Classics

last year i rebuilt a ty50p. i couldnt afford one in 1976 i only had enough money to buy a 3 yr old Fs1e but i always wanted one. i actually got carried away and bought 2 but one is still being rebuilt. the finished one so your asking what has this to do with a photo shoot well Classic Bike Magazine wanted pictures so im arranging a photo shoot for the TY we have a model as well Holly as these were aimed at the 16 yr old market i found a simply stunning girl of that age to model. and yes the tshirt has got fs1e on it she is also doing a fs1e shoot for the www.fs1e.co.uk Calendar these are just the backing shots the…

i just rescently purchased a 81 virago 750.i was wondering if anyone of you have information on these....engine carbs,style/size...weight.ect...thank you

....the XS650? What a classic bike....I believe it was the longest ever produced model...from 70-83. Big following still in the US and parts of Europe. I love em! 8)

Hi! Purchased an XS250 last week. Its in good condition only it has no electrical functioning at all! Fitted new fuses, battery, checked connections as best I can to my knowledge, cleaned inside of ignition switch, checked bulbs, found two earth leads and they were connected well!. Am well stuck as electrics are not a strong point with me. Can anybody help at all? Jason

will an xs400 engine fit a xs250 ?or even can the 250 be bored out by much ? it needs new piston rings any way so might as well bore it out / get 400 bores put on the 250 engine and put all new pistons on it.

my xs 250 not runing to well at the mo but ill sort it here it is and does any one know what its worth ? cheers

Hey guys, I was wondering what is the easiest way to take off my rear tire. I ran over a screw on the weekend, and I need to replace the tube. If any of you have any suggestions, it would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance Lee

dear all, i have just purchased this bike - the clutch is sticky - i think it could do with a service. i wanting to get my hands dirty - what should i do for a basic service? change the oil, filter, plug etc? where is the best place to get parts for my bike - i am based in north london. worse case - who should i go to for servicing - i need someone who is cheap but good. many thanks, vishal vora

The XS400D I picked up last weekend is missing the airfilter boxes and the boots to link them to the carbs. I have Mikuni BS34's on there and wanted to know if I can just add the "POD" filters that I see for sale everywhere - and if so, do I still need to find a set of boots to link them to the carbs and can I still get the side panels on. Also - Are the Mikuni BS34's - the same BS34's that I see used on much newer bikes? I find it odd that they are on the 77 xs400 - and same BS34's seem to be on the 80-84 XS650's. Can I swap them out for a set of BS38's which were used on the 76 - 79 XS650's? I am sooo stoked to get this bike up and back on the road again. …

Hi all, just me again hassling you all, gonna post some pics of my wreck soon but need some more advice, my TR1 has a control unit for the wiring, can i junk this? i have a wiring diagram from the internet for a 1986 virago that a guy posted and looks good, but first i just want to turn the engine over, how can i do this? the engine is complete but on the bench as the bike was a wreck when i bought it i couldn't turn it over, can i do this with a fresh battery and a few wires? \i know i must sound like a nob but this is my first project and its from the ground up so i need all the help i can get!!! Thanks guys.

Recently bought a project bike without papers on Ebay and got it home last night. It's mainly a bike to tinker on and learn more in-depth repairs so I don't jepordize my daily ride ( 77 XS650D ). Anyway, the owner had no real details other that in being a 77 400. There are no side panels and the ID #'s state it was manufactured in 1/77 and other than that it gives no size or model #. I believe it's an XS400D - but figured you guys can help me verify. The VIN # starts with 2A2 - which I've seen ID'd on some European pages as a 78 - but might be different seeing as this is an American bike. Click the link ( I hope ) to see a pic - just looking to verify the year, mo…

can any one tell me will my xt 250 run without a battery?

Hi all, I have a TR1 in bits at the moment, looking to fit a wider rear wheel, but obviously this would mean the gearbox sprocket and rear wheel sprocket will not line up, any ideas or help on overcoming this???? thanks in advance guys

Hi... Just bought an xj 750 seca, 1987, a grey import. I need to purchase an oil filter pretty sharpish, but not sure which one to go for. Any advice would be much appreciated. Cheers, AJ

I know it is a 83..but other than that i am clueless..haha http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?...iendID=34746491

Hello too all ... I got a 1979 xs750 for $100 and it need some TLC .. I need to wire a taillight up since the bike did not come with one .. The bike has three colord wires yellow, blue , black my new taillight has two red and black . I tryed and got it to light up but when I pull the break it does not light up brighter .. What is the right wiring for the taillight ?? Any help would be great .

Hello Does this machine qualify as a classic please?

Hi, im back on bikes afetr a few years and purchased a 1992 FJ1200ABS. It has 30k miles on it (checked out history and independant shop checked out mechanically) and is more or less pristine, looks and engine wise. Found the standard seat uncomfortable, so getting a corbin. After that, all my previous bikes had 4 into 1's and were setup for sports riding if i wanted to do it. I know the FJ is thought of as a tourer but from what i read its origins were as a sports bike, so i'd like to develop that theme, into changing looks a little but more finding options for swingarm, wheel exchanges, brake upgrades, 4 into 1 options, better oil cooler, form/spring options, …

have 87 fz750 that has been changed a bit by last owner i think wheels are from 89 model the tyres on it are120-70 17 & 150-70 18 and amix of front avon azarro rear continental mix of radial &crossply its like riding a rubberband at high speed mot due need new ones any good sugestions i want touring/sport.brake calipers are from r6 and stop bike quick using just two fingers

can any one help me i have a 250xt eng number 3y3 frame number 3y3 but no reg number can i find the reg number anyware on the net as dvla wont help me because i have no reg number thanks robbie