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Hey all, been a while. Did a long distance move to the mountains of the American Southwest and the Enduros have been languishing in the garage. But Spring is upon us, most of my new home projects are either complete or well under way or shelved pending time & funds. So time to dust off the scoots and see how things are. I now have a 1971 AT1 and a 1974 GT80 in addition to the 1978 DT175. I've already tinkered a bit with the jetting on the 175 since I had the jets from when I was trying to sort the lean heat seize issues I was having. I've got a 140 in now, but the top end is lacking, only getting to around 5500 rpm. It also pops quite a bit, very 2-…

Hi Guys, Not a regular on here but would like to make you aware that my much loved Virago 535 which we call "Cream Soda" due to its distinct colour was stolen last week (mid Jan 2017). If you could be on the look out for any parts that might be being offered from my machine this could help to track down the guilty parties who broke into my garage in, what seems like, a targeted attack. She has many unique features and identifiable parts. If you search youtube for 'Stolen UK Yamaha Virago XV535' you should find a video highlighting these. Many thanks for keeping an eye out for me. If you see anything call 101 from UK or Crimestoppers. Being handled by P…

Hello All. Im a new member and posting for the first time. A bit of history first before my Question. Meny years ago when I was 17, I bought a RS 125DX, in Yellow. After Meny years of searching, I came across one exactly the same, for sale,and an in the process of doing it up. I had problems with the lights and ignition, and have discovered that the ignition switch internals are broken!! The original part No is 505 82508 20 . Mine has 6 wires that go into a terminal block, and 5 loose wires with bullet connectors All the replacement ones I can find advertised, only list 10 wires in total, and the wires are different colours and in differen…

Hello all, im still building up "bits" for my basketcase that is my DT an just received a oil reservoir Only is, i dont know if its the correct type for mine? My bike is a Y2K type. The oil bottle is the triangular type exactly like this is this correct for my bike? thanks

Hi everyone I am building a 1978 Yamaha xs 250 I purchased some new coil a few years back does anybody know if the x2 terminals matter which wire goes on what as there are no markings ? Also I have been looking on line and the price of coils seem to vary in price from £15 each to £30 each has anyone else experienced this ?

These are really hard to come by. Mine are dented and scratched beond saving. Please tell me if you come across a pair.

Hi i have Selling only in For Sale area.

Hello everybody, Not been on here for a while, I am currently building a 1978 xs 250 from scratch into a bobber. I have gone for an 18 inch front wheel and a 16 inch rear. The rear wheel came from a 250 custom model the rear tyre size is 120/90-16 ( standard size ) I am looking for the largest tyre I can get on the rear for that fat look, Does anyone know or has anyone experimented with this size tyre ?? I currently have an 140/90B-16 AVON AV72 77H R RF COBRA on the rear, The wheel will fit on only it is ( standing at the rear of the machine) very close to the swing arm on the R.H.S. and very close to the chain on the L.H.S. Has any one had any experien…

I dare say this been covered many times before but what is the best route to take when cleaning rust from old tanks. Looking at some diy options, Viniger, electroylisis, lining products seem to be popular ?

What is the best way to refurb rusty nuts and bolts. I've seen vinegar, or a spin in in a rock tumbler then paint. Another is to give everything to a company that can clean and zinc coat ?

I just picked up a 1978 yz80 the bike is mostly there but has little to no compression. What should i do?

Can you get a replacement / copy of the Yamaha label that is attached to the frame headstock

I used to have a 1983 XJ-650 Maxim that I sold a few years ago, and I now dug out my service manual, along with a Haynes repair manual. Remembering how hard it was for me to find it back then, I can only imagine how hard it would be to find it today. Are those bikes still around, is there any interest? Kamen

Hi Yamaha Friends, I have been offered a Yamaha L2G 1969, I was wondering what you think this thing of beauty is really worth? It's up for 1000 Australian dollars, with quite a bit of work..... any help would be great....

Can anyone recommend companies that do new seat covers and/or seats to match older Yamahas ?

Hello, i am building a custom cafe racer and i am using the wheels from a yam xj550 maxim. But the gearing of the sprocket (44t) is was to high for the engine i am running. Does anyone know if there is a bike which a 34t(ish) sprocket from will fit the hub on the xj550 wheel? Thanks ! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Hey all. I joined as I'm starting a little project to get my Sister-in-law's 1973 AT3 running as a birthday gift to her. I apologize if what I'm about to ask has been covered in the forums, but I honestly don't even know how to go about searching for an answer... On her bike, there's a small lever just below the clutch lever that connects by cable to something on the engine head. Pulling the lever lifts this connection, but I have NO IDEA what it does. I got a manual and haven't been able to find anything in the manual about it. There seems to be a bit of old oil around this area, though the bike hasn't been started or ridden in a few years. Just wondering if s…

Morning lovers, sorry this will be the last basic question for a while. Well until the next! So the guy I got the 71 bike off never started it! After the rebuild but his mechanic did. He collected bikes but didn't ride the DT. Ive looked on the net and have gotten differing mix ratio's. Everything from 30:1, 40:1 and even 60:1. They mention different oils too. Can anyone give me a definitive mix ratio please. 1971 DT 1 250CC. Thanks S.

l went for the first long ride on the bike now known as ''Yeah Baby'' the other day, 72 mile round trip to have a ice cream. lt performed flawlessly, i can tell you it will do 86mph carrying 190lbs in certain conditions. Those being , neutral wind, very slight down hill, long run, lie flat on tank, legs directly off the back, holding left fork with left hand...................................Plod would not have been happy, especially since all the local ones are younger than me

Afternoon reader, so Im collecting a 1971 DT250 and it has a daytime MOT and I want to add lights. Anyone done this sort of conversion before? Hints or tips welcomed. Thanks.