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In need of some guidance please. I've just joined this forum having recently purchased a 1980 registered MR50 (DT50M) import from Japan for my 15 yr old son to restore and make ready for him to ride. This is my first Yamaha in 34 years of riding bikes and my first import. Finding the right bits is proving to be a challenge. The MR50 appears to be very similar to the DT50M. (well I think so.) Can someone advise whether MR50 parts are available in the UK or is it case of order what appears to be right based on pictures of DT 50 M and MX parts. In particular the airbox assembly seems as though it may be unique to the MR. Is this the case? Are there any other parts that are …

Hi all fellow xj600 diversion owners,passed my bike test in April 2015 so xj600 my first big bike,very pleased with it passed mot this morning 29/09/15

hi guys I am new to this sort of thing, I have a Cs3e 200 and need some information the bike is a barn find and I would like to know if RD200 exhausts will fit if not does anyone rechrome exhausts , my second question is the big one who is best for parts. thanks in advance, yes this is my first restoration

Now then folks, just got a dilapidated DT175 1G1 to restore - bit of a shed but its mainly all there.

I have purchased a 1977 fs1e ,it is yellow but v5 says purple , should it be baja brown ?

Good afternoon, I'm Noel, I ride an XJ6-S Diversion and I'm saying hello. Cheers all, Noel

hi, my name is gale. I just got my 1st bike, an 1981 Virago 750. My dad swore by Yamaha, never owned anything else. His was a 73 RD 350. I look forward to reading about the bikes

Hello all I need a little adviceI am looking for a custom "off the shelf" exhaust for a Yamaha Virago XV 125 and wondered of someone could help me? Please help, I need it! » Sam Swift - Virago owner

Hi there I recently bought a 2002 dt125 unfortuently Ive had nothing but problems with it ahah, i believe it needs a new top end. But i got no idea what type of cylinder it is, is it a simple rebore or will it need replating or something simular

Hey there everyone! My name is Ben, or known as boots (hence the forum name) and I own a 1980 Yamaha V50, along with various other project cars and a couple of other bikes Hoping to find more info about my bike (such as workshop manuals etc) and make use of the other members advice for various maintenance tasks that may arise. At this stage, just going to keep the bike in as original shape as I got it as possible, with the only major cosmetic change being a recovered seat. Thanks!

Hi all, Just wanted to say hello. I'm Craig and this is my little baby Also have this which im trying to get ready for winter although she's being a little problematic and currently doesnt look anywhere near as good as she does in the picture Regards Craig

Colin from sunny north ayrshire in Scotland, got a 1998 thundercat, having a few proplems with it, with the revs hanging. It had lay about for 8 year before I got it, oil filter got changed and it was riding ok until it started cutting out when pulling up to stop junctions or lights, the rpm was round about the 500/600rpm, so thought about turning them up, and then it started hanging at the 2000rpm before it came back down after 30 sec. i cleaned out the carb and that, oiled the throttle cables and even disconnected the return cable so the spring back is ok, trying to adjust the pilot screws because I heard on another forum, but it be anything else or is anybody managed t…

Hi ive just returned to biking after around 30 yrs ,just bought a 2001 xj900 and love it.

Just purchased a 1976 yamaha dt400 enduro. The magneto has been removed and I am going to either need a new magneto, stator. Any help with pictures or wiring diagram appreciated. Thanks

Well it's been a few years, I had forgotten I had registered.lol well back on the yams again 88 vmax and just obtained 06 fjr1300 with issues.

Hi all, I'm new to the website and to riding iv just past my test, iv got a xj6n so this will hopefully be my 1st port of call if I have any dramas with my bike cheers all and safe riding

Been a yamaha man most of my life going back to tz's in the 70's. In the garage are a 75 us dt175, 77 uk dt175, a one owner 89 yb100, 89 cota 349, 89 one owner transalp, triumph tr25, dt175 mx field bike and a gpz 1260 that will morph into a elr replica when time allows. I have been a restorer for as long as I can remember and thought it time to join a club a club. Whilst I intend to keep the uk dt I intend to sell the us one at sometime along with my spares stash (NOS and used) as I need to cure myself of the habit? Somewhere in the loft i have nos rd50 cast wheels, rd200 fuel tank, powervalve tail unit, , panel, td3 cylinder, tz250 exhaust, told you I was addicted. …

Hi all, Found a steal (DT125R) for £250. It was used as a field bike so now it's in a bit of a state. Brought it as a project to restore and use out on the tracks. I came across this forum looking for but think it would be easier to join and get the help I need from what seems like a great bunch. First up what model my guess it's the 89' DT 125 R how can I tell. Second, best place for parts and find a set of decals. Will post in more specific threads later. Many thanks, Dan

Hi everyone. I just picked up a 1980 SR250 yesterday. She's a real beaut and I'm very excited. It's my first motorcycle. I rode dirt bikes as a kid getting all Xtreme and whatnot, but now that I'm grown and live in the city it's time for a new hobby. I know little about motorcycles, but I'm pretty handy ands I'm eager to learn, which is why I got this bike. They seem relatively simple as far as street bikes go. The bike runs great now, and is in pretty good cosmetic condition. My plan is to ride til it gets too cold, and then spend the winter disassembling, cleaning and doing some mods. All with the intention of finishing for spring. We'll see haha As I get into the phas…

Hi All, I just wanted to say hi to everyone and that I hope that I can keep you updated through the below journey and no doubt will need your support at some stage. I should say that I have never undertook a project like this before but am inspired by some of the work you guys have done. I own a 1996 DT125R and have done for over 8 years but had been running on my friends farm, however it has been sitting in the shed dormant for around 4 years. A few weeks ago I decided to sell it to clear space in the shed, but once people started making me offers etc I got cold feet and decided that I don't want to sell but return her to her full glory (albeit with a new look). I …