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Yeah send pikkies foamy!

Now I read it properly your quite right and I stand corrected, ANOTHER senior moment, bugger they are coming thick and fast :biglaugha:

Hi Dazza, Welcome to the YOC, I have an XJ 750 and a Midnight Maxim where you are they are the SECA and the MAXIM, both good bikes and easy to get parts, especially as your in the US as most of them went there, not sure what your biking history might be but if your a good mechainic and handy with the tool box these will suit most people as they are quite powerful and easy on the wallet. If your looking for something smaller then the DT range is a good place to start both water cooled and non water cooled but the water system can have it's own difficulties if your not used to it, plenty of people on here have a DT and swear by them (or at them occaionally) but seem to be a good all round bike and easy to fix and find parts for, hope some of that helps??

I get this EVERY time I log on before I sign in but have ignored it until now, thought it was something Alex had put on from twitter or facebook? Obviously not!! More spamming bastards. PS using I.E. 9.

Your all correct of course, must have had a senior moment they are m8 and not m6 and I will try Stainless Steve right now, Thanks Drewp.

Thanks DT, Just what I wanted, Your a star.

Hi All, Perhaps you can help me out, just got the head back on and trying to attach the exhaust but all the old studs are knackered, but having real trouble getting some new ones as the bike is over 30 years old and no one seems to have any in stock , I was wondering if studs off of some thing else might fit , they are M6 studs so fairly standard size but the length has to be the same or slightly longer. Do any of you have an idea where the best place might be to get hold of some, I need 8 of couse plus the nuts. Thanks or any advice.

Hi Gaza, If the noise is coming from behind the front sprocket then you could be right that it is a gearbox problem, that does not mean that it's a major fault mind you as all gearboxes make some noise and I would suggets that you have a listen to someone elses bike BEFORE you tear it down, there are so many things it could be in there that you really need to get a local mechanic who knows his stuff to have a gander at it first. As above BOTH suggestions have merit and you should take those on board to sort out the carb and chain but if as you say the noise is really from the box then the only way to sort it is to identify what is wrong before you get out the hammer and chisel! Where abouts are you as if someone is near they might be willing to come and have a look for you and give you their ideas as to what it might be . Just a suggestion mind. Wish you luck with whatever you decide to do. P.S try the bike WITHOUT the chain and see if that cures the noise problem.

Hi Gaza, I would think that you either need a new chain or to lube the old one, various products that will lube your chain on the market just type in "CHAIN LUBE" and make your choice. It might be that the sprockets are hooked and then you will need to change the front & rear sprockets but this is usually easy to spot. Might I also suggest that you do an "INTRO" before you go any further as it's nice to say Hi before you start asking questions (new memberes section) its nice to know a bit about you before some will talk to you, to many one hit wonders who we never see again after they get their question answered. Also DO NOT lube your chain by running the bike in gear and then spraying it from the back, this will remove your finger tips and might even take you forearm off, you have been warned!!

It would seem that you need to go to your local bike shop and demand a STOP / TAIL light, then in the light of your knowledge the salesman will bask in the glory of your obvious sparkling aura & produce said item post haste, you can then return home to install said item onto your glorious machine which will then light the way to enlightenment of others who will now know that when said item is in use you are in fact stopping. Going to turn the light off now and have a lie down.

Hi Zoli, What is it your asking? How much is it worth or how much can you sell/buy it for? Need a bit more info really as your post is a "BIT" vague mate.

Not a bad idea but you will only find out if you have it right when you ride it and then it's wheel wobble and a tank slapper if it's wrong, go for the "contraption" for a few quid it could save your life!!

HI Mark, welcome to the forum, pretty bike the 600r, enjoy!!

Hi & WELCOME to the YOC, nice little bike you have, stay safe.

HI, Welcone to the YOC, & welcome back to the world of bikes, just to make you feel at home GDAY MATE.

Hi Ian, Welcome to the YOC, nice one.

Hi R6, it might be an idea to do an INTRO first (New Member section) before asking for advice, some people like to know something about you before they will answer your question, not grumpy just polite to say Hi first, try putting your question in the WORKSHOP section as well as people will know you have a problem as it's in there. Someone will have a fix or diagnosis for you as there are a lot of R6 owners on here. P.S. Welcome to the forum always nice to meet new people.

As Cynic say's check you have a spark, might be just a duff HT lead or spark plug cap. P.S check cap to see if you have tracking (silver like) lines down the inside of the cap or it's cracked.

Give the bottom of the carb bowls a sharp (not hard) tap with the end of a wodden screwdriver or hammer handle, probably just a stuck float. Remember DON'T belt it "TAP IT"

Hi Lerch, Mike has a good point choke is only useful if its really cold in this weather you should not need it and if you put it on and it stalls then you know it's working? If you pull the lever and the arm lifts on top of the cabs then it more or less has to be working.

Go for it Grouch, anything that keeps you safe is a good idea, I've been riding since I was 15 and still find things that I didn't know, mind you that might be alzheimers of course, at my age you think you know it all & that's what gets you killed!

Sorry to hear that Jayda, still it's their loss and hope you get it sorted,. As for "OUT OF WARRANTY" if there is a recognised fault ie known problem they are obliged to repair up to 5 years after original date of manufacture, see sale of goods act/european union directive on consumer goods, not many people know that there is a much longer WARRANTY period than they advertise. But truth to tell if you can't be arsed to do it then not much else to say really, unfortunately sometimes life gets in the way and time to do these things can be more than most people can spare. Wish you luck with your repairs mate. P.S repairs under said legislation are FREE due to it being a manufacturing error/fault.

Hi Guy, i should try to Google it and buy the cheapest working one you can find, just had a look and that is one expensive bit of kit. Try these people http://www.pietcard.com.ar got it off of another site but apparently they make them for a fraction of the original cost. I seem to remember it was $125 US. Hope that helps?

Hi, Be nice if you did an INTRO but ho hum never mind perhaps later, just write another message and include your engine and frame number, someone MIGHT be able to help you out with a year of maunufacture. Put it in the WORKSHOP section if you can. P.S. Please do an intro other wise most will not talk to you We're not snotty just like to get to know you better..

Hi Jayda, That's what the small claims court is for, send them a letter to say you are going to proceed with a private prosecution (it's free) and tell them what has happened, you will be suprised how fast they will come back to you with an offer of the parts you need. Before you do tho write down all that the Yammie dickhead said and did to your bike so you don't forget. And produce photos of the offending parts, DO NOT email them send a snail mail registered. Good luck.