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Well had my new 2 me 1985 Yamaha XS 250 for 4 weeks now almost 1000 miles later and here is the good and the bad form my perspective. Bad. Brakes, stop stooooooop stooooooooooooooooooooooooop, forgot just how hard you have to pull on 80s single disk brake to make an impact on slowing down. Not really a problem just something you have to get re-used to a few near misses and your there. Oil leak from final drive shaft, not a bad one haven’t needed to top op oil yet and don’t expect to before oil change. Actually a double edge sword. It is working as a very effective inbuilt Scot oiler; the drip runs down drive sprocket and lubricates the chain lovely. Problem is it …

Motorcyclist hit by a bird (feathered kind) local to where I live, maybe a good reason to have a screen. Mind you I wonder how fast he was going... http://www.harboroughmail.co.uk/news/mail-news/motorcyclist-injured-after-bird-strike-1-5518834

alright guys anyone know how to de restrict my 02 dt ? looses all grunt in 4th and wont stay in the powerband range ive been told i have to get the survo to turn 180 degrees and apparently theres a robber block in the inlet from the carb that needs taking out do iactually need to do this and will it improve performance much i want acceleration more than top end as i go offroad quite allot

Sorry if ive put this in the wrong section Edit DDT: you need to put it in the for sale section which is open to paid members.

I hear alot about ppl needing a stove to bake parts to cure parts/paint and the wife wont let you . Soulition check your local paper or net source and get free stoves,people are giving them away weekly I got 2 in a week other parts might be broken but as long as the stove works then a few bucks to go get them is ,,well free IMO if you can run a few parts through them and then scrap the stove collect your $$ for the metal For ppl who live on this side of the pond try KIJIJ free stuff under the clasified every day someone seems to be giving 1 away Likie this one http://london.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-home-appliances-stoves-ovens-ranges-stove-W0QQAdIdZ543200239

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Hi all Just wanted to say happy Christmas and a merry new year before I am too drunk! Just a quick pic for Kev!

not from the area, but it's a legendary event and now the council want to ban it FFS register your complaint here http://present.brighton-hove.gov.uk/mgEPetitionDisplay.aspx?ID=410&RPID=11175561&HPID=11175561

Hi had a great Xmas DT running good treated myself to a new Alpinstars textile jacket looking good just need to loose a few lbs so she rides a bit faster happy new year all Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Hi everyone, my dad is just coming back to riding after around 20 years, He is considering buying a fazer fzs600 1998. Does anyone know anything about them, are they good bikes? I.E speed, torque, reliability comfort ect..?

Alex, got 35k AU$ going spare? http://www.trademotorcycles.com.au/detail/motorcycles/motorcycles/yamaha/rz500n/163928 I wish I had the money for that.

Rossi and Lorenzo both undertook a race simulation in the stifling Malaysian heat this afternoon to shake the 2014 M1 down over race distance. Four–time world champion Lorenzo was also happy having completed the three days. The Mallorcan made good progress during the riding sessions, managing to closely replicate the feeling of the 2013 bike whilst making the big reductions in fuel required for the 2014 season. Lorenzo completed the final day in third position, just 0.333 seconds from the front. The MotoGP paddock will return to Sepang on February 26th for the second official test of the year. Valentino Rossi 2nd / 1'59.727 “The test has been very good, I’m very…

This photo was taken 2 weeks after I got it: These 3 after after the exhaust leak was fixed and painted. Exposed part of the frame repainted black and top part of engine also repainted black. Repainted foot pegs, and most rust surface removed from handlebars: What do you think of it now that it looks better guys? Btw, I do want to fix the seat, but not sure It will stay with since I'm in high school (year 12 A/S level) and not sure if I will stay in Greece (current location) or study abroad. Another reason is that I can't legally ride it since I'm 17 and I should be at least 18 to get the license. Those 2 reasons are what makes me sell it and buy something …

Van Horebeek is finding an effective rhythm and feeling on the works YZ450FM and showed positive speed in just his second outing on the new motorcycle. The circuit at Noto was bumpy and technical but ‘JVH’ attacked the surface with confidence. Jeremy had to work in the first sprint to recover from a mid-top ten start but was able to find room past Todd Waters and other GP peers to reach second spot. A top three launch in the next moto put him right at the front from the get-go but Cairoli’s holeshot and pace on home turf was tough to match. “Overall another good weekend with some solid results,” evaluated Team Manager Mino Raspanti. “Jeremy improved his start in the s…

If anyone follows Moto GP then if you use BT internet you can register for free BT Sport which is covering Moto Gp in great depth starting this year, several video's and interviews are already on their site now, or if not with BT internet you can subscribe to BT Sport on TV . Cheers Ray.

Damn noone help here. Have a good riding.. already done whatever have been written here.

[sharedmedia=garage:vehicles:1134] Hi guys, I have just bought this Yamaha 80cc Year 1981. I would love to know what is the exact model as I need to buy some parts to start a restoration project. Thanks guys Kyle

Hi i am looking for colorcode for yamaha xz550 1982 my bike is red and white i hope somone kan help me

“For 2014, we have been able to unify all four riders and our team sponsors to present the Yamaha Racing Team with Yamaha Motor Insurance,” said team owner John Redding. “It again shows the significant support Yamaha and its associated companies have in racing and we look forward to representing YMI in the best light for 2014 and beyond.” Click here to view the news