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I have bought a seondhand thunderace and after getting used to it, i decided to pull a few Gsssssss making a chav look a tit (he was boxing me in on every vehicle we passed on a dual carrigeway) so when the oppertunity arose i shot of and made him a distant memory. Any way now she sounds like she has blown exhust. still running OK but a few Db's lower. Have i poped something ???

Anyone else having trouble with the tyres on the r125 in the wet. I actually slid my bike down the road in the damp(which was nice just before Christmas).

hello bike was running fine today and it started bogging down... i checked the carb and it was fine put it back on started it up and it will idle and shit but when u rev it nothing happens??? it just bogs down and dies any ideas?

Can some one ! Help me ? I am planning a long road trip at the end of May and i want to service my FZR1000 before I go! What I need is the following!:(1) size and make and part number for the Spark plugs.(2) Engine oil filter make and part number (3) Fuel filter make and part number (4)Air filter make and part number .. If some body from South africa can help that would be great! Thanx Guys!

For those of you who haven't managed to get hold of the blanking plates for the 08 R6 http://bikepics.com/pictures/1619509/ Here is the E-mail address of the company that originally listed them on E-bay (no longer listed!) [email protected] (this must be case sensitive as this is how they print it on website) Make sure you tell them the colour you require I have phoned them in the the last couple of days to confirm they are still making them (They are) Alternatively you can call them on: (0044) 01425 629039 Hope this helps.

I have some questions about the seca ii. Not sure if this site is the best place. And of course two stroke world is the best place for my rd400 questions.

how you can test a stator ?IF ANYONE KNOW?

I recently bought a 93 XJ600S (it was so cheap I couldn't pass it up) and it needs a lot of work (hence why it was cheap lol). I am needing some help with finding that parts that I need for it. I have a vague idea of what I need but the one that most parts websites are set up into different categories I'm having a hard time finding them. Does anybody know which categories on most part websites I could find the carbs and stater (sp?) and the magneito (sp?). I know I need all 4 carbs and there's a magnet piece that goes with the stater and I want to guess that's in the crankcase section of the parts websites but I havent the slightest clue which part it is and don't want to…

Hello all, a newbie so please be gentle. I have a YZF R125 and have only done 1500 miles from new. I love the bike to bits but its struggling to reach 60 mph plus at the moment. Its struggling to do 65 downhill....surely that cant be right?? Any and all help would be much appreciated as i'm not a mechanicy type person. Thanks in advance.

I have a 83 XJ 750 maxim, and need to know if I can replace the spark plug wires off the coils alone, or do I have to replace it all together?

Hello and this is my first post! Just bought an 03 R1 and I live and work in Saudi Arabia. Exhaust noise is less of an issue here than in the UK! My bike has a (loud!) Micro exhaust. I'm told (and in ads I've seen for this system) that you do not need to alter the ignition/fuelling. However I'm not convinced, but I don't have access to a dyno. Has anyone run this exhaust without any problems?

Could someone give me info for what type of D.I.D chain I will need for a FZ1-N 08'? Also, I am looking to purchase a renthal rear sprocket, can anyone advise on what type I need, No of teeth etc? Model numbers for both get you a blue peter badge.. Cheers

Hi My fz1-n on an 07 plate has cut out on me a couple of times, this happens when the bike is moving and in gear, when i pull over and restart the engine starts and runs perfectly. this used to happen to my r6, i was told by yamaha that i needed a new throttle position sensor switch which they did for me but the r6 still kept cutting out. any ideas.....

Hi everyone I am the proud new owner of a 1999 Yamaha Zeal - first bike ever and I love it! Learning slowly and trying to build up confidence but this bike is way to easy to go fast on!! I wondered if there was anyone else out there with a Zeal? Bike didn't come with handbook so would be interested in picking brains for any maintenance issues, like does the seat come off to access battery and if so, how?? Look forward to hearing from you fellow bikers, far and wide!! Cheers Lisa

Hi all you yamaha nuts! im new to these sport machines, just chopped in my Busa for a 2001 R1 and i'm 'king stoked with it! only thing is the custom pipes somone fitted meant the exup valve was disconnected (electrically and mechanically) the bike runs fine but the fricking rev counter keeps dancing to get my attention! does anyone know how to fool the ecu into thinking the servo is still there and display the correct Rpm? cheers folks!!!

I am a newbie to sportbikes but picked up a 2000 yzf600 for 2500$. the bike is tight, starts and runs great and rides out good. no major cosmetic damage other than usual wear for a 2000 model. it has 30,000 miles on it though. i am wondering what the average mileage on others out there are. the bike has new tires, chain and sprokets and a fresh service. seems like it was well taken care of. i want to take a road trip to deals gap on this bike (about 450 miles one way for me). the bike is sounds except for the miles. would it be a good idea to take the trip on this bike?

Bikeless of Sunbury seeks recently loved RD350, for constant petting and an occasional thrashing...must be ready to rock 'n roll and ideally unblemished by cosmetic surgery.. I want a cared for RD 350 F2 or maybe YPVS for fun, as original as possible. An Ariel Arrow with a Bonneville's power output in a 300lb bike should be interesting enough for me, and its nice and dirty to offend Blair heads and my mate who thinks 500cc single cyliders were cool - Nah. ............ before I move on to a Fazer or Hornet. So what is the best way to be in line for the nice ones that do become available? Oh, and not getting stiffed by a bad 'un? Advice on avoiding dieing too …

Hi folks…I’m hoping for someone’s help here. I’m in the middle of attempting to adapt the YZF750’s front forks and triple tree to fit on my 1986 FZX700 Fazer, and I’ve run into a problem. Here it is: Although the triple tree’s center shaft is the same diameter as the Fazer’s (meaning the steering head bearings won’t have to be changed), the shaft is approximately 1 inch too short to accommodate the bolts that tighten back onto it after it goes through the steering head of the frame and the bearings placed in. So my next attempt was to take the YZF triple tree into a machine shop and have them attempt to press out the center shaft from it so that we could then pr…

Dear all, I'm sure this is embedded in another post somewhere but looked long and hard and couldn't find it. I know people have had problems removing the tank sticker on bikes and today I removed my own in about 10 mins with no residue left. I thought i'd leave a post for any others that are having trouble. 1) Get a hair dryer and heat the sticker starting on one corner. Once hot(ish) start peeling. Be aware the glue will remain on the tank.....this is normal. Keep heating the sticker and pulling so that the white piece comes off in one. 2) This is the annoying bit. Starting on the edges and working into the middle keep heating the glue with the hair dryer …

hey everyone, new to the site. Ive just ordered some R&G crash bungs, however on the site it says you need to drill a whole, , my mate says he can do it for me he works in a bike garage. is it a easy job, im scared for my new bike.