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on my 2000 YZF R6 as i ride with dipped headlights on but main beam seleted off, the blue main beam warning light comes on. it is only dim, not how it lights up when main beam seleted but still noticeable. it varies in brightness but has no responce to throttle postion. when seleting main on and off all works ok. i have been told it is possibly water ingress into my clock but dont want to start removing clock or anything yet as still new to motorbikes and dont want to start something i may not be able to finish. please please help....... VMT

These are US colors and hence don't look as good as some of the eurospec models.

I have a Yamaha FZR600R and a month ago fitted little neon lights. No problems there. Recently had heated grips fitted too. It went fine for 20 miles or so, then cut out on the motorway. No warning, no spluttering, just zero engine power. I pulled onto the hard shoulder and tried restarting the engine. The starter motor was very perky and the lights were on full beam i.e the battery was not flat - it just wouldn't start as if I had no petrol (full tank before you ask). I called the RAC and the guy tested the battery. With the lights and hotgrips on there was only 12.7V at the battery which is one whole volt less than it needs. He jump-started it and it went fine (hot …

hi to you mad yamaha fans. i am new to this club and very needy of your help in searching for spare parts for my ageing motorcycle. i own a fzr1000 genesis 1988 model on an "f" plate. my list is as follows 1) front footrest pegs including rubbers. 2) chain and sprockets , new preferably. 3) bar ends. thanks for all your help,look forward to speeking soon.

Hi all, Just bought a Yam 2003 R6 last month after passing my DAS. It's my first bike (well, if you exclude swapping my Astra car for a mint Honda NSR 125 many years ago) after destroying the NSR over the course of a year and a half, I gave biking up. To be honest I didnt really start as I didnt have any proper gear at the time. Now, Im older, wiser and have a wifey who wouldnt let me get the bike unless I was kitted out in the right gear (leathers, boots, decent lid etc etc) I know the weather has been rubbish here in scotland recently but I did manage to get out for a few days, and I just wanted to say that BIKING IS FANTASTIC !!! cant believe I left it …

Hi, Just roaming about and found this site, and seen as i own a yam, thought it might be a good idea to join. Ive got a 1999 Yamaha R1, ill post some pics up soon. I live in the midlands, UK, so quite local to some nice roads. Hopefully doing some more trackdays next season. Soon be posting some questions about advice etc. lol. Thanks Steve excuse the photos, done on my camera phone.

HI ALL.. AT PRESENT IM RESTORING A 79 UK MODEL RD250E...HERE IS A PIC OF HOW IVE GOT SO FAR...REBUILT AND PAINTED ENGINE..POWDER COATED FRAME ETC..LOTS OF NEW GENUINE YAMAHA PARTS AND REPLATED NUTS AND BOLTS..RESPRAYED BODYWORK..NEW FRONT MUDGUARD..TYRES..ETC ETC ETC..AM LOOKING A NEW OLD STOCK REAR MUDGUARD OR A MINT SECOND HAND ONE..ALSO MINT DOWN PIPES.. THIS IS MY 81 DT250MX UK MODEL WHICH IVE ALMOST FINSIHED RESTORING..ALSO HAVE A TY250 MONO..HONDA CB1000 AND CB900F.. HERE IS A RANGE OF TEE SHIRTS IM SELLING WITH THE SPEEDBLOCK LOGO FROM THE 250 400 E RD SERIES..ALSO WILL BE DOING THE 250/400C+DX GRAPHIC. SHIRTS WILL BE COLOUR OF T…

I am a newbie to this site, looking for ride outs and meets in Yorkshire can anyone help????

can anyone help me get more out of ma wee bike!!!

Hello folks, I have a late 1994 M-Reg UK Yamaha FZR600R Foxeye Does anyone know what model number this is? I need a new swinging arm as mine is rusted to buggery and they're cheap on ebay but I need to make sure it will fit before I buy. Some on there say things like 3he, 4jh - what is mine? Will the swinging arm be the same as, for example, a 1991 FZR600? How can I find out? Also, anyone know where I can get a swinging arm as cheap as ebay? Cheers KaiBosh

Hi to all of you.Aquired good info regarding oil for my 99 r6 smooth as can be. thanx for sharing info semi syn oil works for me

i have a 2006 yzf 600r would an after market exhaust from an R6 or R1 or 750, 1000 fit and or fit on my bike if it was the same year. i would appreciate any feedback. thanks jay

I bought a 1997 YZF600R a few months ago. It still has the stock exhaust on it. I am sick of it sounding like a pissed off sewing macheine. Does any one have a good suggestion for an exhaust? Something loud and deep if possible. Thanks

I'm new to the road bike world but i've just started learning CBT on SAt and a few lessons then off for a 5 day DAS in a few weeks. i'm quiet stocky and looking fro my first real road bike. i did like the GSXR600 or R6 but seam too small for me, and i have been told a little too daft for my first bike. i was recomended a thundercat but i can find much out about them. would they be recomended as a started sports bike? are they that much slower that the others? i.e will it struggle to keep up with my mate CBR600RR? please help.. just got change of a cheap cosmetic damaged thundercat ... cheers

Does the K & N or any other filter for that matter really make much difference to sound or performance?

I have very roughly edited the colours on my wheels to try and help me decide what to go for??? It is difficult because the whole bike is Black! Your opinions please!!! - - - Cheers Peeps!

who uses what oil for thundercat??? i was told not to bother with fully synthetic unless you plan on changing oil every couple of weeks!! Is the semi-synthetic the way to go? just wondering whats the best stuff to add to my purring machine! thanks.

Ello peeps I was looking for a new pair of wheels and stumbled across this place - it's nice to see other bikers waxing lyrical about their pride and joy - makes me feel a bit less obsessive about my own little beauty. Here she is: DynoJet stage 1, K&N filter, Scorpion can; will consume for breakfast ANY other 600 I come across. I'm very much looking forward to picking all your brains for tuning tips and cheap parts! Peace KaiBosh

Hi. I wrecked my brand new 2006 R6 learning to ride it. To keep a long story short, I'm a huge idiot who made a 10,000 mistake. I can't take pictures detailing the damage yet, but I can describe a bit of the damage. The front end of the frame snapped off that connected the front wheel/handle bars to the bike and the windshield and side view mirrors are non existent. The middle and rear end of the body is mainly intact, including the engine. The only major damage to the rest of the bike/engine (aside from the plastic flimsy molding) it is a dent in my headers and I believe the oil pan was ripped open. The engine had about 10 miles total on it. I can either try …

Ive been looking for a set of throwover panniers for my cat so i can whisk my better half away for the weekend, but in all the pictures ive seen the positioning seems to cover or severely restrict access to the rear pegs for pillions. Is it possible to carry pillion with soft panniers or do i need to buy the hard ones? Also any recommended brands?