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Hi, just rebuilt fz600 front forks but do not understand what puting 6 lb into forks does, manual said this the amount is correct but can i add more as i do not understand the principle off air assisted forks. thanks Hobbo.

Hi there, I bought an open face helmet last week, and took the visor out - presumably its still "street legal?" as its not compromising the overall integrity of the helmet - supose its down to the failure modes of the helmet - i.e. i might have done myself a favour by removing it - for instance, if I were to crash, a shard of the visor could poke an eye, or even 2, or en a pair of eyes, and a piuerced throat (hmmm - I know - pessimistic, but it could happen...)... So tell me peeps, would I get pulled over for wearing my open face without the visor, and of course, with my terminator shades?!?!.. regards, -Mits-

Hi chap's just bought myself a 57 plate R1 and am loving it !!!!!! I'm new to this forum so please be kind I had a supermoto before which was great fun, but i thought I'd try a sports bike for a change, I never knew my wrists could hurt so much after the first ride on the R1, but thank god it's getting better, (not that I'm limp wristed you know ) Anyway are there any people in the Gloucestershire / Midland's area that ride on occasion and would'nt mind a tail ender tagging along? Many Thanks

I have a r6 04 plate anyone with any suggestions on which is a good chain to buy as i have no idea new to bikes

Hello all, Just joined the site after purchasing my 2009 R6 last week. It should be ready for collection after they fit the alarm and R&G tail tidy (obligatory purchase). Then all I need to do is bed the motor in and i'll be ready for the summer. I'm dying to get other bits for the bike but fear a divorce will come after it took me 2 years to convince the wife that I NEEDED a brand new bike. Stay safe, Foxy

Hey people, I'm new to biking and looking at getting my first bike. Need some advice on what to get. I don't want something super super powerful as i understand i need to develop skill and ability etc etc. In the same breath i don't want a bike i'm going to bored of within six months. I'm thinking of getting a new one as there are some good deals around at the moment. Im considering the following: - Yamaha XJ600 naked - Yamaha fz6 (0 % finance for two years) Looks are important to me, as is the exhaust note!!!. Just concerned with getting bored of somethign bland!! I will be using it as a commuter when the weathers ok as well as a bit of fun on a Sun…

hi, can anyone advise me please....CAN I CONVERT MY 650A CLASSIC DRAGSTAR TO A 1100CC BY WAY OF A CONVERTION kit in itOR BY STICKING A 1100CC ENGINE/RECONDITIONED ENGINE STRAIGHT IN IT; WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS, PLEASE KEEP YOUR REPLY IN "LAY MANS TERMS. "

hi, im completely new here so please dont slaughter me if i say something completely retarded. basically im in love with the yamaha XVS dragstar 125 and i intend on buying one when i turn 17 and riding it on my CBT. however in time i want to pass the A2 test allowing me to carry passengers and riding up to 600's at the age of 17. i just wanted to know how dragstars faired with passengers (im 6ft2 and 11 stone myself (fatty i know)) and how fast i could get one to go. im aware its a cruiser so its not a speed machine but i wondered as im going to keep it for a few years before i get on anything bigger what mods can be made and what difference with will make. this h…

hi guys had a yam xs 650 in my younger days and would like another, need to get up to speed on what i should be looking for or at! ive got an 883 tractor at the mo (dont knock them they just need to be "understood") i,m looking to shoot the harley out and maybe get an xs as a project. any advice very gratefully recieved (its been a long time since i had one!) hope you can help cheers johney

hi all just joined, I'm not a serious biker i only ride a moped but thought id join

Greetings fellow members I new to this forum and furthermore the biking world. Will have had my licence a year in August (yey) so yes I am still green. I recently bought my second bike, its a 600R TCat. Its curently got 22.5k miles. I am informed that I can increase the lifespan of my engine by getting the engine re-built etc. Can someone please grace me with their experience and awesomeness and tell me what the average cost may be for a rebuild. When is a good time to consider getting one? What other kinds of things to consider when getting major work done to her? Obviously regular service oil filter etc..... And what kind of mileage to get …

Thought I'd drop in and say hello. Currently riding an FZS1000 Fazer and a 2002 YP250 Majesty scooter. Also considering buying an SRX400. Any comments on this, anyone? I fancy something a bit different and it seems to fit the bill, but I don't know much about them. Any advice greatly appreciated. Cheers TJ

Hi there, just a quick hello, Im chris from aberdeen scotland. Got a 2008 graphite R6. Just started modifying it, so far i've got a Akrapovic carbon fibre exhaust, Akrapovic carbon fibre rear hugger, front hugger, chain cover , heels plates, tank cover and the bits that go each side of the tank (forgot what there called), asv black brake and clutch levers and a tail tidy. Will get some pictures posted up asap.

Good to join the forum. I've just aquired a rather sad 1974 RD350. Can anyone in England tell me where i can get replacement exhausts for her? Pattern would be ok. Any help would be appriciated. Cheers

Passed test today. Four minors so pretty pleased as I had never been on a bike before four weeks ago. Picked upo my new bike (FZ1 Fazer ABS) and took for a spin from Colchester to Harlow. Very happy ....... very careful

Hey guys, New to the site, not new to motorcycles. Been riding since not long after I can walk probably, thanks to my parents owning a Yamaha dealership. I had a great child hood lol. I currently ride a 2007 R6, and previously had a 2000 R6. I also have my old man's 1976 Harely Davidson FLH, his first bike he ever owned. Good for those long rides. Just want to say hey, and keep the rubber side down. Travis

Hi Folks, Anyone help,considering lowering my 2000 r6 with those lowering kits as im tip toeing on bike as im a short arse. Not sure if good idea or are just a bit of a scam,and advice would be great as i am in two minds and kits are not cheap. Thanks Wolfie

Got my new bike the other day and it all good apart form when am doing slow speeds <30mph. it seems to not like slow speeds at all. Sounds chuggy and makes strange noise in all gears when slow. Anyone know what the problem is? Thanks kev.

Hello , Im Pete im 16 and from the southwest of england. I have just got a yamaha dt 50 1989 and its all in working order I have my test in 2 weeks. Theres one thing the exhaust looks really new and has Type e11 AUBU HI - level on it and i was wondering if that is a sports exhaust ? Many thanks Pete.

hello all i am pretty new to this but would be greatful if someone could help me with a problem i have with fairing rattle.my baby has been fully serviced but the guys who did it said it was a common fault with these bikes.i have stripped the fairings and the front end,put it all back together but to no avail.help...thanks.