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hi im new to all of this i am currantly building up my rd 125 with a friend we are sorting a engine problem a nail or something somehow got into where the piston is and stoped it in its tracks so we are sorting that we are respraying the tank frame and i was wondering if any one could help me out with any info as its my first bike and to be honest havent got a clue thanks

Greetings fellow members I new to this forum and furthermore the biking world. Will have had my licence a year in August (yey) so yes I am still green. I recently bought my second bike, its a 600R TCat. Its curently got 22.5k miles. I am informed that I can increase the lifespan of my engine by getting the engine re-built etc. Can someone please grace me with their experience and awesomeness and tell me what the average cost may be for a rebuild. When is a good time to consider getting one? What other kinds of things to consider when getting major work done to her? Obviously regular service oil filter etc..... And what kind of mileage to get …

Can anyone supply technical info or or spec modifications (or advise where info and pictures can be obtained) on the DT125 and YZ 125 off road models- The info required is from the year (approx) when the DT model changed from air to liquid cooled, up until 2005. Please go easy with technical info as I am an old git, in my day we would set points with a fag paper and pliers! Many thanks, Steve.

Well here goes, my first foray onto an internet forum on bikes. This should serve to show that even some of us in the trade don't know it all. I've returned after 15 years out of it to the workshop which is non franchised and but equipped to the teeth and prepared to service and repair anything. We have an XT 600Z with a G plate. Its a UK model and unfortunately for us we have to get this non runner into a goer. The recent work history given to us though means we need to follow all the genuine Yamaha testing on the electrics and ignition system to find the fault. It has been to another nearby local repair shop who fobbed the owner off in an appalling manner …

Hello all, Just inherited a '68 YAS1C, frame # AS1-301829. Rusty, but complete. Manual ordered, restoration to start this winter. One item i know I will need is the upper portion of the throttle cable. Anyone know where I can get one, or a suitable substitute? Thanks,

Hi all, dos an injection model bike still need to have the injections balanced like the carbs do on an older bike? as my gsx 1250 fa st 2010 model. may be running slightly rough as when i rev the engine up their seems to be a lot of viabration coming though to the fronf fairing some how unless its how it should be? cheers all who answer...

Hi just checking on the inner tube size for the rear tyre on my DT 125 R . the old one I took out was a CST 3.25/3.50-18 tube and the new one from Yamaha is a Bridgestone 4.10-18 tube . The tyre fitted is a Mithchelin Enduro 140-80-18 tyre. Asking because new tubes valve seems to stick through more as when tyou tighten the 2 nuts up there is visible rubber showing, not right i am thinking. Cheers.

Hi folks...I have a 1993 Virago 535 and the front tire is a Bridgestone Mag Mopus L303 3.00 S19 Any idea what size inner tube I am looking for ? Apologies ( once again) for my basic ignorance!!! Cheers Stuart

I've just had a phone call from an insurance company offering me TPF&T insurance for £350... surely that's an insane price for a 24 year old with 4 points and on a first bike (1999 R6)!?!?!? That also covers me to drive other bikes third party. I'll get the details of the company tomorrow and keep you informed

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bloody 0215 (ish) and i'm not tired, ffs been to bed once already and couldnt sleep, all i got was hassle off wor lass for watching the darts till 0130 anyone got any good cures ?

I have a 1981 Yamaha SR250 and want to install a fuel gauge. Anyone know of anywhere I can get one cheap or any ideas on how to install one.

Hi guys , anyone fitted one of these? bought from manufacturer but no instructions included. atb j

Hey All, After riding my brilliant wee 125 Dragstar for almost 2 years my CBT is up soon I'm considering moving on and finally getting my licence. Can anyone recommend a good and inexpensive place to do my Direct Access with? Need to get an idea of cost. If it's too expensive I'll just re-sit the CBT and save a bit longer. Cheers.

Does anyone know if there's an easy way to replace the bulbs behind the speedo on a thundercat without having to remove the whole bloody fairing?? - according to haynes the fairing has to come off, seems a long old job just for a bulb!!

As we all know insurance time is just round the corner. (hopefully we will get no snow). Whether you are a fair weather rider or a hardcore winter winder i can try and help. I work for Yamaha Insurance Services, and whilst i open myself up for abuse I will try and help everyone out for a better insurance deal by calling me on 08700 747374. (ask For Ryan) We cover new and used Yams and i give my word if you quote my name and this website you will not be treated as a number.

can any tell me best place for insurance for r1 thanks

Hello, Could some people please list good insurance for 125cc bike. I have just bought my self a tw125 but have no idea about insurance. Im looking for cheap insurance as I can only seem to find expensive ones :/ Cheers for your help Kirk47

does anyone know of an insurance company that will insure a xv 750 se in the uk, every company i have tried cant help... Ta.

Hi all, New around here, I'm looking at getting a YZF-R125 and am currently getting quotes for insurance that are ranging from £650 (H & R Insurance) to £1300 (Carole Nash) and some even more than that! Was wondering if these kind of prices were normal as they seem rather high to me? About me, I'm 22 in a couple of weeks and have held a full (clean) driving license for over 4 years, bike value is £3k and will be kept in a locked garage overnight. Any YZF-R125 owners willing to disclose what they're paying - and also what license they hold etc? Ta,