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  1. Started by Harv,

    I have the old laquer-shellac ? coating removed from the engine and buffed it up. I looked back in the forums trying to find the posts on what some of you prefer as a polish on the engine after it is nice and shiny. Couldn't find them. Appreciate your help.. Thanks..

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  2. i have just bought a TZR50 53 plate, and it has got no spark. I have tested the spark plugs, and still no joy. any suggestions???????

  3. Started by TazR6,

    After 5 weeks, I am getting my bike back on the road today! Its been a LOOOOON 5 weeks. Picking up the tank and undertray and the final 2 fairing panels from the bodyshop in a few mins, then get back and start reassembly. Knowing my luck it will be raining all afternoon so I wont be able to take her out lol. Not been on here since it came off the raod as it would have been too depressing. I will post some pics up as soon as I have taken some. I have had her done ALMOST standard. There are a couple of extra decals, the decals are Bright White and Chrome instead of Pearl White and Grey, and I have changed teh color very subtley to what i think is an even more vivid Blu…

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  4. Started by audie,

    just wondering what race cans on other bikes would fit mine if any one knows, just trying to widen my search, cheers

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  5. Cash reward offered for safe return or information leading to return of Yamaha r6 stolen on 23/06/08, taken by theives operating in North London, off Galliard Road, N9 who were using a P reg VW Transporter van and a tinted new shape golf with alloys to transport the lookout. Willing to pay for any solid information whatsoever. 07853711900

  6. Started by vladimeras,

    hi everyone. I'd like to know your opinions towards chopper popularity in UK. I recently sold my v star and it took quite a while to sell it. I wondered are they not so popular here... is everybody a sports bike lover

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  7. Started by shaneevan,

    Hi new boy to the yam owners club been riding for abount 8yrs had a new 2008 r6 in march after riding cbr600f but r6 has a engine rattle is this a common thing on yams or is it just mine any advice is much needed

  8. Started by sket,

    Hi my 1st post thinking of going to Assen this weekend, I've no ticket for the track, can you get them at the gate ? is there ever any problem finding a camp site ? do you have to pre book every thing ? still room on a ferry from Harwich on 26th leaving at 0900 and return from the Hook of Holland 29th 1430 for £164. It's 170 miles to Assen from the Hook. Any one going off this site ? Thanks Ian

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  9. Started by Mrfurious,

    I have a R6 (53 plate) which has suddenly developed the dreaded TPS (throttle position sensor) fault, basically the engine keeps cutting out luckily this has only happened while idling usually sat at lights in neutral, I've spoken to my local yamaha dealer who initially told me there was a product recall on my model, I've also read various posts on the R6forum detailing the same problem, one particular guy had a major accident due to the engine cutting out during an overtaking manoeuvre which resulted in the poor fellow clipping an oncoming car and is now unable to ride ever again!After speaking to Yamaha themselves apparently the R6 was never recalled with this problem i…

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  10. Hi im new to this site so i like to start by saying hellloo to all .... rite im not a biker but taking my full bike test in a few weeks time and i have all ways loved to 2001 to 2003 r6 but some many people are telling me not to buy one for my first bike.... so my reason for asking is what bike should i be looking at buying for a first time rider thats has been driving cars for the past 11 years?

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  11. Started by newboy,

    HIYA any one help i keep trying to up lode pics but it wont let me....... any one help please ......

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  12. Started by Fzeberdee,

    Hi all, as it says I am a newbie to this site and very pleased to meet you all. I have just traded my 56 Blade in for an FZ1 N, really did not know if I was doing the right thing but 10 mins after picking up the bike yesterday the grin told me I had. Looking forward to chatting to you all in the future. Cheers, Zebo

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  13. Started by hobbo,

    hi,just joined site having been on other sites but to clicky for me unless you have a 2/stroke hope this site is more friendly and reply to your post when you need help.

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  14. Started by n.d.cranch,

    Dear all, I have a 1999 YZF R6. I was wondering please, would a 2002 YZF R6 rear pillion seat be compatible with my bike please? Thanks all! nic

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  15. Started by ST3V0,

    Hi guys it my first time on this forum just thought i would pop in and say hi i bought my first Yamaha yesterday 2004 FZ6s sorry about the Honda poster BUT i still own my fav bike ever 1987 VFR750F

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  16. Started by mikedude,

    TRX 850 Exhausts Wanted Anybody got any??? Out will do

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  17. Started by xcelr8,

    ive got a fzr400 genasis its been standing for 2 years and i was wondering if i should restore it?

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  18. Started by XTstunter,

    Hey all im a new girl I work at Rio Yamaha in the us. I sell bikes I ride them I work on them. I also posted pics of my xt in the gallery if your intrested hopeing to make friends MeganDeth

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  19. Started by Carole,

    I am new at this bark lark and at my ripe old age I should know better !! Having seen my husband ride several bikes and been a pillion for years it was time to give it a go. I am now the proud owner of an SR125 and what fun its going to be. Look at Rossi and Co here I come !! Carole

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  20. Started by Carole,

    Being new here I would be interested to know if there is a club purely for the SR125. If there isnt are there any others out there who would be interested in forming a club . Leave me a post please as I would like to chat to others that have the same bike as me. Thanks

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