Yamaha Workshop

Hi All, I replaced the battery in my Radian about six weeks ago - the old one wasn't holding charge for more than a couple of days. New battery was much better; however, I haven't used the bike for 3-4 weeks. I keep it on the drive, covered up, and we have had a few cold days in that time (UK, Kent). I went to start the bike this weekend, and it was as dead as a doornail. I charged the battery for about 8 hours, but it refused to take anything except a trickle charge. I tried again today - slightly more life as the starter relay clicked. I put it back on charge and the charger meter reckoned it was taking 2 amps, so it was accepting a charge at a higher rate, which see…

just had bike done for mot etc and huge bill to get carb replaced and tyres sorted now found that done a 18 mile trip on what seemed to be a full tank of petrol and just lost power so switched to reserve and filled up?? what i dont get is that i filled up before i left and tank seemed full?? anyone have any ideas what could be?? last thing i need is another garage bill.

My wife has recently purchased a Virago 535. Being a small lady 5ft 2 ", she is having real problems with the brake and clutch lever crank being bigger than her hand span. Is there a patterned part with a smaller crank angle avaliable for purchase, if so can someone give me a link to the site or number for shop. If not, does anyone know of a adjustable lever than is compatable with the virago. Any other hints or tips would be appreciated. Cheers Teen

Good afternoon all, I have just brought a YZF 1000 in bits and am trying to restore it or at least get it road worthy. After a couple of days trying to get her going she fired up lovely on Saturday, links below of recording: http://www.youtube.com/chalky91 However, the bike won’t move after selecting a gear. The clutch makes a noise when suppressed for about 30 seconds. Selecting gear is fine, but the bike just wont move after clutch released. Have tried bleeding the clutch cylinder and have also replaced the friction plates a few days ago. Help please.....is there a magic handbrake I need to release? Regards, Chalky

I have an electrical fault that intermittently stops the engine. I am sure the problem is in the fuse block or the wires very close to it. Does anyone know how to slide out the wires & their connections from the fuse block so that I can check for dry joints etc?There is usually a small flap of metal that sticks out on spade connectors, this can be pushed flat with a small screw driver to release the connector from its casing, but I can't see anything like that here. I do not want to damage the block or connectors 'cos that will lead to a lot of trouble and expense.

RE: Rust on exhaust Bike: Yamaha DT 125 RE (2006 reg). As many of you already know the exhaust (front and end pipe) on a DT 125 can rust very quickly. When I bought the bike a month ago with 10.000 miles it already had some rust on the exhaust. After riding for a month it's getting much worse and becoming very ugly. I don't wanna spend too much money on it (credit crunch LOL). How hard would it be to remove the exhaust from the bike and spray it in black with high temp exhaust paint shown in the following pages: http://www.adrenalin-pedstop.co.uk/p/HIGH-...PAINT-1027.aspx or http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/...tegoryId_165495 Perhaps I…

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I bought an old (1982/3) Yamaha DT125R at an auction sale as a non runner. It is very bare, no lights etc. and only suitable for off roading. It had NO SPARK.! stripped & cleaned electronics (Battery seems defunkt but should not matter) now getting a weak spark but wont fire, drained Tank & Carb and fuel seems to be getting to the head (plug is damp when inspected) Could it be a timing problem or mixture.? Getting frustrated cos these machines seem V. simple to operate.!!! Been trying again this afternoon when the plug is out & earthed there is intermintent spark, but put plug back in cylinder bump start.. nothin' could it be shorting out or something.? …

I havent looked yet, but is there any tricks to getting the front screen out of an R1

hi,need help im trying to wire new indicators on my fz6n as the standard ones r ugly lol iv got them all on the indicators flashing fine till i hit the hazard warning button....thers a wire rong sumwer but cant find it!!!! can sum1 plz help me on this

Hi there im fairly new to biking and i fitted a new exhaust on my yzf r125 but the idle speed is now really high almost 2.5k while standing still according to the manual it should be between 1300 and 1500 max. i was wondering if anybody can help me to locate the idle screw ive looked everywhere but cant match the diagram in my manual to my bike at all any help would be really appreciated. Could you also try to explain it in layman's terms for me as i really dont no that much about the parts. Thanks in advance.

has anyone tried fitting raised bars to an fzr1000 92 model. would like benefit of anyone eleses experiance of this

Hi All, My bike is a 2007 XT660R. I have read the section on the XT660 low speed fuelling problems & "Kevs Fix" but I'm curious to know if anyone has achieved a satisfactory result from Yamaha, apart from adjusting the CO1 settings on the bikes computer which has been tried but achieved little. Also do any 2008 XT Tenere owners which as far as I know has the same engine, experience this surging problem. Cheers XT Tourer

hi folks firstly an apology for asking a question about a kawasaki, so here goes. my brother-in-law bought a gpz500 at the weekend and the guy says he uses a lead additive with the petrol?!? the bike is a '93 and was imported from france. i was just wondering why the previous owner was using the additive (it was him that brought the bike when he moved to ireland). my thoughts would be that a '93 bike should run on unleaded, i have heard of older cars running on unleaded but changing the timing angle to compensate for power loss and burnt valves, any ideas??? thanks

My yamaha DT250 wont start It has gone not long ago but suddenly stopped. I've checked the spark which is good and cleaned out the carburetta (i dont think it is the original one though) and check the fuel. I havnt a clue what it might be, can anyone help!

can anyone help.my sons 2000 dt125 suddenly cut out and he was unable to restart it.when i got him home i checked the plug which looked ok but put a new one in anyway and again it would not start.when i took the plug out i noticed there was fuel coming through but on checking i could not see any spark.can anyone suggest what order i should check things through.

I'm trying to fit a supersprox stealth rear sprocket 47t but they don't do one, so thought mabye a thunder cat one would fit can any one help

I'm trying to fit a supersprox stealth rear sprocket 47t but they don't do one, so thought mabye a thunder cat one would fit can any one help

Does anyone know the correct sequence to recode the two black keys from the red code re-regestering key? Cheers

I am considering making a new tank for my flat tracker project and wondered if anyone has done one? I was thinking of Glass fibre as I have an ATE BMW under tank master cylinder to keep the bars clean looking. Anyone had a go or has a link to a how to? cheers Drewps