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Hey folks! Just thought I'd post some pics of my new (to me) first motorcycle! It's a 1987 Virago 535, and I'm loving the heck out of it. I'm sure I'll go for some more power later on, but for my first bike it's awesome! Sorry about the horrible instagram filters, my girlfriend is obsessed.

hi ive just joined the club. i was wondering if anybody could help me find my bike? . its a very important bike unfortunately it was to far gone for me to restore it (i was 17 at the time) i dont know why but ive got a sudden urge to get the bike back. it was the first thing i rode and i miss it dearly, ive tried all other methods of finding on the net etc if you can help me find it i will forever be in your debt thanks alot. details : yamaha tzr 125 blue fairing at the front white at the back link to pic http://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?fbid=3853356413268&set=t.1259035317&type=3&theater reg no :k284 uel was last in dorking surrey now i ha…

Hi I'm Lee. 20 y/o student from Derbyshire, UK. I had a moped when I was 16, and a lil PY90 when I was about 13! I'm a complete noob to bikes but would love to get my head around them while I'm still young.. Passed my car test 2 years ago, but still cant afford to insure.. Going to redo my CBT soon and am on the look out for a starter bike. I was thinking about getting a cheap 125 for now and run that on L plates until I'm 21 and then take the test so I'm not limited to a 33bhp bikes for 2 years. So for now, been looking at a few 125s. Cheapest I've found are the SR 125's and I think they have the potential to give me some experience in maintaining etc. I'v…

Hey all! I just wanted to swing by and introduce myself to the forum - I'm looking forward to getting to know you all. For all those living in the UK, I have recently passed my CBT and have ordered myself a YBR125 (collecting next weekend!) I'm really looking forward to gaining some more road experience before I work towards my full licence. I'll share pictures of my YBR once I've collected it.

Hi all, Just picked up a running 77 TY175 to add to my collection. Cheers! Adam

Hi all, I would just like to introduce myself, My name is Mark, I live in Easington, Durham and originally from Sunderland. I past my bike test in October 2011 and bought a 2010 black Yamaha XJ6S a few weeks later. As my bike was being unloaded off the van, my mate rang me to tell me he'd just dropped his bike on a round about after skidding on a patch of diesel. great start :$ About a month later I dropped mine in the work car park god knows how! I have have recently noticed that there are hundreds of loose block paving bricks (well thats my excuse) It cost about £250 for to replace a fairing. After that, I became a chicken and looked for excus…

Hello everyone, first post ever on a bike forum. Have owned many bikes, mainly 50cc and 125cc currently have an XT125x Heres a pic I only have at the moment! Going to start overhauling it soon, need to squeeze a little bit more power out, apart from the search function can anyone reccomend anything? Oil.

Hi all joined in june, only just completed my profile, recently passed my CBT after a long spell of the bike, over twenty years, just had to have a rd 125 dx lovely looking bike, plan was to get use to being on a bike again then take my exam and test before the end of the year. But the rd isn't running to great, dies after about 20 mins no revs and will not jump start, it has a new battery, coils tested ok, but could these fail when warm ? starts up from cold ok, any advice would be most greatfull

Hi folks, After too many years of not riding I decided to dig my trusty YPVS out of the garage over the weekend, and have been giving her a good clean and polish. I had thought of selling her, as I am getting a bit old and rounded to be doing daft things on bikes, but seeing her sleek black and red lines I might just rethink that one. It looks as if I will need to fix the fuel tap as it leaks when I try to turn it. I gather there are seals kits available so that should be easy enough to do. However, the aircraft style fuel filler cap is more of a mystery. The key turns, but the cap will not open. I have tried removing the Allen head screws, but these don…

hi iv just joined my name is Gary im 26 i live in wirral and southport i have a dtr 125 and hoping to get some help thanks

Hey guys, New to this and new to the bike aswell. I was into my cars (yes, triator I know) and in june my mate suggested to join him in get a bike so 2 weeks later I got my CBT and the following week I bought a Yamaha yzf R125 and I love it never had a bike before, never been on a bike before but loving it ! I have my Theory test to do on Saturday and i have a question ? The test is in Glasgow and am wondering about parking, do I still need to pay and display with a bike or can you park up on the pavement ? whats the do's and donts ? Hopefully you all can keep me right Cheers, Graham

Just joined this site as a new member so thought I would say hi to everyone.

Well I'm one of the new guys as well. About three years ago I bought myself a dirt bike, YZ125, to finally get back into it. I had a little multi-terrain Honda when I was a teenager but it didn't run too well and it didn't last too long. Anyways I finally got back into off-roading and really enjoying it. I did post a thread looking for help with my clutch problem in the dirt bike section. Any help would be appreciated.

Ive been hearing from numerous people that this is the place for my DT questions. Ive been working on bikes and cars my whole life and im currently in a moped racing team, yes mopeds haha. I have a 73 dt250f, 76' honda cb500t and various mopeds. Im from toledo ohio and if theres anyone local that would want to wrench/ride or just bullshit about bikes im 100% down. -Rob-

Hi guys! My name is jp and I am from the Philippines, I run a motorcycle spare parts shop and just recently started my project on both my dad's old RS100 which I inherited and my uncle's RS100 (a later version with no cdi). Mostly I tinker with computers but I think I am starting to like tinkering with motorcycles as well. I searched a lot of stuff online about things I don't know about motorcycles and I think this is the best forum regarding Yamaha motorcycles. I've already posted my first question regarding the wiring diagram and I can't wait to finish rewiring my uncle's RS100. See you guys around!

Hi I'm john, first time using forums so apologies in advance for being slow to reply n such...errmm what to say, I'm 25 I have a 2003 dtr125. I'm mostly into cars and mechanics, but I thought is take the plunge into the bike world lol...so hopefully can pick your brains for some words of wisdom from on here, as my bike knowledge is minimal...cheers

Hi All, My name is Kevin, 45 years young, just got back into bikes after surviving my mis-spent youth. I live in SW London, but soon relocating to Lowestoft, where I'll be able to enjoy my 1996 SR125 that I just bought It's my first Yam so please be gentle with me! Looking forward to getting to know you all.

Hi all Tomorrow I will be the proud owner of a XVS 250! I had to sell my ninja due to my disability and cannot wait to get back on a bike! Looking forward to putting mods on the bike! Hi to everyone! Maz

Hi to all members, just joined owners club. have 2 yams trx850 and a xj900f 1993 model. i live in south east london i am 51 tomorrow and only just returned to bikeing after nearly 20 years although i have always kept an intrest.Reason for joining ,wish to talk to other members who own these bikes and can shed some light on potential technical matters and upgrades.mostly the xj 900f .BRAKE UPGRADE! BLUE SPOT ANYONE DONE THIS. BEST WISHES TO ALL STEVE.

Hi everyone first time in forum. just got a 1995 fzr 600r as a project for next summer pretty up together just alot of tlc required but really need to get a pair of front fork stantions as ones on the bike very pitted do you think a re chrome or does anyone know of one being broken for spares with a good front end any help would be great. thanks guys . chris