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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 In need of some help please. Recently brought a 1997 yzf600r thundercat which is brilliant! But im only 5'5" and need to lower it. do i have to buy a lowering kit for it, or is the suspension adjustable already? Thanks pj

hi i bin rebuildin an F Reg 1989 tzr 125 and i need to replace the tank i brought one off ebay but it was the wrong size can someone tell me what size i need thanks nathan.

My starter is new and works. For some reason it not coming in contact with the teeth in the engine to turn it over. Do I some how need to shim the starter or something to make it work. Please help, this motorcycle doesn't have the grinding problem. I need a virago expert.

what year is this bike? http://www.motorsports-network.com/YAMAHA/201mc/r1b2.jpg and also, is there a hole in front of it still?? and on the new 06 07 08 models of the r6, are you able to remove that short stem exhaust and put a full length one on, like a yoshimura?

Anyone know of any velocity stacks for 2006-2007 R6 Whats the average hp for a stock 06-07 R6?

Hi there, I was wondering what octane fuel I should use in my 06 Yamaha FZ6. The owners manual says regular or 87 octane fuel. I was noticing that the compression ratio is 12:2:1 so would a higher octane fuel help the performance any? I live in CA USA, octanes are 87, 89, 91. Also does anyone recommend a certain brand of fuel? I usually go with Chevron.

Hi I have just bought myself a genuine yamaha fazer belly pan for my 1000 of ebay and i dont have a bracket. are these brackets easy to make or Could anyone tell me where i can get a bracket from. if poss could you show me pics of bracket. Cheers Doug

I'm looking at a 1999 Roadstar 1600cc bike. Do you guys know if this is a good bike to own? 9k miles and real dirty. I'm sure it will take alot of cleaning to get it back to my satisafaction. Is the push rod motor ok for long term ownership? Thanks for any input you can offer! Hip

Everybody tells me that it's harder to drive a R6 than a FZ6, but I don't know why. I've never driven a FZ6 altho, because it's heavier I can only imagine that it's alot harder to tug around corners, it's very long and biggish so it's harder to manage, it has a up-right position which makes you less focused. Why would a nimbler lighter bike be more difficult than a big heavy touring limo-bike ?

I JUST GOT A NEW BT014 FRONT BUT DID NOT CHANGE THE REARS. THE REARS ARE DUNLOP SPORTMAX 252. IAM RIDING A fz6 2006. I NO LONGER FEEL AS CONFIDENT IN BENDS BECAUSE THE FRONT SEEMS TO BE LIGHT AND LIVELIER. IT ALSO TRAMLINES A BIT WHICH MY OLD 252 FRONTS DIDNT. ANYONE THINK THIS MIXING BRANDS IS OK OR NOT?

Hi all.... can anyone reccomend the best chain lube. also is there a product out there that will protect bikes from the effects of salt and dirt when riding through the winter... cheers,

Hi everyone.... Can anyone tell me what the best tyre pressure set up is for my bike. I have a 96 YZF thundercat with dunlop sportmax d207's on it. Many thanks

IAM TIRED OF SEARCHING AND LOOKING UP REVIEWS ON TYRES. CAN SOMEONE ADVICE ME WHICH ROAD TYRE IS GOOD ON GRIP IN THE DRY AND WET? DON'T CARE ABOUT DURABILITY , JUST WANT TYRES THAT KEEP MY BUM ON THE BIKE.

i have just fitted leovince sbk evo II cans onto my fz6. iam a new rider and i informed my insurance company about it. they asking me is it perfomace enhancing , how much power increase , detials etc,,,. i thought it be pretty straight forward to inform them and they adjust my premium like they do with my car. can someone please help n tell me how to tell these insurance geeks ?

what is the best site to get parts and stuff for my 1988fz600 thanx b Rad

hi guys, just picked up 88fz600, will need to restore and go through, brakes/carbs/tune/tires, this is my first sport bike of this type, have rode them all now time to rip around! any help would be great..don't even have a repair manual yet thanx, b Rad

Anyone with experience riding on BT014 , i like to hear your opinions on them in the dry and wet.

been away from biking for a while and just got back into it. got myself a 96 yzf thundercat. I'm a nightmare for lettting the petrol run low so was wondering... can any one tell me roughly how many miles are left in the tank when he light comes on.. cheers

Im searching the market for the best synthetic oil on the market I cant find any real helpful input on the internet about comparring bike oils! was looking towards Royal Purple or even Amsoil but havnt made up my mind any input or self experiance with oils would be appreciated!