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Hi all, How soon should you expect an exhaust to last before it starts rusting. I purchased my Fazer 8 new June last year and whilst have ridden it in various conditions (weather wise that is!), the stock exhaust has started to rust where the mounting bracket is welded. I realise I made the mistake of not weather protecting the bike for winter riding and some of the connections etc have started to corrode, but what's the score on acceptable corrosion/rusting on a virtually new bike that hasn't even reached its firt service yet? It's been washed down regularly and garaged. cheers David

hi ive recently bought a yrb 125 (2010 model) and the chain and sprockets are a bit tatty to say the least, i was wondering how hard it would be to change both front and rear sprockets and the chain my self. i have very little mechanical knowledge but i want to learn. any advice would be AMAZING!! cheers, Peace out!

Not sure if you guys and gals watch Counting Cars on Sky? but this guy is a repeat person on the show and just look at what he creates! This Ford Model T (or A) has 2 V8's and 4 Super chargers working in sync. He has now finished building a Chopper with 4 Halrey twins. Most would thing that he has just spun two motors about to mount to the side, nope, as if he done that they would be running the wrong way so he's taken them apart a re-built them backwards so that they now run in reverse to also work in sync witht he two standard motors. I cant get his actual web page to work as its blocked here at work but i "think" you can get the full build thread on there.…

Just trying to figure out how long those beasts could live. Bought my 1980 DT175MX at 39,000 kilometers (24,000 miles). Seems a lot compared to similar people on the forum with the same bike. I spent some cash on it and now it's like a queen. So how many miles has your DT done? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hey everyone, sorry to mods if this is in the wrong section, I am after some advice regarding security lights, there have been a few thefts of bikes around my area & I want to make sure that mine has a deterant if nothing else, I have it on paddoc stands with chains around the wheels & stands, and locks everywhere possible, but I feel a light would also set my mind at ease. Has anyone fitted any that they would recommend.? Thanks for any help Shaun

I am having issues with posting replies on here. I am unable to cut and paste. either from here or from other sites, like photobucket. it is also taking a while for the letters to appear after they have been typed.

Hi all, I've posted on here before but not for a while so I may just look like a newbie to you all. Just wondering if anyone could possibly give me some help. I have a 1999 Yamaha DT, every time that it seems to get wet my bike seems to fuck up, the other week it happened and it would not tick over, it kept cutting out and not going past 7000 revs. I took out the spark plug which was so black, changed it and got it running again. It got wet again and the same thing happened, I played around with my air and fuel mixture and got it running fine, but then it always seems to change. At the moment it will tick over just over 1000 revs which is so low I know but if I turn my t…

Hi folks, Total newbie and had my first fall and smashed my headlight completely. I've found this on ebay and just wondered if someone is able to confirm for me that I'm buying the correct headlight. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/230903340499?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 Think it is, but hoping somone can confim it please. Thanks!

Im not very mechanically minded if its broken it goes the garage, My question is i have a lovely xj600 i looking to improve its performance and up grade some parts on it your help and advice would be greatly appreciated many thanks

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/vehicle-tax-changes Don't know if this is good news or bad. Probably another way of making using the roads harder and more costly,

Hi Guys, I did a quick search to see if this was already posted sorry if it was I didn't see it. but in order to get a better tax rate etc for bikes I think its a great idea. http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/48869

hi i was just seeing if anyone knows if the brake calipars from a xvs dragstar & xv vergo are the same as im having trouble finding one thanks for reading

The 'new' one I mean? I've fallen in love with the looks (my 70s thing again.) Any good?

Hello everybody! I have recently passed my test, got myself a brand new XJ-600 Diversion S (Half faired) and I admire the bike so much…. But the thing is i'm not happy with the appearance completely. I want to do some changes to the bike, wether its subtle or not I cannot decide! So far I have put white reflective tape around the tire rim and considering tail tidy, getting a new exhaust & decals. Not sure what I want if i'm totally honest but I thought i'd bring it to the forum and see if there are any ideas that you guys have tried & have come out looking great! Any ideas please post back! The bike: 1483195_10202846046220397_2037720002_n.jpg

hi all I was just seeing if anyone knows were I can find one as the main alloy housing has cracked and the chepest one iv found is nearly £400 witch I can afford thanks all

I have a 61 plate YBR which has just started hunting between 1000-2000 rpm and then stalls. Any idea what can cause this? My local dealer has never heard of this happening before. It has done 530 miles from new and has always been garaged when not in use. Any help will be gratefully received.

Hi guys & gals (if there are any) Wonder if any one can shed any light on this I bought my bike a month or to ago but Over the last few weeks my gears have become very stiff and hard to change, clutch is fine, chain oiled and adjusted correctly, could this be bad oil or possibly something worse? Any help greatly appreciated

hello can anyone shed some light on this for me I have a 10 v bottom end with a 34x ypvs barrel on it and head ,the powervalve is capped I get a 35 a exhaust and when I offer it up the manifold to exhaust port is wrong way around , where am I going wrong ? , am I right in thinking the 35 a exhaust is in the same position as the one for the 10 v barrel and head but not for the 34 x head ,......im confused anyone help at all would be very great full.

evening guys im after some info and pointers on fitting an aftermarket exhaust(currently looking at a termignoni)thais particular brand comes in 3 decibels the higher the decibel the cheaper the exhaust it seems..ranging from 80db to 102db. my finances dictates getting the cheaper louder one so what are the implications of a 102 db exhaust,will it be stupidly loud getting me unwanted blue light attention? is 102db road legal or will I need to fit the standard one when ever its due for mot? also taking out the db killer..good or bad idea? thanks guys )

The other day I was looking through some photos of old DT's and came across thing beauty, which looks like a DT but the front end quite confuses me in terms of model, anyway back to the point. There is this thing behind the seat that looks like a "seat extender" which in my view looks really good. Does anyone have any information regarding this chrome piece? Was is an option extra? And can it be fit for later model DT's like my '80 DT175MX? It really grabs my attention, and oh btw the rider's seat looks quite shorter. Photo below: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk