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  1. Frequently Asked Questions

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  1. Started by Mr Riggs,

    Just joined. Hi to everyone. Recently moved back over here from South Africa. I have owned a few bikes in my years most of them offroad.The Yamaha models have been IT490 , 2x IT465, IT250 , DT175, XJ650 and YZF400. Been a Yamaha fan for years. Due to never getting a licence i am now on a Yamaha Cygnus 125cc. But hope to change all of that and go for my licence this year. Would love to own an old XT500.

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  2. Started by Wookiebaiter,

    My name is Taff, I've just bought and looking forward to collecting my 950A Midnight Star. Hope you all had a good Christmas and New Year. Will probably be harassing some of you for advice in the future!!!

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  3. Started by Shropshire dan,

    Hi all I'm Dan from North Shropshire. Been off bikes a few years after having kids but just bought a beautiful 1993 FZR 600 Canadian import. Looking forward to reading up on them and maybe having a bit of banter with some fellow bikers. Kind regards Dan

  4. Started by nathan1983,

    hey all. well the title says all really so what u think I have done 30 mile runs and all ok so I'm thinking hitting 40 miles at time with a nice 30min cool down advise ideas welcome

  5. Started by Hairyaxeman,

    Hi there guys, I thought I would join the forum as I have a few yamaha bikes, a 1989 dt50mx which I'm restoring and a TTR250 open enduro The dt50 is my first restoration project, I brought it for 50 quid and have stripped it down to the bare frame, now cleaning up the engine and carb and hoping to get the frame and swing arm powder coated. I'd like to hear from anyone with experience with this bike as I'm more than likely going to come across a few issues! The TTR I brought as I always wanted one, I had a model of one as a kid withe purple rims and seat so when one came up for sale near me I just had to have it. Anyway i'm looking forwar…

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  6. Started by steve diesel,

    HI IVE JUST GOT A B REG RD125LC IN BITS THERES ALOT MISSING CAN ANY ONE HELP WITH PARTS PLEASE ALSO HOW DO YOU DERESTRIC IT

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  7. Started by gabikerbill,

    Hi i have a 2006 Dragstar 1100A , i live near Alicante airport in Spain. I am 67 yrs young , well i feel young when I am out with the lads. I ride out with three bike clubs in Torrevieja avaerage about 500k a week . If any of you guys find yourself in Torrevieje whilst on holiday give me a shout as I know you will be welcome to ride out with us ,& we know some really great routes with fantastic views & bends . OK thats about it cya Bill

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  8. Started by FrankO1.0,

    Hello one and all I'm new Seasons greeting.

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  9. Yamaha Ybr 125 custom Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk

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  10. Started by Pierrick,

    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…

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  11. Started by db xsyam,

    hi everybody i am new member just signed up today have 1976 xs650 ive had it 29 years its fairly std except exhaust.Any body know if they are any repros about? Have good spares supplier for all yams at yambits.com but no exhauts unfortunately. But they have had lots of stuff remade which was unobtainium not that long ago.Any way thats me done my intro ttfn

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  12. Started by Bikerbyrne,

    Hi Just thought I'd introduce myself. I've been riding bikes for over 50 years and currently own a XT225 Serow and a FJ1200 . I've owned numerous other Yamaha's I including a V80,SR500, XT500 and a XT550, SRX600 also 4 RXS100's which are superb little bikes. I love bikes and find that they help keep you young.

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  13. Started by jpalmerzt,

    I am new to this kinda thing so would appreciate a run down of what to expect. I recently got back on two wheels after having my previous MT stolen. Enough of the sob story for now. Hi Guys/Girls.

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  14. Started by Stu3840,

    Ok, so that sounds a bit like an intro someone might use in a group therapy session! Fact is, I'm not ashamed to be a Bulldog owner, it's a great bike - seriously, I mean it... I've been a biker since 1977, I've owned many bikes from British vintage models (still do), Honda's, Ducati, Yamaha, modern Triumph and Moto Guzzi, and I have to say, the BT is probably the easiest one to get along with out of all of them. it's a well documented fact that the Bulldog is a plodder wrapped in go-faster styling with brakes that, well, brake really! The fact is though, every single ounce of power can be used without worrying that you're going to flip yourself (or your pillion…

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  15. Started by scottynapalm,

    Alright people, don't know if this forum will be of any help to me but worth a shot. Got my lad a Pw80 an was wondering if this forum accommodates for this? I'm scotty and my lad is Lucas Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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  16. Started by Mark Wheeler,

    Hi all. New two Jap Bikes with TD175 1975 USA Import. A joy to work on until came to get Engine out. Removed 3 Bolts as per instruction, however Engine just rattles around each Location Lug area and will not come out. No visible damage to Frame. Engine will just not come out, am at wits end !!!

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  17. Started by jonny5,

    Hi everyone Just signed up and thought id tell you all a little about me My name is jonny5 and yes "im alive" im 28 and from hampshire been riding for many years but never managed to do my full test (5 kids cost alot) Recently i had my V reg SR 125 stolen a week later ive managed to recover her but she was in a sorry state headlight smashed off, fuel cap caved in looks like they were hitting it with a hammer trying to open it and ruined the lock so cap is jammed tight they ripped off wing mirrors,throttle housing, all sensors indicators a really serious sorry state So ive decided she gunna be a full custom job and rebuild Thanks for re…

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  18. Started by Lanos,

    Hi guys/gals just wanna say hello. I just recently purchased a r6 (2002) model as my track day bike and gosh it's great!! its so different from my zx6r. Sharper steering, better acceleration and brutal power. It will take some skill to master. 2017 summer will be epic!!

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  19. Started by Back in the day,

    Hi folks just joined your great forum I have been into bikes since the seventies I have a passion for two strokes had a life changing rta 16 years ago 13 opts on my legs I gave up riding but have been doing up a few projects for my son working on a it framed Dt175mx at the mo would be grateful for airbox advice as I bourght it as unfinished project with a tired k n the engine and gearbox have been completely rebuilt I have found sourcing one really hard broken or in the states could anyone recommend a different airbox that's easier to find it's also set up for premix and has only been started a couple of times since the rebuild found a 1982 the biker mag with dt mods quit…

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  20. Started by NZDoug,

    Got a 93 350 Big Bear 4x4 Quad. Came a chatel when we moved to the beach. Its mainly used to launch an inflatible boat and runs on the beach. Slowly cleaning it up, rear brake disc looked like it had been submerged in the ocean for 20 years. Runs well, new battery this week, Thats it! Hey didley ho, neighboureenos. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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