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Okay! So as we know I now have a lovely new frame with V5 and my bits are all on the lovely 1999 frame... However I had some worries about the engine as I spoke with on of the previous owners of the bike 2 weeks ago and he said "yeah it's a dt lc engine" as you can imagine I was not amused... Until I phoned Yamaha today!!! 1989 DTR 125 engine (might I add it's been maxed on engine mods barr exhaust). It has a total capacity of 175-180 (not 100% on which, I'm assuming 175 as it's more common). A friend has offered that after getting a new exhaust system on there that he'll put it on the dyno and we can play around with it a little more buwahahaha!!! A…

Help got a dragstar 125 that wont turn over solenoid clicking recent battery right changed solenoid, changed starter motor, charged battery still clicking not turning over any suggestions les

Help got a dragstar 125 that wont turn over solenoid clicking recent battery right changed solenoid, changed starter motor, charged battery still clicking not turning over any suggestions les

Hello, im karl, i have recently purchased an fzr 600 genesis 1988. 3HH its history as far as i know is, its been sat in a friends garden undercover for the last 7 years. when he last used it, it had a carb problem but it still run, he stoped using it as he needed a car, i managed to get it for a 100quid, but it needs a complete rebuild, i have been told its an american import because its 3HH. I dont know much about bikes at all, so im hoping by posting my rebuild on here i will get plenty of support from people who know there stuff. here are some pics of the bike.

Have a good one mate. Hope to ride with you again some time soon

Hi there, can anyone help, I have a yamaha yb100 that's not running that good, I have changed points and plug, it ticks over ok but when you pull the throttle it doesn't have any power.

What is the recommended site for 70's DT info? vin etc B

Greetings from Denmark, I am renovating a Yamaha DT80 LC for my son and I have found a big bore cylinder without a piston. The bore is 57mm which makes it 110cc I think. Can anyone tell me wher I can find a piston for it?

I've got a dt50r from 2010,got any tips 'bout making it faster? And if anyone knows how the heck you are supposed to get the restrictions outta there? The exhaust doesn't fit back togeter after I've had it open just a bit, so I cant imagine how you should be able to get the restrictions out, and I cant get the whole exhaust off. I'm very noob at engines, so please if anyone has any tips that doesn't involve buying a 125cc... (I live in finland and over here it's 15years old=50cc, 16yrs=125cc(but I aint got the cash for that), 18yrs=125< or car)

No, I dont mean taking it out for a few pints and a meal. Ive been riding various bikes for a few months and only recently found out that tyres are dated. On the side wall should be four digit number (three digit on pre year 2000 tyres). This number denotes the week and year it was made. For example '0510' would mean that that particular tyre was made in week 5 of 2010. RoSPA say stored tyres shouldn't be used if they are over 6 years old from date they were made. This info may be of use the next time your buying tyres. If you do have a choice pick the younger tyre. HTH Joshua 2

Hi people,hope all is well.As were approaching the start of the gp season I was wondering what people are looking forwards to????yes it's gonna be interesting seeing Rossi on the ducati but I seem to be edging towards the moto2,twice as many bikes,British talent,any views on this?

Guys am a bit confused! Got a red and White R1 but I wanna do something special, I got a nice undertray coming for it and it's got xenon headlights but wanna get a respray done! What colour? I am thinking powder coat frame black and spray the fairings White with all add ons black. What do you think?

I may be in the market for a shed. This would be for bikes and tools only, retaining my garden shed for the mower and the likes. I would like to have the biggest I can afford/get away with/allowed. This will probably be a 10 x 8. I am looking at metal ones due to the lack of maintenance. As I have semi limited access to my rear garden this would be for longer term tinkering and not day to day storage. Any thoughts on the size and material (metal)? I can run power and water (including lights/heat/cooling fan) and was looking to fit a full length work bench down one side. Cheers.

Headed to my local breakers this saturday again for few bits & bobs but gonna have to restrain myself. Last time i was there I spotted an FZR1000, has been streetfightered - fully polished frame, aftermarket exhaust, nice paint job on the tank (kinda dark cherry with pearl finish then tasteful flames airbrushed on) Someone had spent a lot of money on this! Little or no damage to this, think had been stolen & recovered. Will struggle not to enquire when i'm there! Just wondering what interesting things people have found in breakers etc?

has an one tried a big bore on these bikes? i love the bike for off road because it so small and light. just wondered what bigger piston could be used thanks

One thing i really miss from the moped (the ONLY thing!) is the clock! The YBR125 is a very basic bike, so it doesn't have one, i've looked around and found a few stick on clocks for bikes, but they're either poorly rated or a bit expensive. Any ideas?

Guitar legend Gary Moore ex of thin lizzy has passed on

hey guys and gals! jut got my xs400 back 2day! had the alternator sent away 2 be rewired. took around two months a it ha ta be sent 2 england and im in northern ireland. but, great 2 have the old horse back and merry xmas 2 all. just joined the club. cheers, graham!