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Hi all, Have just purchased a 2001 R1 and live in Peterborough but dont know many good roads to take it out on, any suggestions? also looking for some biker friendly pubs in and around peterborough area. Thanks all Jon

Just figured I'd say hi to y'all! I'm part of the XVS 950 crew! That's about it really Ciao for now! SS (not the German kind)

Hello all.. Have just cocme across this site after purchasing a XS 360 (1977)

Hi, My name is Marc im new to biking and to this site, Have bought myself a ybr125 as only have cbt. Looking at this site, it seems your all very helpful and knowledgable. Thanks Marc

looking to buy a yzf-r125... .what sort of mileage is acceptable? looking to spend about 2500

Hi, My name is Paul Garnett but better known as Alf. I have a Yamaha xj600s 1998. I passed my test 2 years ago and bought this, and am enjoying biking but i started late as i am 44. Its good to chat to people who are into thier biking because you get a lot of feedback and help with issues that are difficult to ressolve and hopefully i can do the same for others. Paul

Hi all, I've just joined up. About a month or so ago I bought myself an ol' XJ900 for $400. I put new tyres on it, changed the plugs and got it registered. It goes like a scalded cat and I noise it makes when she's barking along. A Anyway, I have noticed int he last couple of days that the oil light comes on periodically. Knowing a bit about mechanical stuff I know it to be a warning light as it progressively stays on longer. What I don't know is what to check. I don't have a workshop manual to refer to so that's what brings me hear. What do I check and where? I'm taking the suck eggs approach and would rather learn from someone more experienced in these old girls …

hello i need help i have just brought a dt125r it had no carb. i've brought a but where do the pipes go.

Hi, just joined up a few minutes ago, just thought I would say hello. I have been biking since I was 16 in many forms, road, motocross, enduro, but now mostly it all road touring and weekend ride outs. I have two Ducatis a 900 supersport which I spend the last year restoring and a ST4s I use for touring. I have also picked up a CX500 which I intend to convert to a Cafe Racer, and more importantly the reason for joining this site was I purchased a 1969 Yas1 about a month ago, and I'm hoping to pick some members brains on here about parts etc. Regards Desmoduke

Hello there, My names Chris, out of Kansas City Missouri. I am here representing Mr. Fix-its surplus cycles based here locally. We sell parts from salvaged bikes of nearly every make and model, but we have a passion for Yamaha's personally. My personal daily driver is an 81 Maxim 650, and I love it to the core. Anyway's we sell most everything you can think of so if you guys ever need anything, we probably have it and at an affordable rate. Look forward to helping you guys out in any way possible! Chris Our site, with links to all listings by make

Hi all Newbie here, checking in for the first time. My name is Mike and after 40 years of cars I've just taken to 2 wheels ( Yes I'm an old fella! ) Got myself a YBR 125 for now and enjoying every minute.

Hello all, New member with a DT125R.

I sat my CBT last Sept bought a YBR and ride it every spare moment I get. I ride past Carbeth to Balloch and back to Duntocher most nights round Arrocher at weekends. The instructor did advise not to buy a 125 as it soon dawns on you,you want a bigger one. Guess what? I am off to bikeit Paisley today to book DAS. Big month ahead with the Motogp at Silverstone then BSB at Knockhill(hope its a bit drier than last year!!)

Hi there folks New Chap on the forum here. I have a DT175MX (1979) project I'm starting soon with a mate (who bought it as a reminder of his misspent youth !). He stripped it down a few years back full of enthusiasm etc. The fork stanchions were then sent away to be re chromed and the guy promptly went out of business and thats the last we ever saw of them ! Other than that it's complete - we think ... - and we now have a lovely refinished frame and swing arm to start hanging some bits off. So I'll be using this rather excellent forum for help and advice if that's ok ? Cheers folks. Dave

Hello One and all. I am a forty three year old biker from Worcestershire. Currently own an XS 250 C that was my spare bike when I had my FJ1200 3CV. FJ went to buy a V8 Landrover. The XS is reasonable condition and is used by me and the wife. Possibly looking to get a Diversion or similar at some point. It's hard work on the old XS. Have worked on bikes for about 25 years on and off, mostly keeping them on the road and chopping a few Honda CB's back in the 80s. So thats me.

I just wanted to introduce myself to the forum. I have a 1997 YZF 750 RJ. I've owned it for about 7 years and absolutely love it. A very rare bike, I have yet to see another one in my neck of the woods. I look forward to chatting and learning with the forum Adam

I just wanted to say hello! I have had my motorcycle license for a year now and I have been repairing motorcycles (with my dad) for 2 years. We fixed up his '89 radian last summer, this summer we just fixed a '71 honda cb350 and now i am trying to fix my '82 yamaha xz550 vision!

Hi just got a xs 250 for my son (Josh ) as a project i myself run a sr500 in flattrack trim on the road but awaiting spry jobs Jez

Hey everyone! My name's Jack, Im 17 and I have literally just purchased a 60 plate wr125r in black about an hour ago and I'm over the moon! It's my first 125 and I cannot wait to show the local chavs what a real bike looks like. Other things you might want to know, I live in south derbyshire, I'm a sergeant in the air cadets and I've applied for the RAF. Thats about it really so when I've picked up my bike on thursday I'll put some pics up! And lastly, hope I can gain some useful knowledge from these forums in the future. Regards, Jack.

hi i have just discovered this site, as am looking at buying a very rough ty50p. my daughter will be 16 before i know it and travels on my guzzi all over the shop, she also has her own gas gas 65. the problem i have with this ty50p is it is quite rare and i cannot see that all the pedal gear is there. is there anyone on this site who knows these little beasts and can send me an exploded diagram or talk me through what i should be looking at. all the pictures i can find show a cover hiding everything and i cannot figure out how it would work anyway. my daughter has fallen in love with this bike and we would like to restore it together. cheers rob