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So installed new exhaust and down pipe to my 125 virago, however the jubilee type clip used to secure the downpipe to filter box does absolutely nothing it seems, exhaust gasses still come out the gaps and can't see why it would make a seal, any ideas what I can use or do, I've pushed the downpipe in as far as it can go and seems almost too narrow to make a decent seal.

I am currently in the USA looking for replacement mirrors for my dragstar which is back in the uk. I need to know diameter of mounts, 8mm or 10mm? And is right hand mount clockwise or anti-clockwise thread? Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks

Hi all, Has anyone successfully swapped the DT125R front rim from 21" to 18" using the standard hub and can tell me what spokes they used and where to get some? Thanks

So to add to the ongoing niggles over the past year, I now have an oil leak but not sure where from? When she's been sitting for a few hours there is no sign of a drip anywhere, it is only when she's been running that it comes out and there is a lot splattered on the underside toward the rear of the engine. Losing what looks like about a tablespoon when it's parked, not sure how much when on the move (keeping the level topped up obviously). It tends to drip from the frame on the left hand side just behind the sidestand, may be running from the seam in the centre (hope not). Not missing a beat and no tapping or mechanical noises of concern but obviousl…

where can I get a full set of decals for my 82 plate lc for under £50 , iv'e been on ebay , anywhere else. in blue .

So got my new exhaust and went to put on but the bolts coming out of rear cylinder have stripped at end and pretty sure nut is knackered too, any ideas how to fix or how to get out where I can get some new bolts and nuts that will be suitable from

hi I'm new to this site and also this bike ,2008 r1 loving the bike despite my problem. I'm hoping someone can point me in the right direction. my problem when I try to start the bike it wont start unless I use throttle, it will then start when It does however it wont idle unless I rev it to around 6k and then it will sit and idle fine. rides perfect no problem until you shut it off and try to start it again. then I have to just do the same again. any help will be greatly appreciated. many thanks

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After spending all of last night rebuilding it, and all of this morning bolting everything else back on I filled it with some cheap 10w40 and fired it up. Now it's making a taping noise, think of the sound a valve makes when it's out of adjustment. It's like that sound, coming from the cylinder/bottom end, and it makes it only on the power stroke. I don't have the slightest idea, anyone else have a clue?

Hi there. Does anyone know where I can get the middle section,left hand side of the fairing for a Yam FZ6 2004 The fairing is blue. I fell off and damaged the plastics. Soapy

Hi guys, My 125 Virago is going to garage for service tomorrow but would like some advice so I have a rough idea what to expect, basically The front cylinder runs fine but rear one doesn't at all, so I swapped the leads round and now neither starts, anyone know what would be the problem, it's been Sat around for 4 months

Hi Guys This a fairly long 31min video of our ride out on Sunday which shows nice route thru CT from Blouberg over to Hout Bay, Chapmans Peak and Noordhoek. Weather not so good, but was at least cool. Some RD350`s..GT750`s and Aprilias..among others. Camera bike is an RDLC. Pity the RD500`s didn't come with this time. Hope you enjoy.

Hi guys one more question and hopefully my bike should be up and running, I'm replacing the entire exhaust system on my 125 Virago and need to replace the gaskets, are they all universal size or anyone know a good place to get them quick Cheers

I've got the cylinder if and was very pleased by it's condition, you can still see the factory hone lines, however, one area at the read (intake side) of the cylinder has some very lite score lines, you can't feel them when you run your nail over them, so as far as I can tell I could get away with a cylinder hone, but I want to be 100% sure so I thought I'd ask others, below are two links to pictures of the cylinder.

Hi, I am sure someone on here will be able to help, I was given a couple of old DT50MX's and between the two bikes I am sure there is a whole bike apart from a few bits, I intend on rebuilding one bike and putting it on the road ready for my nephew to use once he has done his CBT. What is the best way to find out the exact year of the bike? What is the process of getting it registered on the road & and is it difficult? Thanks Pete

I managed to complete my CBT yesterday and the trike passed its MOT today, so it's been a good week even if I did have to drive to Scotland and back for work. I might think about getting a cheap 125 so that I can practice for the full test on L plates, but not sure what to get. Any advice on good learners bikes. Yamaha, of course. ;-)

As I'm sure were all in the process of waking our bikes up from their winter snooze, excepting the hero's that ride all year. (been there fk that). Cleaned the bike, new chain, new oil run her up to operating temp, all good. Then decided on a run out to fill her up with some good fuel. Had an ok trip, did around 8 or 10 miles and the bike felt good. So, open her up for a bit of a blast on some local roundabouts where she goes unhappy. Carb had flooded shutting down one cyl 10 miles from home. I'm considering calling the man with a van when inspiration strikes, 99% of the way home is country road, soooooo, while the engine was still hot I pushed it back to…

I've spend the last 3 hours trying to get the engine out of the bike, every single fucking bolt holding the bike in is totally stuck in the bike, WD40, physical violence, high heat and a lot of time didn't get them out. As far as I can tell this engine is stuck solid in the frame. Any tips?

Hi Guys, I am in the process of replacing my water pump seals on my DT125R as the coolant has been leaking into the gearbox and has emulsified, can anyone tell me if im ok to flush the gearbox through with paraffin? from what i have read online people are recommending kerosene? Thanks Si

Hello dear members, I'm busy with the restoration of a Yamaha YA6 125cc 2 stroke autolube from '64. After changing some bearing, o-rings, gaskets and seals the engine is almost done now. Only thing left to do is putting new transmission oil in and start her up. The problem is, I can't find the right amount of oil and wich is best to use. Greetings, Lars