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Hey everyone! I just got my first bike, a 1980 SR250. I cleaned the carb, plan to change the oil and the spark-plug, just some basic stuff. I have it running, and it runs pretty well! I have 2 questions: - There's a LOT of rust in my tank. I have an in-line filter on it, and my fuel-line is clear, and you can see the large amounts of rust in the fuel line. I don't want this to eventually clog up my fuel line. Is it fine like this? or should I have the inside of the tank rust-proofed somehow? -My muffler is rusted out the wazoo. I can see broken off parts sitting inside the muffler, and the opening is almost completely rusted out. Should I replace this? or does…

just bought a 52 plate yamaha DT125r but.... It Has: * no rear mirrors.... *back indicators dont work (ill get them fixed, and they are not the original ones, but the front indicators work... maybe a cock up in the wiring...) *speedo has been removed but i have it... and need to buy a speedo cable *original headlights have been removed.... and aftermarket ones put in.... *DEP exhaust is this bike road legal in the condition that its in ??? i know that i need to get the rear indicators fixed but apart from that can i drive without the original speedo and headlight?? and no rear mirrors??? i have a GPS Garmin 305 and a garmin Edge 605 GPS Speedometer whic…

Hello all, New member here, have just bought my first bike after much deliberation - decided in the end to go the sensible route and so I am starting with a Dragstar 125. It's a great-looking bike considering its engine size imo, I'm not too fussed about speed at this stage I'd rather get to where I'm going in one piece. Anyway would be nice to chat to any other Dragstar owners out there, will keep you all updated as to my progress. Cheers Johnny

Just got a Yamaha YB 100 off of ebay, 1989 29K on the clock and has been dumped by the PO, a young lad who knows nothing about bikes or how to fix them and a Dad who wants his garage back ! So I am the proud owner of a 2 stroke which I haven't had since 1967ish ! Winter is sorted then just need to find out if it will run and ride plus what if anything needs replacing, I will be back with questions about 2 strokes soon. PS anyone got a manual?

Ok doing the EBAY thing and saw a good deal on ebay, next thing you know I now own a FJ1200, just got to tell the wife , that's not a conversation you will want to hear about. So going to pick it up during the week in Macclesfield just got to hire a van and go and get it, seems ok and the guy selling it says it's alright but will have to give it the once over when I get there, thanks to Tasky (thanks again mate) I now know what to look for and at least I will not be buying blind as the FJ website has all the "what to look for" bit's and bob's laid out, so as soon as I get it home will get some photos up for you all to look at, wish me luck please as I might be sleeping …

Been looking for another commuter bike/winter hack since the dragstar got written off. This is it. Yamaha yx600 radian 1986. Runs nicely, exhaust reqd as collector box not good, a previous owner removed the baffles, gonna try for a plastic welding repair on the front fender as its split, otherwise in good order, taxed and MOTd till next year Bought it as the winter bike, but Ive a hankering for a restoration project on it next spring. Anyone ever owned one?

hello i just brought a yamaha rxs 100 ive brought a new battery/ spark plug ignition coil/rectifier now my hard part is the only wireing i have is from the engine its self ie i wanted to do a field bike as i have a other swing arm and its lowed at the rear and got a nobby rear tyre on now my hard part is what wire goes where to get a spark i have 5 wire ie 1.black 2.red/green 3.blue 4.yellow 5.green plus in the manual it says on the wires from the engine theres a code saying SB what does that mean? does any one know how i could wire it up useing the new bits i got ie the bloke at the motor bike shop said i needed these b…

i know you lot arnt fans but did ANYONE see the match good lord i do hate that ref and those diving portugese bastards :cuss

Hi everyone I was hoping today was going to be a happy day for me but not to be. I had my test this morning at 9.40 and all week doing my das course I was getting on great but yesterday for some reason I couldn't get my u-turns, today however I was at the training school at 7 am and I practiced until it fell into place. Then when I started my test I couldn't beleive how smoothly it went, all my manouvers were perfect until 10 minutes to go I stalled the bike at a junction, the bike was in second I was sure I had it in first and I ran over the give way and he failed me boohoo. Apart from theat I got one other minor fault.......Gutted absolutely gutted.

Just thought you may like to see the latest addition to my "stable". 1988 SRX-4 Ian

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Vacumn Gauge: An instrument used to measure the pressure exerted like sucking on a straw by human or machine displayed in non-metric ruler increments. HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate expensive chrome scooter parts not far from the object we are trying to hit. MECHANIC'S KNIFE: Used to open and slice through the contents of cardboard cartons delivered to your front door; works particularly well on boxes containing leathers or bike covers. ELECTRIC HAND DRILL: Normally used for spinning steel Pop rivets in their holes until you die of old age, but it also works great for drilling rollba…

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hi, i just got my first big bike (fzs600). i am very pleased with it but just wondered if anyone has any tips hints on what to look for to make sure it is 100%. thanks

Hello guys just got me self in white and red the new r6, just fitted R&G Tailtidy and its looking sweet!!, and its so nice to ride!! to say i am happy with the bike is an under statement

Hi Everyone, Complete novice at this game not sure if i'm hitting all the correct buttons. Purchased my first sports bike last August (R6). i have owned a 600 Bandit, 600 fazer, Speed Tiple, Sprint st, and now the R6 over the last 7 years. Why it took me this length of time to buy a sports bike i not sure. What a revelation, it's light, handles like a dream and is plenty quick enough for the UK roads, (not sure about the stock Dunlops though, all the other bikes have been shod with Bridgestones)Waiting for the weather to improve, so that i can get out more with my mates for a blast on the west country roads.

Hi everybody, I just joined the forum this morning and I wanted to post to say hello to everyone. I used to race motorcross in Winnipeg, Canada a few ago now got into street bikes. I will be looking for a New Yamaha bike this summer. Mine is currently put away for winter. Only another 2.5 months till riding season. Iced_pt Four wheels move the body, two wheels move the soul

Hi Just joined and wanted to say hello. New bike's being picked up on 1st March and the excitement's set in big time!! There doesn't appear to be any meets in my local area (Spalding). Would be great to hear from anyone who's local.

hi all,,,, names tony,,,, just bought a fazer 600,,,,first ride today,,,,,,mmmmmmm,,,heh,,,,nice,,,,, play sax too,,, my blues band is playing at the new welcome sailor in burnham on crouch sat 17th,,,, tommorow,,, its free so come along,,,, i will prob be at the dairy cabin too in the morning for breakfast ,,, the roads out to burnham are great,,some fast sections and some great twisty bits too

Just found this website, looks good Have a Yammy FJR1300 and a Suzuki GSF650SA Bandit Was wondering how to get a scottish flag under my username