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hi, would like to put full road tyres on sons bike, at the moment standart spoked wheels, and knobbley tyres 80/90-21 front 110/80-18 rear would like to also use smaller wheels, like super moto. are der any alloy wheel i can buy second hand, from other bikes that would fit. with out any major hassles. thank you

Hi I am in the process of owning the (1992 Yamaha Virago 535) And I have been told to get the 1990+ VIRAGO XV535?? can anyone explane the differance between the 2 models please regards Maurice: ([email protected])

A friend is looking to put his Divvy on the market and I was wondering how much they're worth. 900 Diversion in dark metallic Cocktail 7 Blue '99 P-Reg 26,000 clocked BLOODY good condition (anorak level maintenance!) Every MoT cert since new Optional blue spot calipers What do you all think? Is this one you'd buy?

hi all, just bought a yamaha 600s diversion N reg, so believe it's a 95 model. the bike is in superb condition and has only done a genuine 2800 miles from new. are there and geeks out there that can help me with an issue that has become very fustrating. the fuel overflow pipe that is split over the 4 carbs constantly leaks fuel over night. this does stop after a period of driving/ warmed up. i understand it's a vaccum system, so could it be a vacum pipe issue. the also appears to be a small square box type thing coming off the tank, have no idea what this is but that also leaks. the fuel system/ carbs had spent a month or so in a sonic bath so all clean …

Hey guys - check out my intro in the intros section. Picking up my new bike, an XVS 1300 Midnight Star, in a week's time. It's my first cruiser; previously I've only had standards (H100S, CX500) and sportsbikes (GPX750R and Thundercat). So my question is - how different will it be, riding a cruiser, particularly a relatively big one? Are there any hints and tips that I should know and bear in mind in order to make life easier for myself? Thanks guys!

im appealing to any one that saw a hit and run to day around 12 in Dudley on castle island involving a black and gold XT (<Me) and a black corsa with blacked out windows and rims young I think female driver early to mid 20's at a guess as I was undertaken bye this twat as I whent to exit a 3 lane island taking the 2nd exit from second lane when corsa on the out side lane cam from behind on the outside lane to take the 4th exit I hit the rear offside and whent down all the police need is a number plate the got the car on camara and witnesses totally in my favour so if you saw any thing or no any one with a car of this description with crash damage on the rear …

Hi everyone i need a new rear tyre for my dt 125 re 2005 could anyone reccomend a good place to buy one from and also a good make ? many thanks

yes I know I'm guilty of over doing the banter when it comes to the Grouch sometimes I just can't help myself, but it is only banter and i wouldn't do it if I didn't like the guy, a lot of it is just to get him to pull his finger out, anyway he's not been online for 10 days and I was wondering if anyone on here new him or had contact details to see he's alright ? I know he's a very popular member and I always enjoy reading his threads and the forums aren't the same without him come back Grouch yer dumb fuck see just can't help myself

Anyone know where I can get original decals for 1980 250mx?

hi there I have a r6 can I put newer front and back end on it I have a 2000 model I want to put newer plastics on it

Ta-Daaaaa! Finally, after a torterous amount of time, money, effort and lest we forget the mountain of paperwork, Bobsan arrives from Australia and it has to be said is running like a dream in her new climate! Muchos appreciatas to everyone who chipped in when it was needed. See you all out there sometime...

Fuel exhaust have just made me a road legal end can to fit 2002 XT600e, to fit onto a laser Pro Doro system. The difference this has made to the to the performance of the bike is unbelievable pulls much cleaner appears to have more power and no longer feels like the engine is being strangled oh and it sounds like a 600 single should nice bark to it but not to loud. This is the second one off can Fuel have made for me all they need is the size of the inlet you require and they will make it to suit. Excellent service.

I'm a new rider, just got my license and I'm looking for a bike with more power than the bikes I road in my MSF class, but smaller than a 750. I came across a 1994 Yamaha Virago 535 that from the pictures, appears to be in excellent condition despite having 38,000 miles on it. I'd really like to know if anyone has this bike, how long you've had it, and your thoughts on how it runs and any maintenance issues you've run into. I'm a 5'3 female so I need a bike that sits low and doesn't have too wide of a tank (the Honda Shadow 750 gas tank digs into my inner thigh when trying to reach the brake pedal and gear shift). I also want to avoid getting too heavy of a bike right…

I'm wondering where are you allowed to park your bike in say a city centre? Can you just chain it anywhere where there are no double yellow lines? what about pedestrian areas? what about in the photo below could you chain it to the metal fence? is it ok on pavements? is it ok to chain it to a lamp post at the side of the road, but leave the bkie on the pavement side, so its not on the yellow lines? Do you have to pay for parking in car parks? where have you been fined for parking without realising? thanks in advance for any info!!

Can you believe it? After months of cold/wet weather - now it is just too close to be enjoyable riding. over the last couple of days the roads have been busy and one just gets too warm even with minimal gear as ever, the usual sitings of riders in t shirts, shorts and trainers - yes more comfy until somebody pulls out and they get dumped on the road despite being hot everything went well except for two pot holes, in the most unlikely places one on a motorway and the other on a dual carriageway, both quite bad, a nasty jarring bang.

Hi, Does anyone know if there would be a problem fitting a Yamaha XV535 1990 that has a model code of 2YL with a genuine exhaust that has the 2GV code? I would also need to reusing the rear pipe heat shield from the original 2YL model.

hi i want to do a bit of work on my tank but i have no idea what the blue colour is- someone has touched up the dinks and scratches with hammerite by the looks of it and it now just looks messy. Any help will be most appreciated thanks Yamaha RXS100 1989, origional colour blue

Hi guys, I've recently bought an XVS 950a Midnight Star (really loving it by the way!) I'm struggling to find some decent cheapish panniers and wondered if anyone had any recommendations? I don't need them massive really just looking to pop my leathers in there on days out, would prefer lockable ones due to this. Thanks for reading. Andy

i got this its of a dt something,it has stanley on it it was spayed silver and i painted it black(not very good) has a long crack in the top of leans its free to someone if thay want it .no good to me.

Had some trouble tonight with the bike, came to start it after the weekend, battery was flat! Completely dead, not even dim lights on the dash. So bumped it, and took my charger to work, plugged in charger on but not charging. Thinking it's knackered, maybe from being left in the sun all weekend? Only thing I can think of. Any thoughts?