Naked

what do you tjink of this as a litle bargain my old escort is a fuel guzzler and no one knows why it has done 65 miles this week on £20 worth of fuel there is no leaks it has had all the right bits done ie krypton tune then a new carb and another krypton tune so its scrap now i bought a l reg 94 model ford fiesta 1.8 diesel with tax and mot til september it has a very small amount of surface rust its done a genuine 24k from new it has is a bloody beautifal drive compared to the escort and it does 50-55 mpg which is fine for me and i paid a bargain of a pric for it £100 the bloke in westbury didnt have no idea what it was worth so im happier now

Hi there ! Norwegian boy looking for Yamaha forums =D Got a FZR1000 88mod moddified. Looks like a 2002 R1 and got turbo installed. 280hp dyno. So.. In the winter im gonna do alot of stuff to it. And basicly I need complet gasget kit for this engine but haven't found it anywere =\ I tryed to upload image but does not know hos to do it ! =D Thanks. Reg. Kjetil

Hello folks I have just taken ownership of my 1st Yamaha - a 1993 YZF750R. Lovely so far but dodgy colour! The manual is suggesting 20W40 from 5 degrees plus or 10W30 for up to 15 degrees. As my riding will go both below and above these temperatures, wouldn't a 10W40 be better as it covers all ranges of temperature? I hesitate to buy it as it isn't recommended by the book! What do you good folk use in your YZF's for good all year round use. Thanks, Bobby.

I've heard many stories of EXUP valves sticking or breaking on Yamaha. How do I know that my new purchase is OK in this depertment? It seems to go quite well but, compared to my previous bike (a Honda 400 SuperFour) the Yam could have square wheels and be a better performer! Because I've made such a big leap, I thought this bike would scare the pants off me. Is it OK or do I just need to take it above the 6500 revs that I've subjected myself to so far? Hopefully I will get used to my new bike soon and I won't feel the need to ask any more silly questions. Thanks again.

Hi Just collected my 2004 R6 and have a probably stupid question relating to bulbs - hoping for some advise. What bulbs should be on when? There appear to be three bulbs per side. The tiny little "running" light, looks like a side light. This is lit on both sides when the bike is fired up Then there are two bigger bulbs. When i have the bike started i have one bulb lit on one side but not the parallel . Should it be? Then when i put on full beam only one bulb on the other side lights up same when i flash passing lights. Surely this should be both sides lit? Can anyone please explain what i should have when? Cheers

Hi all Just got my 2004 R6 and love it already. Wondered if someone could give me some advise. I want to fit crash bungs to it. Do i have to cut the fairing or can you guys recommend a make that fits without cutting. Also i take i have to remove a small panel of the fairing on the right hand side? Also any suggestions where to get reasonable priced single seat cowel for the 2004 model? Thanks for any info Rich

Just put myself down a deposit on a new project bike

For the 1st time since 2000, Yamaha is jumping back in the WSB ring for '05 8) Andrew Pitt did 75 laps @ Valencia on the Upgraded machine....... I'm looking forward to seeing some more Inline4's take it to Ducati & their grip on that series. :wink:

Hi, I'm removing the pillion passenger fittings (rear seat and footpegs) from my wife Nik's 2006 R6. Have had no problems with the rear set and replaced it with the tail cover and have removed the footpegs fine. However although the blanking plate fittings I have to cover the holes fit fine, the supporting brackets on them don't seem to line up with any bolt/screw fittings on the inside of the tail/under the main seat. Any advice on fixing these ? Am I missing something in the fittings pack ? Cheers, Jas

Hi all, does anyone know the best tyres for an '07 R6? Just done 3000 miles and the original fit Dunlop Sportmax need replacing. Not much info on MCN and website is seriously slow! I've seen good reports about Power Pilots and Dragon Corsas on here, but nothing definitive. A local dealer said Pilot Sports was the way to go? Also read some bad reports about Bridgestones on Yamahas! My mileage is fairly lowish so I'm more concerned with the best grip (wet & dry) and handling than durability. Thanks

whats the biggest rear tire can i fit on my fz750?

Hey everyone just saying hello im new to this forum and id like to chat about a first real bike iv had 2 yamaha's already started off with a 125 rd (twin) and now got stuck with a knackered aerox am now going to do my restricted bike test and im looking around for a good first bike id like a sporty ish bike not a 170 mph death wish i love riding not planning my funeral lol iv been looking at a fzr 400r in a local bike shop and its the cleanest bike iv seen ever for the age at a good price to just wondering if you guys could give me any tips or ideas thanks Matt

alright i r1 is off my list haha. i even heard to not start with an r6 too. i heard the peak torque is only in a short range on the power band, and that if i took a turn and hit it w/o knowing i'd slide and go down. also i heard that first 6 months is usually when new riders have a super high risk of dying. but isn't it with any bike? i mean, if i practice on the r6 slowly and get used to it i should be fine right?

Hi, was wondering if someone could answer a couple questions for me. 1. Do i drain the oil where the oil filter is or is it another nut? 2 How much oil? and why no dipstick? 3. Under foot shift small hole that in unthreaded and I can reach up into, what the heck is that? is it missing a plug? thanks very much to anyone who can respond!

Ok im 16 about to turn 17 this coming december. But my step dad and i are getting 2 sport bikes. He is getting the gsx 1000 and i am getting an r1. I have never ridden a bike ever before but im pretty sure i can ride this because i will be going slow when i first get it. Just a little bit of tip for me

So, I just bought my 96 virago 250 yesterday and I'm having issues shifting to second gear. When I shift, there is a 15 second delay of the engine responding to the throttle. I give it gas and it doesn't go, then 15 seconds later it like takes off!! What am I doing wrong??? Could it be the jets or the fuel pump? Also, I'm looking for patient people to ride with. I'm in the bay area. Anyone sympathetic to a new rider?? I need help!!! I feel so stupid...

Check out this bad arse video I found on you tube.

got these babies for the EXUP..needed a bit more acceleration changed from standard 17/47 to 16/48

Hi all New to this biking buisness but allways wanted to to do it, so i have taken the plunge. I have just got myself a Yamamha XJ650 (so I have been told) It is a non runner having been kept outside for two years. So it is a little restoration project for me. Some way to learn about bikes So I apolagise now if i ask to many questions. Will know more about the bike when I get a copy of the log book from DVLA Can anyone advise me of a club in Central Scotland that might be good for me to attend? or a good supplier of parts. I have the engine number and the frame number Day one untouched Also it is a "W" plate. What year was th…

Hi im about to turn 17 and about to take my cbt. Am i able to ride a yamaha yzf r125 if i pass my cbt on a twist and go test. Also please if you have any tips on rideing with gears and how to keep my bike safe would be a great help thanks