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Hi, Total Newbie here looking for advice. I've been wanting to buy and build a bike for as long as I can remember. I'm thinking a cross between a cafe, bobber, and definitely all rat. I guess this inspiration was sparked the first time I watched Mad Max and furthered by my brother's recent aquisition of an old CB550 for $50. Anyway, I've found a '74 RD200 on craigslist for $450 that I think I can get it for $300 since it's not titled. Is it worth it? I want to use it to get to work and to just have some overall fun messin with/ riding it. My commute is 40 mi 1 way so gas mileage is a concern. But since I'm currently putting over $100 weekly in the tank of my Jeep any…

Hi Im a buying an old DT250, 1971 and it has a NOVA but I have to complete the registration process. Any one know how I do this, is it easy etc?? Originally from the states. Thanks Saul

hi ! im Cagiva4ever. 32yo Cagiva etc collector. from Fi. last year 2012 i bought 3pa 125 TZR, or 3 so to speak how to count, 1 full Van from floor to roof Stacked tightly, so to speak. i have summink 13~+ bike's, inc diy 2t motorized bicycle's. and somewhat 10+ various small engine's etc, 4T tuned quad. Carting 2T race engine etc. about 100m2 of parts etc im very much of a diy man and innovative-creative , and example Back in '97 when i bought my 1st 125cc 2T, i had some offers between C12R , 3pa TZR and Sp01. as Mito's were not available, i went with C12R '89 as Cagiva's were and are my Love, since age 8 un-offically. i had an good opportunity …

Hi all, Name is Ross Rolley here in the far north, Cairns. Just traded a near new 250 Virago after only a cew months on a new XVS650. Could not resist. Now I need to learn as much as I can as soon as I can...unless the present rain continues for yet a few more weeks and keeps me off the road. I am 65 yo and new to all this. I have had a lic. all my life but have not been on a bike for say 45 yrs. Even then it was for but a few short rides on gravel... a small Suzuki from memory. Cheers

Ive baught a 1980,s dt80mx which has been used as a field bike, I would like to restore the bike but unfortunatly the previous owner has lost the logbook and number plate , is it possible to trace the original reg number through the frame and engine numbers.

Just wanted to say HI. I have always been a Yamaha owner mainly 4 wheelers and 3 wheelers. I have recently received 2, 1984 Yamaha DT 125 LC. So far have been fun projects, new cables all around thanks to Wemoto. New carb kits from australia and now I am have the fun of tuning and working out all the gremlins that keep creeping up. Can't wait to dive into the discussions and stat asking questions. Thanks for the forum. Adam Mitts

hey folks, Why cant I post a part I'm looking for? Thanx.

hi all rather new to this site been buggering about with bikes for a while and just came across a lovely lil TW 125 quite tidy and all but had been in a minor smash where the previous numty forgot that bald tires are slippery and was scared off riding ever again or so he says hehehehehehehe. Any way she needed a lil tlc but for the life of me i cant figure out what the hell the two wires that plug on to the crab is for is it a throttle sen or a warmer or god knows what else some insight would be nice as one of the wires is er well lets just say some one clipped one of em not me!!! the other TW@

I have a 97 Tour Deluxe. The previous owner changed the exh sys to an open pipe sys. My problem is that he did not rejet. Question. What size jets do I try first? Also at slow speed the bike wants to pull right is this normal? Thanks Cap N Moe.

Hello I am new hear and was wondering if any one could help me I have a 1978 Yamaha RS 100 and have been told I need a new carb i cant find one any where and was wondering if any one knows of any other carbs that will fit thanks

Hello, my name is Corey. I just recently got my license m2 and will be taking my m2 exit test soon. I have a CBR125R and am looking to step up to an FZR 250 (2KR) which is grey import in my country, so I decided to join this forum to absorb as much info as I can about the bike and the brands other models.

Hi all after months of trying to get my XS250 starting and running properly I thought I had cracked it. Decided to take it on a local children's charity run of around 180 bikes. Guess the only bike to break down ? yes you got it my XS250. Starting to think that its either a jonha or just a useless pile of junk. Anyway I did manage to eventually make it there and back in one piece and look forward to another 10 rounds with the XS250 when I have time.

Hey there, So I'm new! New to this forum, and fairly new to riding bikes, although I have been a pillion for years (always on a Kawasaki). I decided that I am a Yamaha girl though!! I bought myself a XJR400 - heavily modified - she was gorgeous, sounded amazing, and had a lot of spirit!! Actually she was too much bike for my level of experience ... not to mention my lack of technical know how. As an older bike she needed constant tweaking and work. Twas a sad day when I let her go Not the best purchase in the world, but I LOVED that bike! So some hard lessons learned I decided I needed to buy myself a bike more suited to being a newbie ... And I we…

Hi, just working on my XT660r...have some questions!

Mabuhay! Hope i can learn from you guys, have a safe road trip!

Hi, Newbie rider , I purchased Yamaha SR125 starter bike ,, I just love it , I have a few issues with the bike so will scrawl through the site hopefully finding answer's.

Hi all, New to the forum. A Black Country biker from the age of 16, now in my 50,s. Had all sorts of bikes over the years starting with a bronze coloured fizzy and a dt 175. Currently have a 78 XS 250 and GS 1200 can't wait for the spring. Oh I'm also a publican. Chers

I have just fitted a new ignition switch to my Jogg RR after it was stolen.Now it well not start and there is no spark to the plug.Can anybody help?

i've got a dark blue 950 xvs, with black wheel's which i don't like, in my eye's, the black wheel's don't look right on it, does any one want to swap a chrome or alley set for my black one's. cheer's all.

Hello everyone, and happy new year! My name is Filippo and I'm from Perugia, just in the center of Italy. It took me quite a few to finally become a Yamaha owner, I don't really know why, because I always admired this firm and its products. The Yamaha that broght me between all of you is a vintage one: a DT 400 that here in Italy is pretty rare and unusual I would like to tune it up a little for racing it in the Vintage Enduro Italian Championship, I'm sure that here I could find some good advices and suggestions. Thank you, ciao, Filippo