Turbine

Hi Mervin! Woe... you have stayed loyal - wish I had, really miss the RD400DX. Still, the MT-03 has a 2stroke feel to it - I mean like the RD, tractable and the then grin factor when you want it : ) You've got lots in the shed to keep you busy by the sound of it - look forward to seeing them if you post any photos!! Take care Merv! Paul

Hi Dude! Love the MT in black but got an ex-demo in red - still cool and a within my budget! Very happy with it so far. Had to have the Throttle position sensor replaced, but now it runs smooth! Im just going to have a look at the MT site, so thanks for the link. Hope all ok with yours and enjoying it ; ) Take care and speak soon. Paul

Hi Blackhat250!!! Good to hear from you! Yes.. the Garelli Tiger - so quick and I guess it helped my two stroke oil addiction - the smell, not drink!! Loved the DT175 though - at 17 it was my first "real bike" and just loved it in white! I do miss two strokes though : ( Hey.. take care and speak soon! Paul

Hi and thanks! Problem sorted! Throttle Positioning Sensor - no less!! Replaced it with a new designed version - lots have been done on various Yamaha models, but mainly the XT660 and any variations on the 660 theme! So thanks again Pilninggas! Best wishes Paul Turbine

Hi again everyone! I have replied to you all in individually and hope you received them. However I did have problems with "Quotes" and not being able to post! (as with Choppernorgate) Should I Quote or Reply to posts? Any advice would be great! Cheers Paul Turbine I have read Help, but its not obvious to me : )

Hi Russ500 Loved that FS1-E and like you say.. great bike to start on! Thanks for the welcome! Paul

Hi Slippery When Wet! Thanks for the welcome mate - looking forward to it, saga's and all! lol. Cheers Paul

Hi Gas up - Let's Go! Thanks for the welcome! She just sits there as happy as Larry (who ever Larry is!) a great pillion too... just one of those things I guess eh! Where as my son wants to climb off the bike on corners and straights - awful pillion! (sorry son!) Cheers mate! Paul

-------- Hi Mits Great to hear its all done and dusted and what a lovely bike too - congratulations! Its a lot more intensive to get a full license now - I wouldn't fancy it : 0 Anyway, here's to a great summer and warm tyres!! Thanks for the welcome! Paul

OOOP'S........... 's on the end of finger... I have more than one : )

--------- Hi Vic! Nice one - finger crossed eh'. Yes my daughter is doin good - loves 2 wheels! Thanks for the welcome! Paul

--------- Hi Batifan19! Well she's been riding pillion with me for a few years, then just "one day".....0-0..... and that was that!! Thanks for the welcome! Paul (0-0 = my keyboard interpretation of a bike by the way)

--------- Cheers Divster! Thanks for the welcome! Paul

------------ Thanks for the welcome Yamahead!! Paul

-------- Hi oldgitonabike! (sound awful - cause I am too) Wish I still had mine : ( Hope to see you around. Oh', and hanks for the welcome! Paul

THANKS EVERYONE!!! I've been working shifts, so excuse the delay in re-posting!! Think I'm gonna enjoy this - cheers everyone!! Paul

Just to say Hi to everyone. I'm Paul - 50 years young. Been riding for over 30 years... (well, I get off to have my tea!!) Mainly Yamaha's - Started with a FS1-E in Purple - then a DT175 twin shock White - RD200 Orange - RD400 DX Maroon I raced that one - TA125 Race bike, raced that too - DT175 MX Blue - SR500 Black - XS1100 Silver - LC 350 White n red - YPVS 350 White n red - SRX600 Silver... and some other Jap stuff and a Sportster 883 ...... But my heart is with Yamaha and right now I have an MT-03! oop's... in Red! (Colour is important to me... well it is!) I live in sunny Stockport nr Manchester UK. Two grown kids and no ties. (never did like them anyway... the ties that is... love my kids!) My daughter has a YBR125 and is quite a natural rider, but my son just aint interested at all. I could go on, but Im aiming to find friends not loose them already!!! ; ) Ok guys, look forward to chatting and sharing what I think I know - looking forward to learning new stuff too! Best wishes Paul -------- Turbine

Hi and thanks for asking! Took it to dealer and they said it was the "TPS" = Throttle Position Sensor. They have changed lots of these on XT660's and various other Yams, so I live in hope that this will be the case. Oh', they had to order the part in and I go in tomorrow (Thursday) to get it fitted - Fingers Crossed eh'! Will post the outcome asap! Cheers again Pilninggas! Paul

Hi Guys I'm a new member and this is my first post! Not new to bikes.... but new to fuel injection............ Got a new MT-03 2008 model 2 weeks ago and for the first 300 miles all was fine. Then soon after, it would occasionally cut out when pulling away. This got worse and developed into hunting on a steady throttle. No problem when accelerating harder, but awful at anything other and cutting out a lot more when pulling away. Also, tickover went down to 1200rpm ish from previous 1500rpm. (I put it back to 1500 - 1600rpm as manual says) Tickover is hunting too!! (No guns or bows and arrows ; ) Now done 600 miles and going in for first service Tuesday 10th Feb. They say they will fix it and I'm sure they will, but this experience has just knocked the edge off the joy of owning my MT! Anyway, any idea Guys? Many thanks in advance. Paul Stockport UK