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Hey peeps, just thought id say hello! Ive recently decided upon getting myself a new bike, ive been riding a year and previously had an NC30 VFR400 which was great! So the natural choice for me was an 08 R6 in graphite and im picking it up wednesday morning, cant wait!!

Hi all Thought I'd introduce myself. Pick up my new FZ1 on 1st March so just a bit excited.....!! P

Just registered for the first time and got my first R1 today, any one on this forum from the North East of England. http://www.manuals.110mb.com

morning... I need some advice on the best way to lower my r6. The above kit looks pretty good... Would you advise going to yamaha or would another bike company be able to fit.. (truimph are local to me and have said they can fit) - The kit advised by yamaha is 50 quid more.. + an extra 60 quid labour. Please advise. Thanks.

(6 year history) Had a GSXR 600 K1, good fun but it felt like ever other bike on the road was a GSXR 600, no originality at all! Then got a Daytona (T595), again great fun but unreliable and a heavy old lump! Then had a rush of blood to the head and bought a XR400R (first ever off roader) complete insane bike but not for me. I've just bought an immaculate, completely original 2002 R6 with only 3k on the clock and am just getting used to it, it seems a great bike, a bit twitchy and high revs but what do you expect! Any tips, advice (polite comments only guys) I need to know for riding or maintaining it? Barry

Hey guys, I had a bright idea this year, did my direct access and bought a fz600s as I passed my test, only been on a bike for 5 days!!!! I love him (sorry guys mines a he! and he's called Moby) and I am having so much fun riding even in this weather. However I seem to have a non starter this morning (and its such a gorgeous day outside!) been to halfords, bought a battery charger but now have no idea where to attach it? please help? (polite replies only! haha) xx

I thought it only polite to say 'hi' to everyone as I've just joined- no point in lurking at the back looking shifty is there? I don't have a bike (at the minute), although I have had a few small sports bikes in the past- FZR400RR, SZR660s, TZR250s, that kind of thing. My bf has a Buell Firebolt 12 which is very lovely. We're looking to build me a little hardtail bobber this year around an SR250, money permitting (as ever...) Anyway, that's me for now Kayla

I need help! I just bought a Yamaha R6 '03 in full Virgin Race decals (Pictures to follow) And I think the only things I need to change are the tail tidy and of course the exhaust! But what one do I get??!?!?! I want I nice deep rumble and as loud as possible! (Lets people know im coming!) I like the look of the Beowulf Warrior Tri-oval exhaust. But all sugestions welcome! Cheers Dj edit: And some smaller fingers!! ecxhaust!?!?! tut tut

In August of this year, myself and a group of work mates arranged and obviously participated in a sponsored motorcycle ride from John o'Groats to Lands End, using no motorways ... (some of you may remember me posting details of it up before hand) Well MCN have finally decided it was worthy of a mention and it's in this weeks issue (6th Feb 08). We get a 2 page write up (page 46/47). Not the best bit of editting on the full report they were provided with but at least we made it in! We raised £12,595 between the 9 of us for Cancer Research UK !

Hi folks, ive just gone from a 2002 Ducati 996S to an Origional 98 R1 and its amazing. The 996S looked the nuts, sounded like 2 skeletons w@nking off in a biscuit tin and was as light as a scousers fingers, but once you pulled away from the curb is was an absolute bag of bolts, stalling all the time in cold weather and rain. I shouldve gone with my instincts and stayed with Jap bikes but I fancied a change and had a few quid in my pocket. My Ducati had recently been serviced prior to buying it (DUCATI MANCHESTER) (SPIT!!), £450 for a service, thats in pounds not roubles or Yen!!! After I got shot of it I looked around for somthing different, ive mostly had G…

I have a scorpion end can on my 2002 R6 at the minute, I have been offered a High Level Motad Exhaust, does anyone know what they sound like, if they are any good & is it worth swapping them over? Cheers All

Hi All, iam a new to this site, I own a YZ250 2007 Which was stolen on thursday evening. Luckly it was found the next day.informed the police they only took 3 days to call around, not to take statement but to say they know who stole the bike but they have only told them hoodies not to do it again. Well what can u say

I have just bought a V(99) R6 - I am having probs getting insurance - mainly because I am 5 weeks of my 18th and only got my full bike licence 4 weeks ago - was on a 50 moped and then a 125. Can someone reccomend an Insurance Co. Thank you

This may sound a bit cheeky but you dont know unless you ask!, but has anyone got a petrol tank laying around thats not wanted for a YZF750r 93 mod, got a bad crease in the one i have and now the bike is under going a re-spray, another tank is a must.........If you have then get in touch.........thanx Mark......

Hey! I'm Jaime Since the beginning of this year I've been like a giddy kid with a toy. Just got my 2008 XT250 and I'd live on it if I could. I've done some street and trail riding, but I need new trails. Anyone who lives in the Milford, CT area! I need riding buddies! Or anyone who knows where there are good trails in connecticut. Thanks! See y'all out there! confucius say: a motorcycle is only as good as its rider

hi there well i'm new (as you can guess) been on the road now 6 months and enjoyed every minute of it ...besides the 3 weeks i spent off it due to my piston shattering anyway ride a yamaha aeroxR 50 with a tecnigas pipe on it...and stainless steel DOES rust

born again biker wot is the biggest bike i can ride as a learner i have a dt125x at moment to get a bit of practice on road hope to do bike test in the summer thanksss

Hi there I am new to this forum and bikes in general. I bought a Yamaha YBR 125 last year which worked fine when I first got it. Unfortunately due to unforseen circumstances towards the end of last year I had to leave the bike locked up in the garage for about six months. I have kept the battery charged and the bike in good condition but when I tried to start it up to get out on the road again it just won't start. Either with the starter button or kick start.. Any idea's or pointers would be greatly appreciated.. Thanks

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Hi all, firstly my name is Mark and this is my first post as i am new on here.... I am in the process of giving my 93 YZF a bit of TLC and i have ripped all the old decals off the fairing as they wer getting shabby, so will be spraying it a diff colour, was wondering if a light sand down would spoil the end results, not doind anything fancy just a str8 spray off (Black), hope you could give me a few tips as well if any members read this in Brighton area as i wish to change the colour of my wheels, wot is the best way to do this when DIYing it or some where to take them????..........Thanks to all that reply