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Last night I changed the plugs in my FZR 600. I tried to start it this morning and it wouldn't start. I killed the battery trying to start it so I hooked up my charger. I finally got it to start running but it only ran for a minute before it stalled. I could not restart it. The RPMs were very low when it was running. Usually (with choke on) it revs up after a few seconds. But it ran around 1K rpms for about 60 seconds. I had the bike out a couple weeks ago and it ran fine. I'm positive I have the wires in the right positions. I reseated them this morning but it didn't change anything. I have it on a float charger today and I'll try to start it tonight when I get home. Any…

Hi ,,I have a 1999 R1 and the Rear shock is now leaking and needs replacing £££££ ...what are my options ??? was looking at Ohlins ..However £750 is right out of my price range ... I really do need need a top Spec all singing and dancing Model ....I would rather not buy a stock replacement from Yamaha ,when there is much better shocks out there for a little bit more money Thanks Andy

Hi all, I am new to the site and need a bit of help. I have been offered a XS600 by my a relative. It has not been run for over four years and is belived to have a battery/alternator problem. She can give me no further info and as she lives a considerable distance away, I could do with finding out what the bike is. I.e. is it a sports, a cruiser, a vintage modle or what? Are spares available for this model? Sorry for being so vague. Where can I download a photo? Thanks ChrisK

I have a XS 400 E 1978, running pretty well. It has a Mikuni carburettor. I am thinking of buying a carburettor of 1981 XS 400 Speical. Is there any difference between these two, it look like both the bikes have same carburettors. Hope it will fit on 1978 XS 400. Invites your advise. John

I have an YZF 750 1994 it will start but will not stay started unless i rev the engine HELP

Hello everyone got my bike test very soon (Direct Access). Have Been looking at the R6 for my first bike, awesome looking bikes particularly in blue. Am new too bikes but not fast machinery as own a Mitsubishi Evolution but I am inexperienced in riding bikes, but the way I see it the bike will only go as fast as you want it . Is there anything in particular to look out for in buying an early R6 (99-02), whats involved and at what mileage is a major service and most importantly what are they like too ride any comments would be great thanks.

Just got a 97 yzf 750 get it home charge battery and it will not start the tach needle goes up and down with the key on...but battery is fully charged??Then the silenoid stops working so i jump the noid with a screwdriver and nothing..just turns over!Does the sienoid have anything to do with spark allowance?But my question is why does the tach needle move up and down even though the battery is fully charged?

Hello to all, I have a 2006 Yamaha Roadliner, great bike. What I am looking to do is to bring my RPM's down when cruising on long trips. Looking to bring them down around 300 to 500 RPM's. I will be do this by using a small rear belt pulley since I don't' have any room for a larger front pulley to put a bigger one. Can anyone help me out as where to find a smaller rear belt pulley for the Yamaha Roadliner. Or does any know if the other Star belt driven bikes might have a smaller pulley that would work on the Roadliner. Thanks Dave

Hello to ALL, I have a 2001 YZF-r1 that I dropped about a year ago and would like to replace the bodywork. What site have pre-painted bodywork? Thanks in advance, Darcy

Hi I'm a new member with a request. I've a 400 Special II that has a model number I cann't find on the web the bike was made 12 /80 Does that mean a model year of 80 or 81 ?? The VIN is JYA4R400 BAOD6740 it has alloy wheels Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated Thanks BobC

i've finaly put some picys up of my long term project, there on the gallery page if anyones bored and fancies a look. tell us what you recon?! thanks, Dave.

Hi guys, I'm planning to put forward controls on my 2004 V-Star 1100 Custom. I'm blown away with the cost in doing so... $500 - $600. I came across some forward extensions on Ebay today. These are made in either 4" or 6"; the pictures on Ebay are the 6" version. Do any of you have these, and if so, what are your thoughts? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Yamaha-V-St...sspagenameZWDVW Thanks, Tom

Hi Guys... I just bought a 2004 Yamaha V-Star 1100 Custom. Love the drag style of the bike but I really dislike the look of the stock bars. Have any of you installed an aftermarket drag bar? If so, what did you go with? I see that the stock bar is 31" wide, a height of 7.5", and 12" of pullback. What height and pullback would I be able to use WITHOUT changing the stock cables? There is a bar made by MILWAUKEE TWINS that is sold on the JP Cycles website. It is 30" wide, a height of 8", and 7.5" of pullback. What do you think of this bar... would stock cables work okay? http://www.jpcycles.com/productgroup.aspx?...0C-3D5E3D271640 I appreciate …

I just bought a 02 v-star 1100 for my second bike and want to put on a set of slip-ons. This is the first time changing exhaust on one of my bikes so I have a few questions. First any suggestions on a set of slip-ons? I am looking at the Roadhouse Brand Moto Classic Slip-on Muffler they are a 3.5" dia. slash cut. Second do you have to rejet with slip-ons? I have heard people say you do and don't. Thanks for the help.

The pull rod has play in it, like it is floating in no-man's-land. So I install the cover, slide the pin down the slot, and it hooks up to the pull rod in the clutch. When you rotate the pin to hook up the clutch cable, it will only rotate a little bit, just like the pull rod is only moving about in the no-man's-land area. It's not springy. Now with that said, here's the background...I was riding home the other day and the bike wasn't shifting right. I get home and found that it had developed an oil leak, and was low on oil. The low oil idiot light had not come on though. So I fixed the oil leak(crank seal), and started up the street. However, it was now nearl…

Hello there ppl, I've just purchased one of these little FZ750 beauties, its a 1991 model, this was to be used as a second bike to my Vmax, thing is, I can't keep off it It's one one hell of a ride and well underated as a serious contender to some newer plastics. After doing all the major checks It took to the road with a mate who has an R1, I was astounded by the performance and on a clear road opened her up and she went well past the 150mph clock, my mate was along side on his R1 and told me he was doing around 160mph, I had to shut her down as we ran out of road and it was still pulling. Now I'm not sure if people still use this forum regularly, but if they d…

I'm thinking about buying a 04 r6 that has been lowered by 2". The owner said he has the original dog bone to bring it back t stock height. Is there something I need to worry about a bike that has been lowered before?

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 new to this site i have a 05 r6, and the only performance mods on it, it a high mount leo vince titanium exhaust. i would like to do a few performance upgrades to get a little more torque, and roll-on response without dropping my top speed or runhin higher rpm's what do you suggest, how big of gains can i get from a pcIII? is it worth it? is the generic leo map good-enough? do you suggest a 520 kit? different teeth? k&n? not trying to do anything too radicle or spend too much money, but not a big deal. what do you suggest?

I`m looking to change my bike soon and i`m looking for a naked bike and was looking at the xjr1300 as was wondering if anyone has one and want are they like .Also i was wondering what sort of miles do you get out of a tank fullas i`m planing to do a lot of miles on it All the best Richard