have been using a silicone based dry lube and was pleased with it because no flick, however I now seem to have developed a tight spot on the chain. I do not know what miles the chain has done, but there is bags of adjustment left and the sprockets seem in good shape, my first thought was to replace. Do you think it is worth first trying to clean well, and then try running it with wet lube? Am I risking doing any further damage to bearings? And secondly what are your feelings on silicone based dry lubes as opposed to wet lubes? As ever you opinions would be ap…

i will be doing my CBT on the 2nd of november and i was wondering once i have the cbt i can obviously ride a 125cc motorbike.... but can i drive on the motorway on a 125cc with L plates??? also i have a full uk car license ...... so i think i should be able to ride on motorway but my friend says i might not be able to go on the motorway with just the cbt and L plates..... so im confused.... also i want to take the A2 exam with restricst me from riding a 125cc for 2 years then i can ride anything...... but are there any special requirements for this?????? to do the A2 exam???? i am 19 years old and i have a full car license... LOL when i book on the DSA web…

Could any one out there ,tell me how to restore cast aluminium back to its origanal look, i am restoring an old yam. I have been told to get the parts vapour blasted does anyone know? or is there any other method.

Ok, getting used to my new fz2 600, loving it, can any one tell me what i should be getting to the full tank? Petrol here is 98p a litre, it takes about £15 to fill it up, so what should i be getting , in miles to that? Im still running in, 350 miles. Any one got any info on it please?

hi new to this site,my 2003 fazer is only fireing on middle two cylinders,carbs are ok,coils ok has anybody got any idears please thanks ron.

Quick hello from a newbie to the site. Total petrol nut...drive a P1 and now progressed to a Cat to beat the Friday traffic on the M6 Missus says it's a mid-life crisis Paul

just bought 04 r6 fitted with power commander dyno read that the guy had done says max bhp 105 i thought bike was 121bhp standard and all sites iv looked on confirm the bike is 121-123bhp any ideas

Hi All, Is there any way of increasing the sound level or getting a more noticeable note out of a standard FAZER 1000 exhaust can (mine's an '05). Has anyone done it? The standard can seems to perform ok but is dangerously quiet startling every car driver you pass as they never seem know you've been behind them for the last mile or two. It seems a shame to have to replace the std can with an aftermarket item in the interests of rider safety, I'm not looking for more power, its got plenty and the bike's perfect as far as I'm concerned. I just want to advertise I'm there as I'm getting fed up with dopey drivers not looking in their mirrors. Best regards to all.

Hello you all... recently i saw this bike in the movie REVENGE OF THE NERDS.... Can you help me figuring out wich model is this? I believe it to be an Yamaha XS See the youtube link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR-D9oSMLBw if is does not work please search for revenge of the nerds in youbut and click the one with the motorcycle does anyone know it? I foun it amazing... specily because of the windshield!!! Regards Joao Neto