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hi everyone my name is John just bought my first bike, 1999 V star, beautifull bike, looking forward to get out there and cruz around. if anyone can tell me where people meet in Stouffville to go on a run that would be appreciated.

Hi All! I have just joined the forum and wanted to bring greetings form Sunny Gibraltar in Southern Spain! I am a yamaha X-Max 250 owner looking at perhaps upgrading to something bigger! Hope to find this forum useful!

Hi to all, Im Steve, for a dedicated Kawasaki man, i have 6 Yams.... still havn't quite worked that out, but they make interesting bikes.

Hi, New member, just wanted to say hello. Just recently purchased a wrecker of a TY50M so I'm looking for parts and as much info / help as I can get, would be greatly received. Lookin forward to hearing from you all. Please go easy with me i'm a technophobe and have no idea what I'm doing. Andy

first hello every 1 my names Richard (tractorboy) iv just got a yamaha aerox 50 and put a 70 bore kit on and a sha 14/14 carb.when bikes moving its fine runs nice. but when it comes to starting it up it takes ages will not start with choke eather and i can not get it to tick over eather the screw dont do nothing. any 1 know what i could try.

Howdy all, Hoping can get help with my trusty XJ600S Divvy Jay

Hey everyone, i'm new here. My name is David and i'm 19, from Chicago and studying to be a Mechanical Engineer. Yesterday I bought a new bike and figured i'd join the club to become more knowledgeable and meet some people. Onto the details and pics though since I know you all want them! 1996 Yamaha Seca II XJ600 3600 miles!! All black fairings/body Goldish wheels Immaculate condition Anyway, onto the pictures! OH yeahhhhhh

Hi everyone. Just a short intro. My name is Joe and I just purchased an 82 Virago 920 for $400. I am currently tearing it down and sandblasting the frame so I can paint it and replace all the bushings, seals and bearings. I will have some pics shortly and am thinking about posting things as I go just to kinda keep a journal and show others what I am doing. I live in Ocala, FL. I look forward to talking to others here and I will probably fond some really cool ideas for my bike by finding pictures from this site. I hope you aren't offended if I steal ideas.

Just wanted to say hi to all - just joined. Not a new rider, have been riding for a good number of years. Currently own a 06 Stratoliner and a 09 FZ6R. Recently purchased a 1982 XS400J Maxim, not sure what I want to do with it - thinking a bobber type of ride (even though it won't be a hardtail). Actually, this new bike is the real reason I joined, want to see what others have done with them, also info on them on the web seems scarce compared to other bikes. Bill

I am from Romania. I ride a Yamaha xs 400 12E DOHC from 1984. I need help. I was rejected at the technical insepction because the tyres are not the same as in the tehnic book. it must be for front wheel 3.00 - 18 and 4.10 - 18 on the rear wheel. I did not find such rubber to buy, so I am afraid that I would not be allowed to ride my bike on the street. Can somebody help me please?

Hi all, the names Paul and I'm an oldie returning to the world of two wheels, just bought a 94 xj600s, well pleased with it , good nick low mileage etc, sorted out some minor issues and its gone through its mot ok. Think it needs carb balance or valve clearence sorting, possibly both as its got a rattle on idle that go's after 1500rpm? wont hurt doing both in any case, not sure about tyres yet, its got avon roadrider on front and bt45 on back, think I'll spin them for a while to see how they go. Anyway look forward to chatting with you all and some possible meet ups. See ya,

Hi, I have ridden motorcycles since I was a kid and have owned a few. A few years ago I had to sale my 2001 FZ1 due to financual reasons. I have since picked up two barn finds that I am restoring. The first is a 1978 XS-400 which is also the first street bike I ever owned back in 1978. I am doing it Cafe style and am progressing slowly as I have funds available. I recently poured a new seat pan for it as the stock one was too rusted to salvage. The biggest headache so far was the rear master sylinder which was totally coroded. I used a universal rear mastercyclinder from Mikes XS and machined some custom mounts and linkage and I think it works better than the stoc…

Soon to be proud owner of a new V-Star 950 Tourer bike. I have an opportunity to purchase a "new" 2009 model. I have been told that the 2009 is the same as the 2011 model. Is this true? Thanks and looking foward to being a new member. John

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

Hi, my name is Wings. Just recently found a Yamaha Enduro 175 in someone's property I was doing some work for and talked him into selling it to me. I reside in Pickering, Ontario; any members on these forums from around my area? Figured this would be good spot if I run into any trouble with it, you members might know a thing or two and point me in the right direction. HELLO EVERYONE, BE SAFE!!

Hello all, thought i would join this as i am getting my new Yzfr125 tomorrow im from colchester essex so if any of you would like to go for a ride or a meet sometime just message me

Hello everyone, My names Erin, I'm a carpenter living in New Hampshire and I'm finally a motorcycle owner! I've finally gotten myself a motorcycle after years of wanting one. I ended up getting a 1980 Yamaha SR250, it needs a little work and hopefully with some help from this forum I can learn a thing or two about it.

hello all,i think i came off to a bad start by posting something and not 'introducing' myself first, but here i am, and i am saying hi lol.. im matt from hertfordshire, got meself a 50cc 04 Aerox, and having a few problems, mainly im not mechanically minded and i dont have a clue where any of the carb hoses go, wether iv got them in the right place for now , well, time will tell when i try start her she turns over but doesnt fire up and iv got a coolant hose/ water pipe not connected which i havnt a clue where it goes ... any help people, new guy here tryin start off on 2 wheels poppin wheelies LOL, also any1 know the best way to paint panels? im painting them glitter bl…

Just joined this heard some good things about the forum so I thought I'd check it out. but umm if anyone could give me some advice, I've been riding my R6 since last year and I want to move up to a R1 seeing as I'm 19 this year but I don't really know which one to get....

Hi guys and gals im new here I just signed up And was wondering if anyone could help me out. Iv just brought a yamaha dtr125 2003 model and it has no clocks the guy said its full de restricted I have checked the power-valve and thats pinned open and is what i want as i fookin flys through 1234 gears but when i put it in 56 its as-if there is a power restriction to stop me going past a certain speed I have read around here and another person was having similar trouble with something called a reed switch behind the clocks now I dont have any and have looked at wiring and can only find the red and blue wire there is no black and white as well like there supposed to be becau…