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Thers plenty of DTs on ebay at the moment, cracking 250 twinshock,,, & 250Mx. And Dom66 , i see you have a DT100 , rare nowaday, http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290536653571&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Hello all. First off just wanted to say I've been lurking around on this site for a few years since I got my little xs in '08 and I have learned more about the bike (and bikes in general) than anywhere else. So thanks to all you mechanical gurus on here that help keep all of us amatuer tinkerers straight! So........ the headlight works when the switch is turned all the way to the right (the parking light mode). Switch the key to the middle, or "on" position - no headlight. I took the ignition switch off and dis/reconnected everything. The problem is obviously not in the handle bar switch. Havent pulled the headlight off yet. Any ideas? Thanks a million.

Hey Guys, I've almost finished rebuilding my XS250 and have reached the final hurdle (I THINK?) It seems as though my Neutral and Oill lights don't seem to want to come on. And looking at the diagram I think it may be due to the voltage regulator. Has anyone else seen this situation? Cheers

hi all any one have the issue, where the rear light doesnt work, but the brake lever will make the light come on but the foot brake wont make it come on...? the head light comes on as does the light for the speedo... not sure where to start as the bulb is good.. unless its a connection problem...or is there a separate fuse for the lights / brakes? not got a workshop manual to hand so couldn't check... cheers

N0 1, the indicators flash very fast. N0 2, the lights all work when switched on ,but when i brake the brake light dims instead of brightening. N0 3, horn works intermittent.. it's a 6 volt system and i don't posses a 6 volt charger. would i be right in assuming this is what i need. it's a new (so im told) battery .new relay and im getting a feed to the battery through the jenny... i like most on here am shit on electrics. so can anyone advise. thanks in advance PASSOLA MAN..

I have stupidly lost the keys to my 1979 xs 750, I have the key numbers, does anyone know if a yamaha dealer can supply new keys ? I would be grateful for any advice.

Hi everyone I really badly, urgently need a workshop manual for a XS 400 1980. Can anyone help?

hello i bought a field bike about 10 years ago and gave it to uncle he got it going and used it on field it then stopped and was put in shed it was quite rough i have not seen it for years its tidy up time and i wondered what it was and is it worth bothering with or scrapping i have engine and frame number and number plate can any body tell me what it is frame number 1R7 131904 engine 1RJ 131904 number plate DCJ 230X thank you ,rae

anyone here in uk make decals, or know what you need in respect of art work so i can get some made up? vector graphics?

hi all as u may or may not no i am restoring a 91 rsx 100 for wife to use after she passes her cbt,i have spent the last 3 weeks striping it down and rebuilding it,i finished it yesterday got it started and it run like a dream. This morning i woke up the trouble and strife "come look at your bike ive finished"she loved it untill she tried to start it,there was nothing i took out the spark plug and kicked it over a few times put the plug back in and it started fine,i thought it was a little weird but put it down to it been sitting for a while,well i got home from work tonight and i have the same problem again can not get started. can anyone tell me wots going on PLEASE P…

Hi everybody! I'm having trouble finding the oil I usually use in my '77 xs500. I have always used Castrol moto 20w50 (It was called "ActEvo" last few years). It is a simple mineral oil. The sevice guys suggested I change to Yamalube 20W50, which is a semi-synthetic oil.(surprisingly, cheaper then mineral Castrol). The old thing has been running for the past 30++ years on mineral, is it clever to shock it with synthetic now? What about clutch and stuff? Any experience? Thanks in advance.

Hello , I just picked up a 79'Yamaha xs400 , the ID begins with 2L0...This is my first street legal bike, seems to be in good shape. I have a few more months before riding weather and have the bike inside, so i'd like to make sure it's all ready to ride. I'm hoping to find a manual soon, but I'd like to know what position to leave the pet cock while the bikes not running...left:RES...down:ON...Right:PRI?

Went Out and pulled 42 bikes, 25 frames and 37 motors out of the blackberry bushes to day. have a look. tim http://s499.photobuc...tors/?start=all

Hello , I was Wanting to remove the marker lights , to perhaps snug them to the bike , they look like they're in 3 pieces ....? Im looking at the "wire" connection and wondering if it has to be cut to removed, as it does not look as it will pull through ...? how would i go about removing these....I will take precautions and disconnect the battery before I begin . should i begin at the bulb end or disconnect the "wire" connection , that i have followed to the headlight bucket. Also wondering if its ok to start a new thread with each question I have...?Im new to forums, and having trouble posting pictures, it states that there is an error , to log in , or that the pict…

Hi I was just wondering is it possible to fit a wider rear wheel to a 1987 yamaha tzr 125 because sometimes it can be scary going round a corner with bicycle wheels

First thing first i would like to wish EVERYONE a Merry Xmas and a Good Safe new year. Now on with my question i have a 91 XJ900F wich i have never ridden and i have heard from friends that riding a shaft drive is totaly different to a normal bike. Some say dont change down to quickly and give it a rev when i do others say dont be to quick with the clutch. I need to know what the score is bearing in mind i have been riding for 10yrs. now so i am not a bike virgin just a shaft one? but have just got over a broken leg and ankle so i dont want to lock the bike up as i have been told that it can happen. Thanks in advance for a help and keep the rubber down and youselves up.

I almost forgot about this seller! He only deals on ebay, but his prices are great, I got a set of spokes for my tracker project for £30, yep front and back. he has rims and all sorts in his shop. (even a chappy part) http://stores.ebay.co.uk/VintageAvenueShop probably get a spoke set for the gilera

Hi, I have a 1981 sr185 that I am going to turn into a street tracker/bobber and need some inspiration, does anybody have any pictures of a street tracker/bobber that they built? I like the ones that heiwa has, but they are in japan and i can't get the parts that are on those.

Hello everybody , i am new here and i must say that i enjoy reading you all. I am also a new owner of a YAMAHA CHAPPY LB50 1976 and to my surprise its not just an ordinary chappy as i knew it back then . It has a manual 4speed transmition with clutch, 49cc and as i was googlin it i discover that its kinda rare mini bike that YAMAHA produced only for a couple of years 1976-1977 . Its a bike fun to ride it . I like its style and its reliebility as it has a bullet proof engine with some great gadgets for the time , such as the YAMAHA autolube system for the mix-oil . I got it for my son to learn how to ride a bike but i cant take my hands off of it ... I will post som…

Hi, I'm looking for ideas for fitting modern wire wheels possibly supermoto wheels to a 1980 XS 400, I've toyed with the idea of replacing the forks and yokes completely to make life easier for modern front wheel fitting, also thinking about replacing the swing arm again hoping that modern wheels/brakes will fit better. Has anyone experimented with this? Cheers