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I'm a very new rider - been on the road for about a month. My name is Miguel, I'm 19 and I live in the far reaches of that wonderful place known as Essex. Anyway, I came here because I will be needing probably quite a bit of advice on my bike. I picked it up rather cheap and as life will tell you.. you get what you pay for. The model is a 1997 (I was told, think it might be '98. Not sure there) Yamaha Virago XV 125. I don't mind that it needs work, in fact I prefer this as it gives me a chance to get to know my bike as well as to get general experience with tinkering and the like. It's something I'm quite enthusiastic about. The girl certainly has character anyway,…

Hello everyone, Just joined the forum and wanted to say hello and thanks for all the information you guys have up on the site. Just purchased a virago xv125 so this is my first yamaha. Looking forward to riding it but i have a couple of issues that i thought you guys might be able to help with. The bike i purchased has a starting problems and i have got most of the parts i need to sort this but the previous owner had taken the fuel tank off and has not replaced the fuel pipes back onto the bike. Can someone please tell me which pipes should be connected to what on the fuel tap and the pump? If i look at the fuel tap it has 3 connectors, top middle and botto…

Hi everyone.... Just picked up my 2005 RSTD last night..... Can't wait to get out on the road.... Hope to see you all out there

I am new to the forums and to restoring of bikes, have rode in the dirt since i was a kid, my son and i are starting to restore two vintage 80's will have plenty of questions just wanted to intro myself . look forward to talkin shop with you all. C-ya STRAUB

Hey all. Just cruising through for some good info. I have three bikes I am building, all XS/s, a 400, 500, and 650. Look forward to co-conspiring with everyone. Thanks, Bobb

Hi All I just inherited a very well looked after DT 125 LC 1985-86 model I think owners manual has 1986 printed on it. Does need an engine rebuild but the rest is in great nic for a 25 year old. So the problem is this bike was never imported to Australia. It was brought over from Europe by the original owner, Who gave it to me. The Frame Number is 1HR-031323 engine number 1HR- something something. cant read it. My question is can any one tell me what model etc to look for when traking down parts. Is it a Mk3, 35A, Mk2? Accourding to the owners manual 1hr is the model identification but nwhen I look for parts on ebay etc I cant find this mentioned. Any help is good to h…

Hi all I am Mike from Leeds and have just bought my first four stroke Yamaha (FZS 600 Fazer) after years on other makes, I have ridden several two stroke Yamahas which include, FS1-E, RD 125 DX, RD 350 LC Mike

New Noober Just wanted to say Hi. I ride a XVS 650 Classic and look forward to getting involved in more noobling!

Hi guys, long time lurker. I have received plenty from the site already and look forward to being able to give anything back if I can. Current bikes are: 1976 FS1E 1979 XS 400 Custom 1979 XS 400 1984 XS 400 DOHC 1978 XS 250 x2 1979 XS 250 1982 XV 750 2004 TTR 250 And (there is always one Black Sheep) a 1979 Suzuki GT250X7 I probably have some more log books that have come with the masses of spares I have collected to keep them going. I cannot afford to keep them all on the road but always have at least three ready for those rare sunny days.

Hey everyone after an 11 year absence ,11 years off gaping at anyone on 2 wheels ,(fine summer days were killer) I m back on the road proper :-) On the 5 march 2011 I bought a dragstar 1100 classic , and I m so excited I feel like I m ten again ,the downside is that I ve to wait till wednesday week to get delivery of it . I can't wait ,hopefully I won't have many problems wit my yam so we ll just be having the Craic and shooting the breeze. But by the way looking for some custom chrome rims from a supplier near or in uk if anyone can help,have already ordered a hyper charger ,I can't wait :-)

Greetings People, My names Levi, I'm from Stoke-on-Trent, I'm a mechanical project engineer for a plumbing and heating company (although we do everything else such as air con, vent, etc) I'm 21, recently engaged to my partner of 5 years who I live with, an I have a Staffy Bull. Bikes; I am currently still only on my 125cc geared cbt which i did towards the back end of last year after realizing there is NOTHING better than getting about on a motorbike, made my 2 wheeled purchase last weekend which is my gorgeous, beastly YZF-R125....dont know what the general opinion is of them on here but i for 1 LOVE DEM!! lol! love all the YZF's and luckily also have an R1 in …

Hey everyone, I just thought I would do the mandatory introduction. I have an 07 Red R6 that I endearingly (and sometimes spitefully) refer to as "The Red Devil". We have a love-hate relationship that has been thriving for about 2 years now. There have been times where I've considered getting rid of her, but like a battered spouse I continually come back. I see great potential in her and hope that one day she will seek therapy and resolve her issues independently; because the problem is all hers, not mine. However, I must remember that there are two of us in this relationship and with that being said I am here, introducing myself and doing my part. Then again, perhap…

Hey my name is Kyle. I just bought a 2003 yamaha yz250f about a month ago. just joining to maybe learn some stuff from some poeple or maybe get some qustions answered if i ever have any.

Just a quick hello and introduce my self my name is Jason I'm married with 1 sprog live in Hampshire have owned a few bikes over the years xj600s 1993 divvy currently few things i would like to do to it so will be asking a couple of questions later thanks

I am thinking of changing the exhaust to a 4 into 1 for my 1997 XJ 900 Diversion. Has anyone done this and if so, was there any improvement in performance? Hard to improve perfection I know! Thanks, Ben

hello all, thought i should join the club after buying my first yamaha, had a suzuki 50cc when i was 16, a honda CB Twin when i was 17 then got a car at 18, now at 36 back on a bike (part time) and really enjoying it.

Just stopping in to say hello...I have a '98 Royal Star in pretty good condition but having some issue's with it. Anyway nice to met you all...Later egarrett

Hey all . This is the end of my first year on both bikes and computers. I have fallen madly in love with bikes but the pc lover in me still has a way to go to be competent. I was spurred on to get my license by my amazing bike riding wife and we have never looked back. :0) I do have a question that i hope this site and you lovely people can help me with. I am in the process of turning my Dragstar 650 into a bobber and and wonder if anyone knows if there is a front controls wiring extension kit out there to allow me to stick a very sexy set of ape hangers on. Any help you can offer would be amazing . easy life all :0)

Hi, Total Newbie here looking for advice. I've been wanting to buy and build a bike for as long as I can remember. I'm thinking a cross between a cafe, bobber, and definitely all rat. I guess this inspiration was sparked the first time I watched Mad Max and furthered by my brother's recent aquisition of an old CB550 for $50. Anyway, I've found a '74 RD200 on craigslist for $450 that I think I can get it for $300 since it's not titled. Is it worth it? I want to use it to get to work and to just have some overall fun messin with/ riding it. My commute is 40 mi 1 way so gas mileage is a concern. But since I'm currently putting over $100 weekly in the tank of my Jeep any…

Hey everyone! My name is Chris, and I live in Southampton. I bought a Yamaha Town mate T80 last year for £20, in VERY bad condition. It's my goal to make it run again! I'm 22, and at college doing an Access course. It's boring as. I can have a bit of a sick sense of humor and apparently I flirt a lot. Meh. I love to fix things and make stuff work, and I'll always take a look at stuff, see what's wrong xD Things I have fixed: *Numerous PC faults for loads of people *A washing machine (I don't know how tho :| ) *An Xbox 360 *My crappy Chinese moped (loads of carb and fuel line problems, throttle cable snaps (TWO OF THEM IN 7…