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  1. Started by brentr,

    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 …

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  2. Started by streaky100,

    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

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  3. Started by darn123blue,

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

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  4. Started by guest user,

    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…

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  5. Started by LAVEY,

    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

  6. Started by Tigga,

    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

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  7. Started by JamieDTX,

    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

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  8. Started by reddy,

    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

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  9. Started by kenboon,

    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…

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  10. 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

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  11. Started by garry a,

    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

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  12. Started by sim666,

    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

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  13. Started by mervin,

    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…

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  14. Started by sonicthebadger,

    Hi all, new to your forum, fairly new to biking too. Still on my first one. Hope to get to know you all better here soon!

  15. Started by sim666,

    I'm having trouble deciding whether or not to invest in one of the chain lube systems (scottoiler etc) or stick with the spray lubes. Are the automatic systems too messy ? If spray on is better, which type: thick and sticky or a thinner one.. Any advice would be helpfull. cheers sim666

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  16. Started by blackhat250,

    Anybody watch motors tv .thunder-race MALLORY PARK ? Cristian Iddon on asprilla 550 moto wipe the floor wi R1s & kwaker 650s . it was AWESOME ; ONE UP FOR THE OFF-ROADERS

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  17. Started by t-boy,

    had the first ride out on my 05 r6 today good to blow the cobwebs away after a winter on my hack beemer, didn't relise how much you miss the power of a supersports bike and want to wish everybody a safe years riding

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  18. Started by Jimbosimbo,

    Hi does anyone out there know where I can get a windscreen for a 2005 YBR 125? I know there is one made by yamaha but is there any from other manufacturers out there? Cheers Jimbosimbo

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  19. Started by derryk,

    Hello! Can anyone help? I have flooded the engine of my brand new dtr125, any ideas on how to get it running again?

  20. Started by bych_91,

    anyone know the paint code they use for the R1/R6, Aerox etc? had an accident in the wet on saturday night one fairing snapped and rest of the bike's covered in scratches and there's a HUGE dent in the exhaust ye, so i ordered the needed fairing and went to get the wet and dry + sand paper and laquer earlier and had a flick thorugh the paint catalogue didn't have the yamaha metallic blue i was gutted so the fella said if i get the codes he could probably mix them up for me

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