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Last year in TWO magazine we ran a feature called 'Turf Wars'. The aim was to find which group of 1000cc sportsbike riders was the best. After a couple of prelim rounds at Boxhill, the final was held at Bruntingthorpe where all the riders got to go nuts for a day (longest wheelie, top speed, drag racing, etc). It was a load of fun and we are planning this years round. We're hoping to do something similar but with 600cc riders this time. If you have an R6 (any model) and are interested, could you get in contact please? (We're also after ZX6Rs, GSXR600s and CBR600 if you know anyone with one who might be interested). If your up for a laugh and fancy getting …

After 17,000 miles of running well, my TRX850 has started to run rich on both cylinders. It is rich enough to foul the plugs and cause misfiring at low revs. I believe the ignition is ok as it appears fine at higer revs I have changed the plugs and air filter, checked that the chokes are not sticking, renewed the choke mechanisms, cleaned the carbs several times, but they look spotless anyway, checked the diaphragms and throttle position sensor and checked for a blocked carb breather. I suspect that the bike has been dynojetted but as it was running fine before this problem this should not be part of the problem. I have run out of ideas, any suggestions would be more …

Im now the proud owner of this fantastic all round Motorcycle. The only problem im struggling to find anything to lift it off the ground with to do general maintanance. I have bought paddock stands for front and back but after using the back once I noticed it marked my paint work on the rear swinging arms so im worried about using it again. I have seen from various sites these bobbins you can screw into the frame which you use to lift the bike rather than risk damaging the paint work on the rear swinging arms. The problem is the new FZ6 S2 (07 Onwards) doesnt seem to have these 6mm threaded holes they keep mentioning to screw the bobbins in. Does anyone have a solu…

Hi all !!! I have just joined and thought it would be nice to introduce myself, I live in Norfolk in the UK and I ride a mint 2001 R1 in the best colour which is of course red. The bike was bog standard when I bought it and I thought I would tart it up a bit but I can't stop customising now, love the bike and it is super quick, I have been riding bikes for 20+ years so I know what I like. Pics of my baby, but need some new pics as I have since added carbon frame protectors and an Ohlins across tank steering damper which was definitely needed.

HI MY BIKE IS DEAD VERY WEAK SPARK I HAVE CHECKED THE COILS AND THE PICK UP COILS ALL SEEM TO BE OK DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE I CAN GET A CDI / TCI UNIT I ALSO FITTED A NEW BATTERY . THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME

Ok, took the bike (FZ400RL) for it's MOT. After he stopped laughing (I wish I was joking there) he pointed out a few things and asked me if I REALLY wanted to go ahead with the MOT...... I have to admit, that while I'm ok with mechanics and (if I say so myself) pretty good with cars, I've never took a bike for an MOT before. My previous bike ownership was back before my car days and they were new, so no need. I know she doesn't LOOK amazing, but I didn't expect things to be *too* bad. Her electrics are all hunky dory, all the switches do what they should etc etc. He gave it a cursory look over. The list he rattled out? Here goes..... fork seals, brake …

Hello i need some help on where i can find a tail tidy for a 1999 R6 I have looked everywhere but i cant find one. If no body knows where i could get one does any one know if a later model would fit on a '99. Thanks in advance

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..

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???????

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…

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

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

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

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

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

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…

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?

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

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

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.