DirtyDT

Grouchie, You really need to reduce the size of your signature picture please. It is huge. Forum guidelines here

Sorry I must have missed this. I have some A-star boots and they are great. Mine aren't the waterproof ones but that is fine. They are about a year old now and are still in great condition. I ordered 1 size larger than my actual size as they tend to come up small. I have these:

No workshop questions in the bar please! Topic moved.

I have always ridden normally from new with just a little more care as I scrub the tyres in and get used to the bike. That said, I have never had a new, single, 125. Did they throw in the 600 miles service as part of the price? I pick the FZ up on Thursday and according to the FZ manual, the first 600 miles should "Avoid prolonged operation above 5800 r/min." (then the free service) and then "Avoid prolonged operation above 6900 r/min." until 1000 miles. It's a lot easier on a larger cc bike as I would guess that 5800 revs is about 70 MPH. Keep the rev's low - it suits the weather too - and run it in properly.

Hi and welcome to the forum. Lots of classic 2 stroke lovers here. As Airheads say's, start a new thread in the project section. If you want some inspiration have a look here:

Hi and welcome to the forum.

Hi and welcome to the forum.

Hi and welcome to the forum.

Cheers, and to you and your's Andrew. Hope to see you in 2014 No offense taken Jimmy. Don't worry, us English will be able to put that wall back up next year .

She isn't after anything. I did have one of those in the past but I am lucky I have a really great lady now.

Hi and welcome to the forum.

Cheers girls and guys. I am looking forward to picking it up on Thursday. I haven't brought a new bike since 1994 so after 20 years I must be due one. The Bultaco lid, goggles and scarf look great on and if there is a Squires in 2014, they will be there. I can remember John wearing an open face and goggles a couple of years ago there - on the DT I think??. Paul - Well done on getting anything waxed, I missed out on a 2 piece Trailmaster jacket and trousers a couple of years ago. 99p with no bidders or reserve and I forgot to check it when it was a short time left to go. It didn't sell but they re-auctioned it and it went for a couple of hundred quid. I have my old Lewis leather jacket that I like wearing on the TS. It's so last season I'll throw some pictures up when I get it and the good thing is I will only have to wash it once, when I sell it, so I have saved myself one bike wash too .

Wanted items in the wanted section only please. LINKY

Hi and welcome to the forum.

I hope everyone had a great Christmas. Santa brought me some great biking bits; A Bultaco open face helmet A pair of Halcyon goggles - with tinted lenses A white silk motorcycle scarf I am really made up and I am so pleased with what Santa chose for me. That sorts out my classic look for my old bikes rideouts however there is more. Some of you may know that I sold my SV before Christmas, this has left me with no main bike. During the holidays I have been looking on Fleabay for another commuter and saw some "possibles" in the local Yami main dealers. I wanted a naked bike and really was set on a XJ6-N. The local dealer had 3 used ones between the 2010 to 2011 range in stock so I thought I would pop down and have a look when the reopened after Christmas. They also had a white FZ8-N which had a few scuffs on it. Taking a chance, I popped down there this morning to find that they were open. I had a look at the used XJ6's, and to be fair, they were very nice. I also had a look at the used white FZ8. I wandered over to look at the new XJ's and they were heavily discounted, enough to justify buying new. Looking around them what really stood out was the swingarm, I really disliked the look of it. I decided that the FZ8 was going to be a better buy so I went over to have a second look. It did look nice but by the window were a pair of new FZ8's, one blue and one black. Strolling over I saw the OTR price was really competitive! Before I left home my partner said "make sure you buy something that is safe and is what you want". Dilemma time!! So, out of the shop for a quick ciggie and serious think..... Back in the shop I started talking to the shop owner about the new FZ'8's. Any more discounts etc. We agreed on a discount on any other merchandise in the shop and I picked up a AGV Skyline helmet. We agreed a price for the helmet and a bike (black) and I paid the bill. I am now (well soon to be) the owner of a new black FZ8N. The bike is to be registered on 2nd January 2014 - so a 2014/63 plate - and I am going to pick the bike up (Thursday). I got home and got the insurance sorted on it. At home I told my partner what I had brought and she said she is happy if that was the bike I wanted. To top it off I said that I needed to throw my jacket and trousers in the wash to Nikwax wash and reproof them. She told me to buy some new stuff so a selection of Alpinestars and Dainese gortex jacket, trousers and gloves are on their way too. Spent too much money but all purchases should last me a while...... A library picture of the new steed. It should look like this:

Sorry to hear about your accident. At least you seem OK.

Hi and welcome to the forum. When you are ready, and the sun comes out, start a new thread - or 2 - in the project section.

I think Kev is available.

I think that is broken Kev. Follow the advice, the engine needs strippping. You can probibly get the barrel re-lined ( to do away with the Nickasil) at PJME. Have a look here LINKY

Hello.

Lot of people. Some are still too shy to say they own more than yami's.

We even let Suzuki owners join so no worries with a Triumph.

Loads of stuff on fleabay uk and com. Partzilla and other stockists. NOS main looks, stators plus most of everything else on there. Simple electronics from the main rec plate to the genny. All colour coded and screw fixings. The model is sometimes called the Santa Barbara and the model code is 136 I think.

Yeh, I have one. What do you want to know?

Seasonal news LINKY