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Hello! I've recently returned to riding after a break of around 7 years (picked up the new bike on the 12th). I've previously owned a CBR125R, a Yamaha Fazer (the old twin flora pot headlights style) and a Honda CBR 600F. I've just bought myself a new Yamaha MT-09 Tracer which I've spent some good time on already getting used to being back on two wheels. Taking it easy as I run the engine in and re-familiarise myself for now Unexpected expense on some new bits since I have lost weight since I last rode, so a new set of leathers (I've put my old ones up for sale) and will need some new textiles too as those are too big as well. Can't find my cold weather gloves and I …

Just a bit about myself. I am only 16 years of age and have only recently got my first bike. I have had experience riding bikes in the past on my trial ty80, that I will be selling soon as I have grown out of it. I attent full time education in London and am currently studying A levels, in ict English media and physics.

Hi, back to biking after 30 years

I've heard that you aren't a real biker until you've fallen off ... So in that case, initiation complete! (I'm completely fine by the way!)

I'm Doc and reside in Tucson, AZ. I am purchasing a 2008 1300 V-Star 1245 miles. Fuel pump, lines, tank cleaned, and new belt. 3500.00. It's beautiful. I am joining because I just came across the forum and the 1300 knowledge seems to be elusive. I am a seasoned, novice rider. I've on a 2008 ZX10 1983 KZ 550 1983 KZ1000. I'm a vet, student, and work in behavioral health. Look forward to learning and sharing. DOC

Good Morning. I am not new to dirt bikes but I am new to Yamaha. I just rescued a 1980 DT125 and I am going to try and get it going for my son. It looks like someone has pulled some parts off of it so I will have to figure out how it was originally set up. Thanks for any help going forward!! Jason PA

Hi everyone, I'm Alex. I've just recently passed my CBT and bought myself a Yamaha SR125 to learn on. Hoping to meet other learners/new riders and share my progress and experiences. Tips and advice welcome! Ultimate goal is to pass my big bike test and enjoy my weekends on the open road!

Hey guys, Just got my first motorbike. It's a Yamaha DT125RE 2007. I've been driving a car for four years now and I'm really bored. I hate other drivers and I feel trapped on the road. What to do? Get on the bike chain and become a biker! I plan to make video's all the time on YouTube as I have just bought an action camera. Here's my first try! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s207Y7xZMKY Nice to meet you all! Cheers.

Hi all Names Big Dave AAV. Based out of Rutland as im still serving (Royal Artillery), Ride a XVS 950 for the last 3 or so years. No a bad bike tho been having a little bit of trouble with it lately . Also a member of the All Arms Vets MCC (hence the AAV behind my name) Hope to see some of you guys out on the road...

Hi guys im not a new member as such, i signed up in 2012 when i had a dt125, well last month i passed my full bike licence after saying for several years im going to get it done. I have since bought a thundercat from a friends dad and have been working in it for a couple weeks, its a '96 and has 22300miles on it ( doing just 3000 in 9 years of his ownership) has been sat for a couple years so a clean up and good service.

Greetings from Warsaw, Poland. Lived here 18 years now. Have dreamed of a Harley or something Harley-like ever since hitting my mid-life crisis some 15 years ago, then filed it under 'impossible dream' and left it there till last August. The Polish government passed a law allowing all drivers with normal car licence (Cat.B) ride a motorbike of up to 125cc/15BHP. GREAT! So I bought a bike to learn on (Derbi CrossCity 125 which I highly recommend once it has a decent set of dual-sport tyres on it), with the ambition of doing a full Cat. A course and test. Anyway - this summer I went to a local driving school, which said fine, but you need a medical check. No problems - I'm …

Hi there, My nickname is Yarzie and my Mum calls me John, I have had mostly Yamaha's and still have a few in various states of restoration I have have a DT175MX 1981 in boxes Xs1100 Sidecar Outfit 1978 An XS1100 for spares for the sidecar 1979 XJ600 that I have just put on the road after 20 years on a sidecar and currently am re-learning how to go round corners rather that steering or drifting. I have had an XJ750 (not seca), XJ650, XS650, SR500 and 2 other DT175MXs. Also in the stable of basket cases are a '73 Bonnie, CM200, GPZ600 with Honda Dominator Forks and wheels with a Katana pop up headlight (not my idea). Live in Hampshire. That about it, Yarzie

Hello! I've recently purchased my very own bike - it is a 1971 Yamaha HT-1B. It's a little 90cc. Growing up my dad and uncles were really into bikes. I was born in the Philippines and my grandpa and uncle had a motorcycle and side car business (used as taxis to pick people up and give them rides jnto town). My dad was into Hondas (he had a 1990s xl, not sure of the engine size). Recently I've gotten the itch to get my bike because my boyfriend and his dad are very interested in them. My boyfriend has about 5 he's purchased in th last few years and his dad has about 35+ he's collected over the years. They like to rebuild vintage bikes, mostly Hondas. This summer my boyf…

New to forum . Names billy . Own a yzf 100 thunderace .

hi just joined this site so not quite shore how this works ,owned yams for 35 years but just bought xj600 1992 pre diversion with electrical fault .the cdi / ignitor is burnt out cant find one on ebay or breakers/new parts , any idea or will another cdi fit ta mork.

Hello to all, I am a long time lover of the Yamaha motorcycles. I started in High school where I bought my first Enduro 175 to the tune of $36.00 per month. My first loan from a savings and loan bank. I then graduated up to a 1989 Honda shadow 1100. Then got me a wife and had kids, sold the bike to make room for my first born. Fast forward 15 years later I start out with a brand new Vstar 1100. Man I loved that bike, I put those little crappy tyamusuki cheap hard bags on it. I removed the seat and cut out the foam and placed gel padding in there and recovered it with ostrich simulated gray vinyl. (Boy I thought i was somethin, haha). Anyway I started riding with a s…

Hi everyone just purchased a yamaha yzf r125. If anyone has any advice/info on them that would be great cheer's!

Hi all, name is Rob, live in Northampton UK, ride an XVS1100 which I bought after a failed attempt to resurrect an Honda Goldwing trike (why did I even try? lol, Ex Armed Forces (Royal Artillery) Member of the Armed Forces Bikers Charity Riders. Respect.

Hi all Have just joined so howdy! Have an 1990 registered 350 F2 which is lovely and clean, runs well and has just over 19000 miles on. When under load, it has a slight hesitation from about 5000 to 6000 revs. When it clears 6000 it really flies! Just wondering if anyone has any ideas please? Cheers guys.

hi I'm new to this forum. I have just purchased a 125 yamaha xvs dragster which I am trying to fix to get it through its mot. After which Im thinking of bobbing it ? Or somthing. I have learnt a bit about bikes but only on automatic chinese scooters so this is another learning curve for me.