Yamaha Workshop

Hi all the temperatures are now above freezing, the snow has gone, and i can once again venture out of my 4x4 back onto the XJ, however, theres just one little problem... the bolts that hold the handlebars on have little plastic caps that go over them, one of those is missing, the bolt has rusted, it pisses me off imensely and would like to find another plastic cap, but seem unable to find them, anyone know where i can get one? - Foameh x

First of all this is my first post so just want to say hi Secondly i have a question about my sons jog r...the bike starts and idles fine but when you open the throttle it will only seem to go to 20mph and then bog down, sometimes and i mean sometimes it has like a powerband and shoot up to 30mph and then bog back down to 20 mph again.the other thing i noticed is when your not riding it and you tilt the bike to the side so the back wheel is not touching the ground it will rev to the max no problem....any ideas as what to look for? your help would really be appreciated thanks guys

Hi all, wondering if anyone has one of these? I've got the FZ6-R version but was wondering what the differences are within them. Thanks

Hello all, I have the option to buy a 1982 Yamaha Virago. The bike is currently not running and will need some work. Most likely just carburetor rebuild, but who knows, it could need more. I am new to this bike (my last yamaha was a 1980 XS400 which I loved), what is the availability of parts? Are they easy to come by? Are they relatively cheap? This bike was made well before I was born. What was its reputation for reliabilty and quality? Thanks, Adam

Heya guys ive come across on the internet a Yamaha FZ6r in the states... cosmetically it looks exactly the same as the UK's XJ6 diversion.. i want to know if each bike is compatable with each other.. im looking for a power commander, and two brothers do a juice box for the FZ6r, i want to know if it will work with my Diversion any help would be great. thanks.

hi i have just fitted a 150 bbr to my yamaha xt 125 and when it comes to timing it i am very confused, in the haynes manual it is very vague aswell as the rest of the internet,their are 3 marks on the fly wheel any ideas? cheers nick

Hi as the title suggests I have a query regarding an AGV Stealth Helmet. I have read numerous sites on checking/measuring head size and correct fitment etc. I am 54cm and would say round head Going with AGV Site it recommends the XS Helmet....so went to check out some helmets Tried a few on, as I Have an Xlite 801RR which is a small I tried a few of AGV's Small Stealths on first... quite a bit of movement side to side, tried the XS on ..no probs. On the XS my nose just touches the nose piece (not sure of technical term) and the chin strap is quite a bit to the left, is there a way of adjusting this as its the Double D with the clip? The clip itself o…

It's not bike related but I'm aware a few of you on here are familiar with locks etc.. Ok, so my Dad has managed to lose the keys for his van (2001 Vauxhall combo). Is it possible to get a replacement cut? ( i presume so but don't want to get laughed at from the locksmith) If so what will i need to do i.e call a locksmith out or is it just a case of taking a number from the barrel and getting one cut from the smiths? Any advice appreciated.

Hi everyone, Not long back i fitted a big bore kit (60cc) to my 1993 DT50MX. I jetted it all perfect and put new gaskets on. It ran perfectly fine until not long after i had my head skimmed, a whuring type of noise became apparent. It sped up the higher the revs went. It wasnt too loud but seemed to get louder the longer it had been running. About 2 weeks later i lost quite a bit of compression so after a bit of inspection the studs that hold the cylinder and head down were pulling from the crankcase. So i drilled and tapped the holes that they screw into to an M8 thread. I then got some M8 threaded bar and cut it to size. I lock tighted the new studs in place and …

hi all new to this site and i need a bit of help right im in the middle of rebuilding my tzr125 its the 4DL Italian import model with the usd forks now iv come to replacing the fork seals but i do not no how much oil to put back in them, i have the service manual but it has no information on this and i cant find the information anywhere on the net. any help would be great thanks

Hi all i have a 1992 rxs 100 when icy mornings i have a problem with the throttle valve sticking open, also seems to smoke a bit, have checked manual with regards to oil pump settings and on inspection the face of oil pump has 3 notches on which one should line up with the pin? kind regards.

Hello, I am new to this forum..Just got myself a used 2007 Yamaha R1 with 2700 miles (Bone stock) on it.When I got it, the seller told me that he had not ridden the bike for a while (3-4 weeks) and hence he said that the battery might not be charged well(he had it in a trickle charger). I trusted him and I got the bike. I had to ride the bike for like one hour before I stopped at a gas station. I cranked the bike then and it started instantly. Then I rode it for another 40 minutes to an ice cream shop and then when I hit the start button the starter motor would try to crank the engine but the engine wont start. My display and lights go off and then once I release th…

Hello everyone, just got my yz 125 back from the shop and i am now in the process of breaking it in. I got a brand new wossner piston in it along with new gaskets. i was just out on it there for about five mins, i had a look at the spark plug and there is oil on the threads, i havent had a chance to take the plug out yet, but i can see the oil seaping out. i rang the bike shop where i got it fixed and they said theres nothing to worry about! can anybody shed some light on this? Thanks in advance

Hi , I cant claim to be a real biker but I did bring my nephews Maxster 125 out here to Greece in the back of my van , 4 years ago to ride the mountain roads . I also brought out my old Healey which is even better ! , ok enough about me . Max is getting a bit stroppy about starting recently , and I am hoping you guys could help , ? So it went like this , starting up in summer was ok , not great , then battery died so bought new 18 months back , now perfect . new CR8 plug cleaned airbox new filter and service ., then one day it was very stubborn and after zapping it with a booster it went and I rode off after 3 km it died and wanted me to push it home ! I thought i…

Hi everyone, after a long time without a bike 18 years!! I recently got given a DT 175 MX that runs but needs work. Unfortunately It didn't come with a V5 or registration number. I would like to try and put it back on the road one day. The frame and engine numbers match but I don't know the year of it. I know it is a later model because of the box section swing -arm I learnt to ride on a DT175 mx with a tubular swing -arm my first bike! Is it possible to date the bike ? Can someone point me in the right direction please thanks AD

before i send my bike for mot is there a website i can download a checklist from i think i ve covered most of the basics any tips for checking less obvious issues

I own have owned a 1998 TRX for 8 years, and it is virtually original with only 8000 miles on the clock. Work/maintenance during this time has been new tyres, oil and filter change, new battery and cleaning the brake pistons. Recently when starting, it initially cracks up on the RH cylinder, then the other cracks in and bob's your uncle; gradually it takes longer to fire on both, and now will not crack-up the LH cylunder at all. I think the plugs were changed about 7000 miles ago, so is the possible fault? I have tried removing the LH plug with the toolkit spanner but due tight working space, cannot get it in the hole (ok so am nearly 70). Any ideas on the problem; d…

My DT50 mx is revving high when I start it. I think it could be do to carb needle as when I adjust the tick over its right out. Do i lower or higher the clip on the needle? Thanks James

my son has a dtr 125 that he has used for some time of road but he has kept well now he wonts to put it back on the road he as all the lights and things to go back on as we bought it with no pappers and no reg plat we dont know it's age i did have the bike checked at my local police station and the vin number frame number and engen number wher all fine and it wosent stolen it had no keeper loged as it had been a repo all we had to do wos appliy for it's doc's but my son ternd it in to a of road bike so we dident. he repainted the fram ready to go back on the road and hes lost the vin plate kids ive got a v55/5 and a v149 from dvla but karnt tell the age of bike all we ha…

Help please My 2006 FZ6 wont start this started as an intermittant fault i would be riding along and the engine would cut out leave it for a while then would start again this happened about 4 times. The other day i was parking up at work and it cut-out went back at lunch time and still wouldnt start. After a little tinkering i thought it was the fuel pump as there is no whiring noise when i turn the ignition on but i can hear the relay click also put a meter on the power conector and confirmed i am getting power to the pump. oredered a pump from ebay replaced this tonight to find still no whiring noise and the bike wont start checked the old pump on a battery…