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Hi there, Divirider (Martin) from Southampton here, new member saying hullo.

Hi, saying hello to everyone. Have just registered on this site. I ride a V Star 650 Classic and i live on the wirral , merseyside. Linda

My bike has been off the road for around 4 weeks,with rear brake problems ,but it looks set to be up and running in a few days ,boy i cant wait.

Hi. I have an XT250, old X reg (early 80's I think). It's been off the road for over 10 years. The carb is locked up and probably other issues. There's no way I could spend time getting it back on the road. Does anyone know of a place near Oxford where I could get it fixed? Cheers. Steve B.

Hello everybody. Just registered to this owners club as i bought a 97 Thundercat 2 days ago. Its the yellow and silver one. I've already replaced the blowing downpipe with a stainless one, but need to do the fork seals for the mot. However, the fairing at the bottom front was held together with tape as the lugs on the L/H fairing have snapped off and are still attached to the triangular middle panel. Anyone got one going spare? Getting the right one from a breakers seems like trying to finding hens teeth Cheers

First time Yamaha owner here.. and I gotta say.. i'm hooked. My question is.. where is a good resource to find owner/repair manuals for older yamahas? My current yamaha is a 76 DT 400.. i'm completely in love with it! I know my way around an engine for the most part.. it would however help if I could get my hands on the service manual.. even the owners manual. It currently has no lights except the head light. I usually use it for the bush.. but in the last few days.. am now thinking of putting it on the road.. So wiring would be my first priority. Also.. I noticed there's a battery under the seat.. yet I don't see an electric start.. only kick. Mind you it k…

Well guys just thought I'd let you know that my R6 dream ended on Thursday around 13.30. I turned into a side road from the main I'd just been on, went passed a van (which I thought was parked up) that then moved out and side swept me into a parked car the other side of that road. Bike looks like it will be written off but don't know yet as I was carted of in the back of an ambulance. I don't know what hurts more my injuries which aren't that bad to be honest or the void in my life where my bike was. Regards

Logged in yesterday to the site and having a look round. I have a 2001 FZS6 in the best red/black/silver colour scheme. and enjoying the Welsh roads Bike was immaculate until I hit gravel a few weeks ago but she is back to full fettle now. Scotland again in five weeks and looking forward to 1500 miles in five days touring the second best roads in the country- well the WEelsh ones are the best of course My bike and my lads Fazer thou

Well I decided my time would be better spent working on the house. Then I decided a holiday is for having a holiday so at 8pm monday night I headed south. I now find myself in Benidorm where I am going to relax for a few days. Any pointers for the route back up would be handy. I ended up using a couple of tolls in spain as I pretty much did from home (Burton On trent) to Mataro, near Barcelona with only stopping for the tunnel and to refuel. Going to take it easier on the way back with a couple of nights in France but heading for St Malo as I have the boat booked to see a friend in Jersey. Thanks. Take it easy all.

Hi everyone, Just registered... I'm interested in buying a new Fazer S2. Just wanted to get some info and opinions from owners of Fazers. I ride a Suzuki 2005 SV650S with fairing lowers and double bubble screen at the moment. I like the torque it produces and the light weight. It handles well and is narrow. The problem is the riding position with clip-ons is killing my back. Right between the shoulder blades (I have a herniated disc there anyway). Suzukis aren't known for build quality either, though it's garaged and well maintained, so it's mint. I want a bike with some wind protection and a relaxed riding position. The only one that looks right for me is the Fazer at…

Am I the only SR400 owner in the UK? Would be glad to hear from anyone anywhere on the planet who has a latish model mine is a 3HTF 2003 job. Thanks.

hi, need a new battery for my yamaha yzf r6 year 2000....searched the internet and spoke to some yamaha dealers.they have all come up with three different types of battery i think..the ct12b-4,yt12b-4 and gt12b-4.they all recommend this one but in my bike is a ct9b-4.anyone know which one it should be please....thank you

the Starter on my 1980 SR250G is so slow, I never know if it is going to start. Even with a new and charged battery it is a crap shoot if it is going to start. I've pulled the starter,lubed it, checked the brushes & comutator. Once running it is a fun bike for just putting around. Is this slowness normal? A little more on the bike. It sat outside for around 7 years on a friends back porch and he just gave it to me. The forks are pitted and probably going to need replacing as they'll take out the seals real fast Any info would be appreciated.

Hi, have just today bought an XJ 550. It needs a bit of TLC and I am looking forward to using it very soon. I thought I would just drop in tonight to say hi and introduce myself. You seem to have all the answers to all the questions I might need to ask soon, so hope to speak to you all soon.

well i bought a spotless 1998 XJ 600S Diversion from a man in the middleands. However, when his mate was delivering it he crashed it at low speed on a diesel patch. now the fairing is completely ruined with BIG cracks and scratches. . i am now looking for a replacement fairing and have come across a few earlier model fairings going second hand for good prices. i am wondering whether or not these will fit my bike? the fairing i am looking at buying is from a 1994 model whereas mine is a 1998. Can anyone help me? many thanks, Mark

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Hi Everyone, I fitted an Ivan's FCE (fuel cut eliminator) to my FZ1 this weekend and the difference is staggering! Absolutely no throttle snatch at any revs / throttle combination. It has totally transformed the bike, so smooth! it was £150 all together from SG Motorsport who are really helpful and it's not too difficult to fit if you have some mechanical / electrical knowledge. Can't recommend it enough.

Hi does anyone know why the custom section of this site dont work, cos I bought a Dragstar 250 and I would find it useful... Is there anyone I can contact to ask? Cheers Max

...and get it next week. Sorry lads!

Does anyone have an ENGLISH manual and does anyone know the c orrect ammount of oil for the front forks. They are not air assisted type. Help please......