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I'm thinking about getting a bike more than likely and R6, but i was looking around for insurance rates and the lowest I could find was around $1100 a MONTH! is it just me or is that insane? I mean i know i'm a 20 year old single guy, but i've taken drivers safety classes for cars and bikes and never been in an accident. So my question is who are you guys insured with and what are your rates?

Need some experienced advice concerning my clutch lever on my XJ600S. Its a '98 model and in really good condition with FSH etc, but since I bought it (last week) I've noticed that the clutch lever is a bit shakey and needs to be tightened. Whilst a bit of movement isn't a problem, mine seems to be able to move around an inch up and down at the furthest point from the pivot. I'm surprised because the bike had a service before I collected it from the garage I bought it from. Is this normal for an older bike? Can I tighten it myself or do I need to go back to the garage for some adjustment? It still works fine and the gear change is nice and smooth. Perhaps I'm …

Hi everyone, just joined hoping to speak to lots of other yamaha nutters has anyone else got a yzf750,since buying mine last year i have yet to see another even though i have been to poole bike night 4 times just wondered how rare they are as there was quite a bit of interest in my old machine.

well i use silkolene comp2 pre-mix 2T off road ,in my 1981 rd350lc ,with no problems,i was told too by my mate,joshua2,i ring its neck on most sundays with very little smoke and no oily build up in the pipes,the only problem is it cost £46.75p for a 4L bottle.now that + the fuel works out expensive, i use 350ml of oil to 12L of fuel.what do you lot use ,and what you using it in and for how long you bin using it,+the cost..ta kev

Hi, I have just bought a 1999 R1 which has an Alarm/imobiliser fitted but I don't know what it is! The problem is I only have 1 fob for it and obviously if I loose it or it stops working I'm knackered!! The fob is just a plain black square fob with a white(ish) button and red LED. There is no name or numbers on it inside or out! The black box is exactly that.... a plain metal black box again with no markings, name or numbers on it! It is tie wrapped to the side of the subframe under the seat unit. It looks like a decent job with proper plugs and sockets going into the loom. I say Alarm/Imob but to be honest I've never heard it make a noise or go off?? So it may just b…

woo just orderd my new sidi vertigo boots cost me £140 had no option as they were the only ones that go around my ankles ...... but ohh well finishes of my kit nicely so as my kit goes i now have Roof boxer V black helmet £125 (half price) RST rift jacket £90 RST rift leather bottoms £170 RST moto pilot gloves £90 SIDI vertigo boots £140 my set is compleat lol

Went for a run on bike the other day and soon realized something was wrong and after a quick look noticed rear tyre pressure was low (12psi ) and there was a small dent in the rim does any one know if you can get these repaired ? in Scotland if possible. Had a quick look on ebay and found someone selling wheel with disc and sprocket fitted and brand new tyre Bridgestone battleaxe bt021 all for £107 delivered, was needing a new tyre anyway ! Also anyone use bt021 on R6 ? or sports bike are they any good ? i usually use BT014s

Hi guys, got my module 1 tomorrow morning and as I know a few people here have done it recently I was wondering if anyone had any tips? I've watched the videos, spent the last few days riding round car parks at 4mph, I'm quite confident and at the back of my mind I know its only cost me a tenner to have a go, if I pass great and if I fail at least I know what to expect for next time!

hey i just got on the site and wanted to say that i love my yamaha even if it is 27 years old and hard as he** to find parts. i am in the Niagara Region in ontario and love track style riding on my old yz 125 and have had a hard time finding people to ride with that aren't affraid to be aggressive. even the guys on the newer more expensive bikes are still pussy footing around like its there first time on a bike. if anyone wants to ride or knows a good place in niagara drop me a line and we can get together. "GO BIG OR GO HOME"

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hi ive got a yamaha dt, ive had this bike awhile now but just recently about 2 days ago ive started to hear a rattling noise when its ticking over, could anyone give me any idea on what it could be thanks

i know ive mentioned oil b4 but my work mate is an agent for lucas oils in america ,he tells me their the best,and all the harleys use it,now i know they dont use 2stroke ,so does anyone know if lucas 2stroke oil is as good as silkolyn ,also the oil i use is comp pre mix ,will this oil be competative' ie is it for both pre mixing and oil pumps ,or one or the other.

Hi all, Just joined the club and thought it polite to introduce myself to the members. Posted my background in my profile pages but in short, new rider from last year, currently riding XJ600S and loving all things bikes. Joined the club to learn & get new ideas - never joined anything like this before so should get the hang of it eventually. Looking forward to the ride... Silverfox.

hi have just bought a new yam r125 and wonderd wat kind of modifications can be made

Hi Everyone - Just a quick note to introduce myself - My name is Mike and I am a Scotsman living in Greece for the last 9 years or so (long Story) I am just about to sit my bike test over here and am about to buy a Dragstar 650 in the next few days ( am in the final haggling stages now) Sure I will have lots of questions for you all soon enough Mike

hi all,does anyone have any pics of a 1989 subframe as all the fixing lugs and brackets have been cut off my new project for a different back end.cant fit original panels on cos dont know were they should be or what they look like to replicate and weld back on, plus has anyone got a right hand fairing for the same year as i have a piece missing out of mine ,many thanks

Ay up people New bird on the block and just popping my head up to say 'ello guys and gals. Been riding for a few years now. Current bikes are a '98 600 Fazer with all the usual pretty bits ...Renthals, belly pan, sport rack, stainless micron system etc..... used to be owned by Alan Dowds when he worked for Ride magazine so has had the tits well and truly thrashed off it by a load of bike journo's....(I like to think it's just been run in well ;-) Also got a poor old '88 XJ 600 that's currenly sitting in the back yard and slowly being eaten by the elements. errrr so...... Hello

Hi to all just letting you know that N.E. lincs MAG are having an event at 22nd August kingsway kiosk kingsway, cleethorpes DN35 OBY Indoor and outdoor food and refreshments all to raise money for the lincs and notts air ambulance there will be bike and scooter show, trade stands, live music, fun sea and sand. The event will start at 10am and most importantly everyone is welcome so come and join the fun. Any further info please go to www.north-east-lincs.mag-uk.org or if you wish to get in touch with the club chairman please ring 07706 408566

Can some one please help me !! My yamaha virago 125 has been slowly falling to pieces since the decay of my down pipe the corrosion starts on the little chamber at the bottem and now the pipe from the chamber to the silencer has completly dissapeared, howdo ifix this i dont have enough funds to buy a new exhaust ! Will a simple piece flexi tube do the trick ?

hi guys, just to introduce myself, i'm jim, i live in hornsea (yorkshire) got a couple of yam's and i thought i'd join up. i'm looking for some help with a few issues, so i'll see you in the workshop...