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Just like to say Hi from Sunny Southport (UK). I have just bought into the Yamaha Club with a 1999 Thunderace . I was a Triumph worshipper until my '96 Sprint's little ends went and basically the bike isn't worth repairing as the cost of parts is too high . Have been looking around at Thunderaces for a while now and finally found one. Needs a bit of work doing but easy bits not like the sprint! Whole different ride to the Sprint but I'll get used to it (needs a better seat!) Jobs to do: Fastener kit for panels and screen as some are missing/wrong ones Down pipes need replacing Brakes need overhaul Suspension needs to be softened!…

This is driving me mad. I have another post asking for help diagnosing problem with my FZR (its in workshop section) but i'm getting desperate so asking for help again. Recently got the bike on road again after cosmetic repairs. Ran great for first few days, until i stopped & filled up with fuel. Instantly, bike ran lumpy, wouldnt idle, felt like its running off a cylinder. So i have cleaned plugs, checked plug leads, cleaned airbox & airfilter, stripped carbs & cleaned all the jets. None of this helped. In a random attempt to cure it, i changed the voltage regulator back to an old one (had been changed recently cos old one blows bulbs) & pro…

Aye well " had a shot o" the famous R1 Tnt. Smooth guttsy " easyier than i thot they wud be . wondered where footrests were wen set-off. swapped on to RD 400 After " turned more heads on it" & it felt sluggish compared but still nice wen in power-band . So am i a real biker now

hi everyone. i have just bought a 1997 xj600n. if enyone has any advise about this bike please let me know. thanks.

Hi all! Just joined the forum. I'm 49 from Derbyshire. Acquired a 1997 XJ600N yesterday for next to nothing. Looks like I'm gonna have to do some work before it'll pass MOT. Main thing is the front tire is shot - all the rest is mainly cleaning and restoration. Bike has done about 31,000 miles. There seems to be an oily leak from somewhere above or around the inlet manifolds. One of the collars that attach one of the inner carbs to the mainfold appears to be loose, could possibly be that. Taking a quick look around the forum top end oil leaks appear to be quite common. Is it likely to be just a blocked breather tube somewhere? I'm gonna need to take the forks …

my bike, a 1976 xs 360, runs best with its mufflers off. Unfortunately, I cook at a resort up in NH where I also live and even though the bike is small, it puts out some serious decibels when those mufflers aren't on it and I don't think management appreciates the awesome sounds that this bike can make. I'm hoping to find a pair of slip-ons that will make my bike sound unique and hungry but not quite as loud as a bike with straight pipes while still offering no restriction to the airflow which exists in harmony with the up jetting I did last winter and the pod air filters I replaced those huge boxes with. I tried putting the old mufflers that were on it when I purchased i…

ITV4 coverage of this years TT is superb anyone agree ? also well done to Michael Dunlop and YAMAHA today, your uncle would be proud

Can any body help, i have just noticed some oil which looks like it is coming from the speedo cable that is connected to the engine is there a seal or something as it is leaking not much but enough, i guess it needs a new one but is it anything more i have to worry about

any one going to biggin hill air show 2 weeks time loads of classic bike and cars and vulcan bomber, i will be in the beer tent hobbo

hey i am approaching my 17th birthday and im unsure of what bike i want next, as i am going to take my test i will be restricted to a 33bhp licence for two years. i was wondering weather a restricted 33bhp yamaha R6 would be a better option than a 125 or a 250 for example an 08 kawasaki ninja. i am farmiliar with the method of restricting carb bikes but not fuel injected ones and i understand there is drawbacks in performance with one of these types. any help, further information or advise would be much apreciated..... cheers

I have Yamaha YB100 two stroke model 2004. although the bike is in god condition. but one day when I was offroad at the speed of 100 suddenly my bike engine siezed in the middle of the road. when the engine got cooled it started again. I took my bike to technitian who said that your oil pump stoped working and due to over heat in cylinder head your engine seized. I changed the cylinder head.Now after changing it still my bike gets hot at the speed of 60. I have noticed that cylinder head is now again giving voice like some thing got loosed in cylinder chamber. I again took it to the technician who said that add a bit oil in the gas tank (Petrol tank). but problem is still…

Just thought i would write a quick message to say hello as i am new! I am currently Offshore for another 12 days looking forward to getting some more miles on my bike as i think 400 miles in 2 months is pitiful. Anyone have any suggestions for good runs and camping spots up Scotland / North of England way?

3 mice are sitting in a bar drinking Tequila shots. The first mouse says "I am so hard that I run into mouse traps for fun. As the bar closes I bench press it 20 times". The second mouse says "I am so hard I get the mouse killer tablets from their boxes, crush them and snort them". The third mouse gets up to leave. The other two mice say "where are you going?" He replies........................................................."Home to sh*g the cat!!"

Hello to all on here.... I'm Bob and I'm new here.............. Anyways............been riding bikes since I was 8-ish and am now 48 -ish so..........a long time..... Had gawd knows how many bikes over the years.....first 'on the road and legal' bike being a Gilera 50 Trial at 16 back in '77.............then a TS 250 Suzuki at 17........always Moto Xed (or Scrambled as it was known as in my youth!) on and off over the years breaking far too many bones on the way.was never really any good at it.just liked having the crack I suppose........eventually winding up aquiring a very rough old SE750 (what later evolved into the Virago basically) which I more or le…

Hi all, Im brand new to forum, this is my first post just to say hello :-) I have a 2005 R6 and for some reason I have had a few guys jaw's dropping when they see i'm a lady............been quite funny!.......any other girls on here with same problem lol! Anyhoo............hope to chat with some of you:-) fabgal

Hi all Andy here Just a quick hello Back later for help and advice My divvys sick Its good to talk

anyone wanna give a quick write up on who they are, age, where they are from, bike they ride etc. most of the regulars know a bit about each other but it would be cool to hear about the newer members

mines is Monkey of the 'Toenailcutters' MC gang peeyaaoww http://www.ratbike.org/motorcycho/outlawname.php

well im just intrested and woud like to see what you lot have so post pics of you other forms of transport as long as they arnt motorbikes lol this is my other form of transport a custom built Freeride bike its worth about £1500 and has stood up to the abuse i have put it through no good for the road thogh but can get me to the shops and back faster than most things can lol my hope m4 4pot hydro breaks cost £150 new for 1 and the floating rotors cost £25 each soz for crap pics

ive got one fitted to my trusty ER5 and when i get my FJ back ill fit one to that to, cost a bit and need to keep check on oil level and bit at the chain end but boy there are saving me miles and miles of wear, the police (hope its not a dirty word on here) use them on all bikes, and that stuff in cans that used to be used to spray on is like grinding paste and music to garages ears, who else thinks a scotoiler is the way to go? or do you think its waste of space??