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  1. Started by Joe Green,

    Morning. Saying Hi more than anything. Im Joe. the main reason im here is for my other half who has just brought her first bike, and im trying to get the lowdown on what the bike is like and where the best place to get spares and bits and bobs. It is a little tatty and needs some work. New front mudguard, left hand fairing, and a few other bits. YZF600R Thundercat. It has done a few miles 40K but as its her first bike I don't think that's too much of a worry. Any pointers and tips would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

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  2. Started by Morseman,

    Hi, I'm Dave, but I use the name Morseman because, in another hobby, I use Morse Code a lot. I've just bought my first Yamaha. It's a V reg XVS650 Drag Star. However, it is a trike, not a bike. I did do a search before posting this fact just to make sure that trikes were welcome on the forums. ;-) Not having ever passed the bike test, it was the only way, other than going through all the hoops to get a full bike licence, that I could ride. I have had a full car licence since I was 17, way back in 1979. I'm going to get my CBT and I might decide to carry on to a full bike licence, I'll see how I go with a two wheeled machine. I'll pos…

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  3. Started by Jackal106,

    Hey folks how's it going.......new member so just jumping in to say hi

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  4. Started by rekibrepus,

    Just a hello to all, I am new to the forum, with a Yamaha FZS600 2003.

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  5. Started by Carlos B,

    Hi all, middle aged English guy here. I keep an old SR125 in Cyprus for cheap sunny winter holidays and it's great for exploring on and off road. The trails here are fantastic and when I've gained some more experience I'll probably get a small Yamaha dirt bike, but for now the SR is so much fun! Typical Cyprus mods include holes drilled in back end of exhaust for heroic sounds and a 16 tooth front sprocket for a bit more top speed. Just changed chain and sprockets back to original spec to get lower 1st gear for steep gravelly hills. And I filled the exhaust holes because I was shaking the plaster off old houses as I rode past! Carlos

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  6. Started by 250BRI,

    New on so just saying hi

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  7. Started by Vulture,

    Hi. Just joined so a quick hello just bought a '81 XS250 to restore as a cafe to keep my Triumph cafe racer company,also have a '78 RS100 for short trips and a Kawasaki Z1300 for long journeys. will need help with the XS as its been neglected and left outside since 2000,engine ok though. cheers Vulture

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  8. Started by Richmond Molina,

    Richmond Molina from the Philippines

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  9. Started by gpfrench,

    Thought id join and say hi ... im 42 and passed my test in November .. thought it was about time i got off my arse and got my license lol .. picked up my 1st bike up the week later a Thundercat 600 so will asking advice or tips ... any advice or hints will be taken on board and much appreciated. Gary

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  10. I am currently in the process of my first bike restoration, which is a dt125 lc mk1 1982, i've pretty much got all the bits i need. Except for experience lol. I'm 34 and live in west sussex. And desperately need some help with wiring issues and carb problems (i think) lol. Sent from my SM-G903F using Tapatalk Sent from my SM-G903F using Tapatalk

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  11. Started by Fatbeps,

    Just joined at last! i have a 650 xvs which I am loving!! I am in the process of turning it into a bobber so will gladly welcome any advice or suggestions from club members!!! laters!!!!!

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  12. Started by jjtech56,

    had few yammys when was younger and just gone back to them ybr 125...gave up the full licence after a bad smash 25y ago...

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  13. Started by Hyperion,

    Hi all, New to the forum. A Black Country biker from the age of 16, now in my 50,s. Had all sorts of bikes over the years starting with a bronze coloured fizzy and a dt 175. Currently have a 78 XS 250 and GS 1200 can't wait for the spring. Oh I'm also a publican. Chers

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  14. Started by Skywalker88,

    Hey guys, just started out riding again got a DT125R that I'm using currently and doing bits on ready to sell in the summer to pay for my full test and a bigger bike, and I also have a TW125 as a little project bike I'm customising.

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  15. Started by Spec89,

    Hello all, Coming back to bikes after a three year lay off, always rode BMW and gave a new GS serious thought, but man, they're expensive as hell! The FJ/MT09 tracer has really grabbed my interest, the reviews are excellent! cheers Damian

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  16. Started by Azza87,

    Hi there, my name is Aaron and I've spent the last year building a Yamaha DTR125 from scratch. I have come on here to get some help with a few things, so hope you good people can give me some advice. Have a great day and hope to hear from you soon. Aaron

  17. Started by DT_Dylan,

    Hi everyone! I'm Dylan, a mech eng student from Birmingham, UK. Started off with an SR125 when I was 18 and have been tinkering ever since. I'm 24 soon and looking forward to getting my full license sorted. Working on a DT125LC at the moment and decided I'd jump on here where the pro's linger for when the going gets tough! Anyway just a brief hi really, good to get started! [Edit] - added a picture of myself working on the DT in my mums dining room. She was most impressed!

  18. Started by Alan burton,

    Just to say hello I'm a new member I own a1994 fzr600r and a zephyr 750 will post pics at a later date in 67 years old and still enjoying my bikes

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  19. Started by Mick Lamb,

    Hi Folks. New member. Just been given a 1978 xs400E which I am going to attempt to restore. Quite a project as it has been standing outside, unused for about 15-20 years. I'll have lots of questions and hope I won't annoy everybody.. Strange thing is it doesn't seem to match the published spec even though the previous owner bought it from new in America. The spec says front disk brake, this is drum. Spec says electric start this isn't. Never had a proper middle stand just a side stand. Pictures show two exausts but this one goes into one. Tried finding out about it through the VIN but mine is a very short VIN not the 17 now used. Can anyone shed any light on these 'odditi…

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  20. Started by Hoodles25,

    Hello, Following a change at work our car parking has been taken away so I am due to do my CBT on Friday. I have never ridden before (apart from a 1hr taster) and was brought up on the whole bikes are bad by my parents. While I'm fairly apprehensive I'm also a little bit excited! I am looking at purchasing a 2nd hand YBR 125 as it will hopefully hold some value if / when I do my DAS and I look to trade it in. I know very little about bikes though so I was hoping to get some handy hints / advice on things I should look for? The bike I have my eye on is a 2009 model with 4400 miles on the clock, advertised at £1695. It is advertised by a localish …

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