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I think I'm having issues with my Regulator/Rectifier, my bike keeps blowing up headlight bulbs, I took my Regulator/Rectifier out and the pins where covered in green corrosion, after sanding that off and cleaning them I don't wanna put it back in yet before I make sure it's functional. Does anyone know how I should test it? My user manual just says to check the batery voltage whilst it charged from the running engine.

Hi all, I’m new to the group so go easy I'm currently rebuilding a 1981 xs250 and need a upgraded regulator/rectifier. I’ve tried searching the web loads and asked lots of questions to the sellers on eBay but no one wants to say “yes the one will work for you”!!!! Can anyone recommend one to me? I’m also changing the battery to a lithium ion too. Any help will be appreciated, thanks G

As title suggests my bike xv125 has recently returned from a bad garage who seemed to make my bike unridable, one thing I have noticed when I pull the clutch in a loud single click is heard from the relays behind side panel, and pretty sure it's from one of the relays, anyone know why it would suddenly start doing this

Guy and gals , need advice from the gang have seen a 2001 dragstar 1100 im interested in buying, it has all the gear on it and looks very tidy. only covered 3,400 miles which is big time low. there is no mention of service history and it is a private seller. what service intervals should it have and at worst what are these bikes known to play up on? your help and guidance would bez appreciated.

On the drive hme frm work last nite in the dublin floods there was trucks vans car.s stranded everywer sum places car.s wer nearly underwater bt i hav to say my yamaha tdr just kept goin and goin never stalled ounce ! And got me hme in the end . Praise to yamaha for produceing such a great bike and for there reliability ! :-)

Hi, can anyone please recommend a good and honest mechanic? I have been messed around by one for 6 weeks now and hence I cannot ride my R6. Apparently I need a front brake barrel. It is on a 54 plate. All help appreciated, thanks, Rachel

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HELP i want to relive my youth before its to late. I am 43 and was once the proud owner of a black RD350LC the best 80s bike ever. i am looking for a winter project has anyone got any idea where i can find a cheap 350LC project anything considered. I have scoured the papers and the internet for about a year now any i have found have been either a 350 engine stuffed into a 250 frame or all ready sold hope someone can help me

I've been looking online at the much needed oil filter relocation kits. There are several brands and types. Question is which one does the best, looks the best and the better at working on. Anyone have any comments on the one they got. I'd appreciate any and all comments. Thanks

Well, it has come to the 11th November again and I'm sure all our hearts and minds are with all those in the armed forces, past and present. I thought I'd start the topic off by posting a picture of my buddy Paul, 3 Commando Brigade, Royal Marines, who is serving today. If anyone else has any friends, relatives, etc, that are serving right now, or have served, and wants to post something, then here's the place to do so. We Will Remember Them. Chris

wrong place to post ..... sorry

I bought a R1 last year from the local Yamaha dealer and paid for Datatagging. I thought nothing more of it until I changed my insurance this year, I was asked to send of the Datatag details but it turned out the dealer hadn't registered the Datatag number as belonging to me. I rang Datatag to register the number and it turns out that the number is already registered and the dealer had put an incorrect number on the bike!! My question is, can the numbers be changed without ruining the bike or do I need to get solicitors involved in claiming the cost of the bike back?? Any help will be appreciated Matt

Hello all, Can someone tell me how to remove the retaining bolt that holds the pillion seat to the rear fender? Cheers

Hello all, Can someone tell me how to remove the retaining bolt that holds the pillion seat to the rear fender? Cheers

Hi all, Can anyone recommend the best way to remove the plastic logo off the petrol tank on a XVS650 Classic? Cheers

Does anyone know what tools I need to replace chain on 82 sr250? bought new chain on ebay but dont know how to install and manual i have doesnt explain. I know i need to break old chain and have a grinder to do that with.also where can i find aftermarket cut off switch and turn signal switch prefereably chrome.?

Afternoon all Novice query.......I Need to temporarily remove the rear seat from the Dragstar. Is there a bolt underneath, or is it connected to the bolt and bracket behind the reflector below the seat? Cheers Dom

Hello Guys Well I done it, took my bike test back in October 2012 on WR125x and passed and now I have a XJ6N with a restrictor fitted. When the time comes I will want to remove restrictor, is this an easy job to do, or will I have to take bike to a Yamaha dealer? Any help would be much appreciated.