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I have a '72 and a '74 DT 400. This may sound stupid, but I can't figure out how to remove the seats. Can anyone direct me to someplace on line for an exploded view or just tell me how? Thanks. Mike

n e body know an easier way to start this monster when killed after it is hot?

Hello all. New here, so please pardon my ill manners if this isn't the right place for this. Nothing much to say at this point than just introduce myself after joining and sitting a bit. Haven't actively ridden in more years than I care to think about (pre-kids). However, my daughter got her learner's permit a little while back, so I'll be trying to resurrect an old CT3 of mine and my brother's '91 FZR600 so that I can teach her to ride this summer. (Biggest lesson- unless things have changed, everyone on the road wants to kill you, so paranoia is just good sense.) I used to practically live on two wheels, so am looking forward to getting back in the saddle. I'm am…

Have 1997 Royal Star. Throttle is hard to hold open. Hurts my wrist and arm after a few hours. No problem otherwise. Ideas anyone?

Man sat watching telly. Missus is doing one of them silly word quizzes. Man,' Here you go then give me a sentance that will make me really happy and really unhappy all at once, see if all that wordplay is doing any good' She looks up calm as you like, looks him straight in the eye and says 'You can screw far longer than your brothers'

Im 16 years old and want to get a bike, i've ridden a manual before a couple of time but not much, however i want to get a manual bike first because then when im 17 i will be confident doing gears and so can do my full test. Ive found a Yamaha FS1 50cc for sale, does anyone know any faults that i should look out for on this bike? Or does anyone have a 50cc manual bike for sale with M.O.T? Thanks, Andy.

Well it had to happen, my delight has now given way to despair. The cat went in for its MOT today and it FAILED. The three failures are: 1. Binding front caliper 2. Leaky fork seals 3. Exhaust blow (gasket). These are all repairable but its a pain in the ass as I was hoping to get the cat on the road this week. <sighs>

hi lads i have been working on the bike and cant balance the carbs even with the yics balance tool as the no3 carb doesnt give a reading on the gauge.Managed to balance the outer 2 but not the inner carbs would anyone out there have a set of carbs to fit the bike or any ideas on what is wrong.

Today I lost a dear friend, he helped me build my 400. he helped the scouts out in their time of need he even voluteered without complaint, to partner me in building my tracker, now he's gone and its....just....too......much so it's audieu to my 4 1/2" angle grinder. he will grind no more for me sad drewps!

After some advice please guys, Im up to 11k on the clock now and want to replace the spark plugs myself. Having consulted the haynes workshop manuelis it true that in order to replace the plugs i first have to take off the fairing then the tank and then remove the radiator?? It just seems very harsh to do all this to replace some wicks. Also, what do the members of this fantastic (grovel grovel) site advise on plugs, IE, which type etc etc. As always, good avice welcomed, thanks for reading.

Hey guys....I was wondering if there are any regular meets/rides in Norwich? I'm a new rider and want to gain experience and confidence and ride with like minded people

hello out there... ive got a lovely xt 250 down here in the south of spain... starts first time every time ....but wont start hot?!! any ideas? changed the spark but no joy... much appreciated any help on this one rupe

I have a 1972 LT2 that ran when I got it but the next day it won't even make an effort to fire. It's got spark. I really can't complain to the guy I got it from he gave it to me. so Any help would be appreciated. Yflyer

Hi All Need some help again needing a oil pump chain tensioner for my XV750 its a 1995 , i bought this bike from a geezer who had dropped it and damaged the lefthandside engine caseing along with footrest this had gone into engine caseing sending bits into engine , the geezer stripped off the caseing etc took bits off that didnt need takeing off blah de blah and has not given me the oil pump chain tensioner only part of it which is a metal cover half moon shaped fits onto inner caseing the tensioner fits above this ,been told this morning is not possible to get a new one from yamaha as now out of production so no spares for this bike available seems hard to beli…

Failed the Mod 1 today, clipped a cone on the swerve and avoid but my nerves where totally gone, sick as a parrot!

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Hello! I am new to this forum, not new to motorcycling. I am learning my way around this site, and I hope that I posted this inquiry in the right place. I am interested in an MT-03. They are available in Canada I believe. They are not available in the US. How can I find out if this bike meets US emission standards, etc. so I can go to Canada and at least test ride one? Than you in advance for your help. Ride safe, Howard

Right folks need some help please, my daughter has been driving a bike for a couple of years now. When she started she was told by, and this is what I need to know, because we live on an Island she never needed a CBT.as long as she only drove on exempt roads (Island of Arran ) Well someone else is in the same position and even our local police can.t help and dont know about this exemption HELP

Does anyone else here have an interest in moto-x? My 14 year old son participates in this mental 'sport' where broken collar bones / fingers are common place. He's been riding for about a year after moving on blatting around on a quad and talks nothing but MX. He uses language that simply passes over my head (although I now know what a 'whip' and 'kicker' is) and costs me a bloody fortune. It does, however, give him a healthy respect and passion for everything two wheels and he has learned how to strip most of the bike down already (and put it back together, in the right place ) . He's currently riding a 2003 Honda CR85 (which is 'well tricked out') and hopes to move on…