Yamaha Workshop

Hi all, I went out riding on saturday, Got back and cleaned by bike (it was completely muddy) with a jetwash, then after that. I started it up and went for a quick ride! Then i put it away in my garage. Today i went to start it, and it usally starts first time every time.. But now i can't start it whatsoever! My dad suggested the plug may be a bit damp and take the cap lead thingy off and spray some WD40 in there! I did that but there was no diffrence, He thinks the spark plug may be broken? It is rather old spark plug. I just don;t understand how it worked after i had just cleaned it and not today. Maby i got some water somewhere! Anyway any help would be great.. …

I have tapered roller head bearings on my XJ550. The outer race is a smaller diameter than the headstock internal diameter, as a consequence there is no land showing on the outer race to drift them out. I have tried heating the tube and bashing with a mallet but they won't 'fall out'. Has anyone any ideas for removing the outer races ? Thanks Steve

ok ok quick question. anyone out there with a standard 07 r6? or rode standard then changed the stubby? reason i ask is the x-up valve is disconnected on mine never rode it with the standard zorst on it so does it improve the midrange? Gav

I have a 1992 Seca II XJ600 and i am splitting the case. I cant get the damn thing apart and i don't want to mess up my case prying it apart. I used a shop manual and removed all 35 bolts and i still cant get it off. The timing and pressure valves are off too. I only need to get into the bottom, I am not touching the upper half. if any one has some suggestion on how to do this with out damaging anything, please let me know. there is only one pry point, is there any where else I should apply pressure? Alex M. Brown

guys im sure im in the wrong place but im running out of options my son owns a 1999 yamaha neos 50 "yeah i know its only a 50 but its his first bike" long story short he came off in wet conditions snapped the exhause which melted his 2stroke oil feed and thus seized the engine.................. we sourced a replacement exhaust and engine from the local ebay but the engine was from a 2003 model neos 50.............. after fitting the engine we noticed the the connector that runs to the "spinny thingy" grr whats it called its like a generator well the plug from his 99 bike had a 2block connector and 2x single connectors the new 03 model one has a sing 4block c…

Hi Does anyone know the measure in mm:s that is marked with question mark to this picture http://www.aijaa.com/v.php?i=1340528.gif The tool is used to keep the valve lifter down so you can take the shim out. Hate thanks!

I have a 2003 fjr 1300.this has probably been asked a hundred times before but has anyone first hand knowledge of an after market screen that works.The stock one keeps the wind off OK when right up but it sucks you forward something awfull and loads up the wrists.Anywhere in between full up and full down is useless.I am in Brisbane Australia .Thanks

Hi folks, Just a quick query... When checking the oil levels in the engine, should this be done with the engine hot or cold? Many thanks, H )

Hi, I have a techtronics quickshifter on my 2000 R1 race bike and the bypass switch is damaged. I have bought a new switch which is a standard 2 wire and can mount it on my handlebars. The bypass switch had 4 wires. Can I use this 2 wire switch as a bypass switch and will it still do the job? Here is the diagram of the wiring from Techtronics Racing.

Hi, i have a 50cc yamaha aerox, i bought a ginelli exhaust for the scooter... i fitted it but now there is no pull off, the engine revs and smoke is comin out the exhaust there is just no power!!!! Any ideas of the problem or any solutions Many thanks bibby

hi.as you may guess i am new [newby?] can somebody please help.need a fairing for my 600 divi but they are in short supply unlike the 900 version.will the 900 be suitable? please could anybody advise me? heres hoping! thanks

Hi there, recently my XJ 600 did not start. I thought :"it's winter" so i changed the battery. Once the new battery in, all i hear is "tic" (same with the old battery) I can start easily by pushing the bike down the road, but i guess there is a problem with my electric start. any idea? thanks a lot for your help! Tibo

I am a late starter to biking and go from one problem to another! Now having probs with warming up my XJ600. She starts fine with the choke on, but when the revs build up I ease the choke in partly, and then the revs gradually drop for some reason. If I pull the choke back out then she dies, but if I turn it off she chugs and then stalls. When fully warmed up (eg after couple of miles) she runs fine and ticks over at about 1500 rpm. Can anyone help???

Hi I have a problem with my 2003 DT50R-L it is a French import so parts are not easy to get, I have been told that the Rectifer has gone as all the lights got too bright and then blew, but I can't find a part no for one or where I could get one from other than ordering it from Yamaha in France, can anyone help with this problem please

Hi, Just started restoring a 1991 Fzr 600. I don't know much about this bike as I have just inherited it from my late brother My brother stored it for 2 years in a garage, it started. with a charged battery, oil change etc.....But there is a slight misfire. So armed with my Haynes bible, I will start the process of fault finding. My only problem is what is the best spark plug tool to use and what size? Your help would be appreciated. regards Andy

I have a yam quad yfm200 the lights do not work fuse ok

I'm after some help and advice. I have just bought a 94 YZF750R. Not had a bike for a few years. It's the same old thing. It works fine when you ride it away, and then the next day problems start to rear their ugly heads. I've had it 3 weeks now and when it's cold (1st thing in the morning) or if it's raining, it's a bugger to get running. If I go straight in with the choke then it gets flooded. A few minutes later I'll get a backfire. Not really ideal at 0700hrs in a quiet culdesac! If i try to start it without choke, it'll 'put put' and stop. The engine will turn over but there is no spark. Then, if I put the choke on, it'll take 2-3 atempts then it'll fi…

when i try and strat my bike, it misses a lot and has a whirring sound. the guy at the shop says that a new starter clutch is going to be 5-600$ in parts and labor. I think thats BS right. He mentioned splitting the cases for it. Does he rally have to do that?

HELLO I HAVE JUST BEEN TO N.E.C. SHOW AND BOUGHT A NEW CAN FOR MY FZ1 S .I HAVE FIT THE CAN AND IT LOOKS AND SOUNDS A LOT BETTER. ROAD STAMPED OF COARSE . CAN SOME ONE TELL ME WHAT I CAN DO WITH THE 2 CABLES THAT ARE LEFT HANGING .CANE I DISCONNECT THEM UNDER THE SEAT OR JUST TAPE THEM UP OUT OF THE WAY WITCH I DO NOT FANCY DOING ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED

Hi all, I recently got this bike for my first bike.. I was just filling the oil ect and i noticed the chain looked very very slack. So i tightened it to the 3 finger distance as a friend told me i should have. But when i put it into gear it then stalled. I then put it back to how it was and it works fine. there is a picture off how slack it was, I have the chain guard missing. I have circled the part i need! Can you tell me what this is called and where i can get the part from? Do you think that the chain was alright? I think it's partly todo with that chain guard thats missing, Will i damage the bike without one till i buy a new one? How tigh…