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Just bought a YZ85 2002 two-strke for my g-friend and a wr450x for myself . I'm an avid mt biker ... actually help run mtbr.com and their forums. Thought I'd introduce myself and get started before I *really* get started I don't know why we ended up with Yamahas. I was looking at the Hondas but came across the perfect 2-stroke and great CA financing in Burlingame, CA, USA. I hope it all works out.

I have a Yamaha RX-S 100cc and want to know what the size of the gap should be in the spark plug?

Out on my Cat last night ( lovely sunny evening)..I've had it for 2 months now and am gradually feeling more confident. Anyway going quite fast round twisty country roads here in North Devon, I found that a couple of times when going too fast into a corner ( judged it wrong --let's be honest ) trying to lean over more and grabbing a large handful of front brake, the bike suddenly tried to go straight on, and tried to come upright. I was really lucky on a left hand hairpin (VERY tight), when I realised I was too hot into it, braked hard, and the bike stopped turning and carried straight on over to the outside lane....if anything was coming the other way I'd be "daid a…

HI I HAVE A UK SPEC 1997 THUNDERCAT WHOOSE FRONT BRAKE CALLIPERS HAVE SEIZED. I'VE BEEN TOLD THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE CALLIPERS AND THEY WILL NEED REPLACING, AND HAVE BEEN RECOMMENDED FAZER CALLIPERS AS A BETTER ALTERNATIVE. CAN ANYONE CONFIRM IF FAZER FRONT CALLIPERS WILL FIT MY CAT AND IF SO ANY PARTICULAR MODEL/YEAR OF FAZER? OR DOES ANYONE KNOW ANY OTHER WAY TO CONFIRM THIS BEFORE I SPEND MY HARD EARNED £'S ALL ADVICE AND SUGGESTIONS VERY WELCOME. THANKS

Hey everyone, My name is Nick, I'm 21 and I've been riding for 17 years (my bicycle that is ). I have been wanting a motorcycle for a loooooong time and now that I'm out from under the watchful eye of my mother and father, I have purchased my first. It's a 1978 Yamaha DT175, pretty much not my dream ride but a cheap bike for me to learn on. My question is a legal one, if anybody is knowledgable on that subject. I live in California. I asked a motorcycle enthusiast accquaintance if he could locate a few parts for me. I need a couple of mirrors, a brake light, brake light relay, turn signal relay, ignition switch, and battery in order for me to satis…

I've been doing a consistant 350-400 miles a WEEK for the past coupla months..... Finally got a chance to get some pics of the Tumalo Reservoir whilst out on an Early morning spin this last Monday...... This place is so quiet.....especially when it's only 5 or 6 miles away from my office ..... Not much Snow left on the 3 Sisters in the Background....but then again, the temps have been in the 90+F range lately Now if only I could just figure out a way to set up shop right Here!

woohoo!!! i passed my test!!! only 3 minors too now i can ride my hornet yaaay!! right wheres my keys...

Hi everybody !!!! Just wanna say hi to you all as you may of guessed i'm new to the yam, board's..... Just got myself a 04 R1 and lluurrrrvvvvvvveeeeeeeeeee it to bits. Did have a hayabusa before but she was getting on a bit so decided to go for the ultimate sport's bike !!! (R1 of corse). Hope to speak to ya all soon but weather's great at the min, (cumbria) so getting some miles in,,,,,, c ya later. Paul & fiona.

HIPPY BARFDAY! mate

Hi Guys, Just bought a yam bt 1100 bulldog from a local dealer, now i know everyone slags them off as a gutless and lardy machine but i happen to like the fact that i cant go too fast!however, since picking it up on saturday i have noiced that if i go above 6500 revs the engine seems to cut back, i have just taken it to the dealer who stated that this is totally normal and it is due to the rev limiter kicking in.....ive never heard of this before! is there anyone out there who knows this to be true?!?!?

I brought my FJR back from the middle east, ( you guys don't know what hot is). To get it registered in the UK I need to change the dip light and the speedo disk. HELP. Anyone tell me the best way without forking out £300. Desperate to get it sorted as I can't get it insured until it's done.

Our club pres getting ready for a Bank Holiday Ride-Out

Is there such as thing as a Maxim Owners Club in the UK? I have just got my hands on a 1985 700cc US import, and am new to biking so need as much friendly (and simple) advice as possible. The best way to do it would be to link up with other Maxim owners instead of badgering the hell out of all-and-sundry! So if anyone knows of such an Owners Club, please let me know!

I know most of us here are expeienced rideres etc and aware of the dangers of motorcycling but please be careful out there everyone, this comes about as i ws returning home from a shopping trip with the missus on monday and came upon a fatal accident involving a bike. it looked as though the rider had taken the bend too fast and ploughed into the side on an oncoming car, Passing the scene again yesterday the police were searching the area high up the hedge for something. It has made me think this ws not a R1 or anyother plastic rocket it was a big scooter, it would also appar the rider was only wearing at shirt and shorts, so please be careful and if yuo wanna go like …

hi,all,would anyone know,anything,about why my nutral light is not working its not the bulb and i dont where else to look,i,m taking my cbt on sunday,and i have a yamaha 125 sr,p reg,and that little green light,will come in handy for the frist few weeks,...

just a quick hello from a newbie here, at the mo i'm riding a little sr125 until i go for the full test.

the west country bike show is on 29th september--1st october,if you would like more details.....visit...http/www.westcountrybike show.co.uk,i,ll be there,

Extracted from SW bikers A guy in a restaurant ordered squid and the waiter took him to a large tank in the corner to choose one. After studying all the squid in the tank he settled on a small green one in the corner with a moustache, the thing was obviously frightened probably knowing why he was there. The waiter took the sqid from the tank into the kitchen where Gervais the chef was waiting and gave him the order. Gervais placed the quivvering squid on the table and lifted the large mallet high to strike down on the poor creature, but as he did he noticed a tear running from the squid's eye. For the first time ever Gervais suffered an attack of concience burtsi…

Hi, im a relative newb, ive been riding for over a year now, and have recently got an SR125 SE. Ive had to change the engine for a newer one, as it decided to drop one of its valves in to the barel. The Newer engine is off of a 97 bike, and it is so far running well (ish). There is one problem though, when I come off the throtle in any gear above 3rd, the power will go compleatly, and the engine dies (as in no fuel being combusted), or when I give her a little throtle, she will sometimes become very laboured in reving, and will almost stall, or die (in neutral). It only seems to hapen when the engine is warm/hot. I think it could be the carb, or an air leak in to…