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iv just picked up complete and running 1977 honda cb 550 , been stood over 20 years and is in not the best of states , now then you decide do i 1 restore to standard 2 build a cafe racer 3 other options ?

Any got a microfiche scanner that could scan a microfiche I bought? Its a parts book for the FZ but its a bit hard to read at standard resolution thanking you

A few photos of the bike on the way to it's mot in the Wiltshire countryside. When I started out it was dry, but when I got there I was soaked to the skin. I take my hat off to the MOT ers, they were brilliant.

<I hate suicidal bugs> <Four wheels moves my body, two wheels moves my soul> <The first three hundred miles on the road are just a warm-up exercise>

Hi i have a 2001 Yamaha fazer 600 which i have only just bought, the problem i am getting is that when i am driving and open the throttle quickly... i get a jerking through the bike as if something is making it hold back. i have replaced the coil packs anlong with the spark plugs so i know it cant be a misfire, it is as if it is coming from the front sprocket area. when i put the bike on the centrestand, and put it into 1st.... the chain seems to jump about and make a horrible noise like a banging. there is also a clicking noise when i spin the rear wheel. i am really stuck for ideas. Thanks.

DDT, New avitar, do not like, is it a cavalier or some sort of breakfast cerial? (Quakers oats?)

Hi all can anyone offer some advice on the sourcing of needle bearings dust seals etc for my Fj, tried a few places but nothing doing. called some breakers with a view to replacing the entire link but methinks the suspension link bearings would likely be shot like my own... Slainte

hello all I have a problem with the lights on my clocks on my 2007 ybr 125 the thing is the speedo and rev counter lights do not work but the fuel light still works fine I have looked at the bulbs and they look fine to me but they just don't work there are no loose wire that I can see. I would chane the bulbs just to see if its that but cant find them any where or even what kind of bulb they are ( as I'm a noob with bikes lol) can any one point me in the right direction plz any ideas would be great as it has me stumped !

i there , i have an aerox yp 50 57 plate. I have just had the bike . When i had it it started no problem but the other day i had it ticking over and giveing it a few revs then i turn the bike off. Then i tried to start it but it wont fire up. The engine is spinning and i have check the spark plug . Can someone help? thanks

hi does any body know where i can buy front plastics for my tdr 250?

Missing the ball bearing went to buy some on eBay but canny work out the right size for the job. I have haynes manual for my bike it mentions the ball bearing in removing clutch plates section but can't find out the right size. Help appreciated.

Sup guys? I was looking for you're guys input on a bike. First off, I'm a new rider, first bike purchase, 22 years old, 160 lbs. I was looking into buying a Yamaha Virago 750. 14,500 miles. Clean title, Says it has no problems and from pictures so far looks very clean. So I was wondering what's your guys' opinions/reviews of this bike? Good first bike? Good cruiser bike but still enough power to have fun? Any common maintenance? Really looking forward to buying a bike, just wanted to see what y'all think.

I've just bought a 1992 Diversion 600, and it does everything I thought it would. However, when i start it the oil light comes on after a short time, stays on for a few minutes, and then disappears. There's no sign that it's using oil. Is this to do with the levels not registering until it's slightly warm, or have I got a problem? Any info from 600 owners would be very welcome, Thanks

Hi i am new so take it easy I am thinking of buying a yam xvs 125 its not been used for 2 years it looks good but the owner who i know as said it was all good the last time he used it exept it need new crank can someone help me on cost also after 2 yrs would it be more trouble then the worth its 2003 1600 mls he wanst £450 for it he as owned it for 6 years thanks julia

Had my 1st ride out of the year on the Rd 400 on Sunday, just did a 50 mile mooch about I had forgotten what a smile creator it is, like being a teenager again only looking much older, roll on the sunshine Gordo237 :-)

Hi All, I'm going to do the unthinkable (for me) and with the help of a clued-up mate, change the oil and filter on my 1998 Thunder Cat. I've had a look on ebay, and was wondering which materials to use. Should i go for K+N oil filter, a 'regular' oil filter, or a Yamaha filter? Also, which oil do you guys recommended? Many thanks, Steve

Hi. Having trouble finding a replacement throttle cable or cables for my xvs125 Dragstar, have tried e-bay etc but can only find one set of used and he's wanting £21 the cost of a new set Theres only the open cable snapped fhe shut offs ok and dont fancy fitting a set of used ones which could be on there way out.. Can any one advise me of an online dealership who stock them. Ive tried every where but tinternet just keeps giving me the run arround. leading me back to e-bay and for some reason a xvs starter cable and the second hand ones. Is there any other model of 125s that use the same cables or even cable (open not shutoff cable) that is compatable? If so…

im selling my tzr50 tomorrow for £800 and then buying a red 2011 Yamaha YBR 125 for £500 on saterday, whats your views on the YBR? speed, reliability, miles etc?

Decided to get a 125 2T. I really fancy a Cagiva Mito. It will only be used in a weekend through the summer then put into storage. My bike is really slow and I want something a bit faster for me to get used too. I'm going to do my test in the summer. This will give me chance to save enough money to get a 6/12 month old 600.

Does a bike need one? Been looking at sports bikes and some have them and some don't. I think I would prefer one but I could always fit one. Are they only any good on larger sports bikes? I'm getting a 125.