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Thankfully all the summer bikers are coming out of the sheds for the summer, it's nice to see so many more bikes about. But last spring, and this one I'm noticing a trend, none of them nod, maybe my engine size doesn't please them, or they're just snobs. I don't understand, not a single one I've seen thus far will nod back. Kinda makes me laugh, whilst they sat inside all winter polishing and drinking tea I was out, and now they look down on me.

Hello all, New to this (or any) bike forum, but have just bought a brand new XV950 and have covered about 30 miles - unfortunately, I'm getting the same old pain in the ass (literally) I've experienced with other bobber style bikes I've owned. Before I start ordering solo sprung replacement saddles etc, can anybody advise if they have gone down the same route of sourcing a comfier (softer) replacements ? I suffer from a condition called pilonidal sinus (right at the base of your spine), and have had a few op's over the years - and really cant be riding something that brings it back. Previously, I've tried gel pads, but never felt like they offered any …

Had the fazer for a year now, my only grouch is that I am finding the clutch lever heavy going in town traffic, and suspect the same would be the case on a trackday. I gone through the lever/cable connections/adjustments etc, well lubricated, and cant get it any lighter. I consider that I have 3 options. 1) Convert to hydraulic (looks to be around £250 min spend) 2) Lighter clutch springs (may lead to clutch slippage/variation in pick up point) 3) Some thing like these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/YAMAHA-FZ6-FAZER-2004-2010-LONG-BLACK-BRAKE-CLUTCH-LEVERS-SET-TRACK-RACE-R12B2-/231408112680?hash=item35e0ff9428:g:~RUAAOSwDk5T91-i Has anyone f…

Hi all I spent today watching the BBC coverage of the North West 200. I love watching the road racing the TT the northwest the ulster but after more than one red flag incident I started to feel uneasy about watching it. we love to see the speed and danger but are the riders taking to much of a risk. Then heartbreakingly the day ended with the death of a twenty year old lad. R.I.P Malachi Mitchell-Thomas I just wanted to know what every ones thoughts are about racing on the roads nige

My old man just surprised the hell out of me. He just GAVE me his CB175T, 1971, same age as me. Actually younger by a month if your picky. Not mint, not the proper colour just an honest old bike. Prob get it next weekend maybe. Still can't believe it. I did say I wanted first refusal if he ever sold years ago. He has owned it, what 25years I recon.

The fans on my 98 R1 come on at 238 degrees. I have changed the temp sensor twice and still have the same result. Any ideas why?

Hi, just wondering does the Yamaha MT-125 have storage under the rear seat. On lots of bikes nowadays you can use your key to unlock the rear seat and then you can store some small things underneath it. Just wanted to know is the MT-125 has the same feature. Thanks

......................im going to look at one of the above at the weekend, is there anything i should be looking out for with these bikes beyond the usual Cheers AOI

Cookstown 100 on bbc NI ATM, prob get it on catch up

Hi iam try to locate a head light for my2006 DT125 RE but i cannot find on as its a small size on this model It only 5,5 inchs wide & Yamaha want £93 + vat Anyone have any ideas Paul

I was in town buying a can of engine gunk and I got thinking about how one would degrease a bike in ye old days. Say in the 40's-50's or such when such products where difficult to find, how would you clean grease and oil from an engine? Some household method or would you just use a rag and deal with it? Anyone have any ideas?

Dear all, Took my old 1992 diversion XJ600S out for a spin last week. Drove 160Km on one day, but when I went to start the next day, upon turning the key the lights came on for a second and then everything died. Now no power at all when turning key on and I cannot explain it. Checked battery, no problem, 13.19 volts ( spent the winter on a trickle charger). Checked all fused, not avail. Anyone a clue where to start looking? Thanks, Simon

Did 50 odd miles today with the eldest daughter on the back and she is really starting to get it. Only got headbutted once today, she uses the rack rather than me to hold on. Can really get a move on with her on the back now I can rely on her not moving at the wrong time. Actually enjoying the bike rather than worrying if she will stay on for the next overtake/bend etc. Only real pain is she rests on me under braking but that's improving with her upper body strength (hockey training) and the TDR front brake really struggles pulling up when the bike has a pillion. I may fit a blue spot for peace of mind. She is hinting after some leathers and boots now th…

I started to change break fluid today om my 1991 TZR125. The front break fluid reservoir is located on the handlebar and I thought the rear break used the same fluid reservoir... but it didn't. So, my question is - where can i find the rear break fluid reservoir? Here is some pics of my 1991 TZR125cc

I was wandering around my local bike mechanic/dealer and found something very unusual. A big old air cooled 4 cylinder, sort of thing you'd expect to see in a Z1000, but it had a King and Queen seat, and had a semi cruiser style and a big tear drop tank. Poor thing looked like it had been laying on it'#s side in a shed for decades. Didn't have any identificatgion on it apart from a Yamaha badge on the tank. Kinda as if someone had stuck a 4 cylinder air cooled motor into an xs650 Does anyone have a single clue what it could have been?

Hello, I have a 1991 DT 200. It runs nice but very hard to start when cold. Has good spark, Wet plug. Does any one have any sugestions please. Ps I am looking for a wiring diagram online to get the lights going again

Hi, I'm DUMB as far as technical things go, and get my scoot serviced once a year to keep it on track. It got looked at in December and all was fine, but its now playing up. The starter button won't start it anymore and I have to kick-start it. (Once I've kickstarted it, if I stop and go to a shop or something, it'll start from the starter button then) When I press the starter button it'll do a chug chug chug thingy but nothing else. Any advice? Also it spits blue smoke when I drive off. I've been told this is too much oil, but she got a drink about a month ago, and was fine until this last week. Thanks for helping a complete idiot!!!

well my looms finally arrived (iv got 2 just incase got them cheap so had to be done) basically I cant work this loom out and its driving me nuts, I'm not the most patient person and I'm literally 10mins away from dropping a match into the tank, can anyone come help me install this loom? I don't care about lights or clocks or any of that, itll probably just get daytime mot'd anyway, so all I really need is the bike starting. as iv said iv got two looms so one can be stripped down to just what I need for it to start and I can keep the other for if I ever have lights etc put on it. I really am lost, I thought it would be straight forward but obviously not... any…

I'm thinking of getting one of these little beauts for my LC350 rebuild - http://www.scitsu.com/ , One o' those temp gauges would be nice too .

Finally back on the road after nearly 4 months. I repaired all the damage and replaced the ignition myself as well with the help of a friend. The ignition was a nightmare to swap. It was held in by headless bolts.