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Greetings everyone, I recently bought a Yamaha Virago 250 1994. I went riding on it the other day and it just started to splutter to a halt "help i thought im in the xxxx". I then tried to start it but it would not have it, i then checked all the obvious like plugs, fuel pump etc... I think it is carburetor trouble. Does anyone know how to disconnect the two throttle cables and the choke cable from the carb ? I need to take carb out and check starter jet, and clean it. Any advice would be appreciated very much. cheers Trev PS Hi Frank, Yep checked plugs and they were dry when i was trying to start engine. I have just taken carb out, and checked starter…

Hi all. I just got a 1970 ct1. It's a 175cc and I was wondering if anyone know what kind of oil goes in the transmission? Thanks for the help.

Hello folk`s i`m new here. recently bought an old YPVS in a very bad state for a project bike,i hope this will be a good place to find out just what model bike it is?,frame plate has model type 31K,engine and frame numbers start with 54,body work looks like it`s an F model,it does not have the mechanical tacho drive like the lc2,so i`m wondering why the chassis plate says model type 31K,and not 57V?,any info would be just dandy!,will also have a few part`s for sale at some point if any one need`s or know`s somebody lookin for some bit`s…

Hi guys, Im new here. need some help. wanna build chopper out of my xs 400 12e. is it worth ? could use some tips, plans electric sheme, ect. i noticed that there is no info for this bike on the net. ?

Hi all, As I posted earlier my oil press. switch is not working. I took it out and tested it with an ohmmeter today and I got about 40 on the R x 1k scale. I'm not sure if it's normal or not. Since there's no pressure the contact should be connected (grounded), hance, the ohms should be close to 0 (current can go through, lite up the indicator) . Am I right?

hi am after advice pickking up an old dt 250 air cooled next week. at the moment it is a non runner,it has stood in a garage for two years im told,it is all there but wont start any body got any imfo on these,any were to start looking for probs

i have an 1980 DT125 that i have been restoring. took the carb out and cleaned it, new fuel cock, everything de-greased but keep coming up with the same problem. i use the choke out to start it and wait till it warms up and idles at about 2k and then when i put the choke in the bike dies. i can ride the bike with the choke out and it rides fine but once i put the choke in while riding and i slow down and downshift, the bike loses power and dies. anyone have any suggestions to try. thanks.

For some reason I couldint post in the "For Sale" section of this web site that's because you need to pay a subscription to post in there

does anyone know of a 350lc for sale? this is for a winter restoration project so not too bothered about the condition of her. if anyone can point me in the right direction it would be most appreciated.

I just got a master cyl rebuild kit today from Old Bike Barn for my son's friends xs400. I've rebuilt automotive master cyl before but this will be my first motorcycle master cyl. Any tips I should be aware of or is it pretty much straight forward?

I have a '74 Dt360A which was restored last year. Suddenly, the turn signals and tailight stopped working. Any suggestions?

bike worked fine, then i changed the handle bars, in doing so i did break the throttle cable. but anyway now the clutch wont disengage.. and the cable is not broken, and i've playing with adjustment. i cannot get the back tire to spin freely in gear. and in neutral the kick start spins the tire.

Unfortunately I have to sell my xj 650 that has been with me for 24 years. Has anyone got any idea how much it is worth. Very good condition and comes with another one for spare parts!

Probably no later than Monday, the Green Machine and I will have done 10,000 miles together. Just thought I would share.

so the inspection nazis are bitchn' that i have some rust on my fork sliders. I can't find new ones. I can't find good used ones. i don't care about the trees. but anyone know anything thats a direct slide in replacement? a little taller is cool.

i was wondering if anyone is selling the whole bike or parts that i can restore one with. 1976 Yamaha RD250 C ......my dad and i are trying to restore one since it was his first bike back in 1977 and he loved it soo much..... i dont mind restoring part by part, i jus want to know where i can gather all the parts : ) or if theres one selling near us then that would be perfect! i hope i can see the same smile on his face that he once had....( from the old school pictures lol) plz plz help me! 1976 Yamaha RD250 C if you have any info , plz contact me by email! thankssss SOOOO MUCH. btw i live in toronto, Canada & hong kong, China

Hey everyone I want to try adjusting the preload on my monoshock but cannot seem to find the c-tool needed for it. Anyone know where I can find one state side. thanks Ned Williams

Hi all, I got a XS400J 1982. My Oil Press. Lite is not working. Gnd the wire w/ a tester and the light will go on. Got a new switch in but the lite still won't work (unless I gnd it will a tester). I'm outta clue. Anyone think of anything? I don't seems to have press. problem tho.

We bought our son a older Yamaha as his first 'project'. The sellers had let us know it probably needed a new piston/rings - I was trying to find these for him, but I'm getting conflicting information out there on exactly what year/make this bike is....it says: AT1 - 171537. Is it indeed an AT1? Someone thought AT2. 1970?71? Any help to get this 12 year old started would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Saw a '78 RD400 at a local cruise-in Saturday night with 4.10-18 Dunlop K81s on it, I think. Didn't see any sign of interference (raw spots on tires), but they DID almost look out of proportion. Given that both 3.00-18s and 3.50-18s are difficult to find in quality tires on this side of the pond, what's the next conventional size up from 3.00-18? I like a slightly narrower tire on front than on back, and if the ol' K70 is still made in 4.10-18, that's what's going on back of my XS400E next.