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  1. Started by Randall,

    Trying to figure out how to delete my account can someone point me in the right direction?

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  2. Started by johna 7,

    Hi, new member. Does anybody have a good diagram or photo of front fork internals, as there assembled. Changing my seals and it looks like the small rebound spring isn't in the right place. sort of jammed looking on the large c clip in bottom of stantion. Looked on the net at manual pictures and very vage looking, were it goes. and looking at it, it doesn't look comfortable anywere. any help appreciated. cheers.

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  3. hi there i am new on here does any one no where there is a starter motor for sale for my dtr 125 2005 model just email me thanks

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  4. Started by Todd25,

    I have a 1978 yz 400 that won't start cold unless you add fuel to the cylinder. once running and warm it will restart first kick. any help would be great.

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  5. Started by Das,

    Hi all, While doing research for my Yamaha I discovered this forum, and hope to receive guidance. I'm new to bikes, and even more green when it comes to engines, so I picked up a Clymers manual. This was a recent acquisition, and the previous owner was more interested in painting the tank than oil changes, new spark plugs, air filters, fork seals/covers, chain and a sprockets. At about 13,000 miles she needs some work, but runs strong. I try to do something every week to eventually get her back in good form. New fork seals, intake manifolds and a repaired header is in the near future. Das [Edit] Valve issue solved. Recently acquired 1978 XS400 aft…

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  6. Started by mike1949,

    A family of mice lived in Piccadilly Circus. One day the boy mice was walking home through the centre of Piccadilly in a daydream when a young female spotted him and screamed. It frightened him so much he jumped off the pavement into the path of a London bus. He picked himself up and crawled into a music shop' "Can I help You?" said the shop assistant. "Yes please" said the mouse, "have you got any mouseorgans?" "It's funny you should ask that, only this morning I had a young lady mouse asking for the same thing" "Oh, that must have been our Monica"

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  7. Hi, i have a puncture on my Yamaha R1, does anyone know of a good mobile tyre fitter that can do the Beaconsfield area? any help much appreciated. Thanks Peter Gadsby

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  8. Started by Weeble,

    Hi I'm quite new to riding although i've been a pillion for 20 years or so. I've got a '95 TDR125 that needs a bit of work on but have been having a lot of fun on it. Any advice on best places to get fairings and spare parts etc greatly appreciated. Hope to chat soon Weeble :-)

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  9. Started by mop head 91,

    HEY GUYS SADLY MY YAMAHA DT 125X SM GOT STOLEN OUTSIDE MY HOUSE LAST NIGHT SO AS U CAN IMAGIN I AM NOT IN THE BEST OF MOODS AND VERY UPSET AS IT WAS MY FIRST BIKE AND MY PRIED AND JOY LIKE MOST PEOPLES BIKES IT WAS ALL BLACK WITH MONSTER ENERGY STICKER OVER IT HAD WHITE RIM TAPE ON THE WHEELS RENTHAL HANDLE BARS SILVER BAR ENDS WAS AN 06 PLATE AND WAS GENERALY LOOKING VERY CLEAN AS SPENT MOST THE DAY YESTERDAY CLEANING IT BUT THAT WAS A FAT WASTE OF TIME IF ANYONE SEES ANYTHING FITTING THAT DISCRIPTION PLEASE LET ME KNOW, I LIVE IN BOURNEMOUTH BUT IT COULD BE ANYWHERE BY NOW ESPECIALY IF IT WAS PUT IN THE BACK OF A VAN. MY NUMBER IS 07929572313 CHEERS …

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  10. 1975 yamaha DT400 runs fast when choke is off and then dies or runs up in redline and can't slow down, and have to shut off key and choke to slow down. runs better with choke on. please help with any ideas. checked magneto seal,made gaskets for reed housing and checked reeds. cleaned carburetor and set float in several positions. Thanks

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  11. Started by mervin,

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  12. hello i have an 86 radian yx600. it has sat for awhile. i can get it started but if i rev on it really hard and fast it sputters out (kind of like it is choking out). i have checked the valve clearance, timing, and compression. so my thought is the carb.. i took them apart and everything looked fine. also from time to time the carbs will just seep out fuel from an overflow valve. please help if you can, basically i have ran out of things to try and i really dont want to have to get rid of this classic speed demon -kyle

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  13. Started by mike1949,

    Is there any Nuneaton Town Football Club fans on here that will be at home to Chippenham Town tomorrow?

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  14. Started by drewpy,

    Awesome, hand-drawn, zoomable map of London. Instead of buildings, this guy has put in interesting facts about every neighbourhood and the level of detail is amazing http://www.bl.uk/magnificentmaps/map4.html

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  15. Started by mike1949,

    Jim worked on a building site as a brickie, one day he was late for work. When he arrived the site foreman was waiting at his Portacabin door with his watch. (a bit like Blakie from on the buses) "JIM!!" "Get over here NOW!" When Jim got there with a big grin on his face, the foreman said "Why are you late? "Don't worry about me being late boss, just call me Lucky Jim" Foreman - "What on earth are you on about?" Lucky Jim - "Well, when I saw my bus going round the corner to my bus stop, I legged it but when I got there the bus crashed head on into a petrol tanker and exploded into a fireball. If I'd been on it I would have been killed outright" Foreman - "Golly Go…

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  16. Started by czar990,

    hey guys im being offered a 1987 Yamaha FZ 600 Motorcycle with 12k miles for $700 bucks, it has been dropped needs a new battery and a new front break handle, probably some new paint job done to it also. would you say it is worth the money? Thank you, any ideas/help would be great.

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  17. Started by j&t4ever,

    hey ppl i got this bike when i moved in to my new house the guy left it cuz he went to jail and didnt want it no stickers or plastics so i need to know what size it is but idk how plz tell me how i can find it on my motor text me ***************

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  18. Started by mickmac,

    i will put pics of my bike on if i knew how lol iam new to this can you tell.

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  19. Started by BC78,

    Just traded my Z400 for a TTR250 about a month ago. Been looking for a place to find info and the like concerning my bike. A friend suggested I seek out a forum and here I am. Main thing I'm looking for is help on finding accessories and parts for my machine...at reasonable or lets face it, cheap prices. Of course a new pipe and some bars are in order first thing, and later on when I actually have some wear and tear then I hope to find it helpful for that too.

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  20. Started by stuart barrett,

    Hi, I'm Stuart, I am 37. I passed my bike test on thursday and am now the proud owner of a 2003 Thundercat