Yamaha Workshop

iv got a 05 dt 125re,this model dosnt hav a kick start jus a big plastic bung wer it should be.. the bike rarely started on de electric start and now ders not a kick out of it.. dnt mind de electric start, i converted it to a kick start the other day and it still dosnt start. wen i kick it it sorta feels like thers no compression, yet wen i start the bike on the run by poppin de clutch it goes like a rocket no shortage of power.. aswell the kick seems to hav a reali short stroke.. reali tho it seems like theres fuk all compression, but there obviously is if its runnin so well.. so anyone hav any ideas or suggestions? also i read on some other post dat someone else had sim…

I'm looking for the front and rear suspension torque specs for an 87/88 FZR 1000. I'm swapping the FZR suspension on to an '85 FZ 750. Any help would be great. Thanks, Kevin

I just a 1982 Yamaha XJ550 Maxim a few days ago. I am having trouble starting it when it has just been running maybe 10 minutes ago and is still hot. When I try to restart it, it just keeps turning over. Opening the throttle seems to help after a few seconds, but that's still too hard on the battery. After I do get it started, I have to use the choke for a minute, even though the bike is still hot. Help please? I put a brand new battery in it. It starts up perfectly in the morning when it's cool. I am in Wisconsin. It has not gotten cooler than 60 degrees or hotter than 85 degrees here since I got the bike and noticed this problem. Thanks!

Hi can anybody shed some light on this problem, my xj600 diversion has started dripping oil when on the side stand out of a rubber tube that is connected to the bottom of the airbox, somehow oil is getting into the air box, and i cant find out from where.the engine runs fine doesnt smoke at all the breather from the clutch case is clear and it doesnt seem to be spitting oil out, Heeeeeeeeeeeeeelp please. thanks keith

I'm a little confused about the float level for my 75 DT400. My Original Yamaha shop service manual says 17mm. I have searched this forum and found people are saying 23mm. When I initially checked it was at 23mm. I just purchased this bike and I am gouing through everything. Thanks Mike

Does anyone know if the sr250 mudguards fit on the sr125, I only ask because the chrome one look a lot nicer & my current (plastic) one's are in need of replacing.

Hi, I have been reading how difficult it is to obtain the YICS toll these day’s, well I have a new one with for saleinstructions and spare serviceable parts. I will post an advert in the items for sale section. You can also find my listing in e-bay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290466839478&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT Joe

hi all im new to this site as this is my first yamaha, just have a few questions and was hoping there is somebody out there who can offer some advice. 1 - im looking to change the seat unit of my 96 yzf thundercat and was wondering if anyone new of any other seat units that my fits with minimal mods or even a company that make race style seat units for the thundercat, im trying to find one that still allows me to carry pillions but looks abit more sporty???? 2 - does anyone know of a set of USD forks that may fit straight onto the thundercat??? any hints, tips or advice would be greatly appresiated cheers everyone

Hey everybody, Today I will be replacing the gaskets where the exhaust meets the head in hope of stopping a leak. I am having a little trouble figuring out which way they go in. One side is smooth and one side has a groove going all the way around. If anyone knows which side should be facing inside the engine please let me know. Here are two pictures (one of each side). Thanks http://www.flickr.com/photos/52806761@N04/4904553885/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/52806761@N04/4904553981/ Also was wondering what type of grease would be good to use to help the gaskets stay in position while I install the exhaust pipes. Thanks again.

okay i got a FZR 400 Exup i want to know if i can get away with putting a standard FZR 400 engine with out in the exup in the frame and if it will work??

Help Please. I have a new to me 1986 fzx700 pretty nice condition with 1 problem. Yha clutch was leaking. I replaced the seals in the clutch master cyclinder and the plate on the clutch cylinder itself. The person I got it from ran it out of fluid so I figured it may be only because of the leaks. On the center stand the bike starts fine runs I put it into gear and the rear wheel turs for about 19 sec. then stops rotating. The clutch lever is now hard as rocks. If I loosen the bleed valve on the slave cylinder and depress the clutch lever it all happens again. Is this an indication of a hydrolic lock or are the clutch plates and or the presure plate junk. Thank you Midl…

my full beam Indicator light is always even when i switch the light on or off on however the light doesnt work, any ideas? when i remove the bulb the switch goes off. think i should replace the bulb?

hell oguys people keep going on about derestricting the r125 far as i no u can only make it faster with acessories eg sprokets but then u kill top speed my r125 toped out at 83/85 but i got a 15tooth front sprocket and i can do nearly 80 in 5th but cant hit limiter in 6th so it must be about 95 just need power to get there eg get a cam kit and valves or big bore kit but prob better with cam and valves as i rekon flat out i could hit 95 down a big ass hill with out cams and inlet valves as ive already hit 89 on a mild hill with just my sprocket so there is hope just i cant get air in fast enough thats why just a cam on its own would be perfect i bet u i could hit 90 no pro…

hi guys ive just bought a 15 teeth front sprocket off ebay 12.00 buks and wat a diffrence its upt my gearing by 4to5 mph i cant hit the limiter in 6th eney more but can hit 87 down a hill now i reckon with cam kit and valves it would ride perfect/maybe 95 might need rear sprocket as might hit limiter haha na should be perfect as it only striggles a wee bit so if i got the air in fatser or even more fuel eg carbs and its not slowed it down if eney thing its faster bottom end as gears are longer by 5 mph but will slow it a fraction but thats why i left standard rear sproket on was thinkin ov gettin a no roller chain as it saves drag as every link on a standard chain has a …

hiiii, the carbureeetor on me 03 drt 125 is pretty much due for the ground lol and was wondering what size it was so that i coud get 1 ruffly close to it from a motocros bike. thanks chris

the wee sr 125 yam engine is running well now,but before i strip it to paint i need to sort the forks out.they push down too easy.what do i need to do to tighten them up

Hi. i reecently purchased a ybr 125 that i thought to be very good, i ran it in doing 300 mile at under 5000 rpm like i got told, after this i wanted to take it upto is top speed and it would only go about 70-75 at a push, i was wundering if any 1 new how to makeit go faste any information would begreat thanx

hi i bought a non running sr 125.i knew it needed a carb so got one off ebay and put it on today.it started but idles way too fast.the throttle stop screw does nothing and the mixture screw only makes it worse.the throttle cable is slackened off fully.the throttle valve seem to move up and down freely.has anyone got any ideas on what to do?

My FZR600R 1995 has just starter to be touchy about starting. A few times now I have pushed the starter button and there has been a loud and un-nerving clunk from the engine and then with any further depression of the start button the light panel (by the clocks) dims and there is no movement from the starter motor. I have then put the bike in gear and rocked it back and fourth abit and then tried again and it has started with no issue. I can only assume that the Starter may be jaming some how. could anyone advise if they agree or have an alternative suggestion, also what part of the starter may be causing it. and also where I might get the parts to fix it. Thanks to…

Just about to replace my piston on a rebored cylinder. With the piston rings came a very thin kinked washer than looks like it should fit under one of the piston rings?? in the past i have just discarded this as didn't see any purpose in it. Does anyone know what this is for? Should it be used under a piston ring? If so top or bottom ring? I think I discarded it last time cause it made the ring not fit into the cylinder. Any ideas?