Posted November 30, 201014 yr Hey just though i'd start by introducing myself. Im phil and have just brought myself a black dragstar 125 Shame about the weather so maybe a while before i get to take it out propperly. Did managed some miles on it yesterday and love it. the only thing that lets it down is the L plates lol I do have a couple of questions, Does the speedometer light up at night, and if so how easy is it to replace the bulb. Also to adjust the gear pedal do i need to remove the ball joints? and which is the best way about this? I've been driving for 6 years so have good knowlage of how cars work, but bikes are completely new and alien to me. Ill upload a couple of pics when i get a chance
November 30, 201014 yr Nice to have another dragstar owner on the forum!!! Yeah the weather is crap at the moment - but the dragstar will still ride in it... just make sure you warm her up! Are yo talking about the gear shifter? If you to the stick that links the shifter to the engine (runs parallell to the frame) there is a big long hexagon shaped thing around it. This, effectively, is a massive nut. You have to undo the nuts on each side of it,and then twist it. Watch the pedal go up and down as you twist the thingy. I know I'm not very precise, but I hope it helps. I'll post pics if yer still stuck. Chris
November 30, 201014 yr Hey just though i'd start by introducing myself. Im phil and have just brought myself a black dragstar 125 Shame about the weather so maybe a while before i get to take it out propperly. Did managed some miles on it yesterday and love it. the only thing that lets it down is the L plates lol I do have a couple of questions, Does the speedometer light up at night, and if so how easy is it to replace the bulb. Also to adjust the gear pedal do i need to remove the ball joints? and which is the best way about this? I've been driving for 6 years so have good knowlage of how cars work, but bikes are completely new and alien to me. Ill upload a couple of pics when i get a chance The Owners Manual contains the setting dimensions for the change mechanism, do you have one?
November 30, 201014 yr welcome to the forum phil the speedo should light up when you turn on the lights but im guessing the bulb might have gone in urs. its a bit fiddly but you undo the bolts holding the chrome surround (one at the front then 2 at the back) then unscrew the speedo cable and dis-connect the electrics, then you can take the thing off and change the bulb. and to adjust the gear lever christofeser answered that one just follow the lever to the connecting rod and undo the nuts at each end then there should be a slot on the rod where you can put a spanner to turn it. a liberal dose of wd40 will help.
December 2, 201014 yr Author The Owners Manual contains the setting dimensions for the change mechanism, do you have one? Unfortunately i dont no guess my best bet is to buy one second hand?
December 2, 201014 yr Unfortunately i dont no guess my best bet is to buy one second hand? Plenty of links on here to where you can download a free one in PDF format
December 2, 201014 yr Unfortunately i dont no guess my best bet is to buy one second hand? or just pm me ur e-mail adress then i can send you one on pdf!
December 2, 201014 yr Unfortunately i dont no guess my best bet is to buy one second hand? Searching these pages should also turn up the workshop manual, if you cant find it I can mail a copy to you. Ray
December 6, 201014 yr Author Also do people know where i can get a new set of handlebars from, when trying to get the mirrors to sit level i noticed that mine are out of shape on the right hand side. Will be replacing them but cant find anywhere that does replacements. Any help is much appreciated
December 6, 201014 yr I wouldn't get them from Yamaha - would cost a pretty penny... Have a search around ebay. The style of the bars are "buckhorn" and the diameter of the bars are 7/8" Shouldn't have to spend too much on a second hand pair... maybe £50 or less... Chris
December 6, 201014 yr Or just fit any 7/8" diameter bars that you like the feel of. That's what I did... But be careful you don't get ones that are too small (height wise), now my throttle sticks open and doesn't spring back to closed. In my opinion, which is often completely incorrect, I think a set of mini-apes would look mint on the drag, but it depends what look you go for.
December 13, 201014 yr 1988 I might have standards for sale soon just waiting on my dragbars to come will keep u posted.
December 14, 201014 yr Author 1988 I might have standards for sale soon just waiting on my dragbars to come will keep u posted. Cheers dude that would be much appreciated
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