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Since fuel prices are rising like crazy, just wanted to see if everyone could give their little tips or tricks on how to get better MPGs. I know different bikes are different with fuel consuption and tanks are different sizes, but just whatever anyone wants to write could help all of us. Thanks!

I am new owner and planning to do some off road stuff. I bought this little bike and it was running just fine but today when I started it the engine simply dies as soon as I put it in gear. It's not a question of being cold or low revs it almost seem to have no electrical power. It idles just fine and there's no problem when I pull the clutch in but as soon as I put the lever into any gear it dies. Grateful for any tips or ideas. Thanks

As above really, anyone have any links to accessories / parts for the 08 R6. I can't seem to find anything available at the minute.

I'm a bit frustrated. Even after reading many of the infomative documents on this site... http://www.ntsb.gov/Events/symp_motorcycle_safety/agenda.htm ...I feel I know more about the dangers of the highway, but not how that compares to city street riding. So what's the deal, where I live I can choose either the highway 4 lanes with a fair amout of 18 wheelers or I can go city streets. I opt for the city streets but know that intersections can be dangerous places. Also, with city street driving you have cars that can pull out right in front of you turning right OR left. So I ask myself, which is really more dangerous???? I can understand that an acci…

Hello all . thought i would register on this site and introduce myself, i have been riding bikes for a few years, but just done my direct access, and got my self a beautiful 2001 r6! will post some pics asap so heelo everyone!

Hello all, Picked up my 57plate R1 last week amazing bike nimble, quick and smooth to ride, love it square box.

Hi all, just got myself a 2000 model R1. It's my first Yamaha after only having Fireblades upto now. Here's a pic a couple of pics

I have a 1999 FZR 600 Fazer, I want to upgrade the exhaust can. I am living in Gibraltar at the moment and ride over in Spain, so UK legality is no issue. Any ideas? I want something a bit more noisy and mayby even a few more horses! I don't want to spend too much money.

Hello everyone. I'm new here and I have a problem with my son's bike. It's a TDR 125 1993 and starts fine and runs ok until the bike is actually moved forward. Now I have checked the sidestand switch with a multimeter and all is well. I have even bypassed it too. We have also changed the 2 relays under the seat as I believe they are too related to this switch, but the problem is still there. Has anyone else encountered this or could anyone shed any light on the problem for me ? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks, Gary.

been riding my DTX for just over a Week now and have reached the 600 miles point after 1st service i want a new exhaust. but what makes are out their and are they worth it ps. any thing i can do to improve my fuel economy, 60miles to a tank is taking the p1ss to say the least Mellon

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 folks, ive returned to a yam(fz1) ,after years with other makes the last being a triumph (dooh)! i have found other owner sites to be very usefull in the past hope this ones the same. cheers stoph

Well, just bought my first big bike, Ive got my test end of this month and will get her restricted for a couple of years. Shes a dragstar classic 650cc, and Im in love!! Im hoping to customise her as and when i can afford to do so, and was hoping some people on here may know where to get parts and how to sort out any problems etc. I do have a friend who has exactly the same bike, which is handy, but you can never have too many answers to too many questions.

OK, am I mad??? I have today, just bought a new 08 R6 as my first proper bike. I used to ride a 50cc but that was some 8 years ago on a CBT. I am doing my direct access and decided to go for a new R6. What are your opinions? I will obviously be taking it very very easy to start with! and I do mean EASY )

Hi. I'm new to the YAC. I've owned a couple of Yamahas, and just sold my '82 XJ650 Seca. I am now looking for an XS650 vertical twin. Need one bad! I've owned a few bikes in 37 years of riding, most of them Harleys. I don't plan to ever own another Harley. Why settle for hamburger when you can have great japanese steaks! Anyone have a lead on an XS650, let me know. Thanks, and hope to be seeing you all here.

Hello All! I have just joined and thought it would be good to introduce myself! I picked up my brand new R6 on 1st March and have fallen completely in love with it! I am still running it in, but already know how much better it is than the Gixxer i had before! This is my second bike and it is crazy!!! I am keen to get involved in meetings and know of a great one in Didcott, Oxon if anyone fancies joining me for that in the Summer?!?! Anyway, i am here now so i hope to meet you at some point whilst i browse the forum! Dan

Hey all, my R6 has developed a rattle on tick over, it sounds like a you are shaking a bolt in an empty tin can (probably not as quite as bad as that to be fair)! As soon as the revs pick up it goes it's just on idle? It's difficult to say exactly where it's coming from but is certainly not affecting the riding or performance. Any ideas?

hey wanting a sports bike, gotta b a 125 coz only got a cbt any surgestions??

HEY, IM LOOKIN TO CHOP MY 83' XJ650 AND WONDERED IF ANY1 HAD ANY TIPS OR INFO THAT COULD HELP BE BEFORE I START PULLING THE OLD DOG APPART. ALSO ANY PIX OR LINKS TO RELATED SITES WOULD BE A GREAT HELP. CHEERS! ANDY.

Since fuel prices are rising like crazy, just wanted to see if everyone could give their little tips or tricks on how to get better MPGs. I know different bikes are different with fuel consuption and tanks are different sizes, but just whatever anyone wants to write could help all of us. Thanks!