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if you see it let me know.reg BCX 80R or if you know how to track down lost bikes,cheers

Well i have been whizzing about on a scooter while waiting to find a decent bike.. The bike is nearly finished but i am changing the clutch rollers on the scoot as the old ones were knackered.. My question is when i took the old ones out they were covered in grease.. Are they supposed to be greasey or should they be bone dry??.. i will add the grease looked pretty manky so it may not have been put there deliberately.. Any ideas fellas?

Been having my daily trawl through the local bikes for sale - spotted a foxeye fzr600 for sale. It's been reducing in price week by week & is now down to £750. Has 22k miles, tax, mot & new Tyres. Need it like a hole in the head but kinda miss my Yam! Just gotta convince the wife it's a good idea....

hi there my names lee just joined y o c living in swansea just bought new xvs 1300 midnight im loving been used to sport tourers but i am really loving new bike been out twice 250 miles done and scrape floor boards times is this right?

Hey peeps, everyone had their fun of the nice weather? ... So I've had a wee look at the pinned chain page. Interesting stuff. Is there any way to see which chain is on my bike? I know it doesn't really matter if it's worn as it will need replaced anyway but I was just curious as to if I could find out if it X or O sealed or make.. Also heard some for's and against Scot Oilers, I'm all for just, *ahem* doing it by hand but been looking into an S.O. and wondering what yer thoughts are...?

Guys the downpipe for my RS125dx is too short at the silencer end and i need it entending by a couple of inches,,, Do any of you UK guys have the equipment and expertise to do this and if so can you let me know what you would charge to do it thanks lads

Hi All, The headlight on my Yamaha Sr 125 is broken, and I've been trying to replace it -- but I did not expect it to be such a hard job! I can't find the replacement anywhere including eBay. I also tried to get some sort of standard 7-inch light -- but it didn't fit into the bracket. Can anyone advise me on what headlights I can use (possibly from other Yamaha models?) Many thanks, Paul.

Hi All, I removed the motor from the bike to paint the frame etc and rebuilt the bike, i had the carbs bead blasted, cleaned them out and replaced the pilot jet and float needles. I also replaced the inlet balance rubbers. On starting the bike it has developed a flat spot and only improves with the choke on, one side exhaust is running hot and the other a lot colder. i also replaced one exhaust for a better condition one. Would replacing main slide needle and jet help and also reed valves? Or should i strip the carbs again and check for blockages? The motor ran fine before which is also a bit confusing, any sugestions will be greatfully recieved. Thanks, Mick.

just been made aware that people of my age (under 26) can get free theatre tickets. this is a govt scheme launched in feb this year and lasts till 2011 when i'll be 25 you can get the info HERE ps I look under, but I'm really over 26

Hello there, I am Daniel, and I have just joined this forum. I own a 125 YBR 2006/2007 which I have had for under a year now. I wonder if someone might be able to advise me, but various plastic lugs have broken off the inside of my left hand fairing, the one that comes off to access the battery. As such the fairing doesnt quite secure on as well as it should do. I am looking for a new, replacement OEM fairing for it, but I dont know where to get such a thing. Initial internet searches havent come up with anythign directly relevant. I dont wish to attempt a bodge repair by sticking bits of plastic on with glue. If anyone knows where I should look, then that wo…

Hi all, just joined the Yamaha Forum I have an FZ400R C Reg and just got it started after cleaning starter motor and done a bit of wiring repairs and second hand starter coil, tank off and direct petrol feed into fuel pipe and sounded ok but took it for a spin not knowing what to expect power wise and i was shocked there was no power at all and when i put the lights on it was worse! does anyone have an idea what it could be! i think it was standing for some time b4 i got it Many Thanks

hey guys, i'm new to your little community you have here, and though i know its annoying for new guys to immediatly ask question about fixing their bikes you should know i'm from saskatchewan canada and we can only ride our bikes for a few months a year, so time is a factor. i have an old 1980ish 175 enduro, the oil light comes on in neautral (i'm told this is a test), but once i get it into gear it will sometimes flicker on and off. the oil reserve is full. sometimes as soon as i let off the throttle it will go off... its weird because it doesn't stay on while im in gear, but rather turns off and on sometimes... i love the old girl and use it for my daily rider so i'd h…

Hi All, Just got my XJ6 this weekend and I love it, so far put just over 100 miles on it, but wanted some advice as to how "by the book" i should keep to the 5800rpm until it's done 600 miles? Any advice much appreciated Cheers Dan

Hi Guys,I"m trying to trace a bike i used to own way back in 1976,it was an rd400 MUX853P,SOLD IN TELFORD SHROPSHIRE.Checked on dvla site it is alive and taxed,can"t believe it.According to them it is now black in colour,if anyone knows of this bikes whereabouts or any info about it please let me know,Cheers STEVE

hi,im putting a new gasket on my yamaha 125 and going to put sealer on it i was just wondering if to put it on the gasket or on the cylinder and head? never put sealer on before! thx

Hi all, Just got into this biking game and am a complete newb! Managed to pick up a pretty nice YBR 125 57 plate but it needs some TLC as last owner hasnt done the best job looking after it. It didnt come with a user manuel so would be very useful if anyone has a link! Current problem, apart from cleaning rust off it!, is: Ignition button works fine - Engine sounds like its ticking over quite happily, but as i put her into first, the engine cuts out and the engine warning light flashes twice. Any ideas? Any info about cleaning rust off and anything else whould be fab! So happy to be joining the 2 wheeled family! Thanks, Mike

Hi, I'm new to this site but I'm hoping someone on here can help me. I got a 1990 pre-diversion XJ600 a few months ago and it ran fine for a month and then one morning just wouldn't start. It was running OK the evening before but that was it the next morning. It turned over & over until the battery was nearly flat. Recharged it over night and tried again but no good. A friend looked over the electrics and said it was the CDI as all else looked ok except there was no spark. £90 later for another CDI and still no go! (That will be on Ebay when I get the bike going again!!) I'm now working my way through the Haynes manual of reasons for not starting and would…

Hi all this is my first post here so hello to you all my xvs 125 kick stand has broken clean off and i need a quick fix untill i have enough money to replace it with a nice chrome one from yamaha. does anyone have any info that could help me or is there a company out there that makes a universal one?? please help me as i cant bare to see my bike resting on things so have resulted in leaning it on my garage wall with 3 pillows keeping it safe. i hope some has got a bright idea. Ace

Just a quick post to share a blog I came across a blog this morning, I really enjoyed it it’s about a biker called Charles who did a biking road trip through Europe have a look on his blog it is cool Click here to see the blog

My 2003 R1 with 43500miles on it has been serviced every 5000miles and had a oil and filter changed every 2-3k. The bike started to idle a little rough (hunting) and I hoped the mechanic can sort it when it when for it's service. He told me that my injectors seems to be clogged and that I should try a fuel additive or get them cleaned, but then I won't have something to commute on... I haven't had a chance to slap her around hard for a while now (just the London commute), I have noticed my exhaust is black inside and when I ride slowly I can swear I am smelling fuel... I tried the ProLong injector cleaner, which seemed to work for a while, but hardly 500 miles la…