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Hi picking up a XSR900 tomorrow after 15 months on a Triumph Tiger Sport 1050. Looking forward to it very much. Also own a 1994 Virago 535 which I'm 'renovating'! Had a few other Yams in the past, a DT175 MX, and a Vmax 1200 with aMoto Guzzi Breva 1100 and BMW RT1100 inbetween. Retired so I have a lot of riding time!

Hey I'm Axel. I'm originally from Germany and moved here a few years ago. I'm a hobby mechanic but I am starting college classes for mechanical engineering so hopefully my mechanical skills will improve. My current choice for tinkering is a 1975 DT175. This was my budget but but it's been a good get around town bike. It has an aftermarket clark tank and the seat is torn up so I decided I'd start changing it to my liking. Other than cosmetic upgrades I am trying to work on the electrical system (6V ro 12v) to allow other aftermarket parts to work with it. Any tips are welcome!! When it comes to carbureted bikes my greatest weakness is tuning them. Where I l…

Hi, Im new to this forum, I came on here as I have just bought an xt 125 x for my son this week to replace the xt125r he had stolen and I am seeing the same faults on this X as I did on his R. Hopefully you guys will be able to help. Dave J

Hi,I live in the Winchester area and own two yamahas.Two extremes really.XJ6 F 2013 and a 1999 R6 both bought this year.

Hi all Just a short intro from a new member. I'm Terry and the recent new owner of a 1998 Fazer 400 FZS. Passed test recently, but had bikes years ago. Currently riding out around Yorkshire, particularly: Squires Cafe Bar in Sherburn in Elmet Devils Bridge in Kirkby Lonsdale Sun Inn near Fewston Settle Come n say hi

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…

Hi, My name is Simon and I am knocking on the door of 50. I am in the process of returning to biking after a 30 year break. The only two bikes I owned in my youth were a P reg DT125 and a 1981 RD 250LC. Luckily I managed to pass my test just before I sold the LC to buy a car! I think I'm having a mid life crisis because I am once again after a Yamaha 2 Stroke of 1980 vintage (wish I'd kept the LC it was a year old when I sold it for £800). This forum is a goldmine of information. Apologies in advance for what I think may be a lot of questions! Best regards to all Simon (Newbie)

hi guys, new member making my formal introduction, my first post was not following etiquette, sorry! I'm called Andy, but some of my mates call me Boon,( i answer to either, lol) been into motorbikes for as long as i can remember, my dad built me a wee fieldbike out of a Capri scooter frame and an NSU Quickly engine when i was about 8.... hooked ever since! lol I was a lucky chap, where i stayed, two doors down lived Tom King, TT racer Alistair Kings brother! after visiting i would come away with copies of ''the blue un'' and ''the green un'' from the 40's, 50's and 60's, hence the British bikes in my bike history. got my first bike ''on the road'' at 16yo, a lime…

Oops, managed to make my first post without introducing myself! I'm up in Crieff, Scotland with a 1977 DT250MX in pretty good nick until I started to meddle and discovered bodge jobs from front to rear, no matter I'm working my way through them. I'm no stranger to bikes but the arrival of two Sprogs resulted in me being advised strongly to get rid of the bike! I then bumped into a lad in the pub who had this bike lying in his shed for 14 years and had barely used it, a couple of beers later I found myself trudging back to the house with the bike! Story so far: Exhaust manifold studs snapped off in the head - fixed Bodged bearing spacer in back wheel - fixed St…

Hi everyone my name is craig I am 18 years old from the north east of Scotland, I have owned a Yamaha pw80 , Honda city fly 125 and now own a Yamaha dt125r 1999 model, i would Like to put pictures up to show yous my bike but dont know how to on an iPhone? Thats it basically hope to learn from all the experienced people

Good people, New member in South West UK. Looking at getting an XVS950 midnight star for commuting, bit of cruising and a bit of two up riding for myself and my wife which may tip it to the 1300. I'm 6'3 roughly 15st, mrs is 5'1 and 8st. Anybody do much two up on the 950? It wont be much as mrs isn't much into bikes but don't want to be under powered when we do go for a jaunt.

I am a new member and have joined this forum hoping to get some advice and guidance. My 15 year old son is interested in doing restoration work on motor cycles and cars. He has recently been given a Yamaha Chappy model LB80II-A which needs quite a bit of working to get going. We have searched around on the internet to see what we can find out about these motor cycles but don't seem to find much information. I am concerned that he will need to spend money to get it back into working order and am keen for him not to waste money that he may not get back. Are these motorbikes worth anything? Can anybody suggest how I might find out more information about them?

Hey guys new to the forum, 19 years old from manchester. Owned a 2010 Yamaha Wr 125 for a few months, got bored of the 4stroke engine and wanted something faster so now i own a 2005 Yamaha DT 125. Joined this forum as i like to have a look at similair bike projects and gain some more knowledge on bikes as i have a lot to learn! I also would find it helpfull if there was somebody in manchester that could help me with fixing the bike but will post about that in a different section . Thanks for reading

Hi my name is Fraser and I'm from Lincoln, I have a Yamaha xt 125 57 plate, I tried starting it yesterday and nothing happened when I turned the key (apart from unlock the wheel ) and I think there has got water into the ignition barrel, I have checked the main fuse and that looks fine, is there any other fuses I could check? If the is nothing I can do I would like to know if anyone can tell me how to bypass the ignition barrel? please help its hard work on a push bike many thanks Fraser

Hi I am in my fiftys and got the bike I always wanted when I was younger 77 dt 400. I need some parts and am looking for places to get parts. I rebuilt a 1975 harley sx 175 and found 3 places in the country that has most of the parts at good prices .Thanks

Hi..ok well recently bought a bike with the aim of complete restoration in mind....found what was advertised as dt125...bike has be used off road and has no reg or v5....the guy seemed quite genuine and assured me the bike was legit,gave me a full receipt and after all i know where he lives if it turns pear shaped on me. So basically before i put any time or effort into it.im trying to find some history...spent hrs on the internet and so many conflicting answers about matching unmatching 9 digit vin and engine numbers...so id be really gratefull with any help in finding out what year and model the bike actually is...i have a frame number 3TT0950** and an engine number 3…

How do ! just like to say hi to every one , this is all a bit new to me Bikes and Forums. I'm as green as they come when it comes to bikes but i took the bull by the horns and got out there and got my license all i need now is a bike to ride preferably a XT660X ! cheers

Evening all, new member and new to bike riding. Got my self a good nick (or seams to be ) 2005-2006 yamaha ybr 125 (carb) Nice bike and loving it also have a monkey bike that i prat about on from time to time.

hello everyone at the moment I have a 2008 suzuki drz400sm & im on the hunt for an xj6n however it needs to be restricted, I know I can get it restricted myself but wanted to kno what they are like with restrictors if anyone has had or knows until I do my test again in october. is there anything I should be looking out for? the bike I have looked at earlier today is 2010 and 10k miles fsh and all keys etc thanks for any help & information really appreciate it. Shaun UPDATE Well I now have an xj6n 2010 on 10 reg after reading a few more newbie post's I see mine was pants.. so here's abit about me and so on I'm Shaun 23 and from "sunny" San…

Hello all,acquired non-running YZF750R...engine seized up! Would appreciate any help or advice about getting it back on the road. Cheers! Simon