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Hi Guys Theres been a rash of bike thefts in MK lately. We've lost three from memebers in our club so far this year. It appears they follow you home and wait for an opertunity to just help themselves to your bike, so don't walk away from it or leave it for any time at all. Lock it up, put it away etc before going and getting out of your kit, even if it means getting it out again ten minutes later to wash it. Oh, and one guy has even found some very identifiable parts on ebay within days, but as usual the police are dragging their heals.... Hugh.

can anyone yell me if the clutch cover on xt550 is the same as tt60 THANKS

Hello Everyone, New to the Fazer Family I passed my test yesterday and had my 06 fazer waiting for me at the local dealership but they didn't think I'd pass so they didn't have it ready for me so now I've got to wait till 15:30 tomorrow before I can go and pick it up Damn Dealerships lol anyway are there any decent runs going on in the area as I wanna give it a blast it's only got 398 on the clock so it's barely even run in yet plus i think it's been sitting for a while (i know at least three weeks as that's how long they've been holding it for me) give me a shout back if you know of any runs going on Cheers Vilethor

hello to all, just signed up and thought i would introduce my self, i currently ride a 92 100 exup and a 1981 xs 250 as my daily hack.

has anyone fitted a set of Fat bars to a 03 R1? cheers peeps

OK all you well read and bred, which is the best tail tidy to buy and fit please take into account the cost as i don't want to buy something that I'm just paying for the name waiting in Earnest as I've just bought the bike with that awful girder thats stuck on the back

hi all ive just got a pre div 1990 xj600 that is a little stiff when going through the gears up and down can anyone help or give me any tips thanks guys

Im new to the forum so il start by saying HI. I have just got myself a DTR 125 to learn to ride on, I bought as a non-runner and have now got it running, however it will only run with the choke on! I thought this would be an easy fix with adjustments to the pilot screw. This is where my problem starts! the pilot screw has had the head ruined and I can only just get a bit of grip on it but the screw doesn't want to turn with the small amount of grip i can get. Does anyone have any ideas on how i can remove this screw without damaging the Carb? any help is very appreciated!

Morning all, as you can see i'm new here. I've had a few off road bikes and more recently got rid of a Blaster 200cc Yamaha quad. About 18 months ago I got a new job in the centre of Cardiff and ive been catching buses ever since and it pains me! It takes 50 minutes to go 4.5 miles on a bus! If I can convince the missus and im trying my best I want to get an XT125R. Now I've done my CBT but about 5 years ago so I guess thats expired?? I have a few questions I hope your helpful lot may be able to answer! 1) I got my Driving Licence in 1996, so do I need to do another CBT to ride a 125? 2) I'm 6'2" and 15 stone, is this bike going to be big enough for m…

I need some help please! I have just seen my dream bike a YZF750 and finally it's in my price bracket and nearby!! Initially the pictures look good, it's got 17K on the clock and is a 1994 model. I have been trawling the internet for buyers guides and found very little. So can anyone give some advice on what to look for when buying one of these awesome bikes? What should I look for when looking round the bike? What should I look for on the test ride? EXUP Valve issues - what should I look for, will an aftermarket exhaust system affect it? Burning Oil - Is this an issue? It has a polished frame -is this a good or bad sign? Any advice big or small will…

I've got a mint 2001 r6 with an engine that needs repair or replacing due to a defect in one of the bores - decision time is do I pay £500+ to get a replacment engine /fix the current engine or sell the bike as spares/repair. The question is how much is a an R6 worth with an engine in it's current state??? On the engine front - if you had the choice between repairing the current engine (15k miles and v.clean) or buying a used engine (like hens teeth and cost £500 and up) what is the preferred option? If I rebuild the current engine it'll have a total rebuild including new pistons/rings, gaskets etc. although this will be around £700. Thanks, Peter

i have not long had an r6 im looking for an exhaust what would anyone recommend? and how much would i be looking at? cheers

Hi all Just found this forum so I thought I should introduce myself. Male 33, been riding since last Nov on a carb R6 that I have modified quite a bit. Been to Oulton park twice this year and going back on tues 24th of this month, also ragged it round Cadwell the weekend before last. Always up for an excuse to ride instead of work

Hey guys & gals!! Im really interested to know if anybody has seen a woven fibreglass race seat with brake lights, its for a 2005 R6. i dont know if they even exist, i want to get a more sportier back end for road use, im more than willing to sacrifice the origional seat pad and replace it with foam, like a race seat. if anybody has seen one and it would be amazing if u know where to get one, please, please let me know! Cheers peepz!!!!!

Good Morning, Its been a long time since I have logged into this site however now im Back. I am available for help & assitance on all insurance matters no matter how big or small.. I look forward to helping all you girls & guys again shortly.... Insurance Man,,,,,,,

I was happily riding along yesterday not to fast not to slow down the A38 and pulled off at the junction, pulled the clutch in and whops, no clutch. after slow rolling i managed to get it in to 2nd gear then the fun part started. I had to ride 3 mile without stopping at junctions, traffic lights or for oncoming traffic to get to the local garage. had to leave the bike there as they had to order a cable which will be in thursday and it is now costing me £60 for cable and fitting. not bad for 10 mins work. well at least its taking space up in there garage for the next 2 day

Could anyone tell me why my 250 wont bloody start???? Theres clean fuel, a healthy spark and turns over with ease...... just wont start. It was left sitting for a while but before this started and drove well. Any help, little or small would be great. Regards DH Cheers lads, i'll give it a go and let you know the out come...

Hi!! I am currently buying a thundercat 600 (03 reg) and i will need it to be restricted down to a 33 BHP. Do you know where i can purchase a restriction kit from? and how much they usually are? Does anybody know how a restriction kit affects a thundercat aswell?? as in performance, do they struggle etc. Also do restriction kits damage bikes?? Thanks everyone!! Shaun

Hey guys, My R6 (03) went to the local stealership to have a new tps fitted, I'm now being told the onboard computer is not allowing any changes, apparantley it skips through the normal procedure without giving the option to change any settings! grrr! the really really annoying thing is that the bike was running perfectly until it went for a service and now I've had problem after problem!!!! Any clues? my stealership guy is kinda lost and he's having to contact Yamaha for assistance, hmmmm thing is I would really like to ride the thing this summer!!!!

Hi there. I wonder if anyone could help me. I have a 1998 R1 which had a strap mark on the frame on a smooth surface just below the petrol tank. I have had both sides of the top of the frame sprayed to match and he has done it in a brush finish which looks fine but the colour is totally wrong comparing to my other bikes. Does anyone know if it is just lacquered and brush finished or something else. Thanks Anthony