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Hello. I live in Tucson, Arizona and am thinking of buying a 86 Yamaha fj1200 from someone who has had it for a year. He is asking for $1500 firm but I see some issues. The biggest issue may be that he is not mecanically inclined. Anyway.. The bike runs rough so I'll see if I can find a mecanic to say "it's just the carbs" or "the engine has problems". That's easy... There is more like... A front fork is leaking. I think that is not hard for me to fix. There is something that worries me. It can get over a 100deg here. Does anyone run a big oil cooled bike like this in the hot summer? My last bike was a Honda VF700F (liquid cooled). He says he has to leave t…

Hi there everybody, I have just purchased a 98 thundercat, This is my first bike of this class as I have been riding a sr 125 up to now, passed the test and reached the dream !!! Is there anything I should be aware of with regards to looking after my new machine. Many thanks

hello i was desperatly looking for am carbouretta for a ty175 can any1 help me

Hello all I'm new here the names Jon from the land of the Manchester, I currently ride an XVS 125 and considering a chop kit for it. Also looking to learn more about how the bikes guts work.

I was wondering if anyone knows of any good (cheapish) sites where I can pick up some aftermarket parts for my XVS125. Ive been scouring ebay but can only find a selct few (usually the same constantly) cheers.

I was wondering if anyone knows of any good (cheapish) sites where I can pick up some aftermarket parts for my XVS125. Ive been scouring ebay but can only find a selct few (usually the same constantly). Im also feeling good, 2 weeks ago I would of needed to take it in to a garage to sort anything out that perhaps was amiss but this weekend I attached new brake pads on the front and tightened up the chain but still cant find the resevoir for the chain lube lol.

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Hello everyone, just joined, lurked for a bit. I'm into custom bikes, Daytona 1200 chop does the biz for me. Ex V-Max owner (big crash) and currently after a TTR600 for green lanes. Cheers.

i am searching for an xt 600 1991 model complete top end of engine (head and rockers) ive tryed some breakers already and am awaiting replys, can anyone reccomend any breakers thanks or even better you may have the part yourself thanks jez.

Hi All, Yes another Newbie, must be the weather making us all feel like getting back on our bikes (yeah right) I have just got myself a Thundercat after being off of 2wheels for nearly 4 years. Used to own a 2000 R6 but due to getting older and fatter needed a bit more comfort. The bike seams lovely and smooth, obviously not the same to throw around the corners but pretty nice none the less. Anyway lets just keep wishing for some dry days. Keep safe all.

Hi All Had my Xj since october and every time it rains the front brakes are crap, takes a good 5 to 8 seconds of pulling hard on the lever to clear the water off then and I now have to virtually ride with them on to keep em working when it rains, looked at the front wheel whilst going along the other day when it was raining and the water was being channelled onto the brake caliper by the mudguard, is this normal, if so is there anything i can do to solve it, get the fright of my life every time i try to use them (quite often on the A2 in rush hour) Rob

Hi from a newbie, I am the owner of a 2000 V-Star 1100 Classic. The rear fender has been damaged beyond what I want to repair and I am looking for a new/used one. I found one for sale but it is for a 2006 Classic. Are these fenders interchangable? Thanks for any help. Camconative

I am sure this has been posted here before, but to the newbies who have never read it before please post this on to another forum especially car ones if you subscribe to them as well, maybe if it kicks one supid cager into looking in the mirror before they change lane it will be worth it anyhow here it is it will bring a lump to your throat I saw you roll up your window and shake your head when I drove by. But you didn't see me driving behind you when you flicked your cigarette butt out the car window. I saw you frown at me when I smiled at your children. But you didn't see me when I took time off from work to run toys to the homeless. I saw you stare at my …

Hey all im trav a new member just thought id give out some info on a problem i had with my trx850 and from what i hear is common with most yamahas... if anyone has ever experiecned there bike back fireing and running on 1 cylindar (if a twin) or 2 cylindars (if a 4) then your problem is there is water in your sparkplug inlets... just dislodge them and spray some wd40 on them... also if you can try to put a clean rag down the inlets to soak up the water... it will do the trick... ps sorry bout my shabby spelling lol

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If anyone here uses yambits for their classic Yamaha parts i had a mail from Dave today Hi Merv, Still loads of probs with site and ebay, I'm going to close for a couple of weeks very soon to set new systems in place. Wouldn't mind you posting a bit of a note on the various forums you go to let people know, don't want em thinking I've gone bust! I 'll let you know whats happening. Dave merv

HI ALL, thought id pick your brains, i bought the fazer 1000 yesterday, nice bike, just one niggle so far, the clock wont keep its time i set it , works fine till i turn ignition off the it resets it self, is there some thing im not doing, to keep the memory? also hints on tyres an so on would be helpful, im not a speed freak those days are gone , i bought her for comfort and the occasional , weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee all we need now is the weather and woooohoooo

Hello Everyone I bought my first Bike yesterday, it's a 52 plate Fazer 600 with 23k miles on the clock. I plan to use it for a bit of fun in the summer, and commuting to work occasionally, also I'd like to get my hands dirty with servicing / modification myself. The bike it stock as far as I know but with an aftermarket immobilizer and a squirty oil thing for the chain, but I'm not sure how that works! I am 29 years old and don't have a bike license yet, but it's on the way. My last experience on 2 wheels was a 49cc moped 10 years ago, so I remember my CBT but will have to do it again soon Looking forward to reading lots about this bike! Oh here'…

im looking for help on finding a carb for my ty175 any help would be appretiated.