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Hey everybody, I have been gifted an xj900f to go along side my xj6n by my other half's dad however there is a slight snag! Now here is the awkward part for me, he has not ridden the bike for the best part of 9 years which does not phase me but he has no recollection of where the v5 is & if he ever declared it worn due to a health issue, the bike is in good condition and to me it would be nice to get it back to full health & I can learn a trick or two along the way. Does anybody know how I can get a log book without landing him in it for it not being sorn or without a massive cost? Thanks for any advice as I don't know where to start. Shaun

got new bike on 4/2/14 a Yamaha XT600E (just like saying that) how long does it take to receive the log book? its been 21 days now, on yahoo answers someone said it usually takes a couple of weeks & to leave it 6 week before chasing it up if you haven't heard from the DVLA but don't know if this is true got my mod2 tomorrow but even if I pass cannot tax my new bike (did I mention its a Yamaha XT600E?) because it says not to order one until you get log book or previous owner might get it by new I mean new to me, 2003 model

So I had my first spill coming out of the Wallasey tunnel tonight. Bike decided to do a bit of acrobatics while I was braking, think I hit a spot of oil or something. I'd wondered whether I needed all the padded/kevlar gear with "just" a 125 YBR, but after landing on my shoulder and sliding along the floor at 30mph I now understand why it's important! A bit bruised, but I'm intact, so I guess the gear did its job. Bike wouldn't start at first, was just getting the engine light, but after about 10mins of catching my breath and cursing it fired up like nothing had happened. Handlebar is a bit bent, and the right indicator won't work, but otherwise it looks largely intac…

[sharedmedia=garage:vehicles:1134] Hi guys, I have just bought this Yamaha 80cc Year 1981. I would love to know what is the exact model as I need to buy some parts to start a restoration project. Thanks guys Kyle

Hi guys... I have a virago 535 1994 model... What size spark plug socket am I needing ? ( toolkit I am looking at gives a choice of either 16 or 21 mm) Is there a standard fit ? Sorry to be so useless!!! Cheers Stuart

Hey everyone, I have what is hopefully an easy question Wanting to fit some rental fat bars on my xj6n (had them on my old drz400 and loved them, I have never attempted to change bars on a motorbike I am willing to try anything, is there anything I need to be careful of? And does anyone have any pictures of an xj with different bars? Thanks for looking thanks for any help I do have a vague idea as to what does what done mechanic qualifications at col & always working on cars but this is a new one haha Shaun

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Damn noone help here. Have a good riding.. already done whatever have been written here.

is it possible to fit an xvs 250 engine into an xvs 125?they look pretty similar but i wonder if it was possible would i have to change the braking system as it would obviously need more stopping power?

My mind is pretty much made up....but I really do like the other one as well... What colour do you like best for the rims...out of curiousity?

Look what i finded! OMG isnt it the coolest thing ever? its like a donkey in running shoes! shame i just scrapped tow DT engines

Got a bloody section 59 yesterday for doing a professional photography session on a unused beach on my motorbike (fully road legal). Just wondering if any one knows of any one I can write to with a petition to get some legal land for us to ride on as there is no where for over 20 miles. I no I prob won't get any where but I'm fed up with it police thinking they rule everything and are bigger than me they do not even no how to issue a section 59 I had to tell them how to do it they wanted to take the bike straight away but I told them if they want to do that they got to catch me but if they give me a section 59 I'll cooperate I'm not a little chav on a battered old…

If anyone follows Moto GP then if you use BT internet you can register for free BT Sport which is covering Moto Gp in great depth starting this year, several video's and interviews are already on their site now, or if not with BT internet you can subscribe to BT Sport on TV . Cheers Ray.

Hi all. As I'm new to biking (had my licence since June 2013) the first set of jacket and trousers I bought were textile ones. I'm looking in to buying a leather jacket and trouser set and wondered if anybody has heard of the brand, and if so what are your thoughts? Thought I'd ask as it's a lot of money to spend (500 pound for the set I'm looking at!!). Any advice would be gratefully received.

I mean like Fizzies and early Yammies (RDs etc.) have? If we'd all bought RDs 10-15 years ago (when they were real cheap) we'd be sitting on a bit of an 'investment' now. Same with MK1 Ford Escorts - couldn't give them away 20 years ago . . . have you seen the prices now? I guess I'm trying to figure the next 'thing'. Your thoughts gentlemen?

Sorry about this... I have a 1994 Virago 535 and I am looking for a cheap tool kit for it...... I presume I am looking for metric tools, not imperial... Sorry to be such a f*** wit !

just seen THIS anyone fancy a road trip to the fatherland?.

hi guys and gals, long time no speak, just treated myself to a mint condition 1983 xt125, super excited about using the old girl these pics are one off ebay and other two in my garage, i will get better pics tomorrow, taking her to my workshop for and get it booked for mot . im still speechless to think i just got this for 350 beer notes... an absolute steal, especiaslly as i seen a resto project go on ebay in terrible condition for 900 last week. the seller was absolute gutted, his fault for listing just as a "motorbike" on ebay lol, i wasnt looking, found it totally by accident. best accident ever i think

Still got to be run in but at least the weather isn't too bad. The shiny pictures: I took it for a little run using my normal commute roads. Seems to go OK. I've just got to scrub the tyres in a bit and then give it some welly. Well pleased! Back to 4 bikes now and 3 are Yami's.

THE BATTLE-BITCH IS BACK!!!!! Up the MoT centre, check over, test stuff, laser-alignment thingumies out and a thorough examination top to tail... I have a pass certificate, no advisories and a MASSIVE grin on my face!!! As is the custom, I have a couple of photos to show - Here's what is left of the damaged parts. You may notice stator rotor and pickup, stator cover, entire back end and rear light assembly, indicators, number plate, footpeg, mudguard and the rear wheel: The crash bar bore so much impact that it bent in and shattered the thick metal stator cover... ...and actually bent the stator rotor (which was subsequently used for a spot of weldi…