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.....I'm new, not only on here but to Yam's, 2 strokes and rebuilding/spannering, so go easy with me. Since buying a 1979 dt 175 mx as winter project last year things haven't moved on that well, down to the fact that just about every part on it was knackered, tonight I discovered the the loom and wiring is well past it's best and will probably need another, anyone know where I might get one? along with a bottom yoke, original exhaust and throttle cable/assembly - for starters. So far have had frame powder coated and new piston and rebore - that's it, well apart from picking up a few bits' to go on once it's ready to go back together. thanks and if virtual drinks are…

Hello to all in this forum. I have just got back in the saddle after a 4yr break whilst my wife had our children, yesterday I purchased a 2005 YZF R6 which I cannot wait to get on the road. Do you think I should have refresher lesson before I get back on the road? I live in the West Midlands and would like to attend local meets or ride outs, any ideas? I look forward to your advise... Anthony.

Hi every1, just found this site I have a Kawasaki Eliminator 125 at the moment & going for my restricted test 3rd lucky soon I am interested in the yamaha crusiers but cant make my mind up what to go for between the older virago 535 or the newer dragstar 650 after I get my licence any comments about both bikes good & bad would be good to hear cheers Kenny

hey guys n gals anone able to throw a bit of advice my way on aftermarket exhausts for a 2007 xt125x. ive seen arrow gianalli and devil all make them but was wonderin if yous had an idea which would be the best outa the bunch. also any ideas if k&n or another manufactuer do aftermarket air filters for these wee bikes. any help much appriecated thanx

Hi, I just tried to login to this forum using Firefox Web-browser and after using the login page it said the usual "please wait etc...." but then when the page came up it still said Login/Register in the red bar???? I'm sure i've used Firefox to login to this forum before......WTF??? It works fine with Internet-Explorer though. Anyone else noticed this?

Hi all, just got myself a 2000 model R1. It's my first Yamaha after only having Fireblades upto now. Here's a pic a couple of pics

Hi. I have a 2000 (5EB) R6 in Blue. I bought a V PIece off EBay for it a couple of weeks ago. I went on my 1st Track Day at Donington yesterday, so I had waited til today to fit in "just in case". As it turns out, it doesnt fit. It is out in the Garage at th emo, but here is the EBay item number 280197153018. Compared to the oblack one that is already in situ, this is much more rounded at the pointy end, and the layout of the internal plastics is different, as are the fixing points. It SHOULD look like this (Ebay Item Number 280203355527). Is anyone on here astute enough to be able to tell from the picture what th eBlue one is actually from? Many thanks in a…

Hi all. Just found this fourm while trawlin the net for fitting instrauctions for a spyball alarm. As i ride a yamaha, i thought it was my duty to register. I'm in Sunny(NOT) IRELAND I ride an 08 R1 in and a 99 TDM 850 Mods and tuning make me tick. Have just registered. So when i've figured my way around the fourm etc.... I'll post pics of my toys. RIDE SAFE !

Hello again you lot! I've not been on here for a long time as I joined up with the MTOC havin' an MT01 & an MT03. But I didn't forget you. I need/would like your advice. I'm looking to get another commute scoot as the 03 can get a bit tiresome on my daily 80 mile return trip to London. I have been offered a reasonable deal on a 2007 TDM 900. I see a lot of 'em so they can't be too bad, can they?. Do they stand up well to the daily wear and tear. I'd like to understand there strengths and weaknesses. Anyone

Hi, i was wondering if anyone could help me. I've got a 2006 fz6 and when i accelerate fairly hard from low revs there is a slight vibration from the engine. It's only until the revs have picked up to around 4000 but i'm not sure whether that's normal or if there may be a problem. Any advice would be much appreciated. cheers

Alright everyone, im Jamie. just thought id say hi to all of you.... ive been heavily into scootertuning from a youngage and have built one or two decent scoots, but after saving up for a while i can now afford a bike ive always wanted, a yamaha dt125x. im selling up both of my scoots so i can pay for the dt (2.400) and i cannot wait to be on the road with it im not 17 til may so it gives me abit of time to get the bike looking really nice. i plan on doing my a2 this june and i cant wait!!! anyway sorry about the life story, nice to speak to you all

hi new to the site, plent to offer, i am thinking of buying 2008 r6r,is this a good choice.

Hi peeps thought I would register instead of being one of them guest numbers. I am riding a 2001 YZF R6 now, well its mates bike to be honest. He's not passed his test yet, bought it, cant ride it so I am Really impressed with the R6. Its a great bike to ride and handles really well. Will def get one myself when I get another bike. Off to Devils Bridge this weekend - big smile from ear to ear!!

hi all thought i would just say big hello to you all, i have just returned to biking after a 3yr break so jumped straight in the deep end and bought myself an 05 underseat exhaust R1, my previous bike was an 03 R6 and the difference is staggering lol

Hi all, just after a bit of advice really; Got an 08 r6 beginning of march, after putting down a deposit, the amount on 0% credit is £6100. made a payment so now down to £5900. right the reason for my post: it has been announced at work possible redundancy, and if i am laid off, i wont be able to keep up the repayments on the r6, so would have to sell. I dont know where i stand with taking the bike back, if the dealership would "buy back" the bike ( to be honest if i lost the £1500 ive already paid, it would be more peace of mind for me knowing the bike had been paid off) or if another garage would offer me more? The bikes done 100 miles, and ive been out on …

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HI all Newbie just found this site and was hoping it could help :hail: Looking for a Brake Caliper Right hand Side. Just aqquired the bike and was doing the brakes and when I went to bleed it I realised too late that the nipple had seized. I have tried eazy outs and snapped the bloody thing flush I tried to drill it out but overdone it and drilled too deep hence Ballax caliper. Anyone know where I could obtain a replacement shes a twin disc and it has to be a right hand fitting.

Wrong bike beware BMW riders merv

Passed my test Thursday, bought a new FZ6 S2 today. Pick it up next Saturday. Can't wait!!

.......as someone seems to have left the door open, and newbies are wandering in all over the place. thought i would nip in and see if there was anything worth stealing........errr say hello. 47 year old , FJR rider................thats me thats 47 , not the FJR oh im Scottish, but live on the Isle of Man, so wheres the Isle of Man flag.