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Hi everyone. I recently got my first 'proper' bike - YBR 125 2007. Excellent bike, I have to say! That is.. untill you want to ride at night, at which point it becomes the scariest ride of your life. The headlight is very poor, and for any visability you have to ride using dipped beam all the time. Anyway, I've just bought a halogen upgrade bulb, hopefully will make SOME improvement. I want to know whether I will need to remove all the front fairings ( I have the fully faired model, with the square headlight), or whether there is an easier way to change the bulb. Also, how would I adjust the angle of the main beam, as currently it seems to shoot hgih up into th…

Ok would like to pick your brains please, as some of you know I have just got myself an FJ1200 which to say the least has been a bit neglected, every nut bolt and fixing is as rotten as a carrot and generally rusty and crusty, don't think it has been cleaned in the 20 years the PO has had it. What I need to ask is what type of paint should I use on the frame, I'm just about to take the engine out and refurb it and that leaves me with the chance to get the frame painted but not really sure which way to go with it, I repainted the XJ a few years ago but that was a bit time consuming actually about 6 weeks work and the thought of another 28 layers of paint makes me think it'…

Won a bike on ebay. should be going to pick it up this weekend! Unfortunately not a yammy, AGAIN I love big singles, and kick starters (it would seem) So the bike is a 1990 Suzuki DR 650 RS. more of an adventure looking bike then the usual DR650. Main reason for another bike, is just the thought of taking my husky out on the gritted roads makes me want to cry, as does thinking about riding it a very far distance. Hopefully this should be just the ticket. What do you lot think? YES i know, it looks rather dated, but i'm not trying to look cool for the other bikers lol. i'll let the power rangers do their thing, and the big 12…

Got such a sweet deal on a bunch of parts for the FZ today! Kid was super nice, he got hit off his and didnt' want to risk putting it back on the road with a bent frame, so he parted it out, along with his other parts bike...so I got: 2 x Complete engines (one with full wiring harness including ignition key lock) - they both have their issues, but between the two there are tonnes of parts 4 into 2 into 1 exhaust with an aftermarket muffler of some type ( pipes from an XJ maybe? FZ has a 4 into 1 ) Ignition controller Almost brand new chain Gauge cluster Entire body fairing set (one damaged) Front brake system Two handlebar signal switch clusters Almost new intersta…

Been running my new engine in now strictly adhering the manufacturers instructions. It basically says only use a third of the throttle for the first 300 miles then increase to half a throttle until you reach 500 miles after which you can ride as normal. I have been reading online about different methods and it comes down to the 'ride it like you stole it' method, which means ride it as you normally would (in my case) or the recommended by the manufacturers 'nice and easy' don't accelerate hard or use more than a third/half of the throttle. I am now up to 300 miles and have had enough of pretending to be a Honda Melody. I'm just going to ride my bike as normal. Accord…

Thougth you guys and gals would like to have a look at these. I was looking through a book i found in my draw at work "classic racing motorcycles" and thought id see if i would ever get hold of a 1980 's Yamaha OW48R (HA!!!) yer right they say. http://raresportbikesforsale.com/tag/tz500/ This bloke wants $99.999.999.99 for his. but as the writer say he's open to offers so get in there.

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Oh well, back to work today. Only 51 weeks to go till next Christmas.

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Hi guys please help me iv got a dt 125 1999 and its got a running issue theres 2 issues i think 1stly the bike would tick over but when i ride it i get 300 meters then bike cuts out almost asif being starved of fuel so i cleaned carb today and put back together now bike only runs with choke on but its revving its knackers off i did take inlet off and toon reed valves out aswell can any1 help me

yeh Happy new year

Hi all does anyone know how I can get hold of a luggage rack for my Yamaha,I'm looking for a modern top box if anyone knows it. would fit this model.otherwise just the original ones.many thanks

Hey all just changed my oil in my dt125r to the recommended amount in haynes but can not see any oil in the window is this normal?

I recently purchased a new float vavlve from yambits as the DT was leaking fuel when standing and running rich. Problem is it doesnt look anyhing like the original. The original is a screw fit and this is non threaded and has a rubber seal . Does it just push in ???? If not where on earth do I get a replacement from >????

So winters starting to truly set in now. Weathers getting wetter and ice in the mornings. I ride every day without fail. Always try and keep the bike clean. Noticed my front forks and disk brakes are starting to show slight bits of rust. The bikes brand new. Got it from local dealer in Sept/Oct. Is there anything I should be applying/spraying on? Something to prevent this or clean it? She's kept in the garage overnight and at work I always throw over a rain cover. Anyone able to help? Hope everyone has a good new years!

I hope everyone had a great Christmas. Santa brought me some great biking bits; A Bultaco open face helmet A pair of Halcyon goggles - with tinted lenses A white silk motorcycle scarf I am really made up and I am so pleased with what Santa chose for me. That sorts out my classic look for my old bikes rideouts however there is more. Some of you may know that I sold my SV before Christmas, this has left me with no main bike. During the holidays I have been looking on Fleabay for another commuter and saw some "possibles" in the local Yami main dealers. I wanted a naked bike and really was set on a XJ6-N. The local dealer had 3 used ones between the 2010 to …

hi all just wondering what the score is on the law for the noise of exhaust and what one is best for my yamaha xt125x as my stock can is a rust bucket and soon will be blowing holes out on it what is the best can to fit that will comply with the uk laws martin

Okay so before you read this, take note that I don't care about loosing any value to the bike. I'm not fussed about killing it and I'm not fussed on the 'wasting' money part. I'm just seeing what I can get out of it, for it is a 125, + enduro. It currently does 70 to 75 on a good day, 65 to 70 on a normal day. I want to see if I can add 10 to 15 mph to it (maybe more, but probably not, I know!). So for the upgrades (ones I currently know of): Smaller sprocket on back, larger 1 on front (increase top end). TTR125 150cc Big Bore Kit (can fit it to XT125, apparently!). Put on a straight through (ditch the cat) and a better end can. K&N Filter and block off the…

Whats the difference between my old 2004 fazer fz6 and my new 2006 fz6n . First theres no fairings i no that 2nd it seems lower 3rd the fuel tanks seems bigger 4th it seems more powerfull Is there anyting else ???

Hope everyone's had a great Christmas Ok basically when ever I ride I always suffer pins and needles and a painful numbness in my throttle hand. I've tries to relax my hand when riding but it hasn't helped(had the same on my bike lessons aswell)I don't get this in my clutch hand at all,it's bearable but certainly isn't pleasant when riding Any advice???