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I have a 2006 yamaha v star and put the oil relocation kit on it. I had a few leaks at first with the hoses from the kit and got that straight, now I have a leak coming from somewhere up around the oil pan. I can't really tell from where. my question is this.....do you think the relocation kit put undo pressure on the pan to cause a leak? the bike only has 2000 miles.....can anyone help? Johnny.

Hi everyone,got a question! My dad has just bought me a DT125(1990) but im not sure of the exact model of it.I have heard that there is a site that i can input the chassis & engine numbers & it will tell me the exact model but i can not find the site,any ideas? Also i need a haynes manuel for it but i have seen two that cover the year of the bike but im not sure which would suit my bike best.I would be very grateful if anyone could help me, Thankyou, Bigal

Hi folks i have a couple of questions: I have heard about getting the 1000 exup dynojetted. Is it recommended and how much does it cost? Jack up kits. Are they just for show or do they increase handling? Hope to hear from you

hi again folks. Can you tell me when the FZR 1000 exup went back to the two headlight design in 1996, did the forks return to the old design instead on the upside down ones? Also if the bike has a solo seat, can the rear seat be purchased on its own or would i have to buy the whole seat for the two of us to ride on. Hope to hear from you soon, Batts

.......as someone seems to have left the door open, and newbies are wandering in all over the place. thought i would nip in and see if there was anything worth stealing........errr say hello. 47 year old , FJR rider................thats me thats 47 , not the FJR oh im Scottish, but live on the Isle of Man, so wheres the Isle of Man flag.

Hi all. Anyone got any info on days out etc in the West Midlands area. Only been riding a few months and got a 2006 fz6 .

Hi all This is my first post and eager to get the bike on the road again Last use on track day but shock was "shocking" and was told by the expert on track to throw it away Can anone advise which is the best option for replacing the rear shock I Have been offered a "Hagon" at about £260 but is this the best for the bike or what are the alternatives? OOr, has anyone out there got one to sell??

Alright guys, been registered on here for a wee while now so thought Id best introduce myself properly. Got myslef a 5SL R6 a few weeks ago and loving every minute of it! I'll get pics fired up at some point. Cheers guys,

apparently, "daewoo" is korean for "blind stupid twat" Was crossing a bridge this morning, one of two I have to cross on my way to work, and the longer of the two. it is two lanes separated by cement dividers in the center, with cement dividers on the outside between the roadway and a sidewalk. Some jackass in a little daewoo sedan started coming in on me from the left, even though i was even with his front window... talking on his phone and drifting into my lane. The car in front was slowing, and the one behind was even with the daewoo's bumper, so i was pretty well pinched. i hit my horn.... no reaction. i pegged the revs..... no reaction, and now he has me …

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.....this is the best original condition TDM850 in the world! I have been known to give it a wipe over with an old rag from time to time!

Hello All, I just joined the board and wanted to introduce myself, and to get my first post in. I live in Telluride Colorado USA and ride a '07 FJR1300, '97 Suzuki TL1000s and a '74 Norton 850 Commando. Being that Telluride is at 9000' elevation (2800m) we have winter here. In fact there is a ski area here that I work at during the winter so riding season goes from April to November or there abouts. I usually lay down somewhere around 7000 miles per year between the bikes I ride. The nice thing about having more than one is you always have something to ride when the other is in need of repairs or tires. Right now the Suzuki needs a Stator and a tire so I have the …

right i have a yamaha DT125R it has done 3,000 miles and my ECU/CDI system has been stolen is there anyway or by passing this or doing something to make the bike run without it please help anyhting please?

Hi yall - this is my first post - my first bike for that matter. I remember all my friends brothers having the old enduros when I was a kid so I went out and got maself one. When I got it it ran enough for me to buy it. I was naive - it had little compression, the muffler wasn't screwed on all the way and the spark was gapped very wrong. Long story short - this week, I did a ring job, head gasket, cylinder gasket, packing gasket, new reed valve assembly, air filter, rebuilt the carb... Gear oil change, exhaust seal. That should be it. I still have little torque and she sounds scratchy at 40+ mph, which isn't far from my peak speed. What gives?!?! These bikes …

HI GUYS I JUST HAVE A FEW QUESTIONS ABOUT A REBUILD I'M DOING, I WASN'T SURE ABOUT THE S ON THE TOP OF THE PISTON W/ A ARROW, I THINK THAT IS MEANS SOUTH, OR INTAKE SIDE FACING, CORRECT ME IF IM WRONG. ALSO THE PISTON PIS CIRCLIPS IS THE ANY SPECAIL WAY THEY NEED TO ME FACING

Does anyone here know anything about 'Draggin Jeans'? I keep seeing them advertised and they appeal as a kind of compromise between leather jeans and plain denim for the 'nip down to the shop' sort of trip which is where so many people seem to come unstuck. At least with the Kevlar incorporated into the fabric they must offer a higher degree of protection than anything else, not withstanding full on gear, but at about £90 a pair I would like to hear some opinions about them before I shell out. Any info appreciated. Andy

Just wondering how people have been doing on fuel mileage on the 1300 V-Star's??? My light comes on at about 125 to 130 miles. How have others done and has anyone ever run out of fuel after light came on??? Thanks for all your time.

Hello, can someone give me an advice where to get electronic ignition for XS250? I've red on the intrenet that you can use some brand called Newtronic? Many thanks Ondra

rigth i have a yamaha DT125R 2003 unfortuatally my CDI unit has been stolen and i cannot find a replacement for my bike my year and everything is there any way of working around this or by passing it i have a dirt event in a few days and i need to sort this out ASAP please help please also if any of you has one i am willing to pay a decent price

I have a 1981 Yamaha SR250 and want to install a fuel gauge. Anyone know of anywhere I can get one cheap or any ideas on how to install one.