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YamaHead

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  1. YamaHead replied to Gas up - Let's Go!'s post in a topic in The Bar
    If these Airbags are anything like the one's you see in cars.......they'll go off like a bomb when deployed. & more than likely cost a 2nd mortgage to get 'em re-packed. The day I quit riding is the day that some ridiculous governing body decides to require seat belts on a bike! Let's hope that day NEVER comes!
  2. YamaHead replied to awh18awh's post in a topic in Yamaha Gallery
    Sweet Ride there mate.
  3. YamaHead replied to kontrakias's post in a topic in Yamaha Gallery
    Cool bike fellow XT pilot. Is that an XT550 in the background of that last pic?.....I'd recognize that swingarm anywhere! Definitely looking to score a set of bars like yours......for my XT6 BTW.... to the forum
  4. YamaHead replied to YamaHead's post in a topic in General
    Have ALWAYS liked these... My kinda Ride!.... We got there early enough that we'd seen our fill of it by noon.... But had a great time just the same.... I felt a Ride oppertunity slappin' me in the forehead here..... With such glorious weather, I just couldn't resist a spin on the SuMo6.... Wanted to see if I could get a pic from the same lakeside location as I did with the 550.... But alas, too many eyes around to be able to pull that off this time.... So, this was the best I could do legally ..... Here's a couple more from a little fishing hole on the other side of that road.... I'm about ready to comission the XT6 for full-time commuting duties.... Days like this make that choice a NO-Brainer
  5. YamaHead posted a post in a topic in General
    Well, last Saturday......after attempting to retrieve my 16y/o nephew for a day of race spectating.....only to find out that I'd drove 50 miles outta my way, cuz he was off chasing his GF when I got there!..... Oh the days of youth & stupidity!..... The Lad & I finally ended up in a familiar area... The weather seemed as it was trying to cooperate.... & a few more from Woodland..... Be right back.....
  6. YamaHead replied to awh18awh's post in a topic in General
    The tinted visor on my Arai is almost not quite dark enough for daytime use Although, the mirror finish visor on my older Shoei was just perfect......dark enough to not have to weare sunglasses.... & yet light enough to see well @ night.
  7. YamaHead replied to Bella Biker Babe's post in a topic in The Bar
    to the forum Bella
  8. to the forum Paul Cool!....another YamaThump pilot.
  9. YamaHead replied to Batifan19's post in a topic in The Bar
    Nothin' a Hair-Dryer can't take care of.
  10. YamaHead replied to knocker's post in a topic in Yamaha Workshop
    Definitely sounds like something a good carb cleaning could take care of ...... Don't forget to synch 'em when you're done......it DOES make a difference!
  11. YamaHead replied to YamaHead's post in a topic in The Bar
    Yep....seems like winter is already over in the PNW .......even the Ski conditions Suck @ the moment! Guess that's why I'm so stoked to go see some 2-Wheel action.
  12. YamaHead replied to mudcedes2k's post in a topic in Classics
    Definitely make sure your battery is sorted 1st..... Then move onto the fuses If symptoms persist.
  13. YamaHead posted a post in a topic in The Bar
    & I'm MORE than ready to get outta the office today! Taking my youngest boy & my nephew to see some of this 2moro ..... Memory stick is empty & fresh batteries in the camera......I'm ready! Looks like another 3 races until the end of the season in April.... http://www.siegecraftnw.com/VDR.htm So, what's everyone else got planned for the weekend?
  14. YamaHead replied to drewpy's post in a topic in Classics
    Looks great Drewps.... Reminds me of a few times where I helped my mate race-prep his FZ600 & RZ350.
  15. YamaHead replied to seca2ya's post in a topic in Naked
    Those BT45's are an excellent alternative! 1 of the few tires left that fit RD's
  16. YamaHead replied to seca2ya's post in a topic in Naked
    I used to run Metzeler's on my Seca's......until I found that Dunlop's have better feedback, wear longer & cost less.
  17. YamaHead replied to seca2ya's post in a topic in Naked
    I used to run Metzeler's on my Seca's......until I found that Dunlop's have better feedback, wear just as long & cost less.
  18. YamaHead replied to wild foamy's post in a topic in Yamabyss
    Visit Phillip Island & see a MotoGP race there..... Ski the Dolomites.
  19. Had my bout with the white stuff in December..... Sunny & clear here today!
  20. YamaHead replied to MrDixon's post in a topic in Yamabyss
    to the forum Luke A YZF R125 would be a great choice if you ask me! Great on petrol.....& light enough to cut your teeth on (so 2 speak). Don't waste your time worrying about falling.....cuz TBH, it happens to even the best of us. Certainly wouldn't hurt to take a Motorcycle safety course if available, either. Just take your time.....ride @ your own level......& don't hesitate to ask questions when needed. Best of Luck mate
  21. YamaHead replied to wild foamy's post in a topic in General
    From this side of the pond Steve..... I'm also an Anatomical Donor......or @ least that's what it says on my license.
  22. YamaHead replied to Goff's post in a topic in General
    Definitely gotta agree there! Sweet Ride OT
  23. 1st of all........ to the forum Merkin More than likely, you'll have to modify the engine mounts....as the lower half of the 185 motor will be shorter in length than a 400/500 lump. The top mount could possibly be used as is.......most YamaThumps have a mounting point on top of the valve cover. Countershaft sprocket offset could also come into play here as well. Just use a tape measure, pen & paper @ 1st.......& measure EVERYTHING.
  24. YamaHead replied to wild foamy's post in a topic in General
    When I used to work in downtown Portland......I parked in a parking garage with alot of designated spots for Motorcycles.... But then there's always some Yuppie Asshole that thinks he owns the whole garage & parks wherever he can stuff his Beemer. A fellow workmate/rider & I would take great joy @ the end of the day.....in setting off all the Yuppie's car alarms in 6 stories of garage....with just the exhaust note of our bikes! Like the sticker on my helmet @ that time read: DIE YUPPIE SCUM! ......
  25. YamaHead replied to Goff's post in a topic in General
    I too, love 400's......miss my RD somethin fierce! The FZR400 has always been near the top of my wish list. .......like riding a pavement scalpal