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Good morning YOC - well, it's raining but every morning is good. I'm a newbie. Retired a little while ago, had a hankering for a long time to get back onto two wheels and I've just made the plunge. Bike is on its way, I need to get some kit and get ready to launch. I looked at some boots the other day. It was really interesting to see that boots don't have that steel strip riveted under the right-side boot - you know, the one you use on the kick-start! Yeah, ancient aren't I. Electric starters seem to be the norm - progress, huh! Any way, I'll let you know how I get on (I know, cock your leg over the saddle).

Hello everyone, It's Pat here form Ireland (I know, the name is original) I was on the look out for a T80 for the past while but was on a very limited budget, I finally managed to pick one up over the May bank holiday weekend. What character this bike has. It has 6000 Miles on board and in relatively good condition. Seemingly it was in a garage for the last 8 years. The crazy thing was that once new petrol was added a few kicks and it started. From then it's starting on the first kick. I think i'm going to strip it back to the mental and refurb it from scratch, does anyone know where is the best place to get parts. I have all original lights but what i need is a …

Hi folks, Im just back into bikes after a 2 year break. Just picked up a 96 Thundercat last week and rode it home 130 miles from Durham. Thought it would have been a kinda sensible choice after having been off for a wee bit. Got home no probs, but the clutch is now giving me hell on earth!!!!! Managed to change the plates, tried to adjust it after putting it all back together, but the lever is either solid or flapping.... Does anyone have any ideas, Have i tightened the springs too much, or just been an eejit n missed something more simple? Cant wait to get out at every opportunity!! Looking forward to speaking to you's Gordy.

Hi everyone. Pretty much as the title says. I had one of these as a field bike some 30+ years ago and after watching a few Youtube vids decided it was time to get another one ! My normal ride is sports bikes + a Buell Lightning but so far having done about a tank full of short trips I'm loving the DT. What potholes in the road? I believe it's a 1980 model first registered in the UK in 2011 and judging by the number plate Redrose have been involved at some point. My first run out was a bit of a mare - the bike stopped after a mile, started after 2 or 3 kicks, then stopped 1/2 a mile later and that routine continued until I got home. I suspected fuel starvation (fr…

Hi guys i just got myself a 2012 Xj6n with only 3340 and only had 1 owner. What do you guys think of the condition of the bike? Also only cost £3295

Good to be a new member on the forum, so much interesting and useful stuff on here. I have recently bought an RXS100, 1993 reg with just shy 10k miles on the clock but needs a bit of work doing - bit of a nostalgia trip but I still love the look of the RXS. Passed my test on an RXS back in 1990 and have owned a couple of other Yamahas over the years (DT125R and RD350 YPVS) will be good to tinker again, have really missed the simplicity of these bikes. Going to clean out carb, get new coil etc as the revs and pick-up are a bit hit and miss and choke is very sticky- these things are always a process of elimination! Looking forward to learning more on the forum, every da…

hey i just got a yamaha rsx 100 i think it will do me well i think it will kreg 31,000 miles good con gotno mot or tax atm but getting that shorted soon will put pics up soon...

just found your site, and thought i say Hello After a loads of years of should i or shouldn't I, i did it got my CBT, started training for the old bike test, then found a very sweet little yzf600 thundercat going for a song (couldn't resist, bright red) Now really got get it done quick so I can get out and about. cheers

Hi All I would just like to introduce myself. I`m Flippie(aka Flipster) from Sout Africa. I currently own a FZR 1000 Genesis, but have always loved an R1(Even though my first R1 almost killed me)

Names Andy, live in East Yorks area, Currently 'doing up' Royal Star, lots of love and care (and money) needed before trip to France in July. Hope to converse again soon. Ride hard or stay at home (Wild Hogs heh, heh.)

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Hello all. Just joined so I thought I would say hi before I start asking for help. I started my motor biking when I was 16 with a Yamaha FS1-E 50 in 1998. I went on to get a TZR125 and I loved it. Sadly I passed my car test and neglected her and ended up selling her in 2000. In 2002 I ended up acquiring her again after her owner crashed her into a wall. I spent a few months restoring her. Then I ended up getting married and she got stored in a container in my mates work and ended up getting stolen or lost and she hasn’t been seen since. I lost interest and never ended up doing my full test and thought my biking days was over. Which brings us to 2012. About 8 wee…

Hello all. Just joined so I thought I would say hi before I start asking for help. I started my motor biking when I was 16 with a Yamaha FS1-E 50 in 1998. I went on to get a TZR125 and I loved it. Sadly I passed my car test and neglected her and ended up selling her in 2000. In 2002 I ended up acquiring her again after her owner crashed her into a wall. I spent a few months restoring her. Then I ended up getting married and she got stored in a container in my mates work and ended up getting stolen or lost and she hasn’t been seen since. I lost interest and never ended up doing my full test and thought my biking days was over. Which brings us to 2012. About 8 wee…

Hello All just joined and looking forward to some yamaha discussions etc. I have 70's rds',IT Dt's. B

joined a couple of days ago, looks like a fantastic forum. I have posted a topic in the classic section titled desperatly need help,,,,, I am looking for info regarding a 1967 yamaha that my brother died on. The responses I have received so far have kind of narrowed it down a bit, hopefully soon I will have the answer from the Yamaha experts in this forum community .thanks scott

Hi I have just bought a 1974 Yamaha RD 250 US import with a genuine 8100 miles on the clock with matching frame and engine numbers and original as far as I can tell with my limited knowledge of these bikes. I am one of the older generation having passed my test (if you could call it that) back in 1971(had a bantam and then a 175cc Honda ) then moved onto a car. I came back to biking 2 years ago after a 40 year abstinence buying a classic 1960 AJS 350 which I have restored. I wanted another classic bike but the old British stuff that I like is really expensive now even for a wreck and I am not loaded, then I saw this Yam!!! Always fancied another two stroke and couldn…

Just joined after having a look. Seems like a friendly and helpful forum. Ive got a 1986 YB100 1996 RXS 1978 Suzuki A100 Two PK Vespas and my 8 year old son has got a Honda PF50. Also I got a 1959 Ford Popular 100e with 1660 crossflow, type9 5speed box Escort suspension steering etc.

Ayup all, just dropped by to say hi as I just joined. I'm from Derby now, got a 1100xvs Dragstar Classic. Good to be here, hopefully lol.

Hi all . I’ve owned a yzfr1 since 1999 . Looking forward to viewing the various topics and discussions 👍

Hi, i just joined this forum and it looks great! i have posted one topic before about how i can fix my bike, and make it look better its for Yamaha dt125x so if you have any answers i love to read them hehe So i think i am going to stick around and look afteer updates in this forum! Thanks!