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A laid-back spot for off-topic conversations, mingling, and building camaraderie among motorcycle enthusiasts.

  1. Started by biker-billy,

    My son recently crashed his pw 50... he's ok just had a bruise, however he snapped his on off switch, I went to see my local yamaha dealer to order a new one, it had to be back ordered... they can't give me a solid answer of when it will be in, I want him to be riding now, anyone have any ideas of how i can make this thing work I would greatly appreciate the advise, thanks!

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  2. Started by whatsernamexhayz,

    how do you put yr bike information on yr page ?

  3. Started by lotty,

    The top of my DT 175 cylinder head has a port for the spark plug going in vertically, but it also has another port going in at 45 degrees (blanked off with a bolt). The only thing I can think of is for a decompressor which if I remember rightly was to help kick over large engines, and I seem to remember as a young lad that some of the trials bikes had decompressors. So, what is that 45 degree 2nd port for, and how are decompressors used when riding trials bikes? The correct answer wins a good feeling in the pit of their stomach, haha. Doug

  4. Started by Thunderchild,

    Came across this video, the secrets of how Triumph make their bikes! http://www.onehumor.com/How-Bikes-Are-Made-video4111.html

  5. Hi, How can I change my country flag to a welsh dragon ? Many thanks. ?

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  6. Started by haga41cat,

    Hi i'm trying to find an old XS250 and have tried ebay and bike trader etc but had no luck, does anyone know of a site or dealers in the south (west sussex) that i can try that sells old bikes and classics? I'm just finding it hard to know where to look or start, Many thanks if anyone can point me in the right direction. Nick

  7. Started by taii,

    Hi there guys I'm new to the yamaha owners club and wanted to know if anyone knew of any good methods of increasing performance for my R125 it's brand new this year (so its an eleven plate) And I wanted to try and increase the power if possible, Any advice would be greatly appreciated

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  8. Started by BEAR66,

    HAS ANYONE RE REGISTERD A BIKE, AS IVE GOT HOLD OF A XS 400 ITS OLD AND IS ALL IVE GOT IS THE FRAME AND ENGINE NUMBERS, CAN I FIND THE AGE AND GET AN AGE RELATED PLATE, HELP

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  9. help! Iv lost my bike keys need to get some where asap. need to no how can i start my yamaha ybr 125 2010 with no key

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  10. Hi all I've seen some diffrences in data on the Yamaha XS 400. Some models (from EU) have 27hp and some have 38hp. Does anyone know how i can tell if my bike is one of the restricted ones? And how are they restricted? Is it possible to remove? Mine is a 1980 XS400

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  11. Hi does anyone know why the custom section of this site dont work, cos I bought a Dragstar 250 and I would find it useful... Is there anyone I can contact to ask? Cheers Max

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  12. Started by paul,

    :-k i was wondering how did you find this site,i found by mistake looking for somthing else =D> well what a mistake just found the best site ever, you what =D>. if women had wheels we could ride them all day.

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  13. Started by NathanC,

    Hey all, just thought i'd introduce myself. I'm Nathan, i'm 17, and i'm relatively new to riding. I'm up in the northwest and I ride everywhere, whenever I can! It's been known for me to ride to the south of wales for weekends and the such. Owned three Yams - a Jog, a Neo's and my current DT125 SM. Looks like a nice community here! Look forward to meeting some of you!

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  14. Hi there everyone. I need abit of help. How do you add photos to a new topic. Can't seem to find it anywhere. Any help appreciated. 4 wheels moves your body - 2 wheels moves your soul!

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  15. Hi all, new to this site. I need advice on how to attach files in a reply. Have some thundercat manuals in pdf format to stick on for someone. Many thanks for any help

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  16. Started by drewsie,

    Have recently bought an 07 XT125R but when riding in moving traffic it lacks abit of topend speed. Am looking to sit test before October but am wondering how to get a few more HP out of it to keep up with moving traffic. Any ideas greatly received.

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  17. Started by michelemiv,

    I was recently given a vintage Yamaha with no papers, and nothing that tells me the model so I can start ordering parts to complete it. The vin# is 1w1 followed by 6 numbers. Can anyone help me decode??

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  18. Started by Randall,

    Trying to figure out how to delete my account can someone point me in the right direction?

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  19. Started by mike1949,

    Help me. I would like to produce some photo's on my topic but I haven't a clue how to, bearing in mind I am 60 years old. My kids don't seem to want to help.

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  20. Started by tony_dtr,

    how do i open my powervalve fully?

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