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Hey guys, so I'm counting down the days until I get to collect my YBR125 at the end of this week! It's been such a long passion of mine to ride motorbikes, but before I knew it work, cars and a house got in the way.... Anyway, here I am at 27, getting my first bike! I can't wait to get out and practice so I can work towards my full licence next year. So, help inspire me to get the most out of my (speed devil) 125, and share some cool stories about your first bikes - what was your first bike? Did you go on any mammoth trips? Find yourself riding in crazy weather for the first time? Etc... I'm hoping I'll be able to share my own stories in the not too distant fut…

Right first off the machine FZ400R (46X) first registerd 1986 imported 1993. Currently on a 1987 plate (D) Good points virtually complete if exceedingly tatty well I have owned it for 8 years and the previous guy owned it for 2 years so it's been in my garden 10 years time flies. He left it as a box of bits after ripping it apart. He took the wheels and frame had them powder coated gold (don't know what possesed him) anyway ravages of time have put it that it needs doing again wheels are ok been stored in my shed on a shelf. Bad points forks pitted but can get them rechromed I have located fork seals. Rad is damaged but can be rebuilt by local rad specialis…

Well here i go again with this one, i know i have said it before but it will definatly be happening next year. Im looking at selling up Betty and getting another bike, its not that i dont like her any more (i love her to bits) its just that im bored of her now and just want a little more grunt for my buck also it will be nice to see someone else enjoy her as much as i have. Now the bikes im looking at getting next are: Harley Sporty 1200 (pre 2005) Harley Ironhead 1000 (found a 1984 one im in love with but needs work) XVS 1100 (looks too bulky for me tho) Vmax (not sure how long id keep it tho as its not my style, i just want one ) Kwakimakie VN1500 XV 1600 …

thought that would grab your attention, i mean tips, do you know any good ideas as to how i can spruce up the clocks and rev counter dials and plastics on my rdlc.the plastic is scratched and the dials have badly faded,

Be careful what you post you could end up in prison http://www.bbc.co.uk...-herts-15572769 (if you ride like a nob you deserve it!)

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Hi folks,am new to here as from tod,7/4/2011.i have a question for you.i have a 1998 yamaha majesty and i need to remove the rear wheel,i have a manual for the bike but it is so vague and useless as it does not say how to do it,many thanks,ken.

My 2012 xmax sport 125 needs a full service , I'm at 10,000 on the clock. I have been told by local bike company that a full service is £100 but for that all he does is oil & all other fluids, air filter, brake check & pegs etc greasing. I don't know much about scooters but this cant be a full service can it ? If it's just a case of doing the above could I not just do it myself ? never worked on scooter or bike before. can I do this myself ?

I was looking at a book on ebay called Tuning for Yamaha RD/RZ 350 YPVS by Martin Kieltsch. Has anyone got this ? is it any good ? Cheers, Mark...

I'm looking at yr1 and am just wondering how much it would be worth restored/unrestored (In Australia). Currently it runs and its all original and has 16000 miles on it. Also are these bikes hard to work on?

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Hi folks: I'm hoping to dust down my old jacket etc and get back out on 2 wheels after a spell of 9 years of not biking. I've recently bought an old 1987 YX600 Radian as a project to work on, so that hopefully I will be able to get back out on the road by the summer. I need a few parts and am having difficulty in locating them - if anyone can help me, i'd be most grateful - the bits that I need are: - Front brake master cylinder - Front brake light switch - The Rubbers which sit between the carbs and the airbox - Fuel Tap Seal Kit Fingers crossed! Hope you can help. Many thanks, Steve.

Hi all, I have a couple of queries and was hoping some bright sparks on here might give me the info... I have been looking at YZ 125's, mainly the engine, and I know there are differences but I was just wondering if anybody knew what the main differences between them are that give the yz its extra umph, I mean is it as simple as porting differences or is it a completely different engine?? Exhaust and carburettor are a lot bigger and gear ratios must be different for the track use but what about the engine internals?? They have similarities in look but this doesnt mean anything.. Any help appreciated, I guess everyone can tell what I'm thinking about doing... T…

hi i have got a 1996 yamaha dt 125 and i want to put a yz 250 engine in it. will the brackets fit? will the engine fit ?

Hey guys i just wanted to ask some advice one of my mate recently baught a 00 426 really quick and i wanted something the same if not quicker but i have not ridin a 450 yet just wanted to ask people apion on what bike would be a better bike thanks heaps guys want my first bike to be a beast

Ok so ive been thinking up ways of improving the DT's performance off road, my main gripe is that the suspension is very obviously setup for road use, and is far too spongey and wallowey for my liking off road on jumps etc. Been talking to a mate who have owned a YZ and he said that the swingarm, rear shock and front forks should all bolt up to the DT... is this correct? And if so, will the DT wheels fit the YZ gear? Been told the speedo drive wont work so will need a digital speedo with magnetic drive, and that i will need longer cables making up, that side of things doesnt bother me, just wanting to make sure everything else will work? If not, any advice on ot…

Hi after some help with a transmission bearing please. Im rebuilding my yz125 2003 and need to replace one of the transmission bearings. The bearings is an ntn 6304x3nx2. It has a snap ring on the outer race. Is this just a normal 6304 bearing with snap ring or is it a specific bearing made for yamaha? As I am having trouble locating one without going to yamaha direct and paying the privilege. Thank you in advance, Tom

New to this forum not the best layout so don't know if I'm posting in the Wright place but I have a yz 125 1987 and the swing arm is hitting shock any I deas

Hi All, iam a new to this site, I own a YZ250 2007 Which was stolen on thursday evening. Luckly it was found the next day.informed the police they only took 3 days to call around, not to take statement but to say they know who stole the bike but they have only told them hoodies not to do it again. Well what can u say

HI GUYS I JUST HAVE A FEW QUESTIONS ABOUT A REBUILD I'M DOING, I WASN'T SURE ABOUT THE S ON THE TOP OF THE PISTON W/ A ARROW, I THINK THAT IS MEANS SOUTH, OR INTAKE SIDE FACING, CORRECT ME IF IM WRONG. ALSO THE PISTON PIS CIRCLIPS IS THE ANY SPECAIL WAY THEY NEED TO ME FACING