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well, its been a while since i have been here. so i should explain myself. first off my little dt175 is binned for the time being. it started a horrible ratle in the top end that sounded like the piston came off the connecting rod. and as an early x-mas gift my folks went out and paid for me to get a new ride. I FEEL LIKE SUCH A TRAITOR because its a honda rebel. i will continue to visit here because its such a great place with many friends. drewps, if you need me to pay for the patch, i completely understand. let me know, it dosent make sense for me to have one if i dont ride a yamaha naymore, but i wont leave you screwed. im hoping that you all will look at the pic and …

I haven't been on here for a while, But got my newish bike, a Yamaha ttr 250 1994 6000 miles, Needs tax and Mot Got no idiot light not sure if Mot failure Both tyres say motorcross use only deffo mot failure Abit of rust here and there.

Hello Guys First let me start of by saying a big thank you to all the guys on this forum for the help I've been given regarding previous post, it's very much appreciated. Anyway...now for the bragging. I have a Yamaha XJ6N with the following mods added to it: R&G Bar End, Evotech Tail Tidy, Evotech Radiator Guard and Evotech Crash Bobbins, Hel Performance Brake Lines, ASV Shorty Clutch and Brake Levers, Genuine Yamaha LED Flashers, Puig Fly Screen, Oberon Racing Foot Pegs, Keis Chicane Heated Grips, Pro Bolt Gold Rear Sprocket Nuts and Gold Pro Bolt Bleed Nipple Dust Covers, I think that's it. When I get a chance I will post some pictures. Now for my next …

Just came down from a shower, put in my head phones and resumed my Deezer favourites and first to come up was "the logical song" by Supertramp then followed by "black betty" by Ram Jam, now listening to "riders on the storm" by the doors. 60's bliss. Next up is "spirit in the sky" by, any guesses? Mike.

Spent most of yesterday evening dismantling my carbs you wouldn't believe what a job it is just to remove and get them back on the bike. After the usual removal of the tank & seat I need to take the battery the ICU & reg off, take off all the fixing bolts from the airbox then this is the good bit cos I used to struggle for over an hour to get the carbs in out until I realised I can get an extra inch space if I remove 2 bolts from the rear mudguard. So why am I telling you all this boring stuff! because as I reassembled it, I pushed one of the air box bolts in and hear the nut drop inside so l opened it up as it three screws I didn't need to touch to remove the fix…

Dt125 is now sorted and running sweet. Changed the front sproket seal and exhaust back on, you should have seen the shit in the pipe. NOW there is no leaks and the power is good. I thing it even blows Oxygen out the tail pipe now Im off for a propper spin Thanks again for the help !!!

Forgive me if this post isn't news but its been a while since I tinkered with bikes so I'm posting anything I find useful. Had to hacksaw off four non standard bolts from the rear frame. They were supplied by whatever company sold the back rest they were holding on. I needed to replace them but had no idea of the size or thread pitch, the standard Yamaha bolts would of course be too short - Then I discovered this handy little gauge. I think its self explanatory.

Hi, I got a woodruff key today, so I think the alternator is all sorted. I tried wiring up one of the CDI's I have but I can't get a spark, is it possible to wire it up without going through the ignition/ kill switch or does it need bypassing some way? So basically I've got four wires from the CDI, two that go to the alternator and an orange one that goes to the ignition coil. What should I do with the remaining wire that would normally go to the main switch on the handlebars, should i be able to get a spark without this last wire? Of course the CDI might be knackered, can these be tested in any way? As I have a couple of them and I don't know if its this that;s not worki…

Hey guys, what would be a cheap mod to this Yamaha bike? http://www.governmentauctions.org/blog/index.php/2010/06/27/2001-yamaha-rt100-dirtbike-ride-through-the-hills/?pId=2118

A southern meet has been mentioned several times over the year. Right oh. Lets have some options and see if we can make it real. Dont want the coast. Nor that crap hole of a capitol either. Merv how far could you take one of your fleet, you are one of our most southern members. Realisticly there will only be bout a dozen of us so there are plenty of campsites to use all over the country. Maybe someone knows something squires ish around oxford maybe. Lets have some idea's

I own a 2007 Stratoliner and would like to find someone in my area to ride with. Does anyone know of any clubs in the Deming NM -Las Cruces NM area?

Just ordered a set of these if anyone else is interested http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/9-PIECE-METRIC-SPANNER-SET-NEW-/350416094939?pt=Women_s_Shoes&hash=item51966d46db sharper eyed members may spot they are listed in category eBay UK Tests - DO NOT BID however I have bought some and have heard that other people have received theirs without a problem.

Hey, I only have one key for my bike and my key safety is not great, always panicking about loosing it. I guess too be more safe would be the answer, but a 2nd key would be better. Since its not just a door key I assume I cant just go key cutting shop lol So where do I go to get one, and do I take bike documents to prove the bike is mine? Thanks in advance

Hi folks! A quick quezzie. I need a spare key for my ybr. I only have one and I anticipate losing it before long. What are my options? The local key cutter laughed me off! Cheers Dan

Dear All, Need your advise about the availabilty of Spare parts of Yamaha Diversion 400 of 1984 Model, which includes Air, Oil Filtres and Carborators and others. Would appreciate if you could update me about the easiest way out to get all, perhaps through worldwide couriers or via shipment. I am here in Karachi, Pakistan. Waiting for your valued response. Regards, Aftab

I need some help finding a decent place to order parts from, any suggestions??

Hi All, just a quick request, do any of you know where I can get spares from for my XJ750 UK spec, I really need a new (replacement) loom/wiring harness as the one I have on the bike has been attacked by a gorilla with a crimp tool and no brain, bought one from EBAY and it turned out to be a USA spec one which is ok but half the terminals are different as they have lighting and ignition differences to the UK. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks. Martin.

I installed the temp [ plug] sensor on Ts250 today,,, Ran 15m;s outward & 15 back , First run with NGK B7ES [ standard for model] , Results,,,,, @ 50mph reading- 315 *f ,,, At 60 uphill, it maxed at 337*f. 2nd run- NGK B8ES reading- @ 50mph 280*f... @ 60Mph up hill = max- 308*f. There was no difference in performance, only cooler , Gonna try jets next... Interesting stuff,

I have a 1980 yamaho 650 which does not want to start. anybody know the gap settings for the plugs. some cylinders are dry others wet thanks from Canada

Could anyone please tell me what spec and gap the spark plugs on a 1989 FZR1000 exup 3LG should be?