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hi all, well time i introduced myself, i'm a 31 young man from just outside newcastle, just passed my first year on the roads on a bike. i first started off on a cheap pioneer cruiser i lasted 5 month before i git sick of it then sold it on. i then fancied trying a different bike so i bought a sachs xtc road bike, however three months into owning this bike some thieving b@$tards decided they would smash my garage doors and empty my garage im am due to buy my next bike and have really looked into it this time, where in the past i just bought the first thing i could find and liked the look of. i have decided 100% im going to but the xvs dragstar 125, i love the…

Hi, thought I would nip in and introduce myself. I have had my license for a few years but had to take a little break until I bought my XJ last year, I didn't get out on her much but this year I hope to make up for my little holiday. I am in the Portsmouth area (and still quite new) and not had the opportunity to explore (damn work such an inconvenience) so if anyone has got any ideas of places I absolutely must see or even just go because I can, I would love to hear them. Cheers Piggle

Am on the way ti buy a yamaha YBR 125

Hi all, My name is Bardur and I am from the Faroe Islands (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faroe_Islands) I just bought my first motorcycle which is a 1985 V-Max (US model). I'm a newbie with regards to repairs/maintenance but armed with my Haynes manual I manage I'm interested in good reads about the V-Max and also where you guys usualy purchase Yamaha parts online. Best Regards, Bardur

Hi everyone, just joined today. I live in Perthshire which = great biking roads and not so great weather. I ride an exup and am in the process of doing up an dt175mx which is imported from germany. cheers exupmal

Hi,I am new to the Club. I have just bought a RD 250 LC and am looking for a local club. I live in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, so a club in Derbyshire, Mansfield, or the South Yorkshire areas would be good. Can anyone help? Keith

Hello all! Just brought myself a 2003 WR250 with an anthena 290 kit and some other nice goodies fitted! New to yamahas and the WR! Been sharing my uncles xr400 and started doing some enduro practices in Kent in the last 6 months!! I shall try and get some images up of my new pride and joy soon!! any one local to Sussex/ west sussex?! Harry

Hi Guys & Girls, Just thought I would say hi and introduce myself. I have been riding bikes since I was 16, starting with a fizzer (Yamaha FSIE-DX), and over the years I have had various different types of bikes, including DT100, DT 175, X7, 350 YPVS, GS 850, ZX10, RD125, CX500, YZ 125 (road legal). And now I have a GPX 750R which I have had for about 13 years now. Although, by today’s standards it not very quick, I don’t get any problems keeping up with most people on the road. For my play thing and work transport I have a DT125R 90MY. I have been reading this forum for about a month now whilst I have been rebuilding my DT125R, but this is the first time I …

Hi I just thought I'd say hello to everyone I'm in the middle of restoring a fzr 400 3tj modelfor a friend so I'm sure ill have lots of question for you lol

Hi there can anyone help me I'd like to make exhaust sound better the the stander 1 I've got but I'm finding it hard to find anything on eBay any ideas many thanks

Hiya,new lad here. Just bought myself another XS 650 chop after donkeys years and might need help/advise but I wont be cheeky and ask straight away.Anyhow HELLO from me

NEw to the sight, biking for years. Right now trying to find an ignition switch for the 1978 DT125e yamaha without going broke. need switch and key. Any help out there is appreciated

Hi everyone! I just made a deal with one of my buddies to buy his '80 xs400. I'm new to the biking world, and the bike needs to some cosmetic work, but I can honestly say I had goosebumps when I first sat on it. I do need to start off with a question though. There is a good amount of rust on the bike. From what I read on the web, blue-job seems to do a number cleaning anything off chrome and stainless steel (with the pads & a circular sander). I just wanted to see what other had done to clean up their bikes. I want to make this bike look spectacular.

Hi all. I'm Ric. I purchased a '97 Thundercat yesterday and I am ridiculously happy. The weather yesterday was somewhat appropriate considering the bikes model lol. Unfortunately I didn't get to ride her on the roads, after stupidly failing my mod2, but I wanted the bike bad enough. So till I re-test I'll get some time to tinker and ensure she's just the way I want her. There are a few things to take care of just like on any used bike. Tyres as they look slightly squared off. Alarm fob's need replacing - but the alarm itself is hunky dory. I also want to get the oil and filter changed. And sort the breaks - The reservoir has been filled past max level, and I feel…

Hi All, I am in Southampton so if anyone is local then I would be delighted to meet & ride out! Cheers Paul

hey guys, great to find that there is a forum for these bikes, and glad to be here. anyways, just picked up a 79' yamaha xs1100 the other day. but im having a few problems, cleaned out the carbs and now i need to sync and adjust them because she dosnt wanna fire up. anyone have a diy or any pointers? this will be my first time tinkering with a carb. ill try to get some pictures up to share. cheers.

Hi new to this forum just got myself an xtz660 for commuting n a bit of off roading new to this type of bike so will need as much help as poss to keep it on the road n out of the garage lol i would like to do as much of the work myself but im no petrol head , I used to have a kawasaki vn750 n zzr1100 a harley herritage softail so quite a mix there , look forward to chatting to you all in time , The Reverend

Good evening, and "Hello" from another new member. I'd thought I'd take a couple of minutes to introduce myself. My Nickname on here is GillsBoy. I've been a keen biker since 1977 and have had various makes and models, but have always favoured Yamahas since my very first FS1E. I sold my last bike - an FZR1000 Exup back in 1988 to raise funds for a house move. I've been desperate for another bike ever since, but there have always been other priorities (like a mortgage!!). Anyway, job, mortgage and children now permitting, I'm finally back on two wheels. And, just like London buses, with not one bike, but two! I bought a red 2002 YZF-R6 back in March. It has …

Evening all and Hello. My name is Anne, I'm from 'up north' in the lakes (Cumbria). Been riding my '96 XJ900 Diversion for a few years now and currently in the process of getting her back on the road and getting back into biking after a couple of years break. Not really sure what else to say, so before I start rambling , I'll just say my hello's and look forward to getting to know you all. cheers A

...the people with great taste in bikes! (yeah yeah jammy dodger) Hello! My name's Emma, I ride a 2002 fazer 600, have been for 2 yrs or so now, she is my precious, as old as she is- 43k miles bless her! Anyway, i have yet to find anyone locally who has the same appreciation of 2wheeled motor vehicles, so i thought id have a natter with you lovely people... I'm about 20mins from the Ace Cafe on the a40, so if anyone's local ish, great! I have waffled for far too long, nice to meet you all! Em