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...... have to get used to seeing me in leathers .......
Now I've got a picture in my head, ,,,,,,
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having been on other sites but to clicky for me unless ..........
That sounds familiar - I too have have made that observation of some sites.....
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hi guys (and gals) new to this so here goes ,have a 53 plate ttr e start ,turns over for ages before starting ,have to keep battery oncharge ,i was wondering if the mixture might be wrong as everything else seems ok . any ideas would be appreciated.
mike :
Mine does the same if I don't start it for a week or so. I found turning the fuel tap off when not in use resolves this, then when you want to ride it, turn the fuel on and leave for a minute before starting, full choke and leave the throttle alone until it fires up, then gently bring the revs up a little. Mines an '05 plate.
I had a ZZR that was a pig if it was left for a while too - that's what made me try this way. funny really cos my wife has a 125 Varadero (Honda) next ot mine that starts first click every single time!
Sometime having soul means living with a small quirk!
If there is a mechanical solution to this, I'd be interested too.
That said it runs perfect, goes anywhere and is the best fun you can have both on and off road!
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Hi all, as it says I am a newbie to this site and very pleased to meet you all. I have just traded my 56 Blade in for an FZ1 N, really did not know if I was doing the right thing but 10 mins after picking up the bike yesterday the grin told me I had. Looking forward to chatting to you all in the future. Cheers, Zebo
Another Honda convert!
I just moved from XL1000 to a XTZ660
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ive got a fzr400 genasis its been standing for 2 years and i was wondering if i should restore it?
If you've got the time and inclination - go for it.
IMO - any bike that's past it's best, and then lovingly restored developes a whole new soul, no matter what it is. There is a guy down the road who has a mint 50cc step-through. it was a wreck that he brought back to glory (!). I must admit I think it's rather cool in a old-man-flat-cap kinda way
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Both of my front fork seals have failed (apparently), both seals seem to be leaking oil at an alarming rate,
I just did mine on my TTR, they are bit more 'hardcore' than most, but the job wasn't too bad and I managed it start to finish in a couple of hours - though I did have the workshop manual.
I've just had a search for anyone with a manual and came up with nothing!
The bike has 2 years warranty throughout Europe, so unless you've been thrashing the bike off-road I'd say you should be covered.
Good luck
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this is really cool. i have thought about getting an enduro bike for a while already. it's like a SUV of motorcycles and i'm all about SUVs (<--- mother nature cries) i almost bought an Aprilia Pegaso Trail this spring.
The bike will be going through Estonia in late August, en-route between Finland and Latvia, why not cheer me along
Actually, the bike will be going -> UK, France, Luxenbourg, Belgium, Netherlands, Denmark,Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria, Slovenia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Greece, Italy, France (again) Spain and finally Portugal.
Anyone want to come to see some daft brit trying to do 9000 miles in 25 days is more than welcome
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What ho, youngster. Welcome. Any age below 40-something constitutes kid, as far as I'm concerned.
Yours, old gittingly,
Steve
Ta very much..
I'll look at this everytime the wife calls me a miserable old git
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Those are some seriously good looking bike guys. I can sorta see what handai is saying, I'm not really that good with paint'n stuff so a paint job for me would look crap (at best), but,, I'm pretty handy with fabfication (metal/wood/plastic) so I'm happy doing stuff in that department.
My TTR is modified, but it's very subtle, a couple of guards here and there, custom-screen - would you believe it give my another 10% range from the poxy (10l) fuel tank! I can get 120km's now.
The XTZ - I think that's a perfectly good bike and it'll stay stock for a while.................. or will it?
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Woof woof! nice couple of bikes to have in your garage!
Thanks for your reply, but it's the old XTZ660 Tenere I'm asking about. I'm fairly sure they're the same as XT600E but not certain
Certainly are......
Allow me to introduce Katy (there is a reason - honest!) ->
And the there's Diana (I'll tell you the reason at the end!) ->
I have to name the bikes as the missis has no idea which one I'm talking about if I say TTR or XT, somehow a name makes the difference. I don't know, she's a great cook though!
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Easy question, I'm sure?
Are XTZ660 wheels and XT600 wheels the same?
I've a new XT660Z as well as an '05 TT600RE. Looking at them I's have to say no, at least not without changing some other parts, I can take a few pics if you want ??
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So, I picked up the bike on Friday afternoon, and managed to stick 138 miles on it before bedtime....
Saturday afternoon (after some forced shopping!) out again and another 150 miles on the clock.
This bike is stonking, there is nothing I don't like about it. It's the little things Yamaha have thought about, from the mirrors (there is no blind spot!) to the spring loaded gear lever, the screen is way better than some of the bigger screens I've had on other bikes, the ride is brilliant - and you get some long hard looks too, mind it does look something like a cross between Judge Dread and Terminator!
I even took it onto a trail, just a short one, 12 miles of forest track around Kielder Forest, the only fault I can find is the footpegs don't give much feedback whilst standing, then again I did leave the rubber covers on. Maybe change them for some nice wide off-road pegs....
Just waiting for the luggage to arrive now...
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Another thing that might give it away that you have a bike in hiding is to make your garage door look like it's hiding something. I know this is a tough one, how do you keep your baby safe, but stay hidden?
That's the problem with the Garage Door Defenders, they are all on the outside - Doh! so the old thief has all the time he/she wants to work on it.
and for some reason they are nice and bright - not sure what the suppliers are thinking about here.
To add to my previous post, there are 'driveway' alarms you can get, sort of outside pir things that set off a door bell type device. The police crime prevention guy offered me one, but to be honest I though it a bit daft (everytime a dog pee'd on my gate post it would go off!) but on reflection, one covering the garage door wouldn't be a bad idea. Maybe some boiling oil above the door, just to help keep the thief warm on cold winters nights ..........
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For the past few years I've had Honda Varadero's - bot the UK and the international forums for these allow for 'Sponsership' and put a banner under your forum id saying "SPONSER"....
Perhaps something similar here?
I'd be happy to put a few quid towards the upkeep of the site
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hi all
recently friends and others have given me a mix of answers to the below question
so i thought i would put it to the forums
if i have a small number plate 5 x 7 for example and get a tug will the police simply
fine me with a lecture
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will i get 3 points on my license
id appreciate your help people
thanks
C J
I'm not sure if points is an option for them, they could certainly tell you to remove it (as it's doesn't conform to the regulations), then issue you with a prohibition notice and you'd be left pushing your bike home - in the worst case.
Remember though, they only need an excuse to stop you, make sure the other stuff is legal and you'd proably get away with a lecture, if you've got iffy rubber, or the 'E' stamp isn't on your can and they may get pedantic.
a good piece of advice (given to me by an ex-trafic cop), the first test to pass when they stop you is the 'attitude' test - so be nice, be polite and friendly (even if you really don't feel like being..)
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I passed my test yesterday
Well done. Now the real learning starts....
I pick my new steed up tomorrow too, XT660Z Tenere one of the first in the area..
Stay safe.
Darren
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P.S. ignore Yoda it's very easy to get back into learning and travelling should be encouraged
Dunno,
I took a gap year, in 1986, one day I might go back to school...............
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Hi Guys,
Last night some little f**ker tried to steel my bike, now I'm shaken and dont know what to do! The bike is secured in an alarmed shed, with a XENA alarm disc lock and a Mammoth Sold Secure Lock And Chain...
The alarm from the shed seemed to do its job and the f**ker ran away, just wondering, if anyone here has any advice on making sure my bike stays put?!
Thanks,
Tom
Bad luck Tom,
This happened to me in February, tried to relieve me of my TTR, it was only when the dogs bounced of the back door that I was woke up. nearly got the little tw@s too - if I'd had a bit more on than my birthday suit (stop it!).
I replaced the car port gate with a big (phukoff) door, made it myself out of 2x3 and gravel board. I put some steel into the frame too so even setting fire to it won't let them get the bikes past it. lots of locks, different types.
Now to the Garage, again I reinforced the door with steel stips and fitted a pair of dead bolts into the door. I fitted a pucker alarm system, the type you'd use for a house (there are wireless battery powered ones you can use - very loud indeed, from Yale. You can get then from B&Q).
And the bikes, each one has it's own ground anchor for the rear wheels, then the front wheels are chained together too.
You can put as many barriers as you can, if they want your bike they'll get it. What they don't want to do is make noise, so the key is to use a layered approach to security:
1) Outer barrier, make sure this is reasonably well secure (stops the opportune thief) and creats lots of noise when breached. There is a product call Alarm Mines, it uses a trip wire connected to a blank shotgun cartridge - very loud, not reccomended if you or your family have a heart condition. Cost a few quid from the internet (try a google search)
This area is the bit around your house/shed. Thorn bushes at walls and fences are good, look at garden gates, that sort of thing.
2) Inner Barrier, here you need to delay them as long as possible. Mix your products well, home made devices are even better as a thief won't have come across them before. Time is the key here. Reinforce the inside of the shed door, pay attention to the hinges and lock areas. Get it alarmed so that when the door is opened the sounder goes. Sheds can get partially opened so if the alarm goes off here all the better.
3) Bike Sercurity. Ground Anchors are the best. If the shed has a wooden floor, break through it and dig a hole - make sure you taper the walls so it's wider at the bottom, then fill it with concrete (again you can get bags of this from B&Q, Wickes etc) let it set , hard. Get a good quality ground anchor (Oxford do a Gold Standard one for about £50) and fix it, it should have steel balls to put into the allen head screws after installation, the Oxford one has metal plugs to seal the whole thing in too - it's a good product. Then you need a really good chain and lock, go for the best you can afford.
Finally, Consider your riding, take a note of who's behind you on your way home, watch for car/bike (yes some bikers steel bikes too!)/van etc following you. Some basic counter surveillance works, go around the second to last roundabout twice, go around the block, stop for a minute then go again that sort of thing. Anonymity is your best weapon.
Oh, and if the shed has a window - cover the bike
If it's any consolation, it took me weeks before I started to calm down - even now if the dogs are unsettled I'll go for a walk about to see who's about, and in the dark hours I'm not adverse to asking complete strangers what they are doing on the street!, if that's not your 'bag' make some brief conversation, thieves don't like being placed somewhere....... Although a hole in the ground is the best place for them IMO....
Darren
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If I can convince the missus and im trying my best I want to get an XT125R. Now I've done my CBT but about 5 years ago so I guess thats expired??
Yes it has, only last 2 years then you need to do it again to validate your motorcycle entitlement.
I have a few questions I hope your helpful lot may be able to answer!1) I got my Driving Licence in 1996, so do I need to do another CBT to ride a 125?
As above.
2) I'm 6'2" and 15 stone, is this bike going to be big enough for me?Why not go down to the dealer and have a sit on one - if the dealer is even 1/4 decent they won't mind.
3) What sort of price can I expect to pay for insurance, (im 30yrs old and have a clean car licence since 1996)I just got my missus a Varadero 125, she's paid £140, she is however 21 (for the 17th time! - Work it out...)
4) How much is tax on one of these babies?£15 a year, probaly something like what it costs for the bus for a week.
When I got back on the bike some 10 years ago (after a sizable break) I purchased some life insurance, cost £16 a month for £200K cover, that helped a bit.
Why not consider Direct Access - you've got until October before the new hazard avoidance stuff comes in, then you can get any bike you please ? It'll cost around £100 for your CBT every 2 years, or another £200-£300ish (depending on the riding schools around you) to have the full training. You'll be a better safer rider too.
Good luck with the wife....
Darren
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I saw one of these in the dealer on Friday, to be honest I had to ask if the livery was right as I though it was a R1 at first glance (sportsbikes aren't my thing - preffer the ground a bit rougher!). It's a very well put together bike and it looks bl00dy lovely - the best looking 125 I've seen about.
The only down side is it looks faster than it (probably) is, it's only a 125 after all, and some loon will no-doubt mistake it for something faster during that dodgy overtake.... Take care !
Eyes and Mind open, enjoy the ride and make sure you come home.......
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Hello there fellow riders,
After owning a TT600RE for 6 months, and having just weighed my Honda XL1000 Varadero in against a lovely XT660Z (well, it's not everyones cup of mint tea!) I though I'd jump in and join this forum.
I tried to find a picture of the right colour but Yamaha just don't have one on thier site - probably cos it looks crap in Desert Khaki (in a picture).
Anyway, I pick the bike up on Friday and I hope it's all it's hyped to be as I'm off on a mega-trip in the summer, if you are at all interested, you could visit my website and find out more : Smokingtailpipes If you'd like to leave a message, use the contact buttons.
Darren
Someones got it in for me....
in Yamabyss
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I've heard of this happening, but only on plastic tanks, basically the fumes pass through the tank walls and bugger the paint - but on a metal tank ???