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Hi and welcome to the YOC, it's usually best if you do an intro before asking for help but perhaps you can do that next? The problem you have is not just can you swap out the front end for a newer one but what effect will it have on the handling of your bike, the bike you have was designed to use the forks that are on it and swapping them around to someting untested can be a recipe for disaster, for instance you have a 77 XS but if you try to fit the forks from an 83 XJ or a ninja the forward rake will be longer or shorter than the head stock was designed for so that in turn will put pressure into normally unstressed areas of the bike which over time will lead to a failure, what I'm saying is not that you can't do it but it will come around and bite you on the arse later, if you over stress the head stock for a period of time (say 6 months) of hard riding then it can fail without warning while you are riding, having the front of you bike come apart at 70 or 80mph is not something I would like to see. So to put it simply DON'T do it. Not unless you really have a yearning for hospital food.

They look ok, all you need to do is measure the shaft and go a couple of mil higher to get a snug fit, should work a treat.

There must be something else that uses this linkage I mean they surely wouldnt have made it just for one type of bike and then built something else completely for everything else, does the DIVI use someting similar for instance? not had a close look at them but it's worth a try.And does it have to be off of a Yam? might someting from a Suzi or Honda fit instead? There must be a "NEW" bike out there somewhere that uses this linkage I mean the price of retooling to build someting else will make them use it else where surely.

I hate bloody tests so NO THANK YOU, now I have read the rest of the thread how am I going to get THAT picture out of my head?? bollocks!! damn see it's starting already.

Hi, I liked the video makes things much easier to understand, my linkage is exactly the same as yours so unless there is actual movement in the ball and socket of the linkage then its just a question of moving the linkage until it works for you, you will find if you decide to buy a new linkage that there is just as much movement in the new one as in the old one it's just the nature of the beast really, try just moving the gear lever up a few notches and see if that helps.

With foamy on this, probably brake lines need replacing and a new set of seals for the master cylinder should see you alright, I have the 750 version of your bike and the gear lever has an adjuster on it so I woulld take the whole thing off and reposition it to where you find it comfortable and then adjust it from there, first gear has always been a bit crunchy but being over 30 years old it is entitled to be a bit worn, just don't expect miracles from it and it should serve you well for a few years. Have fun with it! If your stuck then PM me and I will try to help out with some details from my manual.

Try NITROMORS Foamy it will take off the paint without damaging the plastic, I would try it on a test piece first just to make sure it won't melt the plastics but I have used it over the years and never had a problem, if you have lots of layers then just wipe off the first layer and slap some more on and just keep going till it's done.

Welcome to the YOC Luke,

Hi Nathan, Welcome to the YOC, it's best if you do a proper intro before you start with the questions as peeps like to know who they are talking to and if you just start out with "my bikes broke how do I fix it?" without saying Hi first then most won't talk to you, I'm sure somone here has a fix for you so try again mate and you will have lots of helpful advice.

Hi Fazi, Welcome to the YOC, sure there are some guys on here from Iran just hang around for a while and I'm sure they will be in touch.

Hi and Welcome to the YOC, if this is your fiirst bike and you have never riden before then this thing will kill you in a heart beat, it's a 500cc missile and unless you have some serious training before you ride it then you are going to become a stastistic. Go to your local rider training course and learn to ride a small bike before you even contemplate getting on this thing, it looks easy from a distance but I have been riding for over 45 years and can say that you have no idea how bad this machine can hurt you. Sorry if I sound like your Dad or I'm telling you what to do but this is a BAD decision.

Nice little bike Wes, "say thank you to the nice lady" hope your not to badly banged up, watch out for next year insurance quote, make sure the buggers don't load your premium, let them know it was not your fault. take care & remember to watch the drivers eyes if you can to make sure they have seen you, if he/she is looking left and pulling out they are out to get you!!

Value is only what the buyer thinks it's worth surely? If you do a good job of painting it then it's worth more than a crappy splodge job.

Well done Sacha, I'm sure he will be grateful to get a set you CAN'T break, they probably do hammers!!

Mine is all tucked away until April, to old (me & the Bike) now to be doing with this cold weather, to those of you that have to ride in this shitty weather you hvae my sincere sympathys. Stay safe and see you in the spring!!

Don't believe it Grouch, you can make a good brew from just about anything but the ready made kits are ok for starters, give it a go and you will see how easy it is, just buy what you need and if it rings your bell then buy the extra stuff to get really into it. I would suggest you start with a wine first as it doesn't take to long to brew and you can "TEST" it on a regular basis, just do it and see for your self.

Welcome to the YOC Doug, PLEASE tell me how you got your "WIFE" to buy you a bike for your birthday cos I HAVE to learn how to do that!! Fine bike by the way and welcome to the wonderful world of motor cycling.

Hi, If your forks are pitted/rusty then the only way is to take them apart and fit new seals, as above it's unusual to find both gone at the same time so I would check to make sure they are straight before you do any thing with them, just did my own forks last year and it cost about £140 inc P+P for new chrome and well worth the money seals should be about £7 each and the only difficult part is getting the things stripped down, buy a manual before you do anything!! this is so you don't waste time undoing stuff that you don't need to, if your stuck then ASK cos it's better to ask dumb questions and get laiughed at than to try to do it when you don't know what your doing, talk to your local yammie dealer, most are more than willing to help out if you ask nice and explain that your a newbie. Come back here when you have your manual and have some idea of what is needed. good luck.

Mo my 750 runs with a 0.25 thou plug gap, are you saying that the manual says your bike should be 0.70?? that dont seem right you could drive a bus through that, go back to 0.25 and see what happens.

Hi Seagull, You might be surprised how far these bikes go before they need anything doing to them, bomb proof engine and simple mechanics mean that you can forget anything except the service intervals, the only thing you really need to worry about is the exhaust system as buying a new one (F*ck that) or a pattern one will set you back an arm and a leg, other than that you will have fun on it, I understand that in Aus the price of bikes is a bit more expensive than anywhere else but just make sure that it has a service history before you part with any money. Take some photos and ask before you buy. good luck mate.

HI Grover, I use a couple of carpet (industrial) tiles only about £4 each and no marks or crumbly concrete and my bike weighs 650 lbs.

Hi Anthony, I have the same bike and I think that the 600 exhaust is slightly different in the down pipes, if you check the numbers on the original pipes (at the end that goes into the 4 way connector) you will see that the numbers are different and that the pipes on the 600 are slightly shorter than the original, so you might be able to use the 600 tail pipe and leave the original down pipes on. Hope that helps.

Hi Dave, Welcome to the YOC, at least I'm not the only old fart on here now. :biglaugha:

If you look really close I think she was on the phone!!! If you look at her left hand it's up by her ear, might be wrong but that's why she drifted to the left, no conrtol and no brain. The thing that falls to the ground when she hits the lorry is a phone, I do not believe these people can be that dumb.

Hi Andy, these things are as rare as rocking horse shit so you will be lucky to find one under a £100 , I only know this as I had the same problem last year, try googling for YICS tool and find one of the many DIY ones out there and make you own. it's quite easy if you can decipher the American terminology, they think in inches and odd imperial measurements, your local B&Q or hardware store will have all the bits you need. Otherwise buy one of the YICS blanking tools from evilbay they are available and you can leave them in the bike after you have balanced the carbs, my bike mileage went up from 60 to the gallon to 75. Hope some of that help?