Not having much luck with my bikes lately...Went to use the thou for work the other morning and the batteries flat. Stuck it on charge which worked but a couple of start-ups and its flat again  :\ ...Battery is only 2 years old, charged iam on 13v but soon drops to 10v not enough to start and run...going to need a new battery, Motobatt looks to be the best buy ATM but not if they only last 2 years....Anyone else rum Motobatt ? Had any problems ?

Greetings all,


Had a spare taller seat that i purchased on here a while back. Unfortunately, it was a little too tall. Took it to be reupholstered but when they took the cover off, the foam etc underneath was pretty much rotten / been eaten. It wasn’t cost effective to have them rebuild it from scratch.


Soo…..


Anybody got a slightly taller than standard reworked / comfort type seat that they’d like to part with for sensible money please?


Thought I’d ask here before I go to that auction site to pick up a cheap second hand seat to be recovered.


I’ve tried a gel pad strapped on top of the standard, but don’t like the way that you roll around on it whilst riding and tbh, I didn’t find it much, if any more comfortable. It’s really a little more height that I’m after, to reduce the angle of my knees and hips as I get older.

Hi,it is that time, 25000 mile service.
Spoke to my mechanic before covid and he was going to get everything needed to remove the AIS system,  now he says I have to get what's needed and is not being very helpful.
Looking on Pat's page he shows what he calls a carb intake boot which blanks the hole in the carb, unfortunately I can not find it on Fowlers Yamaha parts list, any Idea what the part number is and how to get one?Any idea what to do about the hole in the air box?Is there any thing else I need.The mechanic is going to crimp the ends of the tubes so don't need the bolts to fill the holes in the engine.
How important is it to have the valves checked at 25000 miles,  can I wait a few or thousands miles? It would certainly help me out at the moment as the bill is not going to be cheap.
Do you do a oil change at the same time as the valve check.? Because if I can get away with out the valve check I will do a oil change and small service  my self.

Got my 1999 exhaust headers welded £180 lasted about 1year. Don't want to waste more money. Now going the stainless steel route. What one fits perfect and what one is best thats stronger than a baked bean tin

With hopefully an upcoming trip to Spain in September, I’ve got it into my head that at 16 years and 40k miles, a throttle cable could let go at any time. I’ve read through Pats Page and also Mike’s carb removal advice, and am assuming there’s no way a changing them without carb removal. If that’s the case, is it necessary to remove the carb bank totally from the bike, or would enough space be gained by separating the carbs from their inlets. Thanks in advance for any advice/info.

I've decided to make this thread a sticky and add a few more sites with useful guides for riding technique and tips for everyone's benefit

If you have any suggestions for sites/ links/ videos etc to help other people improve their ride, please add them below :thumbup

GrahamM - Moderator


Hello guys.
I ´ll share with you, and with any 2 wheels rider, I know, what I find is one of the best websites for riding improvement, skills, technics, safety, tips, etc etc.
It gives us great tolls (for instances "Trail Braking" which I didn´t knew) to improve our riding and specially to be a safer rider.
The most, biggest and dangerous mistake, is assuming we are great riders and that we have little or nothing to learn, just because we have been riding for years. We need to keep learning and be willing to improve our riding all the time.
This website is absolutely great. Dave, seems to look that he actually knows what he is talking about (It sounds logic to say the least). Is from USA, but suits every rider.
It also give tips and advise on bike maintenance and riding equipment reviews.
Check it out and comment back your opinion if you wish so.
As Police Scotland says: "Ride Safe - Home Safe"
https://www.canyonchasers.net/

If you’ve got Kriega luggage and wanted to add to it, or maybe baulked at Kriega prices, I’ve come across a good alternative from Amazon called Rhinowalk. They make (copy) the 10,20 and 30 litre tail packs, that are compatible with the existing Kriega US range. I’ve just bought the Rhinowalk 10 litre, already having the Kriega 20 and 30 litre packs. This will be used to carry summer waterproofs, spare gloves, puncture kit and compressor. It fits perfectly to the bike and also when used in conjunction with either of the Kriega packs. At £25, that’s a decent saving over Kriegas £89 for the 10 litre tail pack.

Hi, looking for advice.

2001, FZS1000 Fazer, 89k on the clock and based the UK.

Been out riding for two days, first day ok, second day the tacho-Rev counter shows the revs, but suddenly drops to zero, engine all ok still running, then after a few seconds tacho Rev counter back to normal. This does not happen all the time, occurred about 10 times in a fifty mile ride. Nno other tacho Rev counter error codes, like the 3k , 7k etc. Speedo, lights, turn signals, neutral lights all working, clock keeping time, mileage working ok. Any ideas? Before I start pulling things apart,

thanks,

Don.

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Just got 6 points and it’s got to go. I’m gutted as it’s absolutely mint


Black/grey black engine


48k

R1 1/4 turn throttle tube
Black Zero gravity screen
S1000rr shock
Stiffer ktec fork springs about 3k ago
R1 head gasket fitted and head stripped cleaned,  valve clearances etc about 600 miles ago
Ais delete
Renthals
New c&s
New bt016 tyres f&r
Ultimate addons iPhone 8plus phone Mount
Braded hoses not yet fitted tho
Bar end mirrors, still have originals
Mivv titanium
Exup serviced


£2500 Ono

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I have for resale a couple of bits i recently bought for my bike but turned out i didnt need them.
Was good to rule out what was actually working at the time


Anyways bits are :


Starter cutout relay, part no: 5EB-81950-20 Paid £30 plus postage NOW SOLD
Ignitor, part no: 5LV-82305-00 131800-7940 Paid £43 plus postage
And a complete wiring loom, which is apparently in mint condition. Haven't even opened the box it was delivered it in yet. Paid £50 plus postage


Am located in south east


These parts will be going on ebay soon but thought i would offer them on here first, as i have already had some help on here


Open to offers but not silly ones