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Hey all. I just bought a 1995 FZR600 and I've noticed that the clutch tends to slip when you get on the throttle harder in 3,4,5 gear. If you're accelerating normally and fast it's fine but when you throw it down it slips. I just got the oil changed today (Yamalube 20w-50) and it's still slipping. The clutch cable is set up to engage pretty late so I'm going to adjust the cable to engage midway and give it some slack. The bike needs a new fork seal and with this clutch thing, I'm assuming wheelies were done with this bike. It might just be the weather too. When I test drove it, it was in the 60's but I'm not sure how hard I pushed the bike. Today I rode it all over …

hi i have a 2008 ybr 125 which i have noticed today that there is a cable loose just below the clutch cable which is attached to the lever. it is like a round plug that plugs into the clutch lever. it doesnt seem to cause any problem but i would like to know what is that for. can anybody help.

I am new to the bike world, and I recently purchased an 82 xj500 maxim. The bike runs great and has lots of power, but at low engine speed it makes a noise. Being an automotive mechanic for five or so years it sounds like an upper end noise, maybe timing chain or valve noise. My question is, is this a normal noise and is this something I should worry about? Thanks in advance, Chris

Hello, I just bought 1984 yamaha XJ 750R, the motorcycle specialist cleaned the carburator, now it is runing perfectly for rpm 1000, but after i ride it for over an hour and it warms up, the rpm goes up to 3000 and stay between 2500 and 3000, if i shut it off for an hour and start it again, it will goes back to 1000 rpm. anyone would know what the problem could be? thanks JAY

hi all newbie here have just got a minter R1 am about to fit an alarm/immobiliser, fitting manual say all yams have have a facility plug for this can anyone tell me where this might be before i tear the bike apart its a 2000 R1 cheers Rolls

the battery is new and dead again...is it the magneto or the regulator or the battery again...already change the regulator for a second...what test can i do..thanks

Hi all, as a new member, I'm searching out fellow RD owners. Have just purchased a recoed LC 250-(ex racers personal rebuild never used) and have not been able to find any local owners clubs. Seems everyone had one once and loved it (even me), but all have moved on. Not many left it seems, and no others for sale, so I've no idea what it's worth. At least this one will stay on road. Would also love to hear others RD stories. Have a friend who swears he'd never ride anything less than 1000cc cause they're not powerful enough- wait till I loan him the RD for a spin- Tee Hee!!

any ideas for a good replacement brake caliper front and back for a 87 FZ600

Hello everyone, I bought and FZR 1000 this past year and the shocks are completly thrashed. I really need help getting the shocks fixed. I looked up a few and I am not sure what options are fisable. It seems the best option is the OHLIN shocks. http://www.oncycles.com/browse.asp?departm...ory=sfy_fzr1000 This is going to cost me 739.00 plus tax. However i saw another company Hagon produces a non gas shock and i am not sure if this absorber will work on my bike. I have already purchased from JC Whittney and they sent me the wrong item. Can anyone tell me if this Hagon product will work for me? http://www.mandp.co.uk/productinfo.aspx?ca...;tier3url=Hagon IF not what m…

Sorry I wasn't detailed enough in the previous post. I didn't mention year, or type of bike, or shocks. I need the information on rear shock absorbers. If i go with the non GAS shock from HAGON will it work? Does anyone know. Hello everyone, I bought and FZR 1000 this past year and the shocks are completly thrashed. I really need help getting the shocks fixed. I looked up a few and I am not sure what options are fisable. It seems the best option is the OHLIN shocks. http://www.oncycles.com/browse.asp?departm...ory=sfy_fzr1000 This is going to cost me 739.00 plus tax. However i saw another company Hagon produces a non gas shock and i am not sure if this absorber wil…

I'm rebuilding the remnants of an FZR400 3EN1. I bought the frame without a reg. number or V5 (just a chassis number). Anyone know how (if?) I can (re?) register it to get a reg. number and V5 - preferably non-Q?

I have a 2001 R1 and was wondering if anyone was running the K+N airfilter and if it made any difference. Also would i need to get the bike rejetted if i fit one Thanks

Hello all. I am looking for some advice from you please. I have a YZF R125, under 2000 miles so i took it to my nearest Yamaha dealer and they said they would inspect it. I took it back and waited for over two hours. they agreed that the bike wasnt right and it was a warranty claim. It has an engine knock. I was told to take it in, they would inspect, order the parts and fix it. All well and good you may think. But, that was over two and a half weeks ago. Still no signs of the bike. The last communication I had they said they were still waiting for one more part and would let me know when the bike was to their satisfaction. Still no bike and they are ignoring…

Hello everyone, I bought and FZR 1000 this past year and the shocks are completly thrashed. I really need help getting the shocks fixed. I looked up a few and I am not sure what options are fisable. It seems the best option is the OHLIN shocks. http://www.oncycles.com/browse.asp?departm...ory=sfy_fzr1000 This is going to cost me 739.00 plus tax. However i saw another company Hagon produces a non gas shock and i am not sure if this absorber will work on my bike. I have already purchased from JC Whittney and they sent me the wrong item. Can anyone tell me if this Hagon product will work for me? http://www.mandp.co.uk/productinfo.aspx?ca...;tier3url=Hagon IF not what m…

Hi All, I hope someone can help. I've just bought myself a 1999 R1 and have a question about the rear shock. The one on this bike looks to be an Ohlins in as much as there's a sticker on it saying so, obviously this could just be a sticker. I've had this model and year of this bike before but can't for the life of me remember whether an Ohlins shock was standard or not, can anyone confirm this? If an Ohlins shock is not standard then how can I confirm this shock is indeed an Ohlins one? Cheers, Tony

Hi folks, My first post on these forums. I recently bought a YBR 125 to ride while I'm on L-plates and hopefully to get me through the A2 test this summer! Enjoy riding the bike but the only issue I have is that with me being a wide git, I find it hard to position the mirrors in any way that'll give me a view of the road behind me. I tend to end up looking at the inside of my elbows. Has anyone managed to put different mirrors or mirror stalks (is that what they're called) onto a YBR? Any advice on how to go about doing this? It is my first bike and I've never tried doing any mods to it! Cheers, Simon

Hi , i have a R6 2008 , and is time to change my rear tyre , does anyone know if can be any problem ride with a diferent tyre in the front weel of the rear weel , is because my front tyre are still ok but the rear one is not , is it better buy the same tyre ? or it doesn't make any diference? like ride a dunlop spormax on the front and pirelli diablo in the rear?? thanks

Has anyone got a contact in south wales or bristol area, for making my seat more comfortable, either a modification or new seat. I get a numb bum after 90 miles.

Hi guys Im new to the forum after owning many LCs and Valves in my younger years Im looking for another stroker I really like the look of the 3XV 250 but Ive allways fancied an RGV which is the better bike ? i know most here will (like me) be biased towards the Yam and i sort of fancy a LC11 valve but Ive been there and done it many times so looking for something different any advice would be appreciated

Hi all I recently bought a 1991 RXS100 for using as a bit of fun. It starts 1st or 2nd kick even after a lay-up and sounds sweet when blipping the throttle at a standstill - no rattles - plug a tan colour. However, once out on the road, in any gear, as soon as the revs get above about 4500rpm (or even less), it starts to vibe quite badly, feeling really strained. You can feel the vibrations through the footrests and bars and it sounds "buzzy"... It does rev out - but it's unpleasant to ride. I wasn't expecting perfect smoothness from even a small single - but I can't imagine this is how it's meant to feel, or they wouldn't have sold so well! The only thin…