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Hi all not sure if this is the right place for this please move if not. I have got myself an old twist and go to keep the miles down on the Midnight star ,the problem I have is the header pipe is starting to corrode ,I have tried to protect it by removing the loose rust and painting it with high temperature paint I have done this twice now and both times the paint has burnt off in a matter of days . The paint I used is Halfords own brand, am I doing something wrong ,Ive tried increasing the temperature gradually but it still burns of ,is there a better brand or is a downpipe just to hot for any paint. any suggestions appreciated . Cheers Dave

So I'm ordering some new handle bars and was going to order a new set of grips. Now what am I looking for ? Just 2 standard grips or is there more to it then just standard grips

Does anyone know the size of the wooduff key? lengh...ect..any help would be great.Thanks

do i have to remove the gas tank ? and pull it out from the top?

Hi guys, I've suddenly got no headlight nor speedo backlight, though the sidelight works just fine. I've replaced the fuse and installed a new bulb, with no luck. Is there a headlight relay? I've traced the wires back to a relay behind the rh sidepanel, but all the exploded diagrams I can find say that this is the side-stand relay(!) Help!

Hi - Can anyone please help? I am after a Certificate of Conformity for my 2005 Yamaha TDM900 in order to export to France. Should I be able to get one from Yamaha UK, free of charge? They have yet to respond to my email of yesterday. I hear that people seem to have some trouble getting these Certificates that in reality shouldn't be necessary as they originate in a European country... Many thanks for any help that anyone can give me. Jetty

forget it lol

I'm looking to put some apes on my bike, always liked the look. Now I'm thinking 16" not sure if I'll need risers to clear the tank ? My question is can you simply buy all the longer cables needed ? Or do I have to get them made up for me?

been away a while sold my rxs 100 it just was a money pit unfortunatley. now i have an extra money pit. yamaha neos 100. needs some bits and piecese again. so i will probably be here for a while again.

Only had my draggy a day, am I right i

Got my dragstar yesterday and wondering what options I have to make it louder and sound better ?

There's a new baby in my family. Not sure what I was thinking buying a brand new bike, but hey, at least the previous owner hasn't messed it up! I didn't think I wanted a bobber, but she's a dream to ride and I had to have her.

I moan at £10 for a trim and often do it myself - grade 1 or 0 all over. Cheap and easy to look after without helmet hair. I tried trimming the dog a couple of months back to save a bit if cash and missed bits here and there and shaved him elsewhere. So here's £35 worth of wash, cut and dry:

Hi all, Enjoying a ride up in the cotswolds recently a thought came to mind, PUNCTURE ! what if I get a puncture in the middle of nowhere, I've got breakdown and recovery etc but I am wondering what you lads or lasses would suggest as a " get you home / garage " type solution. From when I used to ride many years ago I seem to recall a can of foam type stuff ?? I could be dreaming tho. I would appreciate any advice or suggestions from you time served people. Many thanks, Inpar.

Had my ybr 125 3 months now, really enjoying it, but I'm mechanically useless, to the extent that I can't even work out how to remove the toolkit from its little box. I could probably yank it out but then might not be able to get it back in, without damaging the rubber holder thing. Also any tips on cleaning and basic maintenance welcome.

Just got the FJ put back together and though now would be a good time to see if it ran ok, check the oil - ok check timing marks are right - ok check it has fuel - ok, general look round it to make sure everything was in the right place and hit the starter button, fired right up BIG SMILE yippee it lives, but hang on what's that strange hissing noise? Look down and I am up to my ankles in oil a LARGE puddle I might add, WHAT THE F**K is that? Do you think you can find the off switch when your mind has gone into overload !! How do I turn this thing off? Finally got it off and dropped to the floor to see what was going on and guess what numb nut's here has forgotten to tigh…

Hey fellow Yamaha Owners I just recently came accross this website. Are their any other Stratoliner owners on this site?

Hi, Michael here i am still new to bikes and have recently when through changing my brake pads, however before attempting the front as i loosened it a split in the caliper appeared and it has lost all its compression. i have ordered some quicksteel to attempt patching it in the mean time however, the main reason for the post is this: What can the caliper be replaced with if not the original dt125r ones as it currently has a dt125x caliper on it. (was like this when i brought the bike) The main thing im concerned about is what will fit. =)

I am on mandatory training for a hour and a half. Afterwards I will know; Don't run towards a fire Don't stick my hand in a sharps container I need to wash my hands after I have been to the loo A box doesn't need to be big to be heavy Don't over reach And I am a valued member of the team. Oh.......... Happy days!

Hi Ive recently bought a very low mileage 1989 rxs100 and have only ridden it less than 1/2 a mile but it seemed a bit sluggish. I've found the airbox has been butchered to fit a cone filter and holes drilled all over it. ( looking for a complete 1 if anyone has ) The carb however hasn't been jetted to suit as its still running a standard 120 main. The main issue I've got is I've dropped the gearbox oil and its full of fuel!. I take it the reason will be the right hand crank seal ? I've stripped this out and a new 1 is on its way. I've stripped the left hand casings off and theres no sign of fuel behind the flywheel. Can I take it this side seal is ok. I'm thinking of …