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    my yamaha banshee is back firing n second and third gear as im accelerating

    it could be C.D.I. pick up related,or i'd also check the voltage regulator/rectifier,(check the resistance on all)
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    how many kawasaki vn750 are there in the uk?

    i bet not too many,not the most popular of bikes,the vulcan.
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    Suzuki GS 500 E vs Yamaha XJ 600 N?

    both bikes would be ok.it really comes down to preference,a four or a twin?both are short stroke,(meaning high revving)four strokes.top speeds about the same,real world handing also.economy i believe is similar too on both.spares shouldn't be an issue as plenty of both have been sold.
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    how many kawasaki vn750 are there in the uk?

    i bet not too many,not the most popular of bikes,the vulcan.
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    how many kawasaki vn750 are there in the uk?

    i bet not too many,not the most popular of bikes,the vulcan.
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    how many kawasaki vn750 are there in the uk?

    i bet not too many,not the most popular of bikes,the vulcan.
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    Yamaha R1 battery problems.?

    either the battery is not holding a charge,or the alternator,isn't chucking enough current out.somethings not right somewhere.does he use the bike much?,if not,is it on a battery tender,like an optimate charger?
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    I have just bought a 1981 Yamaha 248cc but i have no idea what model it is?

    if you look on the head stock,or the engine cases,yamaha numbers start with a number and usually a letter,then a number.par example,2k4,yamaha dt175mx,1980/81,1ao,yamaha rd250,1978.4lo,yamaha rd350lc,1981,1j7,yamaha xs750
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    I have just bought a 1981 Yamaha 248cc but i have no idea what model it is?

    if you look on the head stock,or the engine cases,yamaha numbers start with a number and usually a letter,then a number.par example,2k4,yamaha dt175mx,1980/81,1ao,yamaha rd250,1978.4lo,yamaha rd350lc,1981,1j7,yamaha xs750
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    I have just bought a 1981 Yamaha 248cc but i have no idea what model it is?

    if you look on the head stock,or the engine cases,yamaha numbers start with a number and usually a letter,then a number.par example,2k4,yamaha dt175mx,1980/81,1ao,yamaha rd250,1978.4lo,yamaha rd350lc,1981,1j7,yamaha xs750
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    I have just bought a 1981 Yamaha 248cc but i have no idea what model it is?

    if you look on the head stock,or the engine cases,yamaha numbers start with a number and usually a letter,then a number.par example,2k4,yamaha dt175mx,1980/81,1ao,yamaha rd250,1978.4lo,yamaha rd350lc,1981,1j7,yamaha xs750
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    Question about yamaha tenere 2009!!!!?

    try one for size,yes they are quite a tall bike,but if You still want one,you could always either drop the front forks a little,and get the rear shock lowered too.in addition to which,you could have the seat lowered,buy the removing of some foam.
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    Yamaha XS400 Stalling?

    don't you have a vacuum fuel tap?,if you have a pri setting,meaning prime,and the carburettor tops are domed then you do.i'd get the tap checked.i would have said check your float heights but you say the carbs are set.it could be an electrical fault
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    Vendors at motorcycle events, most merchandise is for Harley Bikes, but who has the...

    your questions always make me chuckle.i bet harley davidson,earn more money out of merchandising than selling bikes.if you're selling custom related parts,then i suppose you'd have to do your homework,go to a few,and pick an appropriate show to sell your wares at.funny thing is,if you took all...
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    yamaha xj750 (1982) universal joint knackered?

    i had to do this with a vmax of mine once.the uj was ok but strangely enough,one of the bevel gears,the back shaft of the one that sticks out of the back of the engines shaft snapped,which bolts to the uj.you'll have to remove the swingarm,it shouldn't be too difficult,but get yourself a...
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