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im 18 years old i currently have to bikes yamaha xv 125 virago and xvs 650 dragstar hopefully moving on to it in the next few weeks, i have my level 1 motor mechanics and level 2 aswell. and cant wait for plymouth megaride this sunday

Hi, I'm new to all this but I understand that it's a good call to introduce myself. So, My names Christopher and I currently work in London as a Chef. I'm moving back down to Tunbridge Wells in a few days and have decided to get myself my first bike, YZF-R125, which I collect on Saturday. I'm 20 and have wanted a bike from about 12 years old! Thanks to the couple of people who responded to my insurance post and pointed out that the intro is good etiquette. Any advice on riding, basically not getting knocked off, insurance, what kit to buy and the best way to protect my bike from getting nicked would be fantastic. Chris

hi everyone i was looking at the site and noticed the pics of the dtr seat being recovered i was wondering if anyone knows where i can get the same blue seat cover from thanks

Just got a Yamaha DT 125 R t reg two weeks ago and its giving me hassle already i think it may be a fuel issue or perhaps dirt in my carburetor but as a mechanical novice i have no idea what to do any ideas? Liam Wallace

well im 13 years of age and i own a road legal dtr 125 (no longer road legal) i use it for offroad, and the best bit on my bike is its powervalve! its been working a treat for the past few months breezing over my field but this morning i come across a problem. My powervalve has stoped working? like at the end of a gear theres no more kick. But when i switch the bike on i hear the powervalve turn on? I need help fast! Thanks!

Helo to everybody. I`m new member of this forum, and this is my ride wich I own for more than 10 years

Hi all, newbie to the site but not to bikes, have my own garage and love the 2 wheel scene- live in Cornwall UK and nothing frapping the bikes around the Cornish roads.

Hi, just on with doing my test, just registered on here and just bought my first bike yesterday - FZR250

Hiya all. just joined, gonna be looking for a bit of help with me lads virago 125. Just gotta find the right forum to post me questions, bit new to all this so bear with me if all goes quiet on the western front. . . . . .

hi everyone, i made a thread in the help section and someone suggested a make an intro thread here. since i was little i've loved the look of classic japanese motorcycles I recently started attempting to rebuild my dad's old 1966 yds he hasnt driven it since the 70s to be honest, i have no experience working on bikes and right now my goal is to get it together and able to start; if i can get to that point i'll replace all the broken/missing/dilapidated parts and try to make it look nice. i've lurked on this site quite a bit and it seems like a great resource of information as well as eyecandy

Hi all Thought I'd say a quick "Hi". I've just bought my first bike, a Yamaha XVS 125 Drag Star, only had a licence for about a year and completed CBT last October. It's all new to me, but loving every minute on the bike, the feeling of freedom is fantastic! Cheers Mark

Hi. I live in Peterborough and own a 2010 XJ6N and a 1999 Thundercat. Just taking the time to read through the forum and hopefully contributing to site postings Best regards to all. Cam.

i recently traded my '82 suzuki gs450t and $2000 for a 2004 yamaha fz6. i was wondering if there were any things i should be warned about with these bikes. what are the weak points in design that normally tend to break or need to be beefedup. if anyone knows id appreciate the information.

Hi all, Just introducing myself to you all. I own a 1991 SR125, which is my daily commuter and an 1993 SR250 which is an ongoing project. I started biking as it was the cheaper option to getting a car and found that I got a buzz from the ride. I try to do most of the work needed and services etc myself and i'm lucky to have a well learned relative to assist when i'm stuck. I'm 24 and have only been biking for 10 months but can see myself becoming a bike nut over the next few years. Anyway, just to say Hi! Michael

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!

Hey guys, just joined yesterday and wanted to intro myself. Live in 'sunny' South Devon - married with 4 (yes 4) teenage kids - nightmare! First road bike - new FS1e (purple the best!) that dates me sufficiently haha. Had loads of different bikes since then and a few spills but been lucky enough to get away with them - just. Closest scrape - 2004 - woman pulled out in front of me and my Aprilia Mille - wrote the bike off and had a good go at me at the same time. She was prosecuted and got away with a driver improvement course - she should have been banned for life. Used to ride trials and motorcross - ty250's and Maico's but too long in the tooth now. Current …

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 all, Looking forward to an interesting experience, sharing tips, swapping bits and generally contributing to keeping as many of these old jap classics on the road as possible. I have plenty of experience with the xs 250 -400 machines, and currently run a 400 us import and am refurbing a 79 250.

Fitted new clutch but having problems it's a hydraulic clutch but when put back together clutch won't disengage and you can't adjust any help would be gratefully received.

Just bought my first bike - an SR 125 - and thought I'd join the club! I'm still getting to grips with the bike (and the forum!) so thought I'd drop in and say 'hi!'. Em-J