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In race two Brookes was again fighting with the leading pack, however as Ryuichi Kiyonari (BMW) crashed out in front of him he was forced to take evasive action. Brookes held the Milwaukee Yamaha across the grass and rejoined, but dropped drastically down the order. A strong run of consistent fast laps but Brookes back up into sixth position and holding fourth in the overall standings. Parkes was determined to make improvements for the second race, but he crashed out at Goddards. Josh Brookes Race 1: 3rd / Race 2: 6th / Championship position: 4th "We've been in and out of the pits all weekend and all through testing trying to fast track the learning of the bike - for …

So it started the first day, but the day after I accidentally pressed the red button/switch on the left side with the clutch. Does that mean that I switched gears or anything,and if so please tell me how to get it into free. It's a little urgent.

Anyone on here go to this meet ? Believe it's getting quite a following now

what is the easiest way to drain the gas from the virago 1000? this is my first yamaha. i am very familiar with british bikes, and hondas but this bike has two gas tanks and no petcock. i don't want start pulling hoses and end up with a mess. the clymer manual isn't very helpful, just says to remove lower hose from sub-tank. i need to remove carbs for re-build.

hi to all! how'a your ride with your xtz bike? would you encounter any problems in your ride or any discouraging problem in XTZ 125? please share your concerned ... thanks

Loket may have remodelled their layout to include a new jump and corner section and moved the start gate back to the original position but the course was still stony and slippery and tested the full range of a rider's feel for traction and grip. The technical edge was increased by the hard-pack around what is otherwise a flowing and relatively easy racing course. Watched by 24,000 spectators Febvre set-off from his second Pole Position of the season won through Saturday's Qualification Heat. He settled into second place behind Evgeny Bobryshev and bided his time until the Russian slightly dropped his pace before taking control on lap six. From there Romain built a comfo…

Iv got a thundercat on 98 plate does anybody know if possible I could change the rear with a r6 end thanks phil

I have had problems with this bike. This summer I tooked the old engine out and took it apart to see what the problem was. I end up finding out my valves were junk so it was cheaper for me to buy a used motor than pay to fix the valves on that one. So I swapped out the motor and I put everything back together. Now I am having a problem with it only running on choke and when I try turning it off it just dies off on me. When I start it, it starts right away. When I rev it, it seems to like not want to go so I need to turn the throttle slowly until it goes a little than I can rev it. Once it's somewhat warmed up it starts now come right back down once I rev it. It will stay …

Hi guys, i am going along today to look at a 2011 Ybr 125 to possibly purchase. Do you have any little tips about things to look for on top of all the standard basic things? Anything would be be much appreciated? Callum Stewart

Hi all, first time posting here. I recently bought a YB100 (1980). It is mechanically sound but needs a bit of TLC. In particular, I noticed that the indicator lights do not flash - instead, they just stay lit like a headlight would. I can turn them individually on and off with the switch as normal but they do not flash.All other electrics seem to work fine. In the Haynes manual for the YB100 it mentions a part called the flasher relay, which is supposed to make the indicators flash. So today I took the left hand cover off the bike to see if the relay needed cleaning or replacing. When I looked at the electronics, I found that there appeared to be no flasher relay at all…

hi. I took my side case off on the gear side as my starter motor had disingaged from the starter gear. When I took case off I found that there was oil on my stator and flywheel. Not much but enough to coat like gravy. This could have got in there by me taking casing off. I have never known oil to be here? I thought there might be a seal behind the flywheel that has gone but at present I haven't been able to get the flywheel nut off to have a look. It's on there tight. So my question is, is this normal for this bike to have oil in with the stator/ flywheel. Cheers for any help. Ian

hi all I've just replaced the the fork stanchion on a friends ybr 125. All was going well until the bottom Allen screw needed to be undone, it just spun round without undoing. So the damper rod needed holding from inside needing a special tool, or in this case not, I just put two long 1/2" drive socket extensions together and the square end of one locked the damper rod perfectly. Just wanted to get the info out there so someone else could benefit.

Just flagging this up. Bike jumble and classic bikes at Ardingly Show Ground - Sussex tomorrow. It's a great little show if you're in the area. https://www.facebook.com/events/932382926832224/

Hi guys. Got a DT 125 MX for a project. The previous owner bored it, not sure how far oversize he went though. he also fit a ktm racing muffler and cone filter. It's suffered 33 years of abuse, so I plan to do a full engine rebuild. Parts aren't difficult to find, neither was the Haynes manual... but a parts catalogue is, I can only find the one for the liquid cooled model.. Does anyone know where I can find one? I'd like to be able to search for parts by their number to avoid compatibility issues. Does anyone have/ know where I can get a parts catalogue? Also, it's moody when it comes to starting, I think its running rich on both jets, for these reasons: 1) i can …

Hi all Well with help from various members (Thank you all ), I have done a few things will start with the good . Removing reed switch and taping it up ( Good ) fitting 220 jet in Mikuni TM 28 carb ( good ),cleaning out Exhaust (decoke) good, adjusting needle in carb (good). The bad removing snorkle, made the bike overheat also a pig to start refitted starts first time now and ticks over a lot better. Fitting 240 jet in carb bike had no bottom end so fitted 220 jet much better. Have not gutted exhaust to remove plate as if required would rather get new exhaust jury still out on that one.will fit a iriduim spark plug soon as can get one on island ( apparently adds 2/3 h…

Sounds good https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnydMibNojo

Hi all I just saw this the new module 1 test layout

Hello all, never used a forum for advice before but this bike is getting on my nerves I have a dt125r 2003 I recently bought as a non runner, I rebuilt the engine all new seals and bearing and gaskets. The bike will run fine with the choke out but as soon as I take the choke off it won't tick over or even Rev! I have had the carb striped and cleaned (all fine). Reed block and reeds are fine. New piston and rings (barrel is fine) compression is good anyone had this problem before? Many infomation would be helpful thanks

Where should I look for cheap parts for a DT50MX?

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