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Just a quickie lads do mirrors have to fitted for an MOT?... The ones on my RXS are pretty crappy and would rather take them off if its not part of the MOT

Hi everyone, I'm new to the Yamaha Owners Club having recently passed my test and bought a 2002 Thundercat. Bike is lovely BUT it's just developed a problem with the rev counter. Issue is as follows:- Rev Counter now revs to 8K only(on the clock but bike rides ok)and drops back to zero and does this regularly before showing the right revs for a short time then dropping to zero again. Also I have noticed the needle moves to 1K and back to zero. When it does this zero to 1K range the bike has a minor hicup(a sort of miss or jolt). HELP Please anyone got any idea's of what the problem could be as it's now becoming a pain. Cheers

.....is the sound my rear wheel makes when rotated slowley whilst up on the centre stand. Hey Folks, I've check the wheel for play as best I can and it appears to be fine but I had just come back from Glasgow so I'll check again tomorrow. I've had a quick search for this type of sound it mostly points towards a bearing, any thoughts? If it is the bearing starting to go how far gone is it? I've changed a front bearing before but never attempted a rear. Hope it's not beyond my skills! Cheers in advance peeps

Hello in the 70s I had a cracking machine,76 RD 400,which I bought new. For my 57th birthday I bought what I always wanted a 350R YPVS,when I bought it,it was running.The lad who sold me it ,had started the motor. I cant get it started,its been 20yrs since I last rode a bike,my starting technique must be wrong,please could someone tell me the correct starting method so I can go for my first ride out on it. Thanks in advance.

Hello people! Just a quick question hopefully someone can answer Need to completely replace my front forks on my XT125R 06 model but been having trouble finding the 06 forks. If I were to get some 05 forks or 07 forks would they fit? Or do they need to be from my 06 model? Thanks folks!

I'm having serious problems with my little Gen'. After spending the last year SORN after the master cylinder went (and i acquired the speed triple ) I sent her off to a local fixer to get put right. During her time of inactivity some running problems occurred so I asked for this to be sorted aswell. I finally got her back this week sporting a new battery, new carbs, new jets, a request to remove my nice little race can as the setup required some back pressure and a clean bill of health. All was rosy in my world.....until i came to use her for the 3rd time and nothing. The starter motor was spinning nice and freely, the fuel pump whizzing away and the exhaust honked of f…

I have a 2003 v-star 1100 classic that is having trouble starting. It is acting like a bad battery. I replaced the battery and the problem has not changed. It even has trouble starting when hooked up to a charger. Does anyone have any ideas as to what might be the problem? I would greatly appreciate any advice.

UK members. Please be reminded that continuous insurance will be enforced from next Monday 20th June. If you have a project, and before you rush out and SORN the bike, please be aware that if the bike has been not taxed nor SORN'ed since 31 January 1998 it does not need to be SORN'ed until you either tax or SORN it. Not sure? Check here LINKY Thank you.

hi all, what brand and size fronttyre do you use for the Dragstar XVS 125cc ? Its not the same as the Viragos I think. thanks, Tom

Hi everyone, I recently acquired a 74 rd 200. Can't find much on it so hopefully someone out there knows, I'm looking for the type of transmission fluid for the bike. What's in there now is pink and I'm not sure if that's right. Also I'm trying to confirm the correct plugs. Any advice to a new owner is also appreciated

on this bike does it say anywhere on the bike the size of the motor? i am looking at one to buy and noticed that it didnt say it was a 400 anywhere on it.

I just bought a 1979 SX1100 and i'm having a problem with the charging system. It wont hold a charge for very long. Is there a way to fix this. And where do i start.... Thanks.

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How Do All So i finally bagged an engine to go with my xs650 chasis :-) , anyone else here into their xs650's im looking to build a flat tracker special , so looking to shoot the breeze so to speak with fellow xs650 heads , hope you are all enjoying the weather . weegiboy :-)

Hi all im new to this forum stuff but not all to new to bikes.. Only on L plates but im gettin out there. About 2 months ago i bought a little k-reg rxs to get around on but little did i know when i bought the bike its missin part of the gear select shaft aparently n because of this theres a monumetus completly unfixable oil leak where part of the inner caseing has been torn off.. The bike runs n rides okay hasnt failed me yet i had the 125 version last year and i know these bikes are bullet proof, but it only holds enuff oil to wet the cogs and as i start a new job soon i need to know its gunna get me there.. Dont supose anyones got a spare workin motor for one of these …

my aerox 50 wont start i have tried to fix it by fitting a new spark plug new resister cap a new battery, new fuel tap, and cant think of what else to do?? can anyone help? thanks

Hey all, im buying a set of downhill handlebars and a stem off adrenaline-pedstop tomorrow, jus wanted to know if i buy them both, can i just fit the old fitments eg-throttle and brake set up back on the new bars as normal ? Appreciated much

Hi I am a new here and a new rider and a new yamaha owner. I just bought my first bike couple of days ago and while I waited for the insurance documents to arrive, I noticed that the tyre pressure in the rear tyre has gone down. The tyre is not flat, but it isn't inflated as the front tyre either? I don't have an air pump. What should I do? - walk the bike to the petrol station 0.4 miles away to check if it's a puncture or just the air leaked out. If so, how and where should I walk the bike? sidewalk or on-road? Do I need to be wearing a helmet while walking the bike? - since I haven't got the insurance documents yet, I don't have a 'breakdown cover' …

Hi can anyone help me. I have just got a Yamaha RD200 and it needs a full restore as its been sitting for years. Battery is totally dead and i cant get a spark. Has anyone got any ideas where to start? cheers Paul

HI, i am looking for a windsheild for a dragstar 650 can anyone help