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Just thought I would introduce myself. Ive been reading all kind of info on here for a couple of months. Im building a bobber out of a SR 250 exciter and having a great time doing it. Im live in Pennsylvania and am finally getting some good riding weather here. Here's the bike so far.

Greetings, I am new to Y.O.C. and I have recently acquired 2 1981 LB50PH Chappys. Both are still in good condition one runs ok the other has some big problems. I am looking to get these things running up to par myself to save some money. I know these bikes are slow to begin with but right now I have one bike running at about 22 mph tops. The other bike I can hardly get it up to 15. Anyone have any tips or things I should be doing to get them to run smoother and faster? From the research I've already done these bikes should hit 30 mph no problem. Like I said this is all new to me so any tips, pointers, or help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Hello all my name is Richard and my bike is an 1986 FZ600 I live in the Volusia County area.

Hi there, Just a quick post to introduce myself. I have owned a Yamaha XVS 125 Drag star for 2 years. It has been in storage for a year now but i have got it back out and into a motorcycle garage to get it up and running again (hopefully good to go by tonight). I've signed up to the sight for a few reasons: Help with any mechanical issues, To give the benefit of my limited experience to whomever wants it and to get a bit of inspiration for modding the bike. On the 1st reason i would like to ask if anyone has access to a electronic version of a workshop manual for an XVS 125 Drag star? Once i get it back from the garage i would like to keep on top of keeping i…

hi folks new to the forum,have just bought 2003 dtr just wonderin where i can buy a new full power cylinder head?have searched online to no avail.thanks fletcher

Hi All, New to the group. I live in Portsmouth. Have a problem which has brought me to this point. Right to the problem took the centre stand off to to get it welded but now can't get the return spring to stay inplace, could any one please email me a picture of the stand and the spring in place. My bike only has one spring as I have seen in pictures of the stand with two. if anyone can help then please email me at [email protected] Andy

Afternoon, thought I would just say Hi, new to this forum stuff. might have to get the missus to type these in furture. I am 30 odd scouser (a Blue Scouser!) with a dream to one day have a big bike but for now I will have to be happy with my Yamaha XT125R.

Hi all, Great little site! Just got back from the bike showroom, and bought my first toy. Only 125' atm, but we all have to start somewhere! Great deal, great set of lads and for a first time buy think I did pretty well As my friends always seem to join these forums for cars and bikes, thought I would join the fray. Piccies:

Hello riders, just new here.

Hello All, Just joined the forum hoping to get some help with my bike. I am from Colorado, USA. I just got a 1981 DT175 that I was told ran for a while, but stopped running so it was left sitting for around two years. So far I have re-lined the gas tank (was really nasty). Put a new Carb on it. Checked the Coil. The trouble I have found is that I am not getting any spark. I have traced down voltage to the Rectifier and found that it was not letting any juice through. But from what I have heard, it should start w/o the rectifier. Could anyone give me some ideas of where to look next for why I am not getting any spark? Thanks, Jesse Zacher

Hi, I'm Derek. Currently working in Sierra Leone where I'm restoring a XTZ 125. Good to be part of the group.

Morning all, bNew to the forum, glad to be apart of it

Hello, my name is Frøis, and I am driving a Yamaha xs 400 special, but I am considering upgrading it to something bigger. I am here to look at projects and learn som more about bikes in general

Hi all, Just to introduce myself, i’m Dill. Got my first bike back this March, current year R125. I got into motorcycling pretty late at the age of 26, always wanted a bike but just never got around to purchasing one until now. Mainly use it for commuting to and from work, and the occasional run down some A roads! Really fun little bike considering it’s only a 125, but great to learn on. Will eventually go for an R6 once I’ve had some training on the track as I’d like to start learning how to handle a bike around the track. Thanks for having me! 🙂

Hello folks. Picked up my 7th Yam last month and joined the Yamaha club tonight. Present bike is a TZR 50 rescued from under a pile of crap in some blokes garage. MOT failed today on the drive chain being too tight, a first for me but in all honesty it was the correct call by the garage. Sprocket set bought on ebay was 3 links too short! Live and learn. Just dropped a fix for the wee bikes digital speedo repair in the garage forum. Hope it will be of use to someone. Tuesday

Hi, I'm steve and just signed up. Just got myself a dt250c 1976 USA bike to add to the collection. It's in good nick for 41. Looks in better shape than me and I'm only 5 years older. I'm in essex.... Saafend to be precise. Only lived here 3 months. Warwickshire boy before. Just need a bit of help in finding a couple of spares. Had many RD350's in my time but only one dt250. American to boot so I guess bits will be harder to come by. Need a a pair of rear shocks. The ones with the fake chunk of ribbed cylinder if possible to keep it original. If not I'll pop some 12" ones on and get the proper ones as and when. Thanks steve

Just wanted to write a little introduction for you all. My names josh and last year I purchased my first bike; an xvs 650. I made a large amount of progress and had just begun to hardtail and convert it to single back bone. However unfortunately it burnt down along with all my equipment. So now I have begun the task of rebuilding it from the ashes. My engine is going off for powder blasting this week and I'm going to continue on the frame. Unfortunately a lot of my parts were destroyed or crushed by the rood of the building it was in so I need a little bit of help finding a rear wheel and any information of what other front ends fit. I will post in the proper sectio…

Ive been hearing from numerous people that this is the place for my DT questions. Ive been working on bikes and cars my whole life and im currently in a moped racing team, yes mopeds haha. I have a 73 dt250f, 76' honda cb500t and various mopeds. Im from toledo ohio and if theres anyone local that would want to wrench/ride or just bullshit about bikes im 100% down. -Rob-

Hi, I have just realised I've been extremely rude and not introduced myself yet. I'm new to the forums and to Y.O.C. I recently purchased a Yamaha XVS1100 V Star. The bike is an import from the USA. Loving it so far. A few years ago I owned a Bulldog 1100cc which was also a great fun bike. No doubt as time goes by I will have a lot of questions, so be prepared😁. I've found lots of interesting and useful discussions so far having only tickled the tip of the iceberg. Cheers for now FishPig aka Kevin Kelly

Hello, I'm restoring my 1980 SR250G and have a few questions.