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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!

was setting about a roller change earlier when i hit a problem the belt won't stop turning wen i turn the bolt any helps on how to stop this or actully how to change them?

ok on my r6 my clocks said i was doing 175 . how accurate is that ?? ive seen one on utube doing 290khm that 180 mph

I wanna get an 03-04 plate r6 and i have absolutely no idea what their common faults are. what should i look for? im not a total noob in buying and selling, its just that i am pretty clueless about the r6. what should i ensure that the bike should have as part of its service? im looking at one currently and there is like 4 owners on less than 7k mileage. should i be put off this? is there any common gearing problems, bad idling, coughing etc problems i should be on the lookout for if and when i go for a viewing? cheers for your help!

Hi, I just tried to login to this forum using Firefox Web-browser and after using the login page it said the usual "please wait etc...." but then when the page came up it still said Login/Register in the red bar???? I'm sure i've used Firefox to login to this forum before......WTF??? It works fine with Internet-Explorer though. Anyone else noticed this?

hey guys n gals anone able to throw a bit of advice my way on aftermarket exhausts for a 2007 xt125x. ive seen arrow gianalli and devil all make them but was wonderin if yous had an idea which would be the best outa the bunch. also any ideas if k&n or another manufactuer do aftermarket air filters for these wee bikes. any help much appriecated thanx

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Hi every1, just found this site I have a Kawasaki Eliminator 125 at the moment & going for my restricted test 3rd lucky soon I am interested in the yamaha crusiers but cant make my mind up what to go for between the older virago 535 or the newer dragstar 650 after I get my licence any comments about both bikes good & bad would be good to hear cheers Kenny

Does any vstar 1300 owners know of an aftermarket backrest that is cheaper than what the geniune Yamaha kit cost? Thanks, Matt

What a great result for us brits! The boys are showing the rest of them how to do it! Give them a desent bike and let them do the talking. Granted it's only Q's but .7ths quicker than the rest! Same yam don't do a 125cc MototGP??? Kep the good work up lads, and lets forget our 3rd brit sat in 7th! COME ON BOYS!!!! Lets show the spanish and the rest of europe how we wish we could do it like you!

Anyone have an opinion or experience on replacing the exhaust on the 2007 V Star 1300 Tourer? I am looking at VANCE & HINES 2 into 1 or COBRA EXTRA LONG SPEEDSTER 2 into 2 exhausts. I need a better sound from the bike - a little more rumble, easy installation, no backfire, or pop. Anyone try punching out 1 baffle? Any suggestions? Replys are appreciated.

Hello people, can any one tell me what year my XJ900S engine is as when i got the log book back after buying it the engine number was down as not known, the engine number is X4KM 089360X , i have now sent this to swansea but would like to find out if this is the original engine for the 1999 bike, its my first 900s and i have brought it for a trip to spain in june have just fitted new Avon storm tyres today given it a full service and a total one week clean it now looks mint its the blue one with a new Marvin 4 into 1 exhaust, the exhaust is only a mont old and one front pipe is showing the chrome has a few blisters all ready and thats a poor start for the system just cost…

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