Classics

hi could any of you good people tell me where i could get a std piston or std piston kit for my beluga cv80 restoration project or tell me if the piston out of another bike will fit many thanks steve

My problem is that I can not find the jet needle and the needle jet for the BDS34Mikuni carbs. The yamaha part #s are 22u-14904j-02-00 and 22u-1490j-04-00. This is a discontinued part but was hoping that some one knows of a sourse. Thanks for your help.

Hello again , Im still picking at the bike here , and just finished painting the down tubes. I'd like to know the torque specs for the front wheel? There is one 7/8 Nut on one side where the pin goes through , and two 9/16 nuts on the opposite side. Should i use locktight? '79 xs400 right on , thanks.

Hey we've had a 1973 at3 125 but about 10 years ago my bros lost a needle out of the carb. i ordered a new one and got it in but this thin hasnt run in 10 years. I was wondering if anyone knew what oils it needed and the weights. Or if you just have any info at all that will help id appreciate it.

hello all I think I might have broken it ! my xt500 , barn find , 6000 miles . fitted new exhaust valve , coil , filters . Can't get a spark to save my life , getting depressed now , please does any one have any idea's .bike is 1981 , point's and condenser no cdi unit . 6 volt so it should be easy , no , my right leg is killing me , help needed . thank,s in advance for any assistance .

I'm looking for a wiring diagram for a '78 DT125 (Manufactured 5-77) I found one on google, but the wiring doesn't match my bike. I'm just finishing up a 12-Volt Conversion on my DT125 (easier to find parts, can use the battery in my ATVs when i'm not running the bike) and the Voltage Regulator has me confused. On the Diagram i found it shows 1 Wire (color not listed) from the Magneto going into the Regulator and a Red Wire going out to the Positive on the Battery. My bike has a Yellow wire going into the Regulator and a Black Wire connecting the Regulator to the Negative going to the Battery (connected at a Junction joining 2 ground wires together before they conne…

Hi I am very frustrated but i do see the funny side of this ... well i have built rebuilt a few bikes ever but this f****** is taken me to hell well two of em now cos i bought another will not run proper nor will the other will start on one cylinder then other wont run ... ahh you say .... no I say cos it could start on the opposite then the one that was running previously wont run so far checked points gap good timed and retimed and some more then fitten new conatcts timed timed again coils tried loads of different coils new condeser so i figured it the engine so i buy another basket case xs250 swap engine same thing contacts ti…

Hey As written in the topic description, my XS400 looses enginepower after having driven around 110-120 km/h (around 75mp/h) for 20-30 seconds. The machine has fine power and runs great until it has run for 30 seconds, then I need to lower the speed of the bike because it looses all it's power. It feels like the bike isn't igniting in every rpm and therefore loosing power, just a thought, don't know if it's possible After having let go of the gas and the speed drops til like 80-90 km/h it runs fine again. Any ideas? Would be kind of useful to be able to run those speeds on the highway

Hey my name is Allen I'm from atlanta georgia. This is my first bike a 1981 exciter 250 and my first time riding. Wanted to know if there is a way to use a single kickstand on this bike and where can I find one? Thanks

Hi I have just picked up a XJ900F, I like the bike very much but I am looking to ditch the headlamp fairing. I would also like to fit some conventional handlebars but this is going to be a problem if I cant find some way to clamp them. Is there an after market adaptor available to take standard bars? Bob

I have an intro thread posted in the intro section where I listed all the details on this thing, but the second previous owner had built this bike for vintage racing, and said the front forks were from a yz250. I have been trying to figure out what year / model they are from because the oil seals in them are leaking. I've been going through the diagrams on bike bandit and haven't found similar looking ones. Anyone have any ideas? The frame is a '76 MX175 I believe. The other fork is identical on the bottom. Thanks!

I'm looking for the rubber seal for a 1973 Yamaha CT3 Petrol (Gas) Tank. Anyone know where I can get one? (preferrably in the UK) The only one I can find is on the USA ebay .....and at $50 it seems expensive.

Romney Marsh bike show and jumble on tomorrow.Hoping to find some spares for the old Xs .www.elkpromotions.co.uk/

Has any one ever owned a Yamaha RS 200 1981 model, and if so what do you think of them?. I know its a twin cylinder 2 stroke engine but i havnt seen many of these around. I was thinking about buying one off a freind of mine in quite good condition with full MOT on it. Would it be considered a classic bike these days and something worth holding onto for a few years. Best Regards Paul

I got my hands on this gem last week, 1969 AT1 looks to be original even has the tool kit !,wouldnt run properly when i got it, idle jet blocked & plate missing that hold the needle down was missing! .cleaned jet fitted plate & rnow runs like clockwork I have another tank for it but my problem is i dont know wether to just clean it up or do a total rebuild on it Its been covered in light machine oil & if you wipe it off the frame & chrome work look fine, what do you think lads ? http://s498.photobucket.com/albums/rr342/mazz69_photos/Yamaha%20AT1%201969/ buzzer

Bought the bike new in '82, sold in '86, bought back in 2010. Looking for a manual / service manual. Any help? Thanks.

First bike, First problem, first post! just picked up a 76 xs360 about a week or two ago, it ran fine, the throttle was a little sticky, so i got new bars for it and when i installed the new bars i lubricated the throttle a bit, the throttle turns very freely now as opposed to how sticky it was before. Now when i turn the bike on it revs up to about 7-8000 rpms. I've tried to do some research on high idle issues, and ive read people saying that the bike running very lean and to adjust the screws, but im not sure if thats the problem because the bike ran fine before i removed the throttle. i know the cable is not binding as i made sure to route it so that it is runnin…

Hello,i have a honda xr250 baja (sorry i know its not a yamaha but i dont know where else to ask)and the starter motor was knackered, so i bought one off ebay from another honda bike as it was the same measurements, as there are none about. It fits fine and everything but it turns the wrong way.... And i was wondering if there is anyway to make it turn the opposite way. I Would really appreciate it if you could help me out. P.s sorry its about a honda, i just know i always get an answer off this website, because yoour all very clever

I have the wrong rev counter fitted to the xs,it has a neutral light as well as a main beam light in the counter.The rev counter also red lines at 8500 and goes up to 10000 rpm.I have seen one on ebay which red lines at approx 9250 and peaks at 12000 rpm,it also only has the main beam indicater.The part number is 1L9-83540-01.Does anyone know if this would be the correct rev counter for my 1978 xs250.Many thanks Gary

Hi, I've just bought an old DT250MX and am looking to restore it over the coming months. If anyone has any contacts of where I can source parts it would be much appreciated. Especially wheels and plastics! Please please please get in tuch if you can help me out in any way! Thanks, Craig