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Hi all, Im a noob to biking, and I was wondering what you can modify on bikes, besides obvious things like engine mods and resprays? Ive seen a few custom jobs on here that look really nice but really dont know what they've done. Can you get any carbon fibre goodies? Maybe different wheels or farings? I dont want my bike looking like some chav's driven it through halfords, but want it to stand out a bit from standard.

Does anybody know or have a drawing of what order the fuel lines fit onto the carb ??? I seem to have to outlets left on it 1 on the left and 1 on the right, it's a year since i dismantled it and its the only part i didn't get a photograph of ;-< look forward to hearing from somebody Mark

maybe thats a stupid topic to start on a bike forum, but I hate driving cars! No just getting stuck in traffic, but the actual process of driving those big metal boxes around town feels like trying to manoeuvre a very big thing down a very small passage (insert smutty remark here lol). In contrast when I'm on my bike I feel safe, i have a great field of vision, I'm able to anticipate other road users, can nip through the gaps that cars get stuck in and i love every single mile. When I jump back in the car I'm nervous and to be honest feel completely useless behind the wheel! Its probably a case of inexperience, I passed my test years ago but haven't driven regularly since…

Well, the FZR is gone :-( Was a reluctant sale but had to go to boost the finances due to work being slow. So does that mean i'm now a forum reject seeing i dont own a Yam at the min? Would really like a Thundercat or Ace as next bike but will see what comes my way in few months. In meantime, my biking is limited to borrowin my dad's R1100RS beemer OR this..... Great fun to ride, just dont try to get your knee down! Reckon it'd still pass Foamy.....

i have currently put some new boyson reeds in my Yamaha aerox and it goes off the clock on flat land but i want to go faster any suggestions ??????????

happy birthday big yin you need a haircut m8 !

Hi Ive got a yamaha rd125 (1986 reg). I looking for an owners manual as i didnt get one when bought the bike. If anyone has one or could tell me where i can get one i would appreciate you getting back to me. Would be willing to pay for an original or copy of the manual. Cheers Ben

DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW TO SHUT OFF THE FUEL FLOW ON A 93 SECA 2? THERE DOESN'T SEEM TO BE A VALVE ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE TANK.

just tried to change some details and a error came up. any ideas thanks glen?

Hi guys n girls, Iv decide im having the virago 535 fixed then she is going to get px or sold for a 600. Now my problem is iv only got short legs, Im on tip toes on my vfr nc 30. I dont wont anouther sports bike. Adveture bikes are to tall. and it has to be abel to do all the town work and the rallys. i was thinking the fazer, bandit. any thoughts im going to be looking around the 2k mark Thanks as allways

Got hold of a lovely TDR 250, great bodywork really looked after, ( as far as washing and polishing goes). Brake fluid like 3 day old coffee, OVER 2L of transmission oil in the box (1L req, i thought it would never stop as i only had a small bowl) that was black, throttle cable, clutch cable, oil pump, chain, lever positions, gear change anti rattle shim missing, squeaky brakes, ancient plugs badly gapped. Spent all Sunday sorting that little lot, just waiting on the tyres now they are in Wed/TH they are aincient (sidewalls are starting to crack). It goes a LOT better for the work tho. When will people realise these things don't maintain themselves AND…

yeah, I know that using armor all and related products will land me on my ass. but is there anythig out there that i can use to make my tires black again? I dont need a shine, just nice and dark again. right now im left with soap and water. anybody out there have a better idea?

The mother superior was talking to the rest of the nuns "we have a case of CHLAMIDIA- in the convent" ! an old nun at the back of the room piped up "I hope its better than that fekkin chardonnay we had last week"

Hi I have a YBR 125cc Yamaha. It has a fareing and a square headlamp.The fareing being around the headlamp. Im told this is an import.Anyone know if this is true and what does this mean? Where will I get spare parts from ect any info most welcome thanks.

Hi folks, I was able to take some photos, so, now I'd appreciate any help in identifying what I have here (year and model). The bike seems to have been sorely abused and it's difficult to tell what is missing, if anything (other than the cylinder head, carburetor and air box). I'm still searching for a carb. It's a red Yamaha GT80 (that's what the decals on the gas and oil tanks says). The "Spec Plate" on the rear fender shows the date of manufactrer as "5/1978." The frame and engine nos. match "367-5023**." There are no lights (headlight, taillight, or turn signals) on the bike and it doesn't appear as if any were mounted originally. So, is it a 1978 GT8…

what sand paper to use to get a good crome like shine ? i was thinking 2000 grit or maybe 2500 or even 3000?? what do you think i have already sanded the bits im doing with quite fine stuf but you can still see the lines so want to go even finer i know how to do it as i did it to the top of the coper cooler on my computer prosesor (lapping) just wondering how far to go ? this is the cpu after lapping with sand paper so thats what i want my other stuf to look like but not coper obv

Nintendo have added two new titles for their games console to help the parents of disobedient Scottish children Wii-shite and Wii bastards available monday !

For info. Bought 5 litres of semi synthetic oil in Halfords tonight for the XJ and was presented with a £20 set of screwdrivers for nowt. Don't know if they doing this nationwide but deffo in Newcastle, not a bad deal if you need the screwdrivers. (a bollox one if you don't though). P

Hey ya'all, I have an 81 Virago XV750. Most of the time when I start it it makes a HORRIBLE grinding sound then eventually stops. Somebody told me that it was because it has plastic gears or plastic something in there. Can somebody please tell me what the hell this guy was talking about or if you know what makes it grind like that? Sincerely, LadyBiker99

i bought a brand new aerox last year. it is 10 months old has tax untill the end of august no mot untill august 2011 5000 miles on the clock, i paid 2000 for it any 1 got any ideas for how much to sell it for? many thanks