mike1949

Totally confused. What's wrong with looking at the local BBC Weather Station? Better still, If it's going to be a frosty night cover the bike over. xv535 where are you from? I've just realised your from Canada, sorry, but I think we have got different climate conditions in England than Canada. I do apologise.

Look on the bright side. (even a stopped clock is right twice a day) There are reasons for the dreaded MOT, to make sure your bike is ready and safe for the road. Get the named problems sorted out, get insurance, and, away you go!!!!!

On my XJ600S Diversion 1999/2000 the oil drain plug is located directly behind the oil filter, the nut itself is behind a semi circle wall of metal. plug ) oil filter Hope this helps Mike

It seems that we have gone off on a bit of a tangent here. Can we not get back onto the original thread?

Fantastic belated intro Emzed.

Hi Tommy, try this taken from website http://www.scootersales.com.au/News-1484-yamaha-xp500-t-max.aspx "The ignition lock operates the seat lock and it’s a little clumsy when you’re in a hurry trying to find the correct position for the handlebars in order to activate the seat lock. Having said that, that’s our only real gripe with the T-Max. Once found, lift the front section and the rear-hinged seat lifts effortlessly on its hydraulic strut to reveal an enormous storage compartment large enough to store a helmet and a few shopping bags without fuss. Further evidence of the T-Max’s ergonomic friendliness is the fact that the underseat compartment is illuminated and lined with a removable carpet trim. The hinged flap at the front of the seat lifts forward for easy access to the fuel filler." I hope this helps Mike

Welcome to the forum Sarge. The problem I had with my bike a few years ago was that every time I applied the front brake they would seize up for a couple of minutes then free themselves when cooled. I took it to a good bike repairer and all the problem were was old brake fluid. He changed the fluid, caliper seals and bled the brakes and the problem was sorted. Re-reading your post i'm not to sure if it is the same problem as yours. Regards Mike. (Who lived in a black submarine not a yellow one)

Happy memories there Merv, Spent a fantastic two week holiday in the only place in Britain that ends with !

Hi SgtPepper519 If you have been viewing this site for a while, surely you must be aware of the protocol of introducing yourself to this forum. ie: My name is, I come from, my bikes are, my interests are. You have mentioned the word "caliper" 13 times, I think we get the gist of your problem. I have had a very similar problem to you. I might just reveal my solution if you adhere to the above protocol.

Correct Paul, I omitted that bit. What I did was stand on left side of bike, hold in clutch lever and lean over the seat to do it.

Hi Foamy, one other thing you can do is when the engine is switched off, undo the oil filler cap ond look in, you can see the clutch plates, with a small flat bladed screwdriver gently seperate the clutch plates. My problem was very simular to yours so I did this until I replaced the plates and it worked a treat. Don't forget to replace filler cap though. Hope this helps Mike

If when you turn the ignition on and you just get the neutral light and oil warning light but no click of the solenoid then it could be there is a break in the wireing between the starter button and the starter relay. More than likely it's where the wire is connected into the relay. On my divvy it's situated under the seat but i'm not sure where yours is. Hope this helps Mike

Sorry, Paul I didn't anticipate anybody getting in before me.

Whooah, whooah, slow down there Oldmanstoner. First of all, who are you? Introduce yourself! male/female. Where do come from? put a few punctuation marks in your sentence. It sounds like you are trying to say it in one breath. Don't come in all "Gung Ho" and you might, might, just find you will get a little bit of help, but the way you are going I think you will be ignored.

I think you mean the two connections in the middle. I have just had the same problem with mine. What I did was coat them with resin & hardener and then put fibreglass tissue over it and re-coat it with more resin/hardener, waited for it to dry and then paint it with the old faithful hammerite. BUT, I do agree with Jim(BWJ). In fact I'm thinking of doing that myself. Disconnect the two banjo bolts at the bottom of the pipes and blank them off with two bolts.

It wasn't about someone not reading your post. It was about you just coming on here and firing questions left, right and centre and not even bothering to introduce yourself.

One can only presume one is from the United States of America, am I correct? Two giveaways, (1) You have a XJ600S, I presume that stands for Seca? (2) You ended with "Just my 2 cents." Wouldn't it be easier to put it into your profile? i.e. my name is Bond, James Bond. Not a lot of people know that that. Actually that was Michael Caine. I have mentioned it in a previous topic that it would be nice to know who we are responding to, male/female, where from, age? As so many regulars have said, "This is a community" So, let's get to know all the members of the "community"

Maybe I'm getting a bit mixed up here? Are we talking about authors? If so, as far as I am concerned there is only one. Robert Ludlum.

I know this is a very old one, but. Where do they weigh whales?

Age does affect it. When I was younger it was 6 pints and 1 piss, now it's 1 pint and 6 pisses.

Lets start again, This site is not "Information Centre" although we do help each other. But don't just come in here "Gung Ho" Wanting an instant answer to your problem. Try introducing yourself, "Who are you?" "Where do you come from"' "What bike do you have" Help us to help you.

Seriously though, Going to work (6 miles) Buffalo textile jacket & denim jeans with lightweight leather gloves. In winter same jacket but with padded leggings and heavy duty gloves. On motorway, leather ex police leather trousers and leather jacket. With of course my new and very comfortable Shoei helmet.

I think you are meant to be in the "For Sale" section.

There is no such thing as a silly question. Quite often people say "I know this is a silly question, but." What might seem silly to you, someone else will think it is very logical.

Certainly can. Fowlers of Bristol 154 miles. and before you say it's not in the Wimslow area, I'm only jesting