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FIRST I'D LIKE TO SAY I'VE RIDDEN OVER 30 YEARS AND HAD MANY BRANDS OF MOTORCYCLES. I PURCHASED THIS (RSTD) A FEW MONTHS AGO.IT IS KIND OF HEAVY BUT DOES HANDLE WELL ONCE ROLLING.THE FACTORY PLUGS WERE NEVER IN ALL THE WAY TO THE HEADS MY THOUGHTS ARE THEY WERE PUT IN WITH A REGULAR SOCKET BUT YOU NEED A THIN WALL SOCKET TO DRIVE THE PLUGS ALL THE WAY TO THE HEADS.I CHANGED THE OIL AND FILTER(OIL IS 20-50 CASTROL AND THE FILTER IS A PURLATOR THAT FITS VTX ,WINGS BY THE LONGER ONE ).PULL OUT THE FACTORY PLUGS( THERE CHEAP)PUT IN NGK.I WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE TAIL LIGHT SO I ADDED SOME RED LED'S STRIPS ON THE CHROME FENDER SUPPORTS AND CONNECTED THEM UNDER THE DRIVERS SEAT…

A few years ago I had the notion to be a journalist working for a bike magazine and applied so for a job with one of the major titles. As my CV had nothing to do with bikes or biking I decided to submit an alternative CV detailing all the main bikes that I have owned and what impact they had on my life. Didn't get job obviously and the CV has been sitting on my PC ever since. I thought that you lot might find it of interest... Mar 00 to date Yamaha YZR600R Thundercat. Job Description: Sports tourer. This bike marked my return to the front of the pack, or at least towards the front. Blessed with a stupid name (could be worse could be a Vulcan), a stron…

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Just to say hi, just bought a 00' TW125 so figured this good place to join. Really dont know much about bikes but wana learn what i can and im going to post some picture up here when its sorted. Anyways just thought better say something rather than just chuck a reply around when i need something !

Just decided to join as a lon time Yamaha rider it seemed the natural place to be: My Yamaha roll call since 1984: 1980 RD250LC. 84 to 85 1984 RD350LCII YPVS (31k). 85-87 1989 RD350F2. 89-91 1986 FZ750 Genesis. 91-00 1998 YZF600R Thundercat. 00 - still got it, fantastic bike 1999 XJR1300SP. 05-07 1986 FZ600. 06 - still got it, see post in classic section I have also had another YPVS and a RD250E

Hello, Could some people please list good insurance for 125cc bike. I have just bought my self a tw125 but have no idea about insurance. Im looking for cheap insurance as I can only seem to find expensive ones :/ Cheers for your help Kirk47

This has to be one of the funniest sites online, they are all stories from a guy who works for a design company called deMassi Jones. He makes fun of his co workers and are all true stories. His famous one was the 7 legged spider. The sites been around for a while but he has just updated it with asking to trade his furniture for a new motorbike. Check it out http://www.27bslash6.com/R1200GS.html The Party in Apartment 3 is great too

Hi, i am a new poster to this forum and wondering if anyone here lives in the USA? I was just wondering because i live in maryland and have a YZF-600RV for sale. If anyone here is interested they can visit the for sale part of this forum.

Hi i am rebuliding my fz600 1987 forks, i want to make the front springs a bit stiffer i have heared that i can put some spacers to stiffen the springs as i do not want to buy new ones does any one know how thick the spacers can be i was told 15-20mm should be ok and thicker oil will help thanks dave.

Hey all. I would appreciate some advice concerning luggage racks. I have never bought luggage for a bike before, they were usually used for getting dirty on or getting to work. Now i find myself a singleton im gonna start enjoying it!! So, please could you advise me as to the best looking (and most practical) luggage rack for my XJR 1300 '02 model. I plan on buying soft panniers and a hard topbox (52l Givi most likely) which will of course only be on the bike when touring, so the rack needs to be easilyish removed. I like the look of the SW Motech rack but it aint, cheap so before i buy i would like to hear from people more experienced. Many thanks

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OK so I have my first dunes trip planned to Oregon and it's close to the coast so I ve heard that my bike will rust easily from the salty air? One guy said to coat your bike with WD-40???? Have you guys experienced riding by the ocan sand dunes and getting rusted out afterwards? What's the best way to combat this??? Thanks Kevin

Men Read and learn It is important for men to remember that, as women grow older, it becomes harder for them to maintain the same quality of housekeeping as when they were younger. When you notice this, try not to shout at them. Some are over-sensitive and there's nothing worse than an over-sensitive woman. My name is Ron. Let me relate how I handled the situation with my wife, Julie. When I took early retirement last year, it became necessary for Julie to get a full-time job for the extra income that we need. Shortly after she started working, I noticed she was beginning to show her age. I now usually get home from the pub about the same time she gets home from …

happy xmass and dont let this spoil ur rides on the way to work lastday so i took the xjr1300 not much trafic nice dry day 6;50 car pulls out from a bp; no time to stop tryed to lay bike down no time 8;10 in hsp neck brace n the works 14;54 home no use of left arm batterd n scaped lucky plice were in the bp for morning cupa see the hole thing bike tank dent light f..cked steering fu.k nice end to year for me well glad it aint u or u glad its not the start of the new year wish u all the best in the new year happy im still alive ha

hello everyone im new to the forum thought i would join because i plan on getting my self a dt125. ii got a history with bad luck with bikes lol iv had 2 speedifht 50s 1 speedfight 100 2 aprilia rs50s 1 kawasaki kmx 125 2 aprilia rs125s out of all those bikes only two of them iv been able to sell in one lol the rest i sold in peices lol iv always wanted a dt because the ride is so much more comfy unlike the rs which just gives me sore back im hopelly picking up a dt in a couple of days and il get piccys aswell lol

Hi, I was wondering if anyone on this forum owns, runs or works in a Yamaha Dealership, or motorcycle garage in the North East. I live in Durham, have a 1998 Yamaha XJ 600 N. Being an old bike, its always got bits and pieces wrong with it, and I want to learn more about how to fix them myself. I'm a postgraduate student at Durham University, Booo! I know, but you can't call me a tax dodger, coz we get no loans, and I get fully taxed on any job i get to pay for the course! Anyway, I'm looking for somewhere were I can go along on a weekend, or the odd day to watch/learn whatever I can. I know its an inconvenience for whoever I'm watching, I'm definately NOT lookin…

hello all just wanted to pop in and say hello as im a yamaha owner and a new member here thanks for having me ...cheers

Hey folks, new to the site, probably will not be a very active poster as such, I just had a few bits and pieces lying in the garage and thought it best to come and offer to the genuine enthusiast rather than Ebay and the sorts! I have a TZ350A, TZ 350 Spondon and various other old British clunkers lying around!

hi all just dropped in to say hii .i am a new member .have a 1999 r1 and ride everyday .hope to talk to u all soon