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As above really, anyone have any links to accessories / parts for the 08 R6. I can't seem to find anything available at the minute.

I used to have a 2007 R6 - which came with a solo seat cowl and some blanking plates for the pillion pegs. I now have a 2008 R6 - which came with neither. Are pillion peg blanking plates available for the 2008 R6 - on first look, the 2006/2007 ones won'r fit.

Hi there - just joined the site after getting my first bike 5 months ago - loving it! Have spent hours on the site already and learnt loads - thanks!! Can anyone help me with what will probably sound like a stupid question. I've just bought the Evotech tail tidy online and from the instructions it seemed simple to fit - so at the weekend set to by removing the seat cowl - only to find a whole host of plastic and seemingly no way to get to the bolts so i could unscrew the factory fitted set . Any tips on what to do next? I removed as much as i could to see if the black plastic bit could be lifted but it seems to go under the seat and contain various bits of ba…

Hi all, just after a bit of advice really; Got an 08 r6 beginning of march, after putting down a deposit, the amount on 0% credit is £6100. made a payment so now down to £5900. right the reason for my post: it has been announced at work possible redundancy, and if i am laid off, i wont be able to keep up the repayments on the r6, so would have to sell. I dont know where i stand with taking the bike back, if the dealership would "buy back" the bike ( to be honest if i lost the £1500 ive already paid, it would be more peace of mind for me knowing the bike had been paid off) or if another garage would offer me more? The bikes done 100 miles, and ive been out on …

I bought 2008 Yamaha Roadstar and dealer sold me straight after market pipes and power commander and has never run right,now they say its the ignition module. It is still in extended warranty but it never has run right and now the dealer is yanking me around saying cant get parts.It is cutting out and gets terrible gas mileage. Anyone has suggestion,Thanks

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I just recently bought 2 new 2008 yamaha ttr 230 trail bikes and want to know if anyone knows of any cool accessories that I can get for them. I definitley need a kickstarter on it. Help would greatly be appreciated. Thank you

Hello everyone, I have 2008 Yamaha Zuma 49cc 2-stroke that is having issues starting. I have spark, fuel (fresh gas) is flowing through the line when I suck on the vac line, but my compression is pretty low, 70 psi. I will crank the engine 7 or 8 times, my compression tester will reach around 70 psi, then I will hear a slight release of pressure and the pressure on the gauge will slowly bleed down. I'm performing the test with the carburetor off, reed valve (new reed valve assembly) cage installed. Any ideas on what to check next? Thanks

I've been so busy this season that I've got too many great photos to choose from for my calendar. Please can you help by voting on the ones you like best, don't just pick the Yamahas! Voting Album If you would like to make a calendar request, add/update your details you can click here: address form In this time of the 'credit crunch' if you can offer something towards production and p&p then you can always click here: Donate For those who've never seen one of my desk calendars, here's a sample shot of the current edition, sits neatly in a cd sized display case: Cheers, Bloke.

hi all purchased new r1 last November, great bike although now after 2.000 km a rattling sound happening from top of engine , anyone have the same?

I have a new R1 (2009) with crossplane - love it - what a machine. However when I start her up she has developed a rattle or series of knocks (guess between 2 and 5 rattles before she settles down)and it is getting worse (slightly). Looks to me like there might be problem in the design/lubrication system. The noise is a dry running 'tappety' sound - like a marble rattling at extreme speed. Anyone know anything about this. We've all been looking for it - a new release normally means the first owners are the trial guinea pigs - anyone else got the same problem? I have found one other mention on a US site: http://forum.motorcycle-usa.com/default.aspx?f=18&m=…

ITV4 coverage of this years TT is superb anyone agree ? also well done to Michael Dunlop and YAMAHA today, your uncle would be proud

want to fit a tail tidy to my bike any tips on which is the best to fit still going to use the standard indictors that came on the bike unless any one has any better ideas. thanks for any tips

hi can any one help , had a bit of a fall and put a couple of marks on the timeing cover looking to replace it ,is it hard work to do ,or just take the bolts out and replace the gasket and fit new cover , the bike is due a service next month not sure if its better to let the dealer do it when serviceing the bike . thanks for any help

Anyone here knows exactly the color specification of 2010 XJ6N Engine color?

Anybody know how to go about getting a new bike imported here to the US.? I would love to get my hands on the new XT1200 Super Tenere but they are not offered here or in Canada. What a incredible bike and loaded with technilogical advances too! Maybe you know somebody at Yamaha Motor Corp. that can help. I also have a friend that desires one as well. You will too I am sure. If you are unaware of this bike google it. There also are post on youtube of the bike including ads from Yamaha. It seems like we always get cheated on the good stuff here.

Would anyone in the UK buy one of these? My link I know sports bikes are losing there appeal what with all the speed cameras and that but really why would you want something like that

Hey there guys, Just wanted to let you know that I've now uploaded my review and thoughts on my new 2010 YBR125. You can view it in the videos section or on Youtube, here's the link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BX7XPtfpLlM Enjoy!

n e body know an easier way to start this monster when killed after it is hot?

Today I was out riding most of the day. Not a single problem. Besides the usual driver you have to swerve for because they've never heard of checking their blind spots. Coming home though, as I came down the freeway off-ramp, downshifting to 4th.. Was fine. Then 3rd.. fine. Then 2nd.. Hang on. Clutch pulled in and I'm pressing down on the gear shift lever and nothing. My foot is just moving up and down. No click, no gear engaging. Wth. I accelerated a bit more and squeezed the clutch back in but nothing. I tapped my foot a few times and it was just freely bouncing up and down. I eventually got it into 2nd then pulled up and it wouldn't get into 1st. Same issue.. …