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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...E:IT&ih=005 the link above is for my beloved RD700 special !

Hi all, having recently bought my first yam (in bits) am now attempting to restore it, my first query is how best to paint the steel tubed frame, I've heard powder coating is very good, can anyone recommend this and if so, how best should I prep the frame? removing the old paint uncovered some bad pitting and rust, would using KURUST or a similar product to treat rust be ok before powder coating. I'm sure I'll have many more questions of a more technical nature in the future, hope that's ok. cheers steve.

HI all, im wondering if any one can help, i have some pitting on the rim of my wheel, its polished alloy, i need to find some one reasonably priced in the north west uk, that can polish this out for me, all suggestions, even diy, will be appreciated

Hi guys, just bought a 2006 xt 660r, love the bike but seems to be very twitchy at low revs, hard to drive smooth in traffic, anybody else come across this? thanks

I have been trying to get my bike repaired after letting it set up for years after terrible knee injury. The person who has been trying to repair has had it for 6 months. Any suggestions?

Hi, Im Matt aka Furbie to all of my friends. I am having a spot of bother trying to change the time on the clock on my bike. Can any one help, its doing my nut!!! Cheers. Matt.

I have had an xz550 for about a year now and i am looking to sell it does anybody know what it is worth as i know that there doesn't seem to be many in the country. Cheers

been a while since ive been on here so i thought i would drop a post in the bar as usual to show im not dead!! ive been very busy recently with moving, starting university and ive also got a job in a bike clothing shop in a bike shop, its a honda garage but still its bikes!! its called rivetts at norton way honda in letchworth, im in all weekend and a wed and thurs night if ever you wanna drop in!! sure you dont though as its hondaland. so its all good my end, how are the rest of you. i see pete is rubbing it in wiht the weather out in spain!! mervin i did catch some of your jokes on a breif look-superb as always!! regards tom o yeah is anyone going to the nec? i may…

Hi guys and gals . Got the itch every year so this year I scratched it and bought myself a FZS 600. Had the bike for just over a month, done nearly 2,000 miles and have been having a ball . Well until today . Bought a mini torch and attached it to my keys. Stupid mistake that was . It locked the steering and I dropped the bike. Luckily was only walking speed so nothing more than bruised pride and shins. Oh and a broken clutch lever and a scuff on the generator cover.

can you help? A prestigious London Museum are curating an exhibition for a modern museum in Turkey. Ideally we'd like to feature a Yamaha RD 350 motorbike (c1973) The Museum would be responsible for organising and covering costs of shipping and insurance. Are you a collector or owner that might be interested in offering a loan from April - June 2008? Thank you!

Hi all, being on a bit of a budget i was woundering if i could cut my can open on the original weld pull the baffle out of it and neatly weld it back up, would I have to change things like jets at all?? does anyone know how the bike would go ?? Its just at the moment its so quite its sounds like a postie bike. & If anyone has any little tips on getting the bike running better i would love to hear them Any advise would be so great, Keep up the good work everyone

Can anyone help. I have recently purchased a 1981 XJ 650 maxim and would like to change all the bikes oils. I am having difficulty finding out what grades to use . Thanks Grampy :

hello fellow riders, I need some assistance I have a 1978 RD 400 that has the neutral and oil light on even when in gear this just recently happend it would always goes out when you shift into gear does anybody out there have a wirring diagram for this bike.

Just bought my first Yamaha, a 96 YZF750R in red/white/black. My previous bikes have all been kwacks or aprilias, 2x RS250's, a ZXR400 & a couple of ZX-6R's. Any advice on maintaining the YZF, thigs to keep an eye on, upgrade etc... would be much appreciated. Its currently got k&n air filters & ive just bought a used micron can for it off ebay but having read a few old magazine reviews on it ive found out a race can is a waste of money for the YZF exups, is this true??

Hi All, I have a 2003 TDM 900 that seems to have an overheating problem in slow traffic or after coming into slower traffic after a decent run. The fan seems to come on eventually but not until the temp ind is right up to the top of the gauge and can cut out on over temp'. Can anyone help with some ideas or tips, please? Many thanks, Chris

A friend of mine picked this bike up for me from a friend of his. The guy put it down, got scared, and started to part it out to put in the alley for the trash man. I have all the parts in a box and have been trying to find some info on it. The tag says 1980 but the guy says its an 83 750 but dosn't know what model or anything else. It ran before he tore it down, just wondering if it's worth putting back together or just making something fun out of it.

Hi All, New guy here! My first was the Yamaha SY77 My second was the SY99 And now I've got the magnificent Yamaha C7 Have I joined the wrong Yamaha forum? All the best, David Beard

MY TIME ON 2A RESTRICTED LICENSE WILL SOON BE UP. ANYONE KNOW FROM EXPRIENCE WHAT TO DO AFTER THEIR TIME UP? AM I SUPPOSE TO GET MY LICENSE AMENDED BY DVLA?

hey, I have some parts f.or RZ 350's side covers,rims, fairing ,radiator, anda rolling frame with title one without. Drop me a line if you need anything or questions on all my parts.

I have a 350 YPVS for over a year had it running once (the night i got it) but it was leaking water so got a set of gaskets last year to strip and rebuild along with a haynes manual, thought i would start today on checking the engine and frame number they match but start 1WT ****** the log book is 8/88 and says declared new at first reg the manual says it should start 31K ****** so dose any one know what i have log book matches eng/frame No Thanks