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hello all just joined , iv just started to restore two 650 turbo's got them as apair and will make one good one out of the two . the one im restoring is a 1982 model and has been standing since 1998 ! ill try and do a before and after picture as i go for anyone who might be interested my daily ride is a k8 busa

I have been reading a lot lately about hard starts and rattling/ticking noises in R1s of different years. I purchased mine used last year with intentions of making a track bike out of it. After a week or so I too noticed the famous "ticking" sounds they love to produce. I took it to the wizard here in Tennessee and found that the cct was in fact bunk and replaced it.This did help some with the hard starts, I'm guessing that it caused improper timing issues. We checked the fuel maps and found them to be right on for stock settings. Still after a few days of sitting it is hard to start. Any other ideas???

Hello I'm Michael from London - I've been riding a Yamaha SR125 (1993) for a couple of years, my first bike and I love it (despite being constantly overtaken by the lowliest of scooters). My clutch cable just snapped for the second time in a year - it seems to tighten up, and then this puts too much strain on the ball bearing at the lever end which comes clean away from the cable. Very frustrating when this happens 5 miles from home! Does anyone have any experience with this problem? What can I do to prevent the cable tightening up and breaking like this? And can anyone recommend a good supplier for a new one? Thanks.

anyone want it, had it years, no docs, nearly complete, also with new engine covers and a new Tacho dont want much for it need garage space, worcestershire project but built an XS750 instead (two actually) just thought maybe usefull to someone rather than scrap it

Hi thout i would intraduce myself ime james from hull. Ive been working on old 2 trokes since i could hold a spanner and restored a few over the years. My currant project is a yamaha dt50mx . previos bikes have been rxs100's yamaha rs125's dt100 dt175 as well as a fer few non yammy strokers . Ime hoping someone on hear maybe able to help as ime struglng to track dawn a carb for the dt50mx ive found a new example but the price is astranomical and just not worth buying for the final value of the bike. Thanks for reeding sorry about eny spelling mastakes i strugle with that and couldent fined a spell checker on the post options .

Hey guys, just joined the forum, dropped in to say hi. I bought my SR in....September of 2012? And have been riding it since, even in the -20*F ice and snowy weather here in Utah. Possibly a couple of you might recognize me from TT, I have quite a bit of posts there but that was for when I had my dirt bike, they're not so great with road bikes. I'm going to college to get my bachelors in software engineering, I'm 18 years old, and have been riding for 5-7 years (without an indecent might I add!) Anyway, the bike has been ridden by older fellows all its life in our little town. It's been passed on to me through $400. Although it's not in tiptop shape, it's still a pret…

Hi all, Been looking around the forum for a wee while now and been impressed with knowledge and banter so thought why not. I live in Kilmarnock Scotland and have recently bought a 2002 DT 125 R but also have Honda fireblade rrw that im streetfightering . Loving the DT so far and it takes me back to my teens when i had a Honda MTX 125 , great being back on a 2 stroke and forgot how great the smell is !!

Hi all, I've bought a 1981 xs650 bobber, its my first bike and I'm loving it, it needs some work and iv been taking it apart and customising it for the last 2 months. I can't wait for it to get warmer so I can take it out for a cruise, anyone else got a bobber?

Good morning 1 and all. Just bought a DT125 and thought it would be helpful to be around like minded bikers to give an recieve nuggets of wisdom. My name is Ben and I'm a baker, as if to state the obvious. So I'll ask questions about my bike and I am here to help you with any bready woes you may have,

got a line on a fixer so what does this group think of it?

Hi folks, new member today. My names Darren or Daz to most of my mates. BEEN LOOKING AT THE CHAT AND FORUMS LAST FEW WEEKS AND TODAY DECIDED TO JOIN IN! I have an R6 and love it dearly. My son has a DT 125R (W Reg 2000), great runner and been reliable up to present. Recently when he rides its as though the choke is stuck on! it starts to splutter and loose power then gain power again, i have rode it myself to see what he was complaining about and its as though its being ridden with the choke stuck on full, can anyone HELP me here??

Born again biker. S'been around 25 years since I sold my 750 Commando, so I taking it very easy getting back into it. Lovin the XJ6 :-))))) Very forgiving and friendly, seems to pull like a train in any gear, brilliant! Literally got it two weeks ago. Cheers

where do i go to get help with info on my bike problems ??

Hello everyone, I am a proudish owner of a 1980 xs650. It needs a lot of work but I'll get there. I will be needing loads of advice where to source parts and how to fix things. I'll post some pics when I find out how to do it. :-)

My name is Panos i am farmer and i live in Greece europe!!

Hi guys. The name is Tony. I'm a 'mature' rider - not born again though. Been riding since I was 16 - many years ago. Got a YBR 125 a while ago for my son to learn on. He's since passed his test and moved on to a 2005 Fazer. The YBR is now in regular use as a commuter/hack. It keeps my Suzuki (OK, I know) in good condition. The YBR is also being used to teach son basic maintenance and mechanical skills. In the stable we also have YZ 80 (daughter) and YZ 125 (son). Hope you all had a good Christmas! Regards, Tony

Afternoon all. Recently just got a ybr 125 custom, lovely bike to ride about on, and good for me as atm im a novice to bikes but slowly getting the experience, right down in the south east of kent, glad the snows gone

Hi I've been on this site for a while now and I've just realised I forgot to pop on and introduce myself I've already had a few posts on here and members replies have been very greatful. Not been the best biking weather at the minute but hope everyone's ok and hope to hear from you next time my DT let's me down and I'm searching this place looking for answers Thanks chris

I have a dt50mx '83 reg and had it for a year now

I'm new just bought a 2001 Yamaha VStar 1100 and thought I'd try and find a forum that I could read and talk to other people into motorcycles, especially Yamaha Motorcycles. I'm in Southern California in the High Desert and am just starting to ride, so nice to meet ya all and hope to add more after I read more in the forums.