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Mike's restoration project at Looking for chainguard for RD 400f Daytona Special

Went to the cinema last night and saw the new 3-D film about the Isle of Man TT races... I'm not a fan of Sports bikes and racing, but this is definitely something WELL worth seeing!! For those that don't know, the TT (Tourist Trophy) races take place on the Isle of Man every year. The big thrill is that this isn't a racing track - These guys are racing on normal public roads, through what are normally 30mph limit areas and around mountain roads at up to 200mph!! There are several races of different classes held over a week or two and these guys are blasting past brick and stone walls, lamp posts, sheer drops and all sorts. Accidents can and do happen - In it's hu…

Hi All, with the amount of oils available now and having been away from bikes for many years, what would be a good oil for the autolube on the LC? Obviously the smell of the Castrol is a great hit still, but I have read that there are many others now as good. Also is it still better to go for the pre mix than the auto lube? All recommendations welcome, Thanks, Mick.

Went to the Yorky strokers day by the sea " Phoned C.B.D. when passing Rippon [ 7.30.am] met him at Fridaythorpe [ seaways caffe] Where we had breakfast, and met two-strokers from all corners, Rode to Scrarborough, to the Classic Bike Article .

Alan the moped 'ALAN' - one of only 30 million ever made - It is widely believed (by me) that this unassuming little moped was the original training bike of the 'Ghost Rider' (please see photo 1 for documented proof) Looking resplendant in non-original Llama urine yollow and household apple white gloss this little fella has covered a mear 3463 miles from new, which cannot be verified of course. I inherited this vehicle from my late father in law who, to the best of my knowledge, never actually had it on the road. It was stolen by some oiks then 'recovered' for ten english pounds. Substantial damage was caused to the lighting/ignition 'module' (handle bar switch) …

My '79 XS1100 special will start and warm up fine. rode it to a gas station to air up tires and now it wont start. I can hear the start button relay switching but then nothing else happens. It happened once before and i let it sit for 24hrs and it started right up. HELP!!!

does anyone know if an rd350 will fit in a yr2 frame?? is there much diffrence in how they mount up??

Hi all, Im new as you most likly worked out I am going to be buying myself a new or nearly new Yamaha YZF 125R most likly in blue or black Id think you know what they look like but here she is anyway above I do love the styling of this bike and I feel is an ideal first bike ? Whats your thoughts people ? Many thanks and chat soon bill

hey new to this site, only got my bike a few months ago, but i wanna buy a power pipe and can't find any anywhere.

hi on my yamaha dt125r i have recently blown my head gasket and have replaced it but there seems to be a lot of pressure in the header tank and keeps on blowing the cap off also all the water in the radiator goes and when i block the pipe going into the header tank it squirts water all through the joints and i have no experience with engines i think its something to do with the thermostat but unshure where its located can anyone help me out??

Hi all, I'm thinking of investing into a gold iridium (spectra) visor for my black shoei helmet. Most websites state that it is not road legal but how strict is this law? Could I get away with it on sunny days? Temptation is huge!!

does anyone know how to bleed my water cooling system on a yamaha dt125r

Does anyone know of a good web site or something that tells you where all the green lanes are??

What does a trumpet player do if he finds a weed in his garden... ...rootittoot!

Hey folks, The divvy has got an M357t on it but not wired in, no fob, but I do have all the original documents and even fitting centre details, which is in London. Does anyone know of an authorized dealer or fitter / repairer in Scotland, preferably in the Edinburgh area? I've had a google about and can't find any definitive info. Thanks.

Hi all, quick question.. says it all in the title.. are yamaha dt125-sm and dt125-x the same?

Me at Brans last night .

I have a 97 Tour Deluxe. The previous owner changed the exh sys to an open pipe sys. My problem is that he did not rejet. Question. What size jets do I try first? Also at slow speed the bike wants to pull right is this normal? Thanks Cap N Moe.

Hi everyone a bit of advice needed on my beloved R6. I was takin my r6 to the m.o.t centre last week had been riding about 5 miles when I lost power had to drop down the gears to keep the power on and everytime I opened the throttle she was very sluggish and then started backfiring I came to the bottom of the road and she just died on me I pushed the starter button and had to keep the revs up as she wouldn't run idle she just kept cutting out. She had been sitting over the winter with a little petrol in her but just when I left home I needed petrol and filled her up she ran perfectly for approx 5 miles then the problems started even now she starts up fine and runs idle fo…

Hey all.. Very glad to be on here. I recently crashed my black and yellow R125 and am now fully recovered. The right side is rufled up... the brake lever is severly bent.. the gear lever is slightlty bent also (i think the recovery done it) Also i have no more front indicators... THe side is grazed a lot... i thnk i got the worse of it Other than that.. the bike is as sexy as ever. Anybody in the central lodon area or a guardian PLEASE to help me grectify this for the sun which is streaming through the window. Iv been of work since, so my budget isnt too ohigh also. I doubt im gonna get anything faster. The crash scared me a little. I think i'll abuse the power …