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I discovered a week ago that my Dt125 does not like flying over 2.5 metres above the ground!...The landings are what rattles us.! lol I do need to add that both the bike and I are 1974 models, the bike being 3 months older than me. Ive got some pics somewhere...must hunt them out. Great site you guys have and looking forward to being part of it

Hi Guys, I've been a member here for sometime under another Username but for months when I have tried to log in I have recieved a Fatal error and couldnt get past that. I have resorted to making a new account to get back on here. Thanks Joe.

As the title says greetings, just to introduce myself. After 30+ years returned to two wheels, made the mistake of not doing my test back then when I had my RD. Born, live and work in the Bolton area, married for as long as I can remember. Now have four kids, well two are not so much kids now, ages 20, 17, 12 and 10. For the last 18 months been riding a YZF R125 and loved every minute of it. Use the bike as my every day mode of transport as I got sick of the cost and agro of four wheels, leave that to her indoors now. I eventualy got round to doing my DAS a few weeks ago, just got to say a big thank you to Mike, Paul and the crew from Williams MC Training at the ba…

Hi All, It would appear I have made a school boy error and out my first post up i the wrong forum asking questions without an intro. My names Dan Im from kent. I recently joined the yamaha side of biking when my friend approached me with a sorry for itself non-runing tzr 125 r belgarda the 4DL model and so a trip in a van later and here I am the now proud owner of a yamaha. I have had a couple of bikes over the years nothing flash or special couple 125s and a 400 but this is my first road bike since 2006 when i was involved in quite a serious accident in which i nearly lost the use of my right arm ( thanks mr mondeo driver who was coming towards me on the other side…

Hi All I have not long bought myself a 2009 YBR and I had read that the headlights are not very good on the bike. I looked for alternatives to the HiD conversion and was told to try some osram night breakers or racers so i opted for the night racers. They came today (and I might be being a bit thick here) they have a totally different fitting to the ones in the bike. I was lead to believe it was a straight swap over from the standard to the night riders. HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I know this sounds pathetic but i have just blown my last 12 quid on these bulbs and as they are from ebay I doubt I'll have much luck returning them. Thanks

hi thought it was time i said hi a little bit of my biking histroy had meny corssers growing up my first road bike was a YBR 125 got it in 2008 had 3 years and had it nicked just got my self a XJ6N loving so far well thats me hi all

So I recently picked up a 82 Maxim/XJ650. It had a bulb that was out on my rear right blinker when I got it. I replaced the bulb and went on my first ride tonight. Half way through the ride I noticed that when I'd hit my right turn signal, my front bulb would stay on solid and the back was out again. Guessing there might be a short someone or something along those lines. Fuses all look good. Not that bulbs are expensive but it's a waste to replace any more without fixing the issue at hand. Any advice is welcome. Thanks

Hi, I have just bought a 1976 RD350, yellow and black, Kenny Roberts racing colours. I have always wanted an RD250E, but when I saw this RD250, with 350 barrels and pistons, I couldn't resist. Will pick the bike up in June and drive it to Spain. Cheers, Keith.

Hi, I have a yamaha aerox YQ50, when i bought it, it has a standard exhaust on it, a few weeks later the exhaust blew and i had it replaced for a Leo Vince TT. Since then the bike has had a problem, when I slow down and get to around 5-10mph and accelerate again, the bike will bog down for about 20 seconds until it shoots off again, I have had the bike in the garage and the following had been checked: > Clutch and variation has been stripped, cleaned and checked > New rollers as the ones that came with my Leo Vince TT where not compatible with my bike > Throttle and Carb had been tuned and cleaned > The spark plug has been changed The mec…

hi im a new member not sure how to qork this yoke. only joined because ive having bike problem if anyone knows anything bout tzr50s id be very grateful

Hi everyone.I am a good few years old and so are my bikes.My interests are DIY and bikes. I wonder if someone can help me with the problem mentioned in the topic. 1st of all ,the ampage being drawn on ignition is 2.8 amps, 2nd the ampage being drawn with starter pressed is 6.8 amps 3rd voltage drops as low as 6volts to the CDI unit The bike starts if you stab the starter, obviously not letting the voltage drop to such a low voltage level All earths have been replaced and connectors checked cleaned and checked for continuity. I know the bike is 21 years old but as a wise man once said to me "Every problem has a solution" New Lucas battery fitted. Switch on sidesta…

Hi, just a quick hello from a XJR owner from Surrey. :-)

I'm sure I'll be asking a bunch of dumb questions, attempting to learn some mechanics. My first question is this: I purchased a vintage numbers matching 1981 yamaha xt250h for my fiance', I need to find an aftermarket carburetor to replace the stock carb on her bike, any ideas on what model is compatable? I appreciate any advice.

i have a 1976 DT 175 c i recently purchased that had to have all 3 coils replaced in the mag,i obtained the new coils,points ,condenser,my question is the to black wires coming from the new coils and the wire from the points all 3 hook to the condenser, is that correct. thank you phil

Hello all, Having just purchased a 1998 Yamaha SR125 I thought it only right that I join this forum and say hello. Bought as a second bike to my CBR600F, the SR will serve as a commuter in a bid to save a few quid. It has performed faultlessly so far, although I did notice the engine was largely devoid of oil on return from the 95 mile ride home in torrential rain after buying it, and needed a good half litre to top it up to the line.... I was told the oil was 'very clean' before riding away, so maybe it wasn't clean, but in fact 'not there' to start with, who knows! Just how robust are these little bikes? I hear a lot about 'top end failures through neglect' …

I am a kiwi living in Sydney. Have had a 2000 xjr1300 slightly modified for a while. Have just picked up a YZF750R 1995 for post classic racing in the Pre Modern Formula 1 class. I am interested in any info on these as to trick them in a budget wise way. Will try and upload a couple of photos. Cheers

Hi all, I picked up my new YBR125 yesterday, and am loving it so far. Still wearing in the engine, so not sure if I should stick to short journeys and get the bus to work, or just set off early on the bike. Phil

I've been riding a Honda Ruckus for like 2 years now and finally decided to upgrade to a real bike. I heard a lot of great things about the XJ650/Maxim so I thought it would be a great starter bike. I've owned it for about 2 hours now and I find myself on the message boards already. Long story short, I spent about an hour riding in a parking lot learning the clutch and gears etc and just getting used to a 453 pound bike as opposed to my 193 pound scooter. Everything went well. I parked the bike and went to show it off to my neighbor and tried to fire her up and she won't start. Starter just clicks and check oil light flashes. It was a warm day here in VA...mid 80's. Maybe…

Hi all, Just wanted to say hello... been about 15 yrs since I've been on a bike so starting off small again for some good old London commuting... Waiting for some ACF 50 to arrive to prep the bike for this lovely Spring weather!! already been caught twice in the showers, made for some fun riding.. Enough of my ramblings.. take care all DkD

Hi never used this stuff before so can someone tell me if it is safe to put on the front forks,does it not affect the front seals in any way.I have heard some great things about this stuff so if it,s o.k i will definitely be getting some even at the price it is,sounds like it will be well worth it if it,s o.k to put on the forks