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I'm Italian living in London , I have bought my first bike just 9 months ago (Yamaha xt 660 X) and I Love it!! I'm trying to learn how to look after my bike and do some basic mechanics repairs ! Nice to meet you all Stefano

Good morning/afternoon/evening/Beer:30 to you all out there. A little over a month ago, I purchased my very first motorcycle in over 8 years, my brand-new from the showroom flow, FZ8. It is such a thrill to be back in the saddle again, and I look forward to being able to meet other riders out there.

Hello everyone, My name is Tiger(not Wood) from Canada. Just signed up here to learn as much as possible about the R125 and pending R25(my next bike). I am ready to upgrade from a scooter

Hi just to say hello, back to biking after 5 years owning a Caterham.

Hi all, as this place appears to come highly regarded for Yam owners, I thought I'd sign up I picked up an XJ6 on an 2009 plate with a genuine 7400 miles on the clock and it was one lady owner as well! true that, its says so in the logbook. Anyways, I'm an old fart, be 60 in Oct, been riding since I was 16, had bucketloads of bikes, learnt a thing or two along the way. Already had to crank the rear shock up to max, fit bar risers to aid comfort, fitted a rack so I can get a topbox sorted. I ride all year round so the XJ6 appears to be the perfect tool for the job. Hopefully be able to spend some time here.

hi,my name is chedd,as in cheddar cheese 'cos my surname is cheeseman! passed the test july in1968,give you some idea of my age,got two bikes Suzuki gs 750 and a Yamaha xj900f.had the 900f a couple of years now bought it as a workhorse really but have been pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoy riding it.joined the forum in an effort to learn more about a very underated motorcycle.

Hello, New to the Forum! Bikes EH! So it started when i picked up my G/F's Grampapaies old beat to poo DT125 i think its a 72-73? picked it up off the farm it was just left there leaning againt a barn. it looked bad really bad everything apeared to be broken off and welded back on SEVERAL times in true farmer fasion. So I get her home to Saskatoon Saskachewan and wouldnt you know it put the charger on it and bang! fired right up had some fun with it cruised around alleys but the fun wouldnt last. Bike would died if you hit a bump/puddle/looked at it funny....anyway this "project" never really got off the ground I did pick up a parts bike for $50 looked almost com…

Hello. I have built a trail bike from a BSA Bantam frame and have fitted a SR125 engine. So far it has carried me all round the wonderful lanes of Lancashire and, a few years I took it up to Orkney and Shetland to ride around the islands. It is one of three bikes I own, a 2005 mildly modified Royal Enfield Electra X and a replica 1942 WD RE/CO sidecar outfit. Currently I am preparing the BSA to take to the Somme in June. Unfortunately I have discovered metal shavings on the oil filter as mentioned in my post under 'Projects'. Looking forward to joining the forum.

I didn't intend to start riding. Honestly, I really didn't. Two months ago I was quite happy with my car. I've been driving since 1978 and never been particularly interested in cars other than as a tool to get from A to B. So what happened ? My 17 year old daughter decided that she didn't want to take up the driving lessons she was offered for her birthday, instead she announced that what she wanted was a scooter. Cue horrified looks from her mother and I (and also it turns out from all her friends many of whom tried to dissuade her), but he stuck to her decision and in March this year I took her along to do her CBT at a local bike school. She had such a massive grin on …

Actually my first time to join a forum as well... My name is Matt, I'm from Oklahoma City, and I've spent the last year stripping and rebuilding my first motorcycle. It's an XS 850 SG motor in a 750 2D frame. I have relied almost solely on the Clymers and bought the bike in reasonable working order. It needed a complete run-through and was running very rich at mid to low rpm, as well as had a few leaks and lots of rust. I'm the guy who's Dad and Uncle had bikes, and subsequent mishaps, and therefore the answer to the question "Can I get a motorcycle?" was always Hell No! Anyway, 39 years and 3 kids later, I'm diving in. I'm about to fire it up for the first time in a year…

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Hi All, just a quick note to say hello. My name is Pete and i'm from South Yorkshire. I have recently bought a 1994 XJ 900F in Blue and White - loving it! There are bits and pieces that need doing so doubtless I will be back on bugging you all in the near future. Used to have a single cylinder BMW F650 and the change to a four cylinder machine is unbelievable! Anyway nice to have met you all and don't forget to cheer on Rotherham United in the 1st division second leg semi final play off tonight!!!! Happy Trails, Pete.

Hi, just joined today. I'm a new owner of a 4C8 2007 R1. Bought in blue but official fiat rep kit is on route.

Hello, I have been reading post from this site for sometime.its been very informative.I can tell there are true bike enthusiast here as well as some very good articulate mechanics.Im from Linconton Ga .Im 51 years old been around bikes all my life...Just really enjoy anything on two wheels.Im looking forward to being a part of this forum... Thats It Thanks

hi just joined used to own a fazer which was written off just bought an xj900 diversion.

Hello, first time on a forum, just got a custom 1980 sr250 bobber, been a real learning experience. Look forward to learning more on here

Hi, Just joined, looks like the place to come for any Yam related. Just bought a 2nd hand xj6s 2010, which is a bit of a jump down from my previous bike, but hopefully more usable on a daily basis. Look forward to contributing where I can. Lincol

just joined today, already found a couple of useful posts, I have an 03 Yamaha 650 Dragstar Classic with 4000 miles on the clock. Hope to check in on a regular bassis

hey guys, thought i would pop over to say hi to the family not been on here in ages ever since i was no longer a yamaha owner, hope your all well.

Hi folks, Just signed up here, own a xs250se custom 1980 and a 1981 xs400 American import. Had the 250 for 18 years and it's just had its first rebore so doing well, It's also almost the same age as i am!