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hello, new to this forum, not even lurked here normally on bikers oracle, but there section for my new bike has...... no members lol got a vstar 650 and an c1 er5 i will very shortly be posting a 'help' post in another section anyway hi

Yes I really am Barmy and married to Dave the pilot of our 1999 yamaha 1100 virago. Have posted message in the Tech bit. Got 3 grown up kids all left home. So when we are both fit and healthy we ride on our bike on dry warm sunny days. Years ago we rode in all weathers but due to both having arthritis wet and cold does not agree with us. Biking is our passion and have been for over 30yrs. Me n the Ol'man have been hitched 36yrs on August 13th. Gasp! flippin lifers dont get that long! hehehehe What else...Oh yes I love my music. And I'm very crafty.............. I mean, I make jewelleryetc I've done cross stitch, embroidery, decoupage etc etc I am really scatty brained a…

Hi everybody, I need a little help. I bought a Yamaha Virago 125 cc while I was in Germany. It is a great little bike, in great condition and runs like a top. My problem is this: The operaters manual is in German. I picked up some German while I was there but not enough to read the entire book. Anybody have an idea how I can get one in English? Thanks for your help.

Anyone out there from the Pacific Northwest of the USA? I am a dead serious biker. I ride a modified 1980 XS650. I also have a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird Sport. Not interested in posers, wannabes, sneerers or Harley riders with attitudes. Harley riders without attitudes welcome. If you don't know about XS650s or that Triumph is back in business and has been for at least 15 years don't contact this dude. Other than that I'm easy to get along with.

Hello, I'm Sean, going by OrganicMuscle on these boards. I'm a 82' Yamaha XJ550 owner. I've had the bike for a bit, and it's been a ton of trouble. But, it's always been on my life-list to learn how to fix up a motorcycle, so i'm here to learn everything i can. Look forward to reading this forum and soaking some solid wisdom. I'm in SF for the time being ... and i'm quickly getting tired of the bus. Time to fix this bike. - OrganicMuscle

Hi there, I'm restoring a DT 125B and am trying to find out the original paint colour. I am posting a picture of it to see if anyone can help. It looks a more vivid red than the picture and someone suggested candy red, any ideas much appreciated

Hiya all,i am a new member and am hoping I can get some good advice from you all.My first bike was a fizzy and wish I had kept hold of it,as still think they look and sound great.Anyway,i have an original Yamaha FS!-chopper which they only made for 18 months,it his in good condition and only thing is chromework is a little pitted but everything else is good and working.Am now going to sell and was wondering if it is best to leave it in original condition or restore the chromework.Would love to hear views and many thanks in advance.Dave

I think I put this in the wrong place first so sorry for the duplication. I bought a YBR250 for my wife after she found the Kawasaki ER6 a bit fast for her and the YBR125 a bit under powered. She loves the bike but feels a bit insecure with only a side stand. The bike has the fitting for a centre stand. I tried Yamaha UK but they were no help. Yamaha Brazil and Colombia either supply the bike with the stand or offer it as an accessory. They call it a Cavalete Central. See their website and see what I mean. Is there any way to get hold of this stand in the UK. It looks so simple I even think it could be knocked up with a bit of steel tubing and a welding torch. Any hel…

hi im new on this site and to bikes really im a car mechanic so not totally stupid!joined to get help with my 1986 dt 125 lc

new to these parts,got a couple of old bangers so i`ll be in the forums looking for bits,cheers.

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Hi, I'm busy restoring a XT250 - 1983 model, but battle to get parts. Our local agents seems not to be interested to get me the parts I'm looking for. I have made a list and although I'm re-building it, I am willing to use alternative spares if the original units are not available. For instance, the rums are looking bad and while I'm looking for ones that are in a better condition, I'm thinking to upgrate the braking system from the normal drums to a disc system. If the indicator lights for the spesific model are not available any more, there must be some other units available that could be used. Can somebody recomend a dealer that are prepared to help me?

Hi, just joined the Y O C , used to have British bikes, mainly Norton but they are just so expensive now. Bought a couple of very rough old xs250 s, looking forward to sorting them out so I'll probably be looking for parts and advice. Take care all.

Hello to all, thank you Paul for pointing out the correct procedures here,I live in Melbourne and have just bought an xj900 1987 that I'm having trouble with,if anybody out there knows anything about these bikes it would help slot. Regards pat white

Hi all! I'm trying to work out what year the pee wee 50 we just bought is. The only number I can find is on the steering column and it's 4X4-271518. Can anyone help at all?

Hi, Hope to get to know some of you. I live in Portsmouth and use my bike mainly for commuting. I am also a member of Bury Hill Bikers so hope there are a few like minded bikers a little closer to home. Happy riding, Pete

hi guys any ideas as to where i can get a tank for my xj 900 not diversion

HI, I am Phil and live on a small country property in NSW, Australia. I have a 1980 vintage AG100 which I use to get around on the property, and even tow a small trailer. The other use is to gas rabbit warrens. I connect a poly pipe onto the exhaust and insert into an entrance. Cover it over and wait for smoke to start coming out other places. After a while you will find all the entrances which may be over 10 metres away. The carbon monoxide will kill any rabbits.

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hi im not sure if this the correct section to ask but i would like to know how i can upload some pictures of my dt 125 lc that me and my m8 are doing up.