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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.

Hi All Just to say hello and introduce myself. My name is Andy and i am from Staffordshire, i am a self confessed XS freak as i have a very nice collection of XS 250 not just the ones in my profile. my recent acquisition is a 81 XS250 YICS jap import which is how i found this site as i was searching for a manuel on it CAN ANBODY HELP with this. Anyhoo howdy All Andy

Hi all. Just a quick chat really, very busy like most. Im new to Yamahas, Ive had mine, a 2003 xj900 divvy since end of june 07. Shes been pretty reliable with just a faulty throttle sensor switch over the past 27000 miles, yes I did say 27000 miles.I bought her for the job and shes done me proud, I got 19000 miles out of a front tire! Avon storm st. Ive been to the four corners of the country and on some occasions been to 2 in the same day. The only issues I have with her is the top heavyness of her and the sloppy forks on country lanes. Apart from that A grand bike with reliability and capacity to carry. Does any one have any tips for this bike? All are welcome.

What do you feel is the most dangerous factor when riding a motorcycle? I fear animals and loose gravel the most. Just curious what some of you veterens think. Matt

Hello folks Please could anyone let me know where I might find the oil filter on my dragstar? Thanks Nicky

My "new to me", 'custom painted' (sprayed purple :-( ) 1987 Fz-700 is in desperate need of a signal relay (41R-71). I understand that several models from the era had this relay, but I'm finding it nearly impossible to locate a seller. Would any of you have a clue as to what company might carry these relays (used or new)? I found a company that has them, but they want 102 US dollars (I'm in the US)!

.....cos I've had to say goodbye to an old friend! The mighty XT is now on it's final journey back to Wales. For the first time in my life (and that's 54 bikes in the last 36 years)....I'm genuinely sorry to see a bike go. I've never owned a bike for the length of time I've had the XT, and it's never missed a beat here, or in the UK. But the bureaucracy surrounding importing foreign vehicles into Spain makes it very difficult to register it here. I've had to ride it illegally for the last year, and now the Guardia Civil is cracking down on Brit plate vehicles, I have no other option than to ship it back. A mate of mine in Cardiff has bought it.....and…

What's going on everybody? I just bought a 2002 YZF-600R. It has an R6 tail conversion on it. I was just wondering if they made an R6-esque headlight for my bike. I don't mind just having the single lamp, but I just love the design of the front fairings on an R6 with the dual-lamps. Thanks in advance.