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Hi everyone, I have the above bike and my question is, does anyone know if the front part of the exhaust pipe (from the cylinder head) is it the same as the exhaust on a 175A or B. I know the complete front section isn't the same but I want to cut the down pipe from a 'A' or 'B' and weld it to my exhaust as it is in a bad way. Thanks

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I don't usually get the opportunity to filter this way but when I did, it pissed off some woman which caused her to carry out a punishment undertake on to a bus lane in operation. I left a big enough gap between me and her so I'm not really sure what the issue was. Maybe she just disliked the fact that I came in from the opposite lane - which I could tell by her hand actions seen on my mirror. I know the risks involved so I should be moving slower to react. Also looking out for junctions on either side of the road and moving back in time before you get to them. Keeping an eye out for drivers thinking of doing an impatient U-turn, pedestrians crossing the road between …

hi folks, just had it confirmed that the bike is good to go and will be picked up next Monday for shipping back home to the UK. thanks to everyone who chipped-in with advice and assistance. see you all in the fast lane soon... Grave(ly ecstatic)

And were are they made ??

I was having a sort and come across my old manual from the seventies. I havnt a clue why the last one is upside down! Also this CB250/400N mine was the 400

Hey guys, I'm on an absolute high at the moment - just come back from my Mod 1, and PASSED!! I can't even begin to tell you how nervous I was about this particular test. Out of the CBT, Theory and looming Mod 2, it was the Mod 1 that worried me the most. So, I can breathe a sigh of relief now, enjoy the rest of my day and focus on Mod 2!

Hi peps, Im thinking of getting a Puig fly screen for my ybr 125, are they any good or is it a waist of money? Many Thanks Steve

hi,due to unforseen circumstances i am forced to consider parting with my 98 r1 4xv & i wondered if anyone has any idea what a realistic asking price (or reserve price if i ebay it) would be? its pearl white & red,red seat model,25k miles with fsh etc,totally standard & in extremely good condition.i havnt used it for a number of years as i didnt want to run the mileage up on it & i been using a 1200 bandit until recently.basically its been mothballed in my workshop but started quite often & given the odd ride now & then to keep everything working.i guess the only consolation about having to let it go would be if its worth decent money.has anyone ha…

hi folks, can anyone tell me if it is legal to display a number plate on the side (facing the rear of course) in the UK? been having a look through the UK GOV and DVLA sites and although it doesnt specify you can, it doesnt specify you cant either as far as i can see. just double checking as over here in QLD most cruiser/harley riders have theirs on the side despite it being technically illegal so when i had my bobber conversion done i had my plate on the rear which unfortunately ruins the aesthetics a little. Grave(ly perplexed)

Unfortunately only from 1988 on but this appears to be yamaha europe , you go to site click on online parts catalogue get your bikes pars list up and you can select them and print an order from there and take it to your dealer , for those of you with newer bikes it maybe useful http://www.yamaha-motor.eu/uk/information/parts-catalogue.aspx

2000 model XVS 650 Dragstar Custom Fuel pump doesn't prime when ignition on but bypassing it to battery makes it pump. Relay? Regards Austen

Ok folks if you will do your best to think what this might be I would be obliged. Took the bike out yesterday ran well and had a lot of fun right up till it started to fart and misfire, checked the plugs (ok) checked fuel lines(ok) was stopped on the side of the road swearing at it and it would not start, then out of nowhere it fired right up but not firing on number 4 cylinder. is it possible for one side of the coil pack to break? Fiddled with the HT cable and found it had a spark but still would not fire so decided to ride it home anyway and sod the damage it might do, half a mile down the road it fired up and went like nothing was wrong, the only other thing I had don…

Bye bye FZ...I do miss you But it had to go, the final straw was changing work locations, twenty plus miles of undulating twisting quiet B roads....just great, fcuking great...but, I was pushing the limits all the time, accelerating out of the corners with the front wheel lifting up a wee bit in a few gears...horsing into corners and locking up the rear a bit while down changing...which sets up the corner for a better exit ...loved it, all the time. The worrying thing is that I was not worried. When it rained I would not take my old hack out, but I would still take the FZ, just for the fun of relativity low speed drifting. All great fun, but not clever, and no…

Hi Folds I am looking to have my alloys refurbed on my RD400 , does any one know of someone in the Cheshire area that can do a good job. Cheers Gordon

Chester are now using unmarked Police bikes. This morning I saw a red Honda. Its blues are built into the rear light and the indicators on the fairing.

hi folks, not sure if this is the right room for this question but desperate times call for desperate measures. the time for shipping my XVS1100 from Australia to UK is fast approaching and have just been hit with another documentation request. DVLA say they would like a document to confirm the year of the bike as the VIN plate may not be enough on the off-chance it has been tampered with (it was a private buy so no dealer receipt) and if i cannot produce this "back-up evidence" then i may have to register it as a Q plate. i do have copies of the QLD transport dept paperwork which has the year on it (2006) but am now being told that they dont count as it was me who ha…

All the indicators will not work when I try them there's a click but nothing else any ideas where to start ? I have looked at all the bulbs and they are all fine. They worked fine last night when I came home from work and at 05:30 this morning nothing ?

ewwwwww ran out of duty time earlier than i though and had to pull in for a break on the way back to the yard. Odd me thinks. Lot of cars. Then the penny drops. Its one of THOSE lay bys. 17:42 the second that shows on my taco im gone........