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Hello everyone, thanks for having a gander. Basic,y on my xt125 r I've been without a front brake for weeks and finally my master cylinders arrived. I replaced it and bled the system for well over and hour, still no pressure. So I kept filling the reserve up and with a tube on the bleed nipple I left it open and let gravity do its thing, still no bubbles just a constant flow. Again tried bleeding, no luck. So I wacked the calliper off and removed the pads, pushed the slave cylinder to the back, bled again, I saw that the slave cylinder is moving perfectly as I bleed it, tried it several times and it's simply working. I know how hydraulics work I'm studying engineering …

Hi all I Just got my first X-Max 125 (2015). I had 500cc's before but I really missed having a scooter! Great to be here!

Hi there guys..(and Gals?) My names Bazz, 24 , South Wales, I have sitting on a stock xvs 125 for some time and have been waiting to bobber it! While looking for insperation on the net and came across (Screenname) Paulwhite's XVS Bobber Project. I have followed the Forum conversations closely and have now decided to join in . if anyone els out there is bobbing or chopping there xvs 125 i would love to talk some ideas and info... one love!

Hi All, Been tinkering with bikes for what seems like an age. Found this great wee forum, and enjoyed reading your many posts. Looking forward to reading many more!

Bought meself a yamaha rs100 1977 model. First proper motorbike after riding peds for some time. Thought it may be a good idea to join a community of like minded folk as I have no idea what I am doing with it So, hello!

Hi all, I would just like to introduce myself, My name is Mark, I live in Easington, Durham and originally from Sunderland. I past my bike test in October 2011 and bought a 2010 black Yamaha XJ6S a few weeks later. As my bike was being unloaded off the van, my mate rang me to tell me he'd just dropped his bike on a round about after skidding on a patch of diesel. great start :$ About a month later I dropped mine in the work car park god knows how! I have have recently noticed that there are hundreds of loose block paving bricks (well thats my excuse) It cost about £250 for to replace a fairing. After that, I became a chicken and looked for excus…

Hi i just picked up an RSX 100. "number plate tells me its 96, guy thought it was 84.." its a bit worse for ware. needs a bit of electrical work. some engin work "hopefully carb related" and a copiuos ammount of tlc thought id come join up here as it may be a valuable source of needed parts.

My name is Scott. (Save is my initials). Have had many bikes throughout life in a rainbow variety old and new. The last 5 years have leaned only to being interested in the vintage stuff. Just recently sold a pair of RD 350s. Too old to go too fast anymore anyway. Well only 45 but that's what my 11 yr old daughter tells me Current project. Just got a clean all stock 1974 DT 125. Having shift probs. 2nd & 3rd fine but nothing else. Haven't done enough tinkering with it yet to ask for help. So I'll look around here for some past experiences and check it out proper and go from there Just wanted to say hello and thx for any future input. Apologies for the long intro.…

Good morning all. I have a XJ900 pre Divvy (85) which I am in the process of putting back on the road. I live in Hyde, East of Manchester, if there's anyone out there up for meets, swapping ideas etc etc would love to hear from you.

Hi all, after a brief absence from having a bike, and indeed a yam I have gone and got myself a yamaha xt660x (sold the ninja 900)reckon this'll be my 9th yam hope to enjoy many happy times bye collydug

Hello there, very happy to find this forum. After almost 25 years bike less I got myself this beautiful 125 dragstar and love it to bits. I am not very experienced with mechanics or more electronics, so hope to find the odd answer to the odd question. I will of course try to help as well as much as possible with my at the moment limited knowledge... Living in the Sout-West of France makes biking a real pleasure, now we have already about 15 degrees, so of we go... Best regards, Syd

Hello and Greetings to All My name is Evan and live in Australia and i have just picked up 2 AG 175's the one i'm working on is a 1974 model and i'm at a lose as i don't seem to have spark with a 6 volt battery but i do with a 12 volt one but for now i just wanted to say Hi

Hi all just saying a quick hello as im new on here. Im from Liverpool and ride a streetfightered '98 fzs600 fazer. I have also told my insurance that im am now part of an owners club and they have asked for confirmation of this. has anybody else had to do this and how did you provide them with confirmation. any input would be greatly appreciated. thanks and ride safe! Luke

Good to find this group, I will post my questiuon in the technical advice forum. If there's a guru her please! help me obiwan dcs 1983 xj550r Thank You

Hi all my names Stuart. Need help with a project I have started all info would be appreciated as my head hurts from trying to find it. Anyway what I have brought is a dt 125 we believe it's a 1977 model. Now what I am wanting to do is use it for classic motocross being a twin shock. I also want it to look like the mx125. I have brought various parts like the tank and the rear shocks already and I am currently stripping it down ready to restore. I've been trying to find out the main differences between the two and if anyone can help with any information it would be great. Anyway I am sure I will have lots life questions as I go along Many thanks

Gotta love forums like these. Terrific source for gobs of information. I'm trying to get my 750 to fire on a "IV" fuel line. (gas tank's no good.) Any tips? Ok, here's what I did - Used a piece of 1/4" clear plastic fuel hose to hook to the carbs (one per carb) about 10 inches long. Then I pushed the open end(s) each into a chunk of 3/8 id fuel rated hose, which became my "gas tank". Then, using a turkey baster (one of those long white plastic ones with a rubber squeeze ball on the end), I sucked up a load of (clean) gas. The tip of the baster fits perfectly into the 3/8 hose. I let the fuel gravity drain into the bowls (took about 3 "basters" each before they beg…

just got me a xv950....couldn't turn down the deal...haven't riden since my learner 125 days...I got my theory next Friday..then going direct access..good to be part of this club...any hints or tips would be much welcome..thanks ,paul

Hello all New boy with new tale of woe - hope it's not bad form to start this way.. I have in my brothers shed an Fz750 (88 vintage) that has MOT and runs well and an XJ550 with a Radian engine (XJ598) that doesn't (well not often). There's a GS500 waiting to be turned into DualSport too but that's another story. I'll continue the 'woe' in the workshop section.. Cheers

I am in the process of finalizing my decision on my 1st bike since my Penton 125 around 35 years ago. I was supposed to drive out and see and subsequently bring my new bike home this past week but hurricane Sandy changed my plans. I was hoping for some insights on the two bikes I have narrowed down to: 1979 XS750 Special with 40K mi 1981 XS650 Special II with 23K mi I wish to enjoy riding and just as important take care of and preserve a classic bike. Both are in great shape and riding condition and I like them both and are about the same price so it's a matter of just going with my gut but in case there is some words of wisdom from anyone I would appre…

i have a 1976 DT 175 c i recently purchased that had to have all 3 coils replaced in the mag,i obtained the new coils,points ,condenser,my question is the to black wires coming from the new coils and the wire from the points all 3 hook to the condenser, is that correct. thank you phil