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    New rider needs advice about gear shifting (embarrassing)

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    cool 8) good on you! there's plenty of help here if/when you need it. i'm by no means a bike genius but i'll do my best, and i'm sure the others will too. bit of advise....if you have a problem with your bike, try the easy,simple, things first. eg try a new set of plugs in your bike, try giving it a damn good run etc.. leave having to strip the carbs till last. there's a chance it might not be that

    New rider needs advice about gear shifting (embarrassing)

    in Naked

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    you could just change the jets yes, but it'll be cheaper to clean them all out. get a manual for the bike, strip the carburetors, checking where everything goes and the condition they are in, and soak the jets in carb cleaner or suchlikes. i have used vinegar with good results :D make sure all the little holes in the jets are free from obstruction, debris etc... and rebuild the carbs to the spec in the manual. you might want to check the diaphrams of the carbs too. make sure there arent any holes/rips in them. once done, and everything back together you should get them balanced. jeez, i'm confusing myself now :lol: any bike shops close to you?

    New rider needs advice about gear shifting (embarrassing)

    in Naked

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    hi, yeah it could be the pilot jets blocked up a bit. has the bike been out of use for quite a while? petrol can 'go off' and gum up the carburetors. the xj600 i just bought is a fine example of this. cleaned out the carbs and all was good 8) another thing......you arent changing up too early are you? just that you're new to bikes an all. might wanna try new spark plugs in it too

    removing tyres (urgent plz :))

    in General

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    you're right alex, alot less hassle and not as dear as you think to just get fitters to do it for you. too many times have i went through it all, tyre on air in, and i've nipped the bloody tube or something. get your folks to bung you a couple of quid :wink: warn them of the dangers of you fitting the tyre :lol:

    Why so few Shaft Drives?

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    my dads xv535 is shaft drive. he loves it!! alot less hassle. i'm quite keen on it too. lots of advantages. as you said pete, you'd think more bikes would have it now. the only gripe i've ever noticed is that it seems rather clunky, it being the only shaftie i have rode i have nothing to compare it with though. quite fancy a xj900 next 8)

    a bike for each task

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    if you could pick the very best bike for-

    touring

    sports

    commuting

    off road

    what would they all be?. the ultimate bikes for each task. to make it more interesting, each bike must be obtainable for a grand(£1000) :)

    The Big Meet!

    in General

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    i cant make it cos of the distance :( you what would be awsome though....if we had a yamaha club get together at the isle of man tt next year!! 8) racing, bikes, beer, plenty of time for us to arrange it. anyone up for it? none of you bastards are sharing a tent with me though :twisted:

    coloured tyres

    in General

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    they may be good enough.....but you'd still look like a gimmick fancying tarts handbag uphill gardening woofter :lol: not any of you lot though, other folk like :wink: :lol:

    coloured tyres

    in General

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    when out on the bike today i spotted a stunning blue r1, with BLUE tyres on it :shock: what are your thoughts on these? bit tacky i thought. made a class bike look cheap. if anyone has them then no offence :D :oops:

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