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Hi Folks, I have just required an old SR 125 (1998) gonna strip in down and turn it into a bobber / rat bike over the winter, have no experience of this bike type so all help is appreciated! Kevin

Hey everyone, Just picked up a 66' YG1 (80cc) First bike and a maintenance learning curve ahead! (Would post a pic if I could..)

hi all,mike here from scarborough north yorkshire. i might have plenty of questions to ask and hope you dont mind

Hello everyone! I am in Idaho (the potato state of America). I am new to the YOC... I actually registered right after I bought my 1972 Yamaha (last December), but have been über-swamped with school (currently working on my thesis for a Master's of Education in Instructional Technology)... long story longer... I am finally posting so I'm not considered a total "lurker". I've been trying to read all of the new member posts, and it sounds like such an interesting bunch. Can't wait to learn from all of the experience you have! This is my first motorcycle. Sorry about the blurry pic. I got her for $1000 from someone who's grandfather had her in the garage for years. She…

Hello all! Well first I want to tell you guys my name is Florin and I am from UK (London) and I'm 28 yo. I just got my CBT like 2 weeks ago and a Yamaha XVS 125 DragStar like 1 week ago! All good to go and I just love that I finally got a motorbike See ya all in the forums. Best Regards

Hi everyone, Just bought myself a yamaha Dragstar 250, wanted to get back on the bike seen for a while now, its about 12 years since i had a bike so desided to go for something small first. Have to apply for my learner license etc and do 16 hours ITB training I now hear, before i get insurance, gone ar the days of just buying and insuring. anyway just said id say hello and any advice on ITB training, insurance id be great full i.e. do I really have to do this training thanks Al

I change the oil every 500/600 miles. i asked my local yamaha deadler if i need an oil filter and he said itdoesntbhave one. can any one verify this for me with a manual or experience of the engine????

Hello All, Bought an old school GT80 for the grand kids to cut their teeth on,. Have had numerous DT's and the like in my "youth". Will be re-learning as I rebuild this little machine, Been mainly a Harley guy for the past several years. Will be looking forward to talking to you about the trials and tribulations of this build Thanks Mike

Hello!! My name is Erin! I got my motorcycle license last summer and haven't been on a bike since then. Today my fiancé surprised me with my first bike! I now am the proud owner of a 1980 Yamaha XS400 Special II. I am super excited and I feel it's perfect for me to learn and ride on for the summer. Our goal is to eventually turn my bike into a cafe racer.

Hello just thought id introduce myself. Im adam i love bikes my first proper was an rs125 but i now have a dtr125 :-) i dont know much about bkes but im wanting to learn so i thought id help where i can Cheers adam

Hi everyone, I am hoping you can help me find some parts I need for my Virago 125, I need to get a new fuel cap and ignition switch. I am currently restoring the bike as it has been sitting in a friends garden for years. its in pretty good nick but these are the two main parts I need to find as the keys for the bike have been lost along the way... I have been looking on ebay but can only really find parts in hong kong and would like to get them abit closer to home I am not fussed if they are abit moldy looking as I want to rat the bike out anyways... Any help and advice would be greatly received. Thanks

Hi There, I am 63 years old and live in Brisbane Australia. The last time I rode a bike was my Honda Dream back in the late 60's. I recently purchased a 2009 Yamaha XVS650 Classic and I am riding it around the the back streets where I live (unlicenced) but intend to go on the LAMS course to get my RE licence (I let my Motorcycle Licence laps back in the 70's) My wife is very concerned about the dangers on the road these days and I must admit I am a little worried also but I figure if I ride defensively I should be OK. Bikes and accessories have changed enormously since the 70's and the options appear endless. I know I will be visiting this site often as there appears…

Bought meself a yamaha rs100 1977 model. First proper motorbike after riding peds for some time. Thought it may be a good idea to join a community of like minded folk as I have no idea what I am doing with it So, hello!

Hello everyone i have joined your great forum today after browsing posts this weekend.i have dt125r which I am repairing for my 17 year old son.Sam! Having problem with powervalve positioning and type. My barrell and head is type BN Have fitted barrell piston and head from spare engine . New gaskets used.piston and bore is+1.5mm. My problem is the powervalve when set in locked position has rubbed on side of piston and caused rings to Jam in grooves. Now I need a new piston ! Does anyone know if there are different powervalve sizes . I fitted powervalve from barrell and head code MB which would not fit in unless modifying. Have tried 180' but it in open position .have…

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Hi folks, posted already on the forum, but my name is Scott. Nice to meet you all. I currently ride an xvs 125 bobber, gradually changing bits here and there. Basically the whole thing is going to be black, eventually, and the plan is to cut off the silencers, then fabricate some new glass pack straight-throughs. Once the bike's done I'm selling it, as I'm aiming to do my test and get a 250-400. There she is in a half finished state. I've since sprayed the engine black, the mudguard is black too, and all the electrics are on and wired up.

dropping in to just saying hello. I have a 2000 r6 and I love her to death. I was just peeking to see what everyone is talking about.

Hello to all members! My name is Alex, and I am now on my second yamaha, the first sadly met with an un-timed ending but we shall not speak about that, the second is a beauty from 1986, a yx radian 600cc, I picked it up along with a FZ600 (english counterpart) engine and frame for the grand price of £600, had about 30k miles on the clock at the time. This is my first "bigger" bike so to speak as although I have been driving several bikes for about 3 years, I have only just (4 months ago) passed my full test. A little about me, I love anything with a petrol engine, currently studing engineering at Uni, though am on a placement year at the moment. I was chatting t…

hi everyone just join today. i am getting ready to restore my 1974 dt125. and could use a little help.

Hi All, EDIT:. just realised Ive put Sheffield in the title and Nottinghamshire in my previous post... funny old place Worksop Sheffield postcode but in Nottinghamshire... never know which to put for the best. Hope everyones well! Just thought Id say hello... New to the site, and pretty new to bikes... Just passed my test, and treated myself to a 1996 Tenere xtz660... Idea is to do some trail riding, some tours and just enjoy the bike. Bike is currently not working which is a major headache but getting there methodically and will hopefully find the issue soon. Annoyingly when I bought the bike it worked fine and ran like a dream... Cant wait to get out …