Snakebite68
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Congratulations!
So, baring that I'm quite biased on this question, but...
You can't go far wrong with either a Thunderace (YZF1000R) or a Thundercat (YZF600R).
Crap loads of fun with power to spare to get you into trouble if you're not sensible. But are comfy to ride.
I too have a bad back (lower back) and don't have a problem with my Thunderace (I get about 1.5hrs ride before I need a break and a stretch).
They're dirt cheap and whilst various parts are no longer available, a couple of months rifling E-Bay usually brings up anything you need.
You haven't mentioned how old you are. If you happen to be 50ish, the insurance is STUPIDLY low! lol
And if you join this Forum as a full member, you get access to a discount from Bikesure (special phone number in a lower Forum)...P.S.
To obliquely answer the question you posed in your other Post about your XSR speedo not working.
First thing I'd do is make sure you've not shredded your cable. If it's gone dry and run out of lube, it will stick and then just get twisted off. Check that first before digging into your electrics! -
Agreed...
Posts removed, can't remember how to ban him!
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Moved and unlocked...
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Good luck...
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I remember those...
Well, fully done up, it would be worth £3500-£4500 ish.
How difficult parts are to source I wouldn't know though.
If I was you, I'd probably at least start. If you can get the engine going and it riding right, that would be your true starting point for deciding whether to do a full rebuild. -
Yup, sounds like fuel issues like Neo said.
Protect your battery (don't run it dry) and keep trying. It may burn its self out.
Alternatively, does your choke feel normal? Cable could have snapped or got stuck...
If you can keep it running long enough to warm up properly, and it's happy at that point, it could be the choke. -
Other than some pretty battered original 3into2s, this is all I've found so far:
YAMAHA XS750 XS850 76-82 FULL 3-1 STAINLESS EXHAUST CLASSIC MEGAPHONE SILENCER | eBayYAMAHA XS750 XS850 76-82 FULL 3-1 STAINLESS EXHAUST CLASSIC STRAIGHT SILENCER | eBay
However, a little more information would be good.
What exactly have the chromers done to your current exhaust (pictures would be good)?Also, there appears to be 3 versions which is it? 3G9, XS750F, XS750SF?
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If after you have joined the Forums as a Full Member, you find you require your Membership Number, you have TWO options.
1/ Find the confirmation E-Mail you were sent when you joined (the number is on there).
2/ Send a polite PM to Alex (or one of the Moderators) asking for it.
We don't live on the Forum and do have lives (and bikes) that take up most of our time, so you could have an answer in minutes or days.
If you haven't heard back within a week, feel free to give us another poke.
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Refunded in full & Banned.
Probably the easiest answer...
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Ok, first off, don't 'pal' me either on the forum or in PMs...
If you don't calm down and speak politely, all this won't be an issue because the next infraction will result in me banning your account.
Right, since I see no other posts attached to your account, I'm starting from scratch here.
What is it exactly you're after? Is it just a membership number? If so, what is it you want the membership number for?The only thing I can think of is for the insurance discount. For which you don't need a number. As I said before, just phone the listed number in the bikesure section and that flags you as a member.
Has someone asked you for your membership number?
Ok, I've done a search of the site looking for this issue and it appears that we moderators have no access to that level of site accounts. You have apparently done all you need to do to 'get' an account number (contacting YOC (ie. Alex)). And now you wait.
This is not some big fan site, with hundreds of people active every day. This is just a random group of bikers shooting the breeze and shuffling around advice. And... We also get a discount on our insurance while we're here.Sometimes, stuff takes time. If Alex hasn't answered in a week, he's probably either away, busy or on the road. In which case, getting a response isn't going to be instantaneous.
As far as I can tell, I'm the only person here that religiously checks the Forums 'at least' twice a day.
For instance, it's taken me 4 hours to see and reply to this post today because I was in the hospital having exploratory surgery. And have been in too much pain and too stoned to check...
If you need an answer to something urgently, a second nudge or asking 'politely' in the forums is the way to go.
Coming in blind spitting and swearing is not the way to do it!
Alex has been contacted by at least two Mods, as stated, he will get back to you...
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Ignoring for the moment the attitude, I'm not even sure we HAVE member numbers.
If you think you're wanting it for an insurance discount, you don't need it. Just phone the special number listed in the Bikesure section...Alex goes abroad from time to time, I have sent him a message. Sit and wait for an answer.
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In that case, your best bet is to pop into your local Yamaha dealer, they'll know...
They probably won't even charge you anything for doing it (but don't quote me on that! lol). -
We'll still be here!
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Happy Humbug!
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From what I can tell, turn your ignition on, hold down the select button...
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Ho! Ho! Bollocks! & a Happy Humbug to all!
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We call it Thread Necromancy: raising the dead! lol
Maybe we should sit down some time and look at all the old, still open, threads... -
Hard jet washing is bad. Too many exposed or semi exposed bearings / joints to blast the grease out of!
You can jet wash from a distance to get more of a 'soak' going, but be careful.
There's all sorts of cleaning products out there, everyone will have a different opinion on them, you probably have to make your own choices...
The big problem with cleaning bikes is all the interesting gaps & cubby holes that all the crap gets into. Young and bendy is the key to cleaning a bike well. When you get old and creaky like me, it gets a LOT harder lol.
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1/ Not a clue, they don't appear to make one...
2/ As far as I can tell, if it's oily, it's ok, if it's not, it's bad...
3/ Yes, the pump WILL stop if you have the nozzle fully in the tank, however, since you're filling to almost the top of the tank you won't actually have the nozzle in the tank... So, no...
4/ Pro: Sounds good. Con: Could get you arrested...
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It's more about the tyre condition rather than the wear...
Fork seals will leak if there's even a TINY piece of grit or damage, you can only really check them by wiping your finger down the stanchions...
The MOT situation isn't great, look for flat spots on the tyres from where it's been sitting for God knows how long.
Check what state the chain is in...
Do you know the reg? If you let me know it, I can do the usual DVLA checks if you want. -
From what little I know about them (which isn't a lot), just the usual: Rust, make sure ALL the electrics work, make sure the suspension runs free.
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Reduce some of that 'hype' and have fun!
Treat everyone else on the roads as having a personal grudge against you!!!
And remember, being paranoid, doesn't mean no one is out to get you! lol
Give yourself a few months and then go get your Direct Access done, it should lower your Insurance quite a bit.
Speaking of Insurance..: Have you already got your dragstar insured? If not, check down at the bottom of the forums, there's an insurance number to phone, you get a discount with them for being a full member here...
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Tomintoul is e-mailing me a copy, I'll harvest e-mails from those that have shown interest and forward it along...
Thanks Tomintoul!