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okay... since im on the west side of the pond ive got to ask... what does A Registration, P Registration and T Registration mean? ive seen this reference in a few posts and im a bit curious... thanks

hi im new to this forum but wondered if anyone had any idea what the normal engine temperature should be on a yzf 600 thundercat 1998. the only reason i ask is that last week i took mine up to scotland and have never used it in the cold before but normally the gauge reads about 60 degrees c but when i went up north it dropped to about 40 degrees c and started missfiring. all the lads at work say there bikes are normally running about 75- 80 degrees c and dont fall much below this when on the move. when the temp on my bike drops it starts to missfire but when i stop and the temperature rises it stops missfiring. my suspisions lie with the thermostat or lack of t…

Hi Guys , new to the board but from what I've seen so far I'm sure it will come in very handy over the next few months. Anyway, wondering if you guys might be able to help me, well the xs650 guys anyway. Can anyone tell me if the xs650 special/ custom shared the same frame/chassis with the roadster type bikes or indeed can anyone tell me what differences there were between the custom models and the roadster type bikes ? for example was it the same chassis just longer forks and bigger wheels. Please excuse my ignorance but I hope you might be able to help. many thanks gerard

Hi all, just after a bit of advice really; Got an 08 r6 beginning of march, after putting down a deposit, the amount on 0% credit is £6100. made a payment so now down to £5900. right the reason for my post: it has been announced at work possible redundancy, and if i am laid off, i wont be able to keep up the repayments on the r6, so would have to sell. I dont know where i stand with taking the bike back, if the dealership would "buy back" the bike ( to be honest if i lost the £1500 ive already paid, it would be more peace of mind for me knowing the bike had been paid off) or if another garage would offer me more? The bikes done 100 miles, and ive been out on …

hi all thought i would just say big hello to you all, i have just returned to biking after a 3yr break so jumped straight in the deep end and bought myself an 05 underseat exhaust R1, my previous bike was an 03 R6 and the difference is staggering lol

Hi peeps thought I would register instead of being one of them guest numbers. I am riding a 2001 YZF R6 now, well its mates bike to be honest. He's not passed his test yet, bought it, cant ride it so I am Really impressed with the R6. Its a great bike to ride and handles really well. Will def get one myself when I get another bike. Off to Devils Bridge this weekend - big smile from ear to ear!!

Hi My name is Kriston, and im from the Isle of Man (to be said in true FAST SHOW fashion) Recently purchased a Thunderace 97. I never thought I would go for one, but she looked nice and gave me a kick to the nads with the relentless power I also own a KTM 350 woooo!!

I have a 2007 Stratoliner and I need to replace the stock seat. I am looking at getting either a Corbin Dual Tour w/backrest or a Mustang Wide Touring Seat, also w/backrest. I seldom ride more than 150 miles at a time, usually on country roads. Corbin describes its seats as firmer than Mustang and Mustang agrees its seats are softer than Corbin, and owners agree. Corbin reps say the firmness is better for a long ride because softer materials compress, putting you closer to steel (or aluminum for the Strat). Any thoughts on what is better - firmer or softer? How do people feel about Corbin vs. Mustang? I am a 53 year old male, only about 5'6" and 160 lbs, pretty muscular …

i am about to buy an 88 E reg RXS-100 off my mates brother in law, but he is out the country at the moment. the bike is fine but we are unsure of the fuel type he was using for it, if it was unleaded or 4 star. does any one know if this year bike will run on unleaded or will need the lead additive used as we are struggling to find out from him at the moment any help very gratefull, cheers

hi new to the site, plent to offer, i am thinking of buying 2008 r6r,is this a good choice.

okay after much wailing and gnashing of teeth, i finallly got on board... have owned an 81 XJ Maxim 550 since 1992, bought 4th hand in oklahoma. i was in the Air Force at the time. it got put away in 1995 and left in the back of the garage until last summer. i had the carbs rebuilt and spent about 40 hours cleaning, de-greasing, waxing and polishing every little bit on that bike. it started right up after the carbs went on but i had tuning issues. then it wouldnt start at all. its currently up and running like a new bike but im waiting on some fork seals. its currently got a tick less than 12,000 miles (19,200kM for you metric folk)... 2 weeks ago i picked up…

Hi Guys and gals Can anyone advise me where i can get a back box and frame for my xj550 ive tried loads of places without any joy

Hi there,just thought i'd say hi, I have a VMax trike,and she's bein revamped! the kids hav all grown up now so it's time for me to go play!! lol Hence the back end bein for sale on here!! need the funds to help with the revamp!! Anyways..I am a happy go lucky,non-girly girl who loves bikes,rock music,beer and havin a laugh!! if you wanna know anything else just ask.. cheers ..Tiggz

Alright everyone, im Jamie. just thought id say hi to all of you.... ive been heavily into scootertuning from a youngage and have built one or two decent scoots, but after saving up for a while i can now afford a bike ive always wanted, a yamaha dt125x. im selling up both of my scoots so i can pay for the dt (2.400) and i cannot wait to be on the road with it im not 17 til may so it gives me abit of time to get the bike looking really nice. i plan on doing my a2 this june and i cant wait!!! anyway sorry about the life story, nice to speak to you all

hi friends iam new bie here , how do i read this VIN plate on my FJR 1300 bike ,i do not know to which country this bike is meant for ,as this FJR1300 is not officially launched in india , can any one help plaese / the vin reads as JY4MO7YX7CO42865 i could only translate to its manufactured in 2007 only bye

hello there yammy owners of the world-im kenboon,im new and i got a problem.so here goes- ive been given a yamaha virago xv535 1993 as a gift say, and i aint got much experience when it comes to bikes or the mechanics of a bike.the problem with mine is since i last started it ive noticed that the engine closest the front forks aint warming up nor is its pipe back to the exhaust pipe box,whereas the other one heats up and runs as normal, which leads me to the conclusion the bike is now only running on a single engine of the twin set.also shes cuttin out now even wen warmed up. can anyone add anything to this -the cause of the problem-how to fix it-any info at all much a…

I have developed a tight spot on the chain, and am looking to replace it. The bike is a 2000 R6. Any recommendations as to what to get? Is an "X" ring advantageous over an "O" ring for example? I have not really got a clue what to go for. Thank you in adavance for your help. Neil

can anyone tell me where to find the paint code or colour on a fazer 600 2003 or does anyone have the code for the red model thanks in advance for any replys

Hi, i was wondering if anyone could help me. I've got a 2006 fz6 and when i accelerate fairly hard from low revs there is a slight vibration from the engine. It's only until the revs have picked up to around 4000 but i'm not sure whether that's normal or if there may be a problem. Any advice would be much appreciated. cheers

On the first day, God created the dog and said: 'Sit all day by the door of your house and bark at anyone who comes in or walks past. For this, I will give you a life span of twenty years.' The dog said: 'That's a long time to be barking. How about only ten years and I'll give you back the other ten?' So God agreed. On the second day, God created the monkey and said: 'Entertain people, do tricks, and make them laugh. For this, I'll give you a twenty-year life span.' The monkey said: 'Monkey tricks for twenty years? That's a pretty long time to perform. How about I give you back ten like the Dog did?' And God agreed. On the third day, God created the cow a…