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I managed to leave the house today without reading the weather report, and got stuck in a thunder storm. I tried to wait it out for a bit, but had other things to do. my jacket kept me relatively dry, but im kind of interested to see whats out there for weatherproof riding gear. so, what do you guys use? if money wasnt an issue, what would you use, and if you were on a budget, what would you get? thanks in advance! oh, and i realize that the poll is pretty basic, but i wanted to get an idea of how many people ride year-round or mostly year round.

I've got about 5,000 miles on my 1300, and once the engine gets nice and hot, I hear what to me seems like excessive lifter noise. I just had oil changed, with Amsoil synthetic, 10/40, and noise remains. Does this seem to be typical with this bike's engine? Is anyone else having this issue?

Hay all. I bought an XJ 750 SECA and I am having trouble finding insurers that will insure it, being a US model. I found 2, but would like some more to get more quotes from. Got any sugestions on insurers that will insure it? Cheers. I should add that I am in the UK.

I set up an account on Youtube to feature my friends and I doing racing, stunting, and whatever with motorsports. So I figured that others have done this too. I have a few vids of my friend on a Yamaha R1 doing tank wheelies and burnouts. I'm the yellow bike racing a Nissan 350z. We should have some more videos up soon. My Youtube Account If you have youtube feel free to add me as a friend. I'm looking for more motorcycle videos.

Hi there,just thought i'd say hi to you guys ,just got a thundercat 600 last week whitch needs a bit of TLC,will keep you's informed, cheers Lenny

my name is brian i live in cornwall & i own a yamaha fazer fzs 600 on an 04 plate i am married with 4 children i am also a member of the first and last mcc also a member of the forum rideout-sw.co.uk both of these clubs do a lot of charity runs the last one was with the rideout-sw where we raised £3,500 for the cornwall air ambulance the next one is on the 9th sept for the children hospice south west

Hey all. My new bike has a data-Tag on it. Does anyone know where I need to register it at, as the previous said I would have to do it. R6Gale

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????

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…

Hi Can anyone help me find a users manual for a 02 v star 650 and a 04 v star 110 classic

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.

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..

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

:( 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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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? …

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!

Hi folks! Just to say HELLO to all and I've bought a Thundercat from 2003 here in Spain with only 3.400 Km!!.. I'm very happy with my bike, it's very easy to ride and very very comfortable.. Cheers!

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…

77 RD 400, senior rider, but it's a senior bike. Any recommendations for tires?? Thanks, Gramps

well ive just got ma bike back wi ma mot..... now i can ride and i am totaly buzzin