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So yesterday I recieved my giannelli exhaust (after waiting 2 weeks) I was buzzing, It looks amazing so today I decided to fit it, Looked at the Pipe and it didnt even resemble the one on my bike atm, so i thought, what the hay, I'll fit the slip on can and ride to my local shop where i bought it from tomorrow and see what the deal is, But noooope, The pipe on the slip on is also wayyy to big for my bike, Got to love people who dont even know how to order what i ask for?! Rant over, So has anyone had chance to enjoy there bike today? Its been pretty warm today in sheffield

Hi All, I have just joined so this is my first post but have a few things I need help with. I have just purchased a 2009 FZ1n my first question is about the ecu mapping I have been told that these machines had problems in the early days with low down torque and were fixed by using a power commander and new exhaust slip mainly on 2006 2007 models, is this the case and has this been fixed on these later models or should I investigate further??????????? Secondly I am looking to buy some parts for the bike for safety and style but could do with some advice on quality price and your own personnel experiance, plus any additional information is always welcomed to improve m…

Hi, having read what some want in a newbie threat I will do my best to post that in here. inches = don't have any location = atm mostly in the garage or the bike wreckers searching for bits and pieces rides = yep have a few of them only 2 run atm the rest are either on the way out the door (the smallest scooter I own Eaglewing 150 trying to find a new home for it) or waiting to be worked on. I just bought a xj 750 that needs a tiny bit of work and as a bonus it came with a second 750 ( this turned out to be a 900 ) for spare parts. Both of those have matching numbers and I will eventually put the 900 on the road too. And somewhere in this whole mess I have a FJ 11…

does anyone know of a resonable after market exhauset for the fzs6 mines got standard exhaust on and it painfully quiet...... someone asked is it really a 600...... left him for dead on his cbr600 sports. real 600 my ars. anyway can you make the bike make a little more noise... loud pipes save lifes and all that ta

Hey folks Belated happy new year to everyone! Time to treat the VTR to some new Tyres, need something that's well suited to everyday commuting on rural roads. Currently running Dunlop Sportmax which are good - after they're warm. I prefer something bit more predictable, must be getting old!!! Any recommendations? Budget is a problem as always too. Standard size is 180/55 r17 rear, 120/65 r17 front. Thanks

Just ordered a set of these if anyone else is interested http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/9-PIECE-METRIC-SPANNER-SET-NEW-/350416094939?pt=Women_s_Shoes&hash=item51966d46db sharper eyed members may spot they are listed in category eBay UK Tests - DO NOT BID however I have bought some and have heard that other people have received theirs without a problem.

Okay so on the 4th of February I'm 18 (YAY) Anyway, my dad asked me today what I wanted. I'm guessing I'd like something bike related, so any suggestions? Maybe a nice set of leathers, new helmet, etc... ? Suggestions please!!!!? Chris

the search on this forum is shit. a gay, guy up north is selling an old ish, moped. it's been in't garage un sorn but often used for many years. he got it off a mate who it is registered too about two/three years ago. it has a reg plate matching the frame/engine ect. but he doesn't have the paper work, iff i buy it, what do i need to do to put it on the road. ps save your wit for something better...

Good day all. Another forum newbie here. I have a 1300SP XJR awaiting slightly warmer weather and drier roads, but hope to be wearing out plenty of tyres in 2011 both in UK and Europe. Joined to get the usual advice, recommendations, and general banter.

Hello all, I have just bought my first Yamaha, it's a SZR 660 Super single on a P plate. A very nice bike, but I need some parts for it namley the bodywork. but anything considered.

Hello all. I have just bought my first Yamaha, it's a SZR 660 Super single, it's on a P plate with 19K. The engine/gearbox is soundo, but the farrings could do with a spruce up. I have considered a respray, but thought I would see if anyone had a full farring kit going (including fuel tank)? wishful thinking? Let me know what spares you have for this bike, anything will be considered, or direction to where i could locate these bits. Chris

I'm new here, just had a quick look around and decided to join to get some info before i go ahead and buy a bike. I drive a mini at the moment: But i'm after a bike as well so i don't end up spending all my money on my car Plus something to get to work on that doesn't use as much fuel and will be fun in the summer. Been sent in the direction of a DT125 SM, but i really don't no anything about them. Any info would be great, things to look out for etc. Not looking to get a bike license for the moment so just a 125 i can run with a provisional.

Hello. I've done this in the wrong order, my initial post is already done and the intro comes second I joined to answer a question about Puncturesafe, but the Missus has an FZ6 Fazer (I've also had two FZS600 Fazers), so will keep looking in on here from time to time whenever something falls off it, as it's me that ends up doing most of the work on it. Mechanically it's still sound, but it's in a bit of a state cosmetically. She has put 83,000 miles on it since she bought it new in 2005 though, so it's allowed to look a bit tatty round the edges. She uses it as her commuter (she has an '06 Tuono for fun) and takes it from Newbury into central London and back e…

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hi guys n gals, my names paul and recently bought an xvs 125 dragstar. i havnt rode for bout 6 years where i drove 125's. i need to do a cbt and get my bike on the road to ride agen. ive been looking on here on wot to do as i'm new to forums n the like hope fully this is rite . i'm quite impressed at the dragstar its a nice lil bike, i'm looking at changing the handle bars for straight ones ive also fitted a new k+n air filter and un seized the brakes cos its been standing for a while. i have the top exhaust cover missing and from wot i can gather their like gold dust so i'm gona get a pipe to cover any old metal pipe n exhaust wrap both pipes hope fully if it works.

I got a 1978 DT400 E with no spark. When I purchased the bike "a BAD choice" it ran fine. The key switch was missing as well was the kill switch along with all the lights except for the headlight. I just bought the bike to use off road to keep an eye on my son as he learns to ride on his 78 YZ-80. The headlight was smashed and didn't work as well as the speedo or tach. So since I was going to just do off road I removed them. The plug to the headlight would not come off so I cut the wires at the back of the plug. Now this where my memory is foggy. I don't remember if I started the bike after this or not. So I took all the wires between the forks and made sure they were all…

Hello all, after coming back here and sapping tips and information out of all of you I figure I owe you an introduction. My name's Cameron, I'm from New Brunswick, Canada and I'm trying to juggle school and hobbies. I bought a 79' DT 175 in December in hopes of restoring it to something road worthy, it's going slowly but things are starting to pick up again. I've yet to ride a bike at all and still haven't got my licence but now know a fair amount about my DT This forums helped me a ton with my build already and I'm sure will continue to be a great help down the road!

i find myself being the proud owner of a yamaha ma50 with no registration or paperwork but what i think is a very early one as the frame number is 000174 can anybody help ?

its loud, and there's some cracking engineering gone in there