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UK based owners

Discussion in 'Other' started by sausage-fingers, Jul 11, 2009.

  1. Minimutly

    Minimutly Well-Known Member

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    Two things I've had from Yambits which I didn't use as supplied. The original type fusebox - the wires were pityfully feeble, and the ignition switch - again the main wires were feeble, but if you have an original switch you can swap them, of put your own in.
     
  2. Chris_H

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    Thanks for the info - I'd been looking at the fuse box to see if it's better than my existing one. I've just ordered a front axle nut and washer, a rear brake adjuster kit and some rear suspension nuts from them.

    I've already got a spare stator, rectifier and brushes that came with the bike so I'm hoping that one of those things is going to fix my charging issue - finger's crossed!
     
  3. DaygloDavid

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    Looking back at this thread, 40 UK members have given their locations, there are more that haven't. Geographically, the furthest apart are Aberdeen (NE Scotland) & Plymouth (SW England), just over 600 miles. East to West, there is Whitby to Blackpool, 160 miles.

    Hopefully, in the future, when we are out of Covid lockdown/tiers etc., is there any interest in a meet up, be that national or regional.
     
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  4. Minimutly

    Minimutly Well-Known Member

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    I'm in Tegryn, North Pembrokeshire, Wales. Should be a long way from the SouthEast?
     
  5. DaygloDavid

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    The furthest SE member who has given their location is Ipswich, that's just over 300 miles from Tegryn.

    When we are allowed out to play, would you be interested in a meet up.
     
  6. Minimutly

    Minimutly Well-Known Member

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    Yes of course :)
     
  7. DaygloDavid

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    Chester is halfway between Tegryn & Ingleby Barwick.
     
  8. Minimutly

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    Yeh, I was in Chester for work, decided to drive up to Keighly to look at a vmax trike - it took quite a bit longer than I thought...
    And yes, I did buy it.
     
  9. AndyH64

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    Hello everyone.
    I currently live near Cardiff, recently moved down here from the North East. I own a 1986 Radian 600 that I am rebuilding/restoring. 20200717_064626.jpg
    This is how it looked when I bought it, 3 hideous things in my opinion.
    1. The white frame
    2. The handlebars
    3. The aftermarket twin headlights.
    My aim was either a cafe racer or flat tracker, but I am more leaning to a more stock look.
    Dayglo Dave mentioned Ingleby Barwick in one of his posts, a place I know well.
    I will be picking the brains of other members for technical advice and where I can obtain parts that I will need.
    The YX is now stripped down and most of the paint has been removed from the frame.
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    Cheers Andy
     
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    Nice platform to built a ratbike.;)
    Perhaps this year again 'near' your place when the flue is overcome.
     
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    I am Steve from Whitby - come by here and I will show you the good roads and the best fish and chips!
     
  12. AndyH64

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    I grew up near Whitby, Sneatonthorpe to be precise, near the new mine. Good to hear from a fellow Yorkshireman.
     
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    I did a few months at that mine before I retired (yesterday!)
     
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    I'm sure the mine will be a big benefit for the Whitby area.
     
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    HI just signed up tonight does anyone know where there is a reasonably priced 550 seca, i had a new one in 81 and wouldnt mind having another even though i had a bad experience with the first thanks
     
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    Just noticed, my first post on here was 8 years ago. Still riding my 650 every day and it just gets better and better (or my knowledge does?). These bikes are so good for DIY maintenance and almost impossible to break. It's due for historic vehicle status this year and I fully intend to keep it going until I drop. All the best
     
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    On 1st April 2021, I'll be applying for historic vehicle tax exemption on my 1980 4K0 (UK) XJ650.
     
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    another thing you have to watch yambits on is the clutch cables, i got one off them for a yam i had at the time and it turned out to be four inches longer than standard
     
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    Yamabits dont seem to stock anything for XJ6's. I Struggled to get a front sprocket nut and washer. I finally got 2. First one off ebay and it has no nut locker on it, it came from Poland too. The second from Morotrcycle Products and its too big! Spoke to a engineer chum who said it be fine to put the old one on but to tap/die it and clean it up... Guess it will have to do till I find a new one!

    Anyhoo does anyone know of any decent yamaha stockist at all?
     
  20. Minimutly

    Minimutly Well-Known Member

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    Cmsnl are good, and will ship to UK. If @chacal was in Europe it would be easy, importing from the States is too painful.
     
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