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i got a '82 yamaha XT 550. Oil has started leaking from the bottom of the engine not a lot of oil just a few drips. but its enough that it lowers the oil level on the dip stick. i put more oil in adjusting the oil level to where it should be... Then i didn't ride for two weeks and now the exhaust note sounds different than it did two weaks prior and i hear what i think are the valves taping/a clicking sound coming from the engine. What yall think?

British rider Craig Jones has died following his accident in Sunday's British round of the World Supersport Championship. The 23-year-old from Northwich fell as he challenged for the lead in the race at Brands Hatch and was hit by a following rider. The race was immediately stopped and Jones received medical attention at the circuit before being air-lifted to the Royal London Hospital for further treatment. However, he died in the early hours of Monday morning. 1985-2008

Well Hello All, I'm Kel and Live in East Yorkshire. Anyone else about this area? Bridlington and surrounds? I design all sorts of art from Tattoos to Car art work. I'm an IT Technician by trade, only working for the weekend. Just thought I'd say a big hello to you all.......HELLO!

Hi There, Just a new person checking in at the forums, new to biking, new to forums!, Just thought i would check in and say hello, might be relying on you guys for some help with my new bike!

Just got me one. Well, its on order, and will be fitted tomorrow. I have been running Diablos, but decided to go for a Rosso tire to try and get a bit longer life out of it. Current Diablo has lasted almost 10 months. Does anyone here use them? Any experience of them would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Hello i hope someone can help me with this: i went to buy a TRX 850, cosmetically the bike was in a nice clean condition, but something bothered me, at the join between the head and the cylinder there was a thin line of discolouration all the way around the joint, but only on the left cylinder, i could not work out what this was i.e. oil, grease, or a disintegrating gasket. So i revved the bike and at mid range there was a dark colouration from the exhaust not a lot, just a thin viel of dark grey. from the exhaust. can anyone shed some light as to what this may be.

Unbelievable - bought a 2001 R1 about 3 weeks ago and was woken up about 5am this morning as the alarm was going off. I knew they were popular but 3 weeks?! Anyway, this morn - I ran out of my flat to find the cover had been taken off, the front disc lock was on the pavement and the bike was lying on its right hand side. Picked the bike up and found no scratches apart from a very, very light stone chip or two on the side cowling can only guess the alarm went and they had the good sense not to drop it?? Bizarre... thought I would be looking at some new panelling. Couple of questions for you guys/girls and would be grateful for any advice: - I'm assuming i…

Well folks joined this a while ago but didnt feel part of the 'team' as i didnt have my licence but had a bike so just kep quiet but now ive passed i need to get insurance sorted, am getting £438.57 Fullycomp on a Yam XJ600 N 1998 dont think its to bad for being 21 and on ly just passed my test (like 1 day ago) cheers ppl P.s. here's the bike.....

I just felt like telling people that after an exhasuting rebuild my SR125 has finally past its MOT! First proper ride out today and it was awesome I cant wait to put some miles on this bike! Thanks to all those that advised me in my workshop posts. Rob

Hi guys n girls . New member from ayrshire scotland ere . Me name is drew ride a 95 xj 600 s diversion ATMCC club member aswell as many forums too . Drew

Hi All, Just got my Yamaha V star couple weeks ago - great bike, except the handle bar position. Rode Honda CB900C before this and the bar was just right on that bike - very comfortable, even after 800 miles. I see there are variety of replacement bars out there, as well as custom riser now available, anyone has any experience with using these? Which bar can use the stock cables, any idea? Ride safe

just wondering if anyone knows of anyone that has tried or succeded in doing this and if it was a ball acher to do or not. thanks

3 members are celebrating their birthday today EddyIrish(68), Manc*col(30), martyntzr(32) i noticed it was some members birthdays today and looked at EddyIrish's profile out of interest as i'm Irish (the real deal and not some loon that had a grandparent that once tripped and spilt a pint of Guinness over themselves and now claim to be Irish loike half of America do!!!) and i checked out some of his posts and man i can't stop laughing !!!!! happy birthday folks !!!! WiCkY

hi all, nickname ted, olde ace rocker in the 60,s 68 years young, hence rockerted,have ended up with a 1989fzr400 3tj, 9,000 miles from new! and a 1988 fzr250 2kr, my last bikes honest guv!!hopefully pics up!!

Hi to all , i am new here & thought i'd say G'Day to you all . i purchased a new 2008 FZ1N last week & fitted it up with some modd's , glad to have found the site ..

alri lads and lassies, my name is Jamie, living in ireland for 12 years originally from scotland!! im 17 driving an xt125x!! im absolutely loving it!! talk to yes soon jamie

how do you delete replies, as you can see i,ve sent two answers, and tried to delete one!

Hi, I am planning to to a tour of scotland on my bike soon and Im looking for any cheap suggestions for luggage options, I dont want to have to go through the dealer as I have looked at the prices and they are too expensive.. HELP!!

I posted this in another thread but incase you didnt see it i thought id make another thread: http://www.almax-security-chains.co.uk/ meant to be the best bike chain on the market (videos to show)

hi guys Just got this bike to replace my x-max 250.....How in hells name do you manage to ride this thing at 4000rpm (45-50mph) during the run-in period? It's like pulling teeth, can't wait to get the first 600 miles on it!! On the up side it is doing 80 mpg