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So plan to replace my front and rear sprocket and chain on my xv125, it uses a stock 13 tooth front and 47 tooth rear, If I replace the rear with a 45 tooth, what what effect will this have on the bike?

Hi. gang. Recentley bought a 2000 w reg xjr 1300 sp. Although very pleased with the bike, looks, grunt, accelaration etc. Took the bike on a short tour of the cotswolds and shropshire, with my wife, tank bag and panniers. Found the rear shocks were not quite up to the job and found it to be bottoming out and even grounding the main stand in some uneven corners. Before we set of, id put the shocks on the hardest setting (2 clicks with the c spanners) and the circlip above the shocks is in the fourth groove. Any tips on stiffening further, or at 30,000 miles do you think the shocks are past it.

this looks interesting, a helmet with the rear view mirror

Just noticed yesterday i had my bike up on the stand and running in netural and the rear wheel was turning slowly is dis normal ??

Hi everyone. My first log-in and first post. I have just come away from a dealer who has offered me a brand new 09 FZ1 Fazer (1000cc) non-ABS for £7525 OTR with 36 months interest free credit. The bike is a UK bike and I can have a choice of red or blue. Question: Is this a good deal, or what? I look to you guys, the experts, to give me some steer here. if it is a good deal, what is the preferred colour amongst the Fazer community? Many thanks in advance Gary

Can somebody out there suggest where i can get the torque settings ie; head,wheel nuts from for a 1971 YAS1. I have the clymer service manual which tells you all other info except these settings.Just the head nut settings would be usefull cheers !

Hi all, I have mentioned before that i am working on a 1978 Yamaha xs400. I have done everything i could to get this motorcycle running but to no avail. I have decided that i am going to tear it all down and rebuild it from scratch. Before i get started i would like to ask a question that has been on my mind and would appreciate any responses. First of all I am planning to rebuild the engine. This motorcycle has only a kickstarter so i was wondering if it is possible to add an electric starter to it and would anyone have a manual to show me how to add one? If it is not possible to add one, could i buy a whole engine that comes with an electric start for this cycle and…

Thought I would post some pics of some additions. All basic, unlike some of the work people are doing on here.. Added screen (tiny and pointless one!) Engine sliders, and some new levers. Had new tyes fitted today and the guy said my clutch was too tight and needed some slack (something about damage when it heats up?) Is this true? He loosened it a bit but I prefered it the way I had it.. sure I will adapt though. Another thing mentioned was that the head bearings seem to be "notched" as in front wheel kind of tries to stay in the centre. I didn't really notice till he mentioned it. Not sure if I am (or should be) bothered. Next up I think frame sliders and knu…

Braked too hard and the wheel locked and went form underneath me, luckily im fine and the bike cosmetically is pretty good, however.. when i start it up it goes straight to about 2 and a half thousand revs just standing still.. which is slightly worrying, im clueless about bikes so be easy on me lol. i just wanted to know what you guys think the problem is.. Also theres a tiny hole just below my foot peg on my exhaust, am i right in thinking thats a drain hole? Thanks.

a nearly authentic carry-out meal Ingreedyents 1: 1 packet of monster munch (personal flavour of choice) 2: 1 small portion of 'oyster sauce' (ingredients secret) from your local 24 hour xpensive-grub establishment , hey presto, sintered prawn judo style

Hiya peeps as work progresses on the DT project i have decided to run it on an different set of original wheels whilst i take my time and restore the others, wheres the best place(s) to get the rims rechromed? and aside from using a DTI what methods of reassembling the wheels do you reccomend?

so far i can only find this to suit my budget http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GP-PERFORMANCE-BLACK-POWDER-COATED-STUBBY-ROAD-LEGAL-RACE-SLIP-CAN-NEW-/230795245049?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item35bc77f5f9 there are a few more on e bay but there alot more money

recomend a new battery should i get a lithuim item or gel or maybe just a standard battery (i now have more space so can fit a bigger battery) the lithiums are quite expensive is there any difference in porfrmance or is it more to do with the size of the batery fitted

as above i need a quiet baffle for a very noisy short exhaust i ve seem some with packing an some without an some db killer tubes all on ebay what are recomedned someone selling the db killers states they only if you packing in your siliecer an mine is a straight through jesse james pipe could i fit a baffle with packing an then a db killer or this an over kill

Hi guys n gals...i joined a few weeks back and being p*ssed most of the time (at this time of night lol) ive never checked out all the forum pages...so i aint introduced meself properly...so quick hello to all..im 42 just returned to biking after 17 years or so..(prolly 20 lol) .bought an FZ600 a month ago and already done 1k on it..(oops told insurance i would only do 2k a year)....im divorced and look after my kids 6 of the little blighters well 2 have left the nest now! anyhoo ive been searching for parts for my FZ and need a rear shocker and an oil cooler (after market is fine) other parts im looking for are clocks, rear disk as mot advisory says its pitted and sl…

First off, hi, new to the site, I have just bought a DT125R, 2001 model, that I bought froma friend who bought it as a non runner, sharted restoring it, sat in his garage 2 years and gave up lol, so, I have taken on the challange and so far so good, however, the rear caliper is seized, and he has broke it trying to remove it, can anyone recommend any dedicated breakers that specialise in DTR's etc? or does anyone know how much the cost of one would be new???

Hi All, Can anyone recommand clutch friction plates , steel plates and compression springs for a Yamaha xs850sh. I have seen them on ebay. Not really sure if I can trust the items on there. On another note would anyone know the torque pressure for the outtercasing and all the clutch internals parts. Cannot find this on the Hays manuel or on google .. Any advice would be welcomed. Live long & Prosper Thank you

Hi everyone, I have recently bought a YBR 125 that I am still learning on post-CBT. I want to take it to work to get more practise, but my laptop is a bit too heavy and awkward on a backpack. Can anyone recommend any luggage that might be suitable and compatible with my bike? I am not too keen on a topbox - being only 5'3", I might have some difficulty getting onto the bike with one! Thanks for any ideas.

Hi obviously totally new to this Bike as of the minute has stock Chinese barely legal tyre on front 3.00 18 Need to replace asap really as I have read they don't have the greatest of grip. Also has a half decent heindau k65 on the back which seems okay . I know the bike is adapted for tubeless But I'm thoroughly open to opinions Thanks

Hi all, had my R1 for a year now and it's due a MOT and want to get her serviced at the same time, so can anyone recommend a good garage to get it done. Reason for asking is that I took my Thundercat to a place in Plymouth end of last year for a major service and it's not run the same since they had it. I've even had to go back there twice because it was missing and kept on dying at the lights.