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hi im new to this so here it goes i have 78 xs400 and it won't startwhen i turn the key i hear a click but ...nothing happens any help would be great!! thanks

I'm doing a rebuild on a 78 xs500 and want to powdercoat the rims however the rear wheel has wheel studs with what looks like rubber bushings around them. I'm wondering if it's possible to remove these so they don't get damaged when in the oven.

I bought an 82 Yamaha xs400 maxim(I'm honestly not sure how the 400's work.. there seems to be a dozen variations). Went and saw it friday, rode it about 10 miles or so and fell in love. Checked over the bike and everything seemed good.. no real leaks anywhere, just some chain oil kicked up. Starts great and rides even better. Best part is that it was 1200$ :) Since having it home I've looked it over closer and the front fork seals need replacing and the tires don't have too much left on them. Also its a terrible rattle can everywhere and it needs a panel for some exposed electronics. Going to see about ebaying that part and then I am debating sanding down the par…

Hi everyone, I was wondering if you all can help me find some parts. I just bought an 83 yamaha 550 seca, from an estate sale. It has been setting in this guys garage for years, It has 6000 miles on it, and in great shape. But the tank is rusted out, i need the fairing and mirrors, and the left side cover. I have called, emailed and so on, and get the same relply, good luck. I did get her started, and it runs great. Would really love to get this old girl up and running, so any help please..... Michelle Wisconsin

Hi everyone.I am a good few years old and so are my bikes.My interests are DIY and bikes. I wonder if someone can help me with the problem mentioned in the topic. 1st of all ,the ampage being drawn on ignition is 2.8 amps, 2nd the ampage being drawn with starter pressed is 6.8 amps 3rd voltage drops as low as 6volts to the CDI unit The bike starts if you stab the starter, obviously not letting the voltage drop to such a low voltage level All earths have been replaced and connectors checked cleaned and checked for continuity. I know the bike is 21 years old but as a wise man once said to me "Every problem has a solution" New Lucas battery fitted. Switch on sidesta…

Just a quick hello to you all, I posted a question some time ago not noticing this section so better late than never i guess. My name is Shaun, 44 years old and while not really new to Biking I am new to big bikes, i passed my Mod 2 a few weeks ago and now run an XVS 650A, Ive had a couple of trips out the Brecon and Cornwall, which is a great way to really get to grips with my new found way of life, probably running into 1500 miles in the last 2 weeks, I'm thinking about putting her away for the winter (sad days) dam me for not passing my Mod 2 until September but God bless the late Summer sun that graced us right through till October.

hey there everyone, im new to the site and riding a motorcycle. Not long had my first bike (on the road) XT125X 2005. Cant wait to get stuck in and be a fully active member on here. just thought id introduce my self. looks forward to chatting with you all!

New to the forum. Have two little bikes at the moment. Have biked for many many years and owned bandit's, zx9r's, Kawasaki Ke's etc etc, but now own two yamaha's. One is a 08 YBR 125 that I use for work daily in ALL weathers! And the other is a 1992 RXS 100 that I am ratting. Glad to be aboard! Matt.

Only registering yesterday, I thought I'd come back and fill you all in on why I ended up here. Long story short (that's a lie, I tend to bang on all the time I'm afraid) Turning 38 last week I decided to treat myself to an 86 DT 125 LC which is the bike I owned 20 years ago and what I passed my test on, something that I dare say most people on here can relate to. After looking on and off for about 18 months, I finally found a DT worthy of my pennies that wasn't a million miles away and hadn't seen the wrong side of the hedge a few times. Getting giddy on Ebay one night I put in a reasonable bid, had a can of Strongbow and then put in a higher bid and hey presto shes…

hi folks, i have been looking at some posts on line and i thought i would get on board, i am a 30 something year old beer guzzling curry munching hairy arsed builder with a passion for the two wheeled wonders and of course women, i bought an xvs 125 about a month ago, i was on the guiness on a Sunday afternoon looking at ebay, any hows to cut a long story short i won the bike bidding by accident, the bike was advertised as sales or repair ,a runner but a bad runner , never the less i thought i would bid up to £600 the bidding got to £590 so i thought i would place a final bid of £602 having had one too many of the black velvet i typed in £60,020 and to the missus' never …

Been a member since August last year and realised I have never put a post up till tonight. Spent the last two years restoring a 1979 RD250LC and a 1982 DT125LC. Spent an absolute fortune but the outcome was worth it, still got work to do on both but heres a few shots of work so far for you!

Hi all, Just saying hi, I bought a W-Reg SR125 a week ago to learn my trade before doing DAS, first bike since doing my CBT in August. First week of riding has been great, got some clutch issues but these q's will come up in the other forum areas. Any tips for a new rider greatly appreiciated

Hello guys I am from Kyrgyzstan and I have bought Yamaha xj600 1989 model. The red one. And I am planning to make something new from it. Like cafe racer. Could you help me please with advices? If it will be more comfortable to get in touch with what's app i+996700642100 . Will be very glad to receive advices from all of you. 1. I need to change the lights . For a classical one. 35 mm holders for lights. New panel needed. 2.cut the tail and make a new one. 3.put a new aggressive tires.

Hi everyone...i'm a new member. Thank you accepting me as a new member. I ride a 2003 Midnight RoadStar and live in South Florida. Thanks again ! Zum

Hi all,i came across your forum while doing a bit of research on my dt175mx so thought i would join up for a closer look.I have been into bikes since i was about 14 so over 30 years,i have had a large selection of bikes over the years from 50cc peds to a 1300cc sidecar but have always had a old mx kicking about.Anyway my present one i have had for 14years and she has 1700miles on the clock.She is looking a bit tired and i am in 2 minds weather to start to restore her or leave as is.

Hello to all on the site. Been reading this forum for a while now and decided to join and add what little knowledge i have. Recently got back into bikes and bought my 1st bike a crashed XV500. BeEN lovin putting her back together and learning all about the mechanics of bikes. Made a few mistakes, put one thingy where another thingy should have been. But thats all part of it. Looking forward to reading more in the site and maybe i might be able to add some thing meself. Cheers Razor

Well, first off - HI ! Right. Now that that's done, a bit about me: I'm a 19 year old student from Estonia (this forum had no flag for it so I took England for I got relatives in Cambridge whom I try to visit every so often - so a bit of blood of the brits in me). I got a 1989 XJ 600 (pre-diversion, that is) that I got for free from my pa's lifelong lad who bought himself a new one and was all like "I've had it sitting for years anywho, so you can have it if you want it" ... silly man asking even more silly questions. As an almost sane youngling, why would I turn down a free bike? Its been laid down a couple of times so the right side had some scratches, a bent lever,…

Hi I steamed straight in with a question and never introduced myself. Thanks for the feedback on the tyres btw. So I used to ride up until 12 years ago when I had a big off in the Isle of Wight. Used to be a bit of a scooter boy and folded my Vespa P200 into the drivers door of a VW Passat - his fault - and between that and moving around for work, I never got back on. Roll on the years and I'm finally back on two wheels again and loving it. Managed to pick up a 2003 125 Dragstar with 4500 miles on it for £1100 so was made up. Had her imported from Northern Ireland by a guy called Phil from Acceleration. If you ever need a bike shipped, this guy is spot on, I'l…

Greetings to one and all. If I may introduce myself, my name is Dan but everyone calls me Bookem. I live in Sakatchewan Canada and own several bikes, NO HARLEYS. I try to build1 or 2 customs each year and have recently strayed into 2 strokes for my chopper needs. Ièm willing to offer any help I can and will also be asking a few questions of my own. I posted a question a couple of days ago in the dirtbike section. All of my builds are posted on youtube under bookem5 . I hope to be able to help some as well as recieve help from others. Thanks for your time Dan Bookem Taylor

Hi guys. Up in windy Scarborough, waiting for the fine weather! Presently running a Bonneville 850 when It's warm & dry enough! Always had a hankering for a cruiser, so may be looking for an XVS Classic to try before I finally get too old!! Are there any XVS riders within 30 or 40 miles of Scarborough?