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Hey All, I'm a member of the Patriot Guard Riders and I'm trying to figure out a way to mount holders for 3ft x 5ft flags to my bike. I would only ride with them on during missions and parades. then while riding on open hwys I'd go with the smaller flags. Any sugestions????
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I've broken my bike! I suspect it's from push starting it when I was fed up with trying to kick start it (low on gas and trying to get to the gas station). Once it started after push-starting, the engine sounded TERRIBLE! When I stopped the engine because of the horrible noise, the kick-starter wouldn't move more than an eighth of the way down. Backing the bike up in gear reset the kick-start, but the engine still sounded awful when started. I've checked the cylinder and piston and everything is A-OK. What could I have done? Gears broken? Crankshaft bent? It's just so darn hard to get in there!!! Luckily I found anther engine and kick assembly on eBay, bu…
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Greetings to all, I am not yet a biker,but soon will be,well a learner at least.Got to start somewhere.I am here on the Yamaha forums,because though I may be a learner,I am wanting a Yamaha bike,something I may well have within a few weeks,well hoping so that is,(just as soon as someone is daft enough to buy my car to finance my new life).Why Yamaha,well I have fell in love with an XVS125.Maybe here I can get some advice on my chosen bike and indeed motorcycling in general.
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When the bike is on the center stand, should both wheels still be on the ground or can you tip the bike so front or rear wheels are off the ground ?.. I suspect my center stand is slightly squashed..
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need advice my sr 125 failed mot today on steering beerings is this a big job bike is 10 years old good nick only done 11000 miles been told £120 to fix not sure what to do
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:( man i is havin some mutha fukin week, work has been a bag of bollocks way to busy havin to drive the van on nutter mode, the ex has been a prick too. then just to kick me in the balls, was enjoyin the back roads on the way home stopped to drop one of the boys payslip got off the bike and ma fukin tank has gone..... just filled the bas up too, but we will see if the good kind man at bikes and bits can weld it,,, no bike to work tommorrow, bollocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Hey all, Just pick up my first bike yesterday, Yamaha YZF-R6. Its on a 02 plate with just over 10,000miles on the clock. The bike is in great condition, very clean & tidy. Has been lowered with upgraded adjustable forks, full Yamaha service history & a full tank. I paid £2,650 for it, which I thought was really good, what you think? Just have a few questions really. I am looking for a aftermarket can, any ideas which is a good one, dont want anything too loud, nice rumble tbh. Also, it is an import so the odo is in km/h is there a way I can change it to mph. Heard someone say that you can send it off to get it changed over, is that true? …
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The little XT350 has now gone back to Wales.....sold to one of the guys in Cardiff! And I've bought this... 98 TDM850, genuine 8000 miles, and only 2 owners. Unfortunately it's 1500 miles away in Cardiff.........a dealer we know there gave me a hell of a deal on it, it's just been fully serviced, new front tyre, Euro plate, 12 months MOT (done yesterday) and 3 months tax! It's now stored at a mate's house till I can sort out the logistics to get it over to Spain!
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Wotcha everyone So ok I'm 43, over 18 years married and am on my third go at starting to ride Attempt No 1: When we lived in Los Angeles for hubby's job in 2001, I thought good weather, nowt much else to do with my time (not allowed to work, shame, and no kids) why not?! Did California Motorcycle Safety Foundation course, bailed first one 'cos of extreme heat and major blisters on my hands!! Bought a brand new Kawakasi Ninja 250R in girlie yellow and purple paint scheme (doesn't seem to be available anymore). Lots of practice on parking lots in Winnetka area where we lived in the Valley aided by my lovely patient hubby. Loved my bike, BIG cheesy grins ev…
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77 RD 400, senior rider, but it's a senior bike. Any recommendations for tires?? Thanks, Gramps
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Just joined the club after getting my first road bike.OK i know it is an old XT 125 but it will do for a start.Plus i got it £30 taxed but do need work so any help will be grateful. Anyway hi ya to you all and look forward to chatting more
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New 07' FZ6 and thinking about frame sliders. Any advice on type, brand or site to order from?
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Hello. Could someone point me to a good resource for vintage Yamahas? I would really love a new bike, but my financial means have led me to a nice looking '74 DT-175 Enduro and I just want to find out as much as I could about these older bikes. Any leads to places for reviews, discussions, maintenance help and resources for parts would be appreciated. I'm not dismissing this site - it just seems a little out of my league until I one day build up my own high-performance armada of super-bikes. - Dan
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HELLO I HOPE SOMEONE CAN HELP ME OR DIRECT ME IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION I HAVE A 94 YZF 750R I JUST BOUGHT IT THE PROBLEM IS THAT WHEN I'M AT A STOP OR RED LIGHT WHEN I TAKE OFF IN FIRST GEAR IF I DONT REV IT TO ABOUT 4000RPM IT BOGS SPUTTERS AND SOMETIMES IT TURNS OFF ON ME NOT SURE WHAT IT IS IT ALSO FEELS A LITTLE UNDER POWERED BIKE RUNS SMOOTH ON FREEWAY COULD IT BE SOMETHING ELECTRICAL THAT SHUTS OFF GAS FLOW?
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Hi !!!!!!!!!!! new member,not just to site but to the net. FZS6oo owner, 2006 model.live in north wales. looking for a club too join?
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To: All Good day! I'm a new member here & just want to know if anyone know/inquired from YAMAHA if when will NOUVO MX 2006 be available in the Phil market. I saw it in Yamaha Thailand site where it was released already. what would be its probable SRP? Looking forward for a reply. Thanks in advance. mccoy
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has anyone had problems with the oil censor on fj1200's preventing ignition? my oil light comes up when i turn ignition key, the level is correct at 4.2 litres but i cant get the light to go out and the bike wont start, any suggestions, thanks Martyn.
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