Screw Guernsey

Do it!! It'll be a big project, but once it's done, it'll be a real talking point! There's a lot of useful info here: http://www.xn85turbo.com/index.html If I had the money and time, I'd have it myself!

Pop into the "New Members" section and introduce yourself. Doesn't need to be a huge essay, just a little about you and your bike.

I think you'll find that actually reads 1N23456, and indicates the gear selection order! (i.e. 1st, Neutral, 2nd 3rd etc).

I think he means this kind of special:

If it's any consolation, I have the same issue (only worse, usually!) trying to get stuff to Guernsey. They usually refuse to believe that it costs the same as UK delivery, except for large or heavy items, but they seem to think it's OK to take UK postage, double it, then add a 0 to the end!

Here she is running: And my mate Rob that built her, taking her for a quick run:

Personally, I'd go with the XJ - it'll be a lot more comfortable to put the miles in, and they're pretty bullet proof! I've had 2, and never had grief with either. If you're looking to modify, you'll find very little aftermarket stuff for the XJ, whereas there are loads of options with the R6. Also, if you're looking for speed, then the R6 is the way to go, as the XJ won't set the world alight with it's performance, but it's very stable, very comfortable and will keep up with, or even outperform, a lot of bikes in the twisty bits, but they will leave you on the straights!

Well, after lots of delays, she should be back with me on Monday!! Here she is in final livery!! Just waiting on the filters.

Right all, I need some opinions. Just need to finalise the colour scheme. I had to get a new tank, as the old one leaked. Here's how it looks at the moment: I was thinking of spraying the red bits of the tank black, leaving the cream bit as it is, red rims and whitewall tyres. Kind of like this (excuse the photoshopping - it's just to give an idea, and imagine the front wheel the same as the back!): But I'm open to suggestions and opinions!

I'd just like my bike back in time for Christmas!! It's been "nearly finished" since July!!

My tip is - move to Guernsey! I can still get a rider policy! Fully comp on any bike, any size, mine or not, modified or not, £210 per year!

And Nitty Nora the Bug Explorer!! No need for her now - not enough hair left!!

No worries. It's good to share!!

Good skills!! Didn't realise the TT and XT were so similar - that's why it looked like it!!

Possibly, not sure on that, but certainly looks like the XT that my mate used to run, even down to the colour. (Although his was in better condition, but that's 20+ years ago!!)

Thought this part number decoder might be useful: Part Number in the format XXX-XXXXX-XX-XX XXX-XXXXX-XX-XX The first three digits are the Model Code (every model in the Yamaha Product Line has a unique model number) all parts are given a Model Code of the first model they were used on. XXX-XXXXX-XX-XX The middle five digits are the Basic Code number and indicates the actual part, i.e. 11631 = piston; 11311 = cylinder, etc. "W" substituted in the first position of this five-digit group (000-W0000-00-00) indicates a factory assembled kit which differs in content from the original assembly used in production (i.e. 2M0-W0046-00-00 – Rear Break Pad @$$’y). XXX-XXXXX-XX-XX The next two digits are the Design Code and Design Change digits (so 01 means the part has had one design change). This part may or may not appear different, but it will be interchangeable with the original part. XXX-XXXXX-XX-XX The last two digits are the Color or Finish Code. For a Part Number in the format XXXXX-XXXXX-XX All these parts are Hardware (fasteners), they all start with a '9' and end in '00'. - 9XXXX-XXXXX-00 9XXXX-XXXXX-00 The second and third digits tells us what type of fastener: 0 - 'various' 1 - bolts, cotter pins 2 - screws, nuts 3 - oil seals, O-rings, bearings 4 - spark plugs 5 - bolts, nuts 6 - ISO bolts 7 - ISO screws and nuts 9XXXX-XXXXX-00 The fourth and fifth digits tell us what material/surface finish (e.g. chromed). 9XXXX-XXXXX-00 Digits six and seven give the diameter (inner or outer) e.g. 08 would be an M8 size. 9XXXX-XXXXX-00 Digits eight, nine and ten are the length (except for '901' bolts for some reason) There are also standard fastener types...e.g. 90105-XXXXX are Washer based bolts 90116-XXXXX are Studs 90401-XXXXX are Union bolts 99999-XXXXX means that a part has been superseded by a kit.

That'll be a '76 XT500C. Bit of a rare beastie!!

Here you go:

Well I never knew that. (Probably because I never had a problem with it!) You learn something every day!

They should look like this:

When you say there was uneven brake wear, do you mean they are wedge-shaped? If so, that's the shape they're meant to be!