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Yo people, im 17 have been riding bikes since i was 8, i beleive im a competent and able rider. (Of course i think that) Basically i saw the TDM 850 (newer model) and thought that i should get a new bigger bike, after having done my full test of course. Any Advice on taking the full test would be great aswell by the way. As im under 21 or havent ridden with a full liscence for 2 years ill have to restrict my bike to 33bhp regardless of which bike it is, now at stock the TDM 850 has 80BHP, now ive been told that aslong as the bike has relative torque the restriction shouldn't present too much of a problem, however the TDM is quite a heavy bike, although i dont intend…

Greetings from the Cape Fear, A question for you good folks. When rolling on the accelerator, the rpms make a jump from idle to idle plus a bit more than I want. I can't seem to ramp up. Is this a characteristic of fuel injection or electronic ignition? Is something out of adjustment? TIA, Bill

Was going to add risers on my 1300,untill i stripped it down. Because of the speedo mount it aint going to happen. 1. I can add aftermarket risers, but what to do with speedo? 2.Maybe a aftermarket speedo that mounts to the bars, but havent seen that 3.I can add different bars, but have to replace alot of cables!(maybe) Any thought or ideas would be nice, at least a good topic for conversation. I am 6ft 1" and still reach for the bars a little. and yes i have rolled them back until they start rolling down. it would be nice to pull them back so i can sit straight. To me this is not a small stature persons bike(notice the politically correct description) I really dont…

Looking for a new can for my 2005 r6. Looking for 1 with a loud, deep, throaty sound. struggling to find one! please help. any ideas?

I bought a R1 last year from the local Yamaha dealer and paid for Datatagging. I thought nothing more of it until I changed my insurance this year, I was asked to send of the Datatag details but it turned out the dealer hadn't registered the Datatag number as belonging to me. I rang Datatag to register the number and it turns out that the number is already registered and the dealer had put an incorrect number on the bike!! My question is, can the numbers be changed without ruining the bike or do I need to get solicitors involved in claiming the cost of the bike back?? Any help will be appreciated Matt

Just got my new Midnight Star 1300 over here in Dubai. Anyone tried the Speedstar drag pipes yet?

Hello All, Just thought i'd introduce myself! Names Anthony and i have my A1 booked in for Halloween! Passed my theory over the weekend & brought myself an R6. Me and my mate (Thundercat) are looking at going on a biking trip around Ireland next year, has anyone got any ideas on good roads? Hopefully going to end up taking a ferry from Dublin to Isle of Man and have a blast on the TT track! Safe riding all!

Hi everyone, just thought i would introduce myself and say hello. I'm a recent member of the biking fraternity. At 34 years old and as a life long petrol head i decided three months ago to take the plunge and get my licence. I'm now the proud owner of a '56 plate black FZ6 Fazer. I think it's a good machine to get me started. The whole experience has been very humbling and rewarding, i'm loving it. I have done nearly 3k since the end of July. I know that many of you will have been riding for a long time and will have vastly superior machinary to me and that's why i will soak up like a sponge any hints or tips anyone can give. I look forward to discussing all things bi…

does anyone know where i can get my hands on the roadhouse 4" slip-on? I have had it ordered for a little over a month. I guess they are way behind. After going to youtube and listening to different pipes on the 1300, roadhouse sounds to me worth waiting for. Type in vstar 1300 and you can hear the new vance and hines and the roadhouse. I think the roadhouse looks better too!

Yippee, passed ma theory this morning I was well chuffed as I got 50/50 for the multi "guess" bit and 58/75 for the hazard perception. I've booked my A2 practical but jangling nerves mean I'm keeping the date to myself (sorry!). I had my first go at u-turns during my lesson yesterday, did some fairly good and some bloomin awful so loads of practice now required. Cheers. Amanda

just put on saddlebags from us saddlebags.com here is a pic. so far i really like them and they were very easy to put on

hi my names Darrell Ride - XT660X Age - 24 Passed bike test May 2006 had the XTX since day I passed and luvin it! from - Haverhill near Cambridge UK will post a piccy later as i'm supposed to be at work at the mo lol

HI, I am thinking about buying a Yamaha FZ6 05 plate bike, and was wondering how easy they are to self-service please? Any info, hints and tips from those who have serviced this bike themselves would be appreciated.

Hi all Just hopefully about to become a proud R6 owner but would just like to ask a couple questions about a bike i have been looking at. Does anyone know much about 2004 models not being registered till April 06? I have the chance of buying a 06 plate 04 model one and just wanted to check before doing so. Also if i do buy it what year would i tell the insurance it is? If i do it online it just asks for year... I can put it as a 2004 and enter the reg plate which comes out at a decent price but if i register it as a 2006 its another £90.00!! Any help appriciated thanks

I have recently brought a yamaha dt50r 2004 model, can anyone tell me how to get more speed out of it?? I have taken the restirctor out of the exhaust but dont really want to put a big bore kit on it, can any1 help??

Yamaha Pro-am, Marlboro Clubmans, ACU Star, Juniorstock, TZR Cup - Ultimately, we are talking 250 / 350cc Proddy. 250/350 Production racing from the 80's, spanning Club to the full National level of the Marlboro Clubmans series is celebrated on this website: TZR Website We are looking for some lost addresses, and need to get in contact with people so that we can notify them of the next: “Judgement Night” at The Golden Fleece, Louth - Sat 17th Nov 2007 - 3PM onwards.... be there, be very afraid… Please visit the site, and get in contact if you are one of ‘them’.

Hey guys. Recently purchased an old dt1 250 complete motor to make a shifter cart with. So theres 2 black, one yellow, one green, and one white wires coming from the magneto. I cant not figure out how they wire to the coil to give the spark plug a spark! Any guesses? And also is it a 2 stroke or 4 stroke? thanks!

Hi fellow Yamaha riders. Thank you for reading this post as i know it has nothing to do with motorbikes. I am raising money for the Amani Children's Home in Tanzania by battling altitude sickness climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro (the Worlds 4th Highest mountain) on the 1st of September. The Amani Children's Home rescues children from the perils of life on the streets in Tanzania, who face a high risk of HIV transmission and malnutrition. Whilst in Tanzania I will also be visiting the children's home and meeting the children and careers there. Amani really is a fantastic charity. Unlike a large, international charity that has fundraisers sitting in offices writing ad…

Hi, I am Bob and live in Warrington, Cheshire and have just replaced my blue 04 reg TDM900 with a brand new TDM900 in white (its rained ever since I picked it up ) and had all my accessories swapped to my new bike. Extras are ... MRA Screen Hand Guards (from sv650) Yamaha heated grips Mirror extensions Radiator cover Givi Engine Bars Yamaha centre stand Givi Pannier rails & VL35 panniers Givi Maxia 52ltr top box Renthall Bars Fenda Extender Fuel Race cans (slip-on oval stainless) Still to be fitted are my sat nav and intercom system. Bob

Whoa! just got back from my local bike store and am now in a state of complete shock. Only went to buy some inners for my gloves and came out with an MT-01. Don't know what happened, but I kinda like it. I pick it up middle of next week and I'm soooo exicted. Not sure why I desperately needed to share this infromation but it seems to have helped with the trauma of making something of a rash decision. Any of you lot going on the MCN protest rally 20Oct07.