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Hi everyone, my name is Pierrick, I'm French, 25, and I'm living in the UK for aproximatly 3 years. I like all sorts of cars and bikes but specialy oldies... and that's why I'm here. So you might want to ask me what kind of bike I own... well I own a 1976 Honda XL 125 which I found in a barn in my grand ma farm a few years ago. I bring it to England with me and just finished to restore it. I also own a 1966 MG Midget bought 2 years ago here in Angland, but that's not why I am here! I'm here because I'm looking for a bike, one's own by my girl friend's dad! My girl friend dad is English (born in Street, Sommerset I believe!) and in 1969 he had a yamaha C180 (I…

Just thought I'd be polite and say hiya to you all. I've had my yammy XJ900F for the best part of 15 years, love her to bits. She needs a bit of work, tlc but runs fine. I know I have the Honda too but in all fairness I don't really like the TransAlp much, bit of a mistake to buy and most times when I have the change to go for a spin, yammy comes with me. Looking forward to meeting any here who also own a XJ9 as there seem to be very few on the road. Actually, only seen one... last week lol, at Ace Cafe in London which was fantastic. Anyway, if you want to know more, just ask. Niq.

Hi I'm from the Buchan area of North East Scotland and thought I best introduce myself. Currently running 2 x SZR660s (one on road and one undergoing "restomod"), and a Suzuki SV650s. Cheers, and keep the shiny side up!

Hola, la verdad es que no se que decir. Mi nombre es Sara ( _HaIKU_ ) para los amigos. Conduzco una yamaha YZF R6/06 y acabo de descubrir este centro de miembros propietarios de yamaha !!! Soy de España y mi inglés es algo reducido, tan sólo quería saludaros y desear que sigais disfrutando de las dos ruedas !!! V´ssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

Hello All, Just wanted to introduce myself. I'm Dan, 33 from Lancs. I've never ridden a bike! I've always been interested in bikes but my petrolhead route has always been cars since I got my first one when I was 16 years old. My main bike interest was the motorsport side of it- until recently when I've been helping out a mate do a few jobs on his laid up GSF600. I rather enjoyed that, and started learning all about different bikes off my mate and friends at work, so I had a look into mopeds and I've got myself a project! Its an RD 50, absolute mess and incomplete, looks like it's been at the bottom of a swamp for the last 20 years- the idea for the moment is t…

Just joined as I have been browsing off and on over the years but have decided to do up my DT175MX (again) so thought I might get some useful tips on here. I have had a few Yams over the years starting with a RD250E in 1979 then an RD400 I currently have a DT175MX , which used to belong to my best friend which I got in about 1990 and an RD250LC which I bought at a similar time. I also have an Aprilia Tuono which I was off for a ride on to day but as its cold now I won't bother, instead I intend goinging into the garage and take the wheels off the DT as I intend to re-spoke both wheels. So first question and recommendations where to get new spokes from and meas…

Hi Guy's I am from Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, and I am a new rider. I recently purchased a 2006 XT 125 X Which I am really happy with. I have owned motorcycles before but they were mainly crossers which I used for the field. I am looking to meet other enthusiasts and learn everything I can about motorcycles. I am totally clueless about the mechanical aspect of things, and if I am honest I am proper crap at practical things such engines etc. Thanks Jordan

Hey guys, I'm Dan and 21 from S.Wales (UK). I have a Yamaha YBR 125 which I've had since last April or May. Have been riding now for about 2 years so this is the year I do my A2 test so I'll be doing that now hopefully before or after Easter.

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Hello all, I am new to biking and have just purchased a second hand Dragstar which I love. However, I have difficulty checking the oil. When the bike is upright it is nigh on impossible to see the oil glass because the exhaust is in the way. Can anyone please advise on this. Is it possible to check the oil any other way such as a dipstick. Thanks 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 …

Just saying hello to all fellow yamaha owners Regards David

Hi All, I am in Pakistan. My father bought Japan assembled YB 100 in 1984. I love this bike; my childhood partner. I want to keep this bike in top running condition and as well as in top shape ie body-wise. I am not able to do so, that is why I joined this group. People here were asking me to buy honda now but I refused. I have got new parts of engine and remoulded ie repaired the engine covering as it was throwing up some oil into the piston chamber and also oil was dripping from it. It runs very fine and oil consumption is good, but the problem is what I have posted in workbench forum. Oil pump is not working and therefore I am putting oil in t…

Well I spent a week readind the site before I Introduced My Self...sorry! Names David Stipek, Retired from America (Seattle, WA.) Live in Chiang Mai, Thailand with my wife of many years. Got lucky... Retired in good health and now can enjoy it. Spent 35 years as a Team Driver for a Major Outboard Motor Company and Field Rep. for their Dealers. Had my own MC Manufacturing/Custom Shop in USA. Totally moved it to Thailand, so I could still Tinker, while the Employees worked. Have intregated new components into older Bikes here and done some herendious Changes (Modifications) for the Highway Police on their new cruisers as they were not fast enough for the New Imp…

Ola fellow riders Been a member for a while, just not said hi before so Hi!

Howdy! Decided to come over from the Honda site to keep up with some Yamaha topics. Selling the Honda and am rejuvinating a 1978 DT100 with 1060 miles on it. Barn find and it looks like it will slick up well. All I have to do is dismantle a few parts (carb, mainly.) It has been sitting in a barn for 21 years with GAS IN IT! I know the job I will be facing in getting all the crud out of the carb and tank. Anyway, I'm 81 and have been riding since I was 12. Lots of bikes and scooters down the road that I have barked my knuckles on. Gerald

Hi ya, Got old bike from brother-in-law. Want to restore to ride. I hope I can get this thing running. I miss the rides. Sold last bike 13 yrs ago. Replaced battery & cranks good. Got no spark though. Any ideas?

Hey All....I live in the States. I picked up an Rd-350 that has been pretty banged up, but workable. I need to get a replacement key for it to get it started (with out hot wireing). is there somewhere I can find this? Key shop....Dealer? or am I out of luck.

Hi I'm an old biker (61) but a new member. Just upgraded from an xv535 to a xvs1300 the 18 year old virago was nice to ride but wow the 3 year old 1300 is fantastic, only been for a short ride today, nice and easy as I have been of the road for a few years and have never used a bike with foot plates before. Looking forward to a longer ride when I get the chance.

Hi, I joined back in 2014 when I bought a Yamaha fzr to do up. I parted with it being an import and needing numerous parts. I have been rebuilding other bikes one of which is a Bros, 2 years later and its a bike rather than boxes of rusty bits. Today I bought a virago XV250, again in boxes of bits and looking like mission impossible. I'm going to start a build/ project thread but please be warned, this will take some time to build. Not only is it a complete mess and missing parts but I do this in my spare time as well as running my business. Didn't get to chat to many last time but hopefully I will get to know a few of you over time. I'll get some pictures over the next c…