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Got a dt 125 supermoto but cant seem to find any all weather tyres. Size is 140/50/17 and 120/50/17 any recommendations folks ?

On occasion there have been folks on here that want to fix a problem with their LED indicators flashing to fast. I saw this video and thought that it might help them with a full explanation on why it happens and the correct fix for this problem. I like this guy (Delboys garage) cos he mostly does away with the usual bullshit that others waffle on about, an easy fix with lots of explanations on "How to". Some of his other videos are helpful as well especially the one on fork seal replacement on both USD and normal forks.

Hi guys. Need some second opinions just to help me on my way. I've noticed the bike started to heat up. It never reached the red bit was getting up there. So after topping up the coolant.. Bleeding the systems etc I've noticed the coolant was leaking somewhere. But no puddles or water marks anywhere. So I checked the oil and yes there is some coolant in there. Not loads but still milky. So I've ordered new seal and gaskets etc. My question is. If I continue to run my bike with just topping up the coolant every so often to stop it overheating. Can I damage more parts internally? Just for a week until my part arrives. Also the bike was starting fine before toda…

Hi all I'm sure this has been asked many times before but, ive got an xj6 it's my 1st bike and I love it. There's just not enough noise on it, I don't want to be annoying neighbour's or owt but I want to be heard. Does anyone have a decent mod on the existing exhaust, I don't want to put a full exhaust I like the factory one. Any help would be very much appreciated.

I saw something in the tv listings a few weeks ago about a one off bike race on ice, anyone remember what it was called. Thanks Dave

Hello! New guy here, Ive been told to join by my Yamaha dealer......he said you all may be able to help. This is the first port of call other than usual Google trawling to no avail. I have a indulged myself with a new project (supposed to be over the winter but now for the summer). I've had a few bikes in the past but this is by far my favourite! It is a qt50. Tiny little moped, 50cc 2 stroke, single sided shaft drive. Bulletproof reliability and slow as fuck. I love it to bits. The problem Is, its been bought on a whim and the v5 vin lined up with the sticker on the painted over frame. Engine number was different (swapped engine at some point, no…

Hi guys n dolls, I'm new on here so be patient please, I unplugged the outside temp sensor on my Tracer to move the tank slightly and forgot to put it back on initially, after starting my bike the engine management light came on and after replacing the temp sensor plug it's staying on, does anyone know the resetting sequence please as the main dealer wants to take one of my legs or arms as payment, Many thanks Rich

Hi guys im a newby here. I have a 2005 XV400 Dragstar Japan import and cant find anything on the web for it. Are they the same as a XVS650 except for the 400cc engine. I need things like battery lid and clutch and brake cables. I can find earlier models but not 2005. Yamaha sent me a manual but it is in Japanese and not much good to me. Any help would be appreciated

Just got myself a resprayed 1983 XS400R and can't find any decals for the life of me. Are others suitable (XS650?)

Recently having a baby and being a born again rider I thought I had better brush up on my road craft. Unlike the UK there is no advanced rider organisations like the IAM or BMF, or with the local police force like the BikeSafe workshops. So last Saturday I took the first stage of the Advanced course with Honda Australia Rider Training (HART) in St Ives, NSW. Assuming I'd be the only Yamaha rider, out of the six students on the course there was a wide range of bikes, MT09, MT09 Tracer, CBR600RR, BMW R1200 Adventure, Classic Harley and a Kymco 550 Maxi-Scooter. The HART training facility was purpose-built for police driver training in the early 1960s. Due to this …

I was given a YB100 years ago as part of a thanks for a fabricating job i done for a friend of mine, it stood in bits in his garage for years before he gave it to me, he says it is not stolen, he said he never registered it as it was in bits when he got it and meant to restore it but just never found the time, i have no documents, no number plates. BUT I DO HAVE THE FRAME AND ENGINE NUMBERS and was told it had 2 previous owners, can anyone help or advise me if i can track down its original number plate as i hope to re-register and restore it for my son, i have spoken to the DVLA, they told me i have to rebuild it first, photograph it and submit all the identification numb…

Looking for tyre recommendations for my YBR125, was going to get a set of Michelen Pilot Streets, or maybe a set of metzlers.

Afternoon all long time bike owner but a new FZR600 owner picked the bike up yesterday and I think that the choke cable has snapped, makes no difference to the idle tick over if the choke lever is in any position. is this an easy fix or ?? thanks for any help and info profile will be updated and pic included when I get to work out how to do it ?

Evening Getting a new chain and sprocket this week so just wanted to know if there’s any specifics in regards to what size sprockets to go for or shall I just go for a standard setting if I did change amount of teeth of either sprockets is there any benefits or downsides ???

Hi, i am going to buy a used Yamaha WR450F. I know you can look a hour reading from GYTR tuner tool but this value can be reseted ,cant it? If so ( i think it can) how can i see the real operating hours? Thanks.

Hi All, My name is Peter and I have got a Vfr 750 for 5 years and I am in a process to have a look and possibly buy a 2002 TDM 900. What are the things I should look out? I do my own maintenance including valve clearance and almost everything on the bike. Is the reg/rec a problem on this bike? What about the cam chain tensioner? Is it durable and trusty part or needs changing every x miles? I had a cbr600 and the tensioner on that was awful. Apart from that I know the usual things to look out. I am sorry if thia has been discussed many times, but I used the search button and nothing came up. Thank you, Peter

So after the last YOC meet up and rolling round the roads of Wales I think it's time for me to uprate the rear shock on the FJR, this is because I did find myself yoyoing round some of the wonderful bends in Wales. Apparently the OE rear shock on the FJR is known for being a bit under sprung and as it's one I bought used from France some years ago I figured it was time for a bit of an upgrade, anyway I went to the FJ owners club the other day and got a sparkly new YSS shock for the bike, pretty bloody amazing difference in corners and it does not squat down anymore when I give it the beans. Plus I can now alter the ride height and the rebound which the standard shock lack…

Starting a restore project on a 1979 XS750 Special. So far I've mostly cleaned everything under the seat and tank. I removed carbs today and found a great deal of oil in right side of triple. That means I have a bad petcock on that side allowing too much fuel to enter and flood chamber bringing oil back to the carb. No problem since I plan on rebuilding them anyway. Should I rebuild carbs or can I get away with just cleaning them? Also ordering starter and flasher relays since I'm having electrical issues with lights and etc. Just installed a new battery cover/fuse box. The old one had been removed and was direct wired in the most horrific way imaginable. I figured it wa…

I’ve just picked up my Yamaha DT50MX bought in 1988, used for a year, and then stored at my parents for the last 31 years with a view to getting it up and running again! All told it’s in pretty good nick. It’s not been started for 5+ years, needs a little TLC and some attention to get it looking great again! One thing that has dawned on me is given it’s a 2 stroke, what needs to be done to convert it to run on unleaded? Any advice or pointers to assistance would be much appreciated. I’ve tried googling the answer but cannot find much. Many thanks in advance.

I don't know if this is the correct place to post this, if not I apologize, I'm wondering if someone can suggest a mechanic who can work on a 1991 virago? I've taken it to several places,, everyone says its to old to fix,,, It belonged to my late husband and it ran 4 years ago,,, now my son is turning 17 wants to get it running. Any suggestions ? I'm in New Jersey, Bergen County