dragstar_125

Hey barwell yea but the Aprilla Gilera is a very light and small bike, the dragstar is like 150 kilos dry weight 4 stroke, cruiser....but yes i have hit the 65 mark on a long dual carriageway (straight) but i remember Ttaskmaster saying that this bike can hit 70 in 4th???? i want to see this...my bike only has 5000 miles so i dnt see why that would be affecting it

oh glad you got it fixed mmmm lol!!! classic...so weres my reply?

Yea im not getting why i keep hearing that the dragstar can hit 70 in 4th gear, a lot of people have said 55-60 max. i have pushed 65 on dual carriage way but nothing over that. And my bike only has 5.5k on it. and only had 1900 when i got it.

OK folks it think its finally time we clarified something on here!! havent been on in a while and i hoep you are all well!! old timer, old git,Tt, gas up...and the rest of you genius' Time to get this "?" answered.......what is the maximum speed of the yamaha dragstar XVS classing 2004.....what should you shift through the gears at...bcus im seeign al lot if this 55MPH max out...now i have had mine at 65 at the most and that was difficult....im seeing some1 said 74ish Tt maybe you?? i want to know how to achieve this bcus lately im only maxing out on straights at 55 maybe 60...so lets get the facts n figures down here.... n resolve this regularly asked question ...the floor is now OPEN ....take it away

Michael Dunlop.....is that Robert Dunlops son?? Good Irishman!! great family or racers!!!!

If you lived close to hand i would be there in a flash!!! hope all is well with you. havent heard from you since your crazy frog drink antics~!! miss ya

HAHA yea anytime hope you have a great one!!! xx

**** ITS YOUR BIRTHDAY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY **** ....IF ANY1 HAS SEEN THIS EPISODE OF THE SIMPSONS WITH THIS SONG IN IT U WILL KNOW THE NAME GAP

EVERYBODY NOW SING HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! HOW GOES IT OLD GIT?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YA, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE!!!!! HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT ONE U DESERVE IT!!!!

Folks i have had the same problem, i though it was electrical, then i checked fuel it seems when i get under half a tank the bike tells me that im empty and need to go to reserve (that feeling u get when u have to flip to reserve) as we dont have fuel indicators!!! so i tried a theory i let the bike go down to half a tank thn i got the same feeling, flippedd it on reserve and hey presto.......worked fine I then got some fuel cleaning gear that u just pour into the tank and kept her topped up then tried and tested the theory of it being a fuel problem and it is..possibly fuel filter blockage at a certain point...but the more i run through with the fuel cleaner the less it happens ...worth a try than going and getting a new crank shaft for £800 haha

ok Ok the HOSE then lol , nah good point i tried to remeber a name for it but all i could come p with is wire......or long things coming from your brakes haha

Hey buddy how goes it!!! Nice pic you took!! your problem must lie within the wire, must be too much/not enough slack somewere (if you cant adjust it anywere else) we should have a look to see....two newbs better than one haha

Hey man, I had this problem myself, check that there is not bits of grit/salt/dirt between the pads and the disc, this can result in a noise like the ones u described, also check the threads on ur screws round the caliper incase something is loose. the continous contact with pads to disc sounds familiar, just make sure there is no friction/tension when freewheeling or ur pads are too close... P.S im no expert!!! just suggestions...........also check brake fluid is topped up

Hey all I recently got new spark plugs in my fragstar! (125) the bit of rubber that fastens the plastic cap to the spark nut has came off and i have lost it. So the Spark cap is loose...would this be why i can only start the bike on choke then when i slighty touch the acceleration i lose all power, cant start it at all with no choke, it just makes the ignition sound and that is all. Im hoping i am right and this si what is causing the problem .......how difficult would it be could get that rubber bit .....and how much i wouldnt think they would be easy to get Advice would be greatly appreciated

see what i mean!!! not even about bikes and u still help me emoticons shall be used!!!

yes it is the switch he done what you said there old git and it did connect, so i do need a new switch!!! thanks very much. Tt i was only kidding but u wouldnt know that nor would anyone else, thats the bad thing about reading posts or text msgs ...you cant hear the tone the person says it in haha!!! you know i have great respect for most people on here and im very grateful for what help you do give me !!!

oh oh oh!!!! i did indeed detect the scornful mocking from the line "cheeky motherfucker" whoa that was a bit harsh, i hope ya got the pipe fixed tastmaster, obviously it has given you some severe stress levels, as ur being as cheeky as a teenager who just discovered their freedom!! but i cannot hold it against you oh wise one!! a accept all scornful remarks and apologise for my abrubtness and demanding behaviour!!!!

thansk for the info, found it it was the little metal eye that connects it was loose because it had corroded, have to order in a new neutral switch, should onkly be a fiver

what has happened to the forum, replies used to come swiftly anns plentiful, have i upset my fellow yamahanians???? I remember the day in one hour there would be 5 replies!!! i love you guys lets not fight....answers please

NO Goff, no adjustment made, i think it has to do with the connection to the kickstnd trip switch do i need to adjust it ???

Hey folks its me once again!!!! I have this problem, remeber i was talkin about my neutral light, well its completely dead now and the thing is i cant start the bike in neutral, nor can i start it when the kickstand is down (in neutral) i can only start it in green when the clutch is right the way in...... i have a feeling this is to do with the safety switch that is attatched to the kick stand, any advice as im going to the mechanics after work and i dont want no cock and bull story!! Tt, old git, gas up, old timer, goff i require your assistance !!! to the batmobile!!!! Kind regards Chris

HEY great advice gas up thanks very much !!! talk soon Chris

hey Taskmaster you were right, went up at lunch got them fitted for a £10 they dont seem as effective at all , almost like ya have to get a really good squeeze on them jsut to feel , about as much power as the back brakes and usually my fronts are far more effective!!! will this improve in time like you said ???

many thanks for this folks unfortunatley i didnt get ur messages before i went home last ngiht so i tire with my dad and failed !!! going to the mechanics today to get him to walk me through it first time or even tell me what i need to dismantle which doesnt seem like much from what u guys are saying just couldnt get the pads out they were pretty much jammed in there and i couldnt see a release mechanism??