Projects

hi i am currently in the process of building a sand racer i am running a 76 dt250 engine in a 82 yz250 frame and im just wondering if anyone has got any engine parts ie kickstart mechanism and fly wheel cover i bought a kickstart mechanism thinking they were all the same and sadly on recieving it found out they arent so if some has one for a 76 dt250 let me and if any wants a kickstart mechanism for 77 onwards let me know many thaks dean

Hi all, I'm new to the forum and I'd like your advice in the virago 535 mods. I'm looking for a virago 535 and I'm wondering if in case I buy a 90 model if I can fit the 95 dual cilinder front brake caliper and disk brake as well the latest starter motor without doing any mods. The versions previously to 95 are much cheaper that's why I'm considering to buy one but then uprate the parts with the newest models ones. Also, I have a bobber project in mind for this motorbike. By the way, any advice when inspecting a second hand virago 535? Thank you, Nelson

Bought this bike on Saturday without knowing anything about bikes, just passed my CBT and loved the look of this bike so much that I had to get one. As I didn't know what I was doing its been a steep learning curve. This morning I didn't even know what a carburetter was. here's a list of repairs/issues I think I've identified: Fuel tap does not fully shut off fuel line leaking - temp fixed and ordered replacement carb overflow does not stop leaking fuel no air filter air filter housing has had hole cut into it - ordered replacement from a breaker rust/ dirt in fuel tank revs 3000 at idle - resolved oil tube that goes to carb was leaking - fixed this a…

Had this bike from new, and after much procrastinating thought I might bring it back to something like original condition. Not much of a mechanic, but know the right end of a spanner and have a bit of common sense (at least I think so), and began the task. This led me to problem #1. speedo stopped working about 20 years ago , cable missing for last 15.When I pulled the front hub apart the speedo gears seem jammed . any ideas how to get them moving or out? Mike

Since the owner of KJS carburetor manifold having problem with his hands. There is no more produce of the manifold. Does anyone know, where can I get the manifold? I want to buy to modify or conversion dual carburetors into single carburetor. Please anyone who know where to buythe manifold. Cheers, -chopperiyanto

Hey peoples! I thought my YBR125 could look a bit better, a bit more "rugged" I suppose... So I bought the following things from eBay: Cheapo lowered but longer handlebar with brace £19 http://www.ebay.co.u...984.m1497.l2649 Cheapo hand guards although they do protect my hands from the icy winds pretty well £12 http://www.ebay.co.u...984.m1497.l2649 (In my opinion) Alright handlebar grips £16 http://www.ebay.co.u...984.m1497.l2649 Gimmicky little dust caps £1.50 http://www.ebay.co.u...984.m1497.l2649 Finally, a pretty decent waterproof mount mainly for my phone £20 http://www.ebay.co.u...984.m1497.l2649 The first job was obviously to get th…

Hello all Has anyone replaced their brake/tail light with a smaller option like this : http://www.off-the-road.de/XT-660/Bodywork/OTR-LED-tail-light-mod-XT-660.html if so anyone know for any UK sellers for this type of light and or cheaper alternatives. Thanks in advance

hey guys! I representing the shit have hit the fan, i have a b reg xs250, and nearly all the carb parts and things alike stopped being easily available in like 82. desperately trying to find carb to block manifolds for 1985 xs250 se. so far to this collection of love and cuddles i have, cleaned carbs (need cleaning again) restored the front caliper, changed pads, changed rear shoes, changed sprockets, changed chain, currently in process of leathering the rear tail plastics and the side plastics, have replaced old air filters with conicals, have a motad 2 into 1 pipe, changed front wheel bearings. i've test ridden her, brilliant fun and a nice yet tame roar when buildi…

the frame number for my mk1 dt125 lc is 5x5-001526 and nothing can decode that can anyone help?

Good easter morning. This is my first post other then my new to intro. I have been riding and racing bikes since the 60's in the eastern US so I'm not new to motorcycling. I have a tendancy to be drawn to bikes that few around me have any interest in. Case in point is my latest purchase of a 1987FZR750RT. Unlike the ones on ebay that some owner is trying to sell as a super rare, gift from the god's motorcycle, mine is a well running bike with battle scars from the track that had been turned back to a street bike. I am on the fence weather to put it back on the track (for track days only) or just clean it up for the street. I didn't get to the track much in the 80's as the…

Hi guys. I just completed my flat tracker project and thought I'd share a few pics of the build. Hopefully I've worked out how to import them properly! As I bought her. Stripped of the unwanted bits Xs250 tank New tank mount made Tank sitting on it's new mount Rear of frame cut and closed Right exhaust pipe done Left one tucks under frame... ...then finishes under the right one. XR seat unit plus an LED light. Forming a plywood seat base Seat base cut to shape Foam seat shaped... ...and upholstered Paint!! and more paint! I'm leaving the tank and seat unit in primer for now until I de…

Ok Guys I'm Gareth and I have gotten myself a toy to tinker with. I posted in the workshop section to try and solve a wiring issue but with no success , so I am taking it to the bones and hopefully tidying it up.(and finding the issue with the wiring as I go.) So I am starting a project on here and if anyone thinks they can give my some advice then it will be well recieved. Cheers Gareth

i was just wondering if there is a good place to get parts for the xt 250 thanks

i bought a xs750 specail over the winter when i did the left side engine cover was missong so i replaced that and thats all fine but i replaced the turn signals and now they work but i plugged my head light in and it wont turn on. and my starter button does nothing. it has a kick starter but i want to know if those two problems have to do with each other or if something else could be wrong

I am fixing up a DT250 and am changing the oil in the tranmission and it call for 1000 cc. I put a 1000 cc in it and checked the dip stick and it goes up half way the the dip stick. The dip stick has a flat on the bottom about half inch up, I am not sure it correct dip stick ,but the oil goes about a inch and a half over flat, What is the reason for the flat in the bottom of the dip stick? Is it alright for the oil to go 1 1/2 over it? Any ideas?? Buckskin

just seen this so thought id post my baby up here are some pics that i took during the build and if you use the search function and type in "xvs bobber" then you can find my topics that i made during the build ......makes for a good read

Hi folks. As promised, heres the start of my project thread. I've had the notion for a project for a while, and having always had a soft spot for 400s, I couldnt resist this when i spotted it. Its a 1992 (according to the logbook) Honda VFR400 NC30. I believe the bodywork to be a Tyga fairing, either Tyga or K-Conversions seat unit & exhaust. Heres a pic of the new addition & its stablemate, it feels like a feather compared to the VTR!! The bodywork is all pretty sound. Theres a few minor bits needing attention, like where the mirrors were bolted on. Bike is turning over freely but has stood for a few years so i…

Hi all thought I would post some pictures of my latest project. Pictures not very good. It's not a Yamaha but ths was my last project Enjoy

Day two of registering on here and somebody suggested posting my work so as the title says, I'm giving it a go. I've just tried to upload a couple of pictures but they failed miserably so I'll try at home over the weekend becuase it will be nice for you to see where I am stuck when I come grovelling for help (and oh yes, there will be grovelling) I've banged on a bit about the bike and why I got it in the new member section so I won't bore you to tears here. Basically, I bought this off ebay as it was a runner with full tax and mot. I only noticed when I picked it up that the following were missing :- 1 - Front and rear indicators 2 - left hand switch 3 - rea…

hi guys and gals though it might be nice to put some pics up of my bike and the work to get it back on the road hereis the bike as i got it so now that i have it at home i have started to find out what molestation the previous owners have done to it and so far here is the list 1. hacked the wiring so there is no charge circuit and no tail light and no horn 2. rewired the horn button as a kill switch 3. sheared off the woodruf key 4. tryed to fix the ignition switch but they forgot to put the insulators back in and cooked the switch bike in bits so have fixed up the wiring loom where there was worn wiring and the cut ou…