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Owner of an '86 XT350, only completed my direct access this year at the ripe old age of 46! A few mates and myself are out at least once a week riding the country lanes and by-ways of North Kent.

Hi guys , I'm from whisky country and new to biking , just bought myself a cracking Thundercat as my first bike , I'm currently in the middle of doing my DAS Cheers !

hi all firstly am very new to biking...only done my CBT last month....never ridden a bike before...am an old fart of 41!! you can laugh I do lol Collected my 1990 125TZR today.... few questions if I may runs well till 70mph and 8000rpm but nothing after....quite sure it doesnt have the powervalve fitted any advice would be great there. is there any way of finding out what decals it would have been fitted when new? cheers in advance

New here and will bd using this site alot

Hi My name is Morne. Ive recently bought myself a Yamaha XR350 1997. I have never ridden a big bike before, always just small automatics. Mostly this was the sort of tourist bikes you get in Greece on Thailand etc. So Im not sure how things work here exactly, but Im going to probably ask quite a few questions through the course of time. Starting off with something that happened last night on a training ride. I rode for probably 20km and was just around the corner from home. I turned onto a small street and accelerated quite mildly and shifted into second. Again accelerated mildly. I wasnt going fast and the revs was not really high. I dont know what I did but …

Strange place to be at the moment. Basically 2 weeks ago I went on an off road excursion on a Suzuki dr 400 for four hours and just had to have more. Mid life crisis ? Maybe. Anyhow Saturday seen me in the strange situation / position of buying a 1991 Yamaha XT 350 and now im hooked. Mainly off road but would like to go for the test obviously in the near future. Along with no doubt many others I sought out the site to gain advice and assistance with a slight problem, Broken kickstart shaft. Welcome to the real world eh?? Advice welcome on repair...

Hi all Just found this forum when trying to find parts for one of my1980 DT175MX's Im restoring struggling to find an MX speedo and a rear light and bracket In all I have 7 Yamahas Yamaha RD350LC Yamaha YZF750 Yamaha YZR600 Thundercat Also got an XS-2, RD400DX, 2 x DT175MX;s and RD350B in the restoration queue plus bought a PW80 for the nephew to play on

Hi there folks just joined on a free entry as I just bought a 535 virago. Up in Geordie land and starting a rebuild, so need lots of advice and tips etc. Cheers see you all later.

Hey guys I'm from northwest indiana bought my 89 radian a couple months ago. It's my first bike and a blast to ride. I'd like to make it a cafe racer streetfighter mix Going for something along these lines

Hi, I posted a querry in the forum without introducing myself. My appologies. I live in Ontario Canada. I'm retired and enjoy restoring vintage bikes. I'm a member of the CVMG (Canadian Vintage Motorcycle Group). My restored collection includes a 1965 Yamaha YDS3C, 1966 Yamaha YM1, 1964 Honda C77, 1959 Honda C105 scooter. I'm presently working on a 1971 Yamaha U7 scooter. My daily ride is a 1999 Honda Magna. Gregg

Just a quick word to say Hello. I have a XV 950 is there anybody out there got one I have not seen any around Lincoln yet or any were else. If you have got one can you tell what you think of it mine is great. See you.

Hi all, just saying hi and introduce myself. After many years of car driving I have decided to finally give in to my inner teenager and get a bike. Bought myself an sr125 in quite a poor state. Will post pic. And have decided to restore it to former glory. It is now down to just frame, forks and loom with the engine stripped on the bench. So over the coming months, (no sense in rushing it over the winter) I would like to share the project with my new friends on here and share my experience. Glad of any tips or hints. ok here what ive done so far. Stripped bike to fame, engine out and stripped, wheels, seat, mud guards, lights, tank all off. Caseings all shined up. par…

Wiring my 1971 Yamaha U7 and wondered if anyone had a good wiring schematic. My bike is not electric start. Thanks Gregg

Evening all! New joiner, based in Beds, UK. Got a '85 YPVS 350 LC2 (owned since 1986!) and a '76 XT 500. Rode alot in the 80s/90s but marriage/kids/work etc soon stopped that! Just gettin' back into it.

Hi all, new member from Stoke, haven't rode in 10 years so starting from scratch again and bought my son a dt125r for him to learn how ride on and to get me used to riding again. I've looked at the site time before for info etc and decided to sign up!

I'm Denny and I've had my 98 Yamaha Thundercat for some years now. Bit tatty around the edges (42k miles), but she's in the best colour (IMO!). Pics to follow.

Hey All Just come to say hello! My bike is a beastly 1980 DT175. Joing the forum because I want to learn a bit more about the mechanical / upgrade side of things. Cheers!

Hi guys, any help would be appreciated! I have a 2003 (53) model and when I turn ignition on I get nothing Kick start and runs fine, no indicators until I throttle it. The back relay I think (white box by rear mid guard) buzzes like mad until I throttle or touch either brake. I installed a brand new battery, Turned ignition on and had 'N' come on ok, started fine. Then stalled when I put stand down And now nothing when I turn ignition on and same scenario of starts fine etc. any ideas? Cheers

Hi Guys ,, DT125 r Rider, new around the net, done a few rebuilds. and spent a fair few hours agonising over these brilliant little bikes. i have a nice one at the mo, what DT's you got??? http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l145/prote1011/IMG_3068_zpsbcd83057.jpg

Just joined the forum, looks like it'll come in pretty handy! I've just recently completed my CBT and am kicking about central Scotland on my YBR 125 (2013). I'm a total noob when it comes to the mechanical side of things, so I'm sure being a member on here will help me on my way - even if it's just the basics for now! Going to wait until winter is over and done with before I go for the bigger test, after only a couple of months the novelty of the bike hasn't worn off, however the commute from Carluke to Hillington via East Kilbride (30 miles each way) is becoming a little tedious, especially when I know how simple it is to simply scoot along the motorway! Anyway, t…