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:D :D well finally sused haw to do this some picts of ma bike in progress, also some of ma wee tw and one of ma screw that i pulled out of ma rear tyre, and some other picts.. [url=http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t10kchops/image000.jpg]

Hi. Does anyone have any idea where I could buy a secondhand starter clutch for my Bt1100 Bulldog? The cost of the new part and other bits I will need plus fitting is not too shy of £700! I think this has the same engine as the XV 1100 so I'd imagine that would fit too? If anyone can help me with any information I'd greatly appreciate it. Regards, Dougie.

So, my DT won't start using the starter motor, you can just hear the motor spinning but not turning engine over. the motor is fine and turns no problem, the big cog behind flywheel(not sure what this is called) also turns freely when starter button is pressed, the rollers on the back of the flywheel appear ok and move freely in and out, but just don't seem to engage, Could the rollers just be worn down?? Can they be purchased separately? if so where?

Hi I am a new member looking for some help and advice I have an XJ900f and im looking for places i might get a replacement startermotor for my bike.

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Hi guys. Not been on in a while. Hope all are well. Im after some help with a strange problem. 97 sr125. When i press the starter button i get strong voltage and good spark then it drops off and no spark. As i take finger off the button voltage grows again and spark returns. Obviously this all happens quickly but can been seen by eye and on meter. Im not the best with electrics so any help appriciated. Cheers

Hey guys, new to the forum, and I have a question. I'm working on a 2000 WR 400 and it's simply not turning over. I've changed the gas, and spark plug on it (thank you Yamaha for the hardest plug in the world to remove,) but still no fire. Now I know that its getting air, and everything mechanical is working properly because it "turns over" when you kick it. So I'm thinking its electrical. Is there any way for me to check the ignition coil(?)? Some basic info, bikes had one owner, and has mostly storage time. Low low low riding hours sense it was bought. I know its not the best on them, but I've even tried the rolling start for it, and nothing. Any help would be GREATLY a…

Hi.. Ive just got an 1100 Dragstar, Its got a new battery but the engine really struggles to turn over when i try to start it..its almost like a flat battery effect but it does start and runs lovely when it does..Any thoughts?? Thanks .... Also when i put the bike on full right hand lock the engine stops. very odd.

I just bought a 1979 SX1100 and i'm having a problem with the charging system. It wont hold a charge for very long. Is there a way to fix this. And where do i start.... Thanks.

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Ineed some advise on the condition of my stator, i run the bike yesterday and checked the output from the stator no volts on volt meter, i checked new battery and was showing just over 12 volts when running put all lights on and dropped it 1 volt, the reg/rec is new but does not even get warm with all lights etc on,all connections have been cleaned up.I removed the stator from the bike and it was a burnt treacle colour/cofee colour on the copper wires of the stator,what colour should it be and does it sound like its had it,i do have a spare one from a old engine is it just the part with the wires and brushes and coil that has to be changed,the bike is fz600 thanks…

I need to know how to test a stator, the better on my bike isn't charging and am suspect theirs no output, or very little from the stator, and for the first time in two years my Haynes manual has let me down and left me confused. It has 3 outputwires, all white, anyone have any ideas as to how to test the windings? Do I look for continuity? Or measure the resistance? Is their a sequence to testingor do I just pick any two random wires outf the three? Any help at all would be appreciated

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Evening all, Just a quick question for all you DT fans ! I'd like to know what you think of doing a steady 60mph for about an hour or so on a dt125 (my lil bike) Do you think i will be killing my lil engine ? I'd like to think not but im not sure ! What ya think.

Does a bike need one? Been looking at sports bikes and some have them and some don't. I think I would prefer one but I could always fit one. Are they only any good on larger sports bikes? I'm getting a 125.

Steering damper What are they and do i need one on my bike? Ive got 2000 R6-heard alot of people fittin them to this bike why?

Has anyone had the need or experience of fitting a steering damper to a fazer? Advice on manufactures and types would be useful? Thanks JRC

Hi, I own a Yamaha DT 50/80 R. I bought the motorcycle with unlocked steering wheel, and no key from that lock. I was wandering, is it possible to make a key for this? What do I need to disassembly so I can remove the cylinder (without damage it) and take it to key maker? Thanks