JimR

Hi Richie, go back to the XJ750 carbs..... there is little chance that the smaller XJ600 carbs will ever allow the 750 to run correctly ... the progression holes within the carbs will be wrong so the bike may run weak or rich when the jets need a supplement (the problem you describe, holding back etc ..). But if you try hard you may be able to get the 750 to run well on different carbs but I guess the time factor may be a little long ! Regards Jim

night at G/F's house .. sounds good !!! Regards Jim

Hi Alec, if you buy one just make sure the bike is kept well as the ones I have seen offered from Ebay tend to rust at a moments notice !!! Regards Jim

Hi, Just stay with the correct pitch I seem to remember the 500 used the 530 pitch !! if the bike is for occasional use a cheap one will do else if the bike is going to lotsa miles buy a good one and sprokets too Regards Jim

oh Ok I thought a Cage was this :- so I guess you are talking of Hedgehog drivers then ! Regards Jim

Hi if you want to get a Yamaha points checker (very sensitve ohm meter) do a google search for 'yamaha points checker' and you will get some results .... to date I'm not sure wether to buy one as I'm converting the old points controlled ignition systems for CDI Regards Jim

Hi Rob, glad I could help ... have you got the head on yet ? Regards Jim

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of a service man's jollies !!!! each to there own !!! Regards Jim

Hi, just check with your mates (DVLA) you may find as your licence is correct you may be qualified to ride in france but I guess if you have a problem the under age thing will go against you ! Regards Jim

Hi Jason, A dry plug with misfires makes me think you have an ignition problem and the fuel leakage from the carb overflows would indicate a float or needle problem. Are you sure that the woodruff key holding the mag on is ok & the mag is tight !! There is a chance if this is incorrect the timming may be out. The Carb losing fuel is a different issue so I guess you need to strip the carb out ! Regards Jim

Hi, that is my point ... no matter how good the brakes/tyres & steering are you do need some time on a limited performance bike in order to work out what to do next .... 500 Honda on training & test 70 mph max ... test passed .... the best part of 200mph the next day on the bike you have bought ( as you don't need to own a bike to pass a test). So perhaps the ablity to rent a bike to take a test on should be removed and the learning curve will come (unless your an MP then you can just write an hayabusa down to expenses ) Regards Jim

Hi Merv, so easy to do & you don't realize that a poxy van has an F1 engine under the bonnet Regards Jim

There a bit quick too !

Hi WD, if you look at the post office ones they are capped to 70 our new 7½ tonner is on a 56mph limit so perhaps this is in process already !!!! Regards Jim

Hi Merv, as of june 1 make sure you have spare number plates in stock !!! you may break the odd one or two Regards Jim

How did you get on ? Regards Jim

Hi Alec, there will be no advantage trying to fit a FS1 baffle (trying being the opperative word). The FS1 baffle will not fill the exhaust baffle plates so a build of carbon will occur and actually slow down the YB. YB's suffered from carbon build up within the silencer and the baffle money may be better spent/put toward a new silencer if the bike does not have the zip it should. Failing that you could spend an hour or so with the silencer to remove the possible carbon build up ! Regards Jim

Hi Merv, well good I was in 3rd for a bit (thought I was in top) and the thing was doing silly speeds !!! Regards Jim

Hi, don't forget that bike is now old ... and there be not enough demand to produce parts ... I have problems sourcing parts for my FS1 and to a degree over the years there were far more FS1's on the road over DT175mx's so perhaps the manufacturers do not have the market to warrent the production run ! Regards Jim

Just check that your NEW UK licence is valid to use abroad you may get around the 80cc limit as you hold a vaild licence for a different EU member state, the point is do the DVLA/Government cover you ? Regards Jim

Hi I would guess that bike is using points but buy the same token they dont need a battery to run also .. Regards Jim

Please define a cage driver .... as I drive a cage and have no point with the police ... I know this post is old but I'm just interested as to what you define as a cage driver ? Regards Jim

Hi All, I had to collect something from north of me & I was given a Vauxhall Combi van (diesel) doesn't the thing ever go & steer .... is this the R1 of the small van world ? Regards Jim

Hi Dave, hmm I guess 30 years makes no difference they just express themselves in a different way ! Regards Jim