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Finally passed my mod 2 and despite half hearted promises (mainly to the mrs) about keeping the ybr's fuel economy and cheap parts it just doesn't feel right after riding an xj6! I'm on a bit of a budget and have seen a few of the older xj600n's knocking around on eBay and auto Trader at a bargain price. For people that have owned them, are they fairly decent year-round commuters, or would I be better off trying to wait for a mid mileage fz6 or (if it's not swearing to mention on here) a S**uki SV or Bandit? Are there any common issues I should be looking out for if I buy one? Looking on Google it seems like the exhausts are quite expensive to replace. For selli…

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Well I resisted as long as possible but I relapsed, 57miles was all she got as a run in. Then stayed under 7500 for the next couple of hundred. Job done now, today was the first full fat 'Oh that's why you ride a two stoke' moment. Many more to come, I hope. Second thing, thought the bike looked a little flat, even after I had given it a clean. So at the suggestion of my neighbour (has some show and shine trophies from car meets) took all the polish off with some blue stuff from the US he lent me. Then gave it a good seeing to with some pigmented wax, again from Lee next door. WOW Looks amazing, much deeper colour and shine. Apparently polish/wax can go a bit off if it bu…

This just came up for sale around here. Would look good in the collection.

I love my 2010 950 tourer's fit but am wondering what I could do to get a bit more out of it? I have an Fi2000 and Cobra pipes.

After rebuilding my Genesis, I am now at the point where I am ready to start making her look pretty. Although the FZR600 is/was a fairly common bike, im seeing fewer and fewer parts for them, and lately simple things like a "clutch return spring" I had to get from a main dealership. So my next question is this really...... should I be looking to get a new full set of plastics, or just get the old ones repaired..... and where the HELL can I get a replacement set of pipes where they have the balancer's at the back of the Header down pipes? Side note, I am getting pretty annoyed with all the damn shops that keep asking me if its an EXUC...... or then telling me the eng…

Is Malibu and coke a girls drink? ive had quite a bit and it definatley works

Necessity meant that I travelled 700 miles on the XJ this weekend [a wedding on Sunday up in Aviemore]. My butt was killing me by the end. Didn't help that I didn't really have the option of time for a scenic route. Although, the A9 did have some gorgeous sights once you got north of Perth. That seat isn't designed for long distances. I may have to get a bagster replacement [or similar]. I'll never manage an Iron Butt on the stock seat. But far too often I'd glance down and go "well, that isn't 70mph. Ahem"

Just got the latest mag and guess who's in it? Our one and only foams going on about his dt50 well done Steve

Hello all. I'm after a 'cheap' (sub £50) Summer jacket. I have Armour with my current jacket so just looking for something lightweight and breezy, with fairly decent protection for my commute to work. Maybe I'm asking for the impossible with this budget, but after my CBT in March, I went out and bought a load of winter kit, so now I'm bloody roasting Not sure if I can link (think I can!) but something like "Gearx Aircon Summer Motorcycle Jacket Waterproof CE Protection All sizes" for around £50 seems a good deal, but is it to good to be true? Any ideas would be most welcome!

I've found that as you get older time seems to pass that much quicker - until now! Waiting on my XJ6 to get delivered and it's taking too long. Lol.

Hi, I'm a Newbie here and first time owning a Yamaha having had many other makes in many years of biking, I recently purchased a Yamaha Thundercat on E Bay from a bike shop in N. Ireland, which would come with a U.K. plate. it seemed a good deal at the time,They didnt want me to use Debit ot Credit card, Once the bank transfer was sent, I was informed the bike would be delivered to my door, which it was a week later with a plate which I thought was the official plate, found out later it was a I.of Man plate and the dvlc dont recognise I of Man plates, After I badgered them It was said the paperwork and request for a V5 and U.K. (aka English) plate. was sent about 3 we…

hi, New to the group so forgive any errors ! Have a 1999 650 v star and I am looking for a service manual. Have found a 1997 service manual, will this do or were there substantial changes to to 1999? Thanks

Just to say I have sold the FJ, met a nice guy while I was down at the FJ owners club who said he was interested and lo and behold turned up today and bought it. I shall really miss my old tank , got my asking price and so looking for something else now. A 125 or 250 2T would do nicely just for a bit of a project so if you hear of anything that might suit give me a shout, don't mind even if it's a basket case as I have plenty of time to fettle with oily bit's.

While I love my bike maybe its time for something new, I've been looking at the xvs 1300 custom but can't make up my mind, decisions decisions

Engine seized up as result of exhaust side of piston's skirt breaking apart and falling into lower end of engine. Yes there was engine oil and also coolant, both before and after the "seizure"... or that would have been a big lecture to the boy! I read on another blog this is usually the result of running to lean, thus too hot and pop??? In hindsight, the bike was accumulating some oil/sand at the exhaust port/muffler connection on the cylinder. It was initiated by an over full oil condition, which was corrected, weeks before. But, maybe that popped the seal. The bike started, ran well, plenty of power, it was odd. Another blogger suggested it is caused by too muc…

Hey everyone, Just bought a new to me 1980 Yamaha DT175. The bike is in mint condition and only has 600 original miles on it. The tac and speedo are in miles not sure if this is originally an American bike or if they all came that way, I live in Canada. Anyway, it runs really well and I have already taken it deep into the mountains, put about 50 miles on it and have no worries about the reliability of this thing. I am having an issue with the top speed. Guys on the internet are saying it should run at 120kph and mine tops out at around 50mph, roughly 80kph? It pulls pretty hard and idles well, but always struggles to get past 7000RPM. It will rev up 10,000rpm in …

I've been quiet (lurking and enjoying the YBR over winter) Now passed A licence and looking to move up to a bigger bike. Torn between a new MT07 abs and a slightly old Honda Hornet abs. I know I'm on a Yammy site but would welcome any thoughts that more experienced heads may have on the matter.

Hi guys, I have an 2010 xt125r. Mint bike, great fun but my speedo has gone pop. I know this means a new one is needed but I want together an aftermarket one (trailtech or koso) but was wondering if it's easy to swap or how much it cost to get a garage to do it? Cheers fellas!

Just when I thought I was in the clear. CN ask me to send them the insurance certificate back as I cancelled it!!! That will be the 19 page off that they emailed then. I'm not printing a copy of that to stick in the post when I haven't printed it out in the first place. I sent them an email saying printed copies have been destroyed. Now I wait for the red tape to strangle me.