Questions tagged [yamaha]
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Will any starter relay / solenoid do? For my motorcycle
I'm looking for a starter relay / solenoid for my 2004 Yamaha TT600RE. That part seems to be scarce for this bike.
How interchangeable are solenoids for motorcycles? Will any Yamaha 600cc solenoid ...
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Why is my shifter lever extremely stiff or hard to shift gears?
My 1985 Yamaha 750 Maxim shift lever is extremely stiff or hard to shift. When I pull off the casing that it passes thru or even loosen the bolts to the case it shifts normally.
What can the issue ...
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How to troubleshoot carburetor?
I am facing poor fueling with my carburetor in my 2011 Yamaha Fz 16. What are there trivial trouble shooting checks I need to do to diagnose the issue??
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When ever I am driving in low RPM, I ...
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Clutch dragging and making squeaking/grinding noise
My motorcycle clutch (Yamaha Diversion) has recently started dragging extremely badly; I need to rev-match up and down gears and shifting from neutral into first requires me to rev the engine, pull ...
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Once-only thud knock when open throttle
I have a 1997 Yamaha TRX850.
When I open the throttle I'm hearing a thud knock sound near the left crankshaft cover. That sound does not always appears and I can't find any correlation between ...
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Yamaha YZ125K 1983 transmission bearings
I'm restoring an engine and am unable to locate 3 gearbox bearings.
Identifying mark is either IXO or IKO. It is a needle roller bearing type and sits RHS crank case 1/3rd gear shaft.
Mark clearly ...
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Yamaha Seca - Motorcycle Idle problems
My motorcycle (1982 Yamaha Seca 650) has had a strange problem with the idle for a few years now. I have not been able to diagnose it and I'm hoping that someone here might be able to help. It starts ...
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carburetor failure in yamaha dt lanza
I have a problem with DT Lanza carburetor and the mechanic said I need to replace all the parts in carburetor. Can I get DT 200r carburetor on the DT Lanza 230, because it is hard to find it's spare ...
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Motorbike chain tight when in gear pushed forward but loose when rolled backward
I have a Yamaha XJ600 diversion with a sidecar fitted.
Recently had to fit two new tyres and a new rear sprocket for MOT.
Chain seemed fine afterwards for a while but all of a sudden started making ...
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2001 WR426F Leaks a bit of oil out of the breather tube, is it normal?
I have a Yamaha WR426F that after a bit of trailing has a small (couple drops) puddle of oil underneath it after sitting a bit. It seems to be coming from the breather tube, is that normal?
I also ...
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Paintless dent removal for old tank
Is there a way to remove dents like this on the right side of the image? I've seen suction tools but the reviews are bad. Any ideas?
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Motorcycle kickstarter locks at certain point
I was hoping to get some help diagnosing a kickstarter issue I'm having, so I can figure out what my next steps should be (if any) on the 1981 Yamaha XS400 I'm attempting to rebuild.
When attempting ...
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Commonly required spare parts for quad bike (e.g. Yahama Grizzly)
I run a remote field station in central Africa, and we are purchasing a quad (probably a Yahama Grizzly) to ease access. Given parts and funding are hard to get hold of, I would like to take full ...
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What model carburetor is this? (Mikuni Corp)
Recently, my ATV (a 1997 Yamaha Big Bear 350 2x4) developed a carburetor issue where it would run rich. I took it to a mechanic who says that it needs a new carburetor. However, he was unable to find ...
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Is it safe to store my FZ6R in a hot garage that an air conditioning unit emits exhaust into?
I just moved into a new house and planned on storing my 2015 Yamaha FZ6R in the garage, but upon moving in I realized one of the A/C units (think window A/C unit, but in the wall) emits all of the ...
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Lost torque on my Yamaha XVS650
I have a Yamaha DragStar 650 1999. I have a Highway Hawk exhaust and I removed the baffles. Now the exhaust is completely open. When the engine is cold I can start it only if I pull the acceleration ...
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XJ600 1994 Seca 2
I am wondering if anyone can shed light on an issue we are having with this particular bike. Basically, the bike starts fine cold and warms up and drives perfectly for about 15 minutes ( responsive to ...
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When should I perform a valve head adjustment?
My 2012 Yamaha R6 has about 12000 miles on it. During that times I've had a couple rough accidents and I think the combination of those two factors it may be a good idea to check my valve clearance ...
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What does an EXUP servo and subsequently EXUP eliminator plug actually do?
This question relates to my 2012 Yamaha R6.
I removed the kickstand safety actuator because it was bugging me, I found it useless, and my habit is often to lift the kickstand when I start moving ...
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Need to find out which type of radial shaft seal I have
I am repairing the coilover of a Yamaha XT600 2kf and I need to replace a radial shaft seal. Unfortunately I have not been able to identify the exact type of seal this is. I have only been able to ...
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Can I attach a DC blower to intake manifold of my 150CC Yamaha FZS FI engine?
I am planning to add a 12V DC blower (https://www.amazon.in/gp/product/B00LPUXVWS) to intake manifold of my Yamaha FZS FI 149CC engine. I thought it could work more like a supercharger, except it will ...
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Parking a motorcycle with hot engine
I have a question regarding my motorcycle (Yamaha FZ8 - 4Zylinder 800cc). At the weeksend I was driving through a town. It was very hot outside and I parked the bike. The coolingwater-temperature was ...
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Do I need to reprogram ECU when adding custom Air filter
I was thinking of replacing the air filter of a bike into a custom free flow filter.
I understand that I have to mod the exhaust to free flow as well to accompany the increase in exhaust due to the ...
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While raising the accelerator suddenly my bike's speed goes down
While driving, I faced some problem in my bike. when I raise the accelerator suddenly my bike's speed goes down. Anyone knows what is the problem?. I'm using yamaha ss 125 cc bike.
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Electric start isn't functioning anymore
The electric start of my motorcycle isn't working anymore. I can hear a buzzing noise. I can still start it using kick start though.
Can it be fixed?
Please help!
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Bike starts only when fuel petcock is in reserve position
Why does my bike start only when the fuel petcock valve is in the reserve position, and not when its in ON position?
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Going more than recommended Speed in Break-in Period
I have a new Yamaha motorbike. Seller told me not to ride speed more than 50 Kmph for first 1000KM but I rode it 60 for 10 - 15 minutes due to some reason. How does it affect to my Motorbike ?.
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What Mikuni carb model do I have?
I have a Yamaha XS750 1979 rebuilt as a cafe racer (not by me). I need to buy some parts for the carb, but cant seem to find out what carb I have - no ID number
anywhere. I think the original is ...
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My Yamaha cut off while idling and now there is no power
I Started my FZR600 this morning for work. Normal crank. As I lowered the choke it started to die out so I tried to give it some throttle but it didn't help. The bike cut off completely. Checked all ...
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Motorcycle won't stay on when in gear
I've had a motorcycle sitting and it wouldn't start. After charging the battery and using fuel injector cleaner, the motor stays running but only in neutral.
I called my local repair shop and the ...
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2002 Yamaha YZF R1- Fault code 15
I have fault code 15 on my display. Checked the TPS, it has the right resistance on all cables combinations. Also correct voltage on yellow - black when its attached to wire harness and the ignition ...
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2003 Yamaha 650 V Star won't start
My grand baby got on my bike playing and I'm guessing he flooded it.
I went and bought new plugs because the old ones were in bad shape, it ran good. I had just got home from riding it that same day,...
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Replace Yamaha FZ6 radiator for two smaller ones
I bought the engine of a Yamaha FZ6. I want to use it to run a competition single seater car we are builiding in the university. The engine didn't bring the radiator with it. I would like to ...
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1999 Yamaha 80hp Outboard Electrical Problem (Rectifier Overheating)
I recently purchased a pontoon boat and on day #3 my motor died, I'm hoping to get some help from the community with correctly diagnosing and fixing the problem.
The motor - 1999 Yamaha 80hp four ...
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Carbon Fouled Plugs '74 TX500
I'm somewhat new to wrenching my bikes and I'm loving it! :D
I have a 74 Yamaha TX 500 that keeps carbon fouling her plugs :(. I've put on slightly hotter plugs (D7EA from D8EA), narrowed the jets ...
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Tank Dents - 69 Yamaha L5T [duplicate]
I've been trying to get a larger dent out of my old gas tank for a while now and am having no luck. I've been trying the hot glue method and am having no luck. This tank seems to be too thick for this ...
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Restoring a 1985 Yamaha AG200
I was given a bike (1985 Yamaha AG200) and was dedicated to get the thing running so I can learn a bit more about how motors work. Its been sitting in a shed for about 20 years and the rats have got ...
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Yamaha fz700 handlebar bent
Bike got tipped over by a random person, handlebar got bent, and throttle is really hard to move now so I decided to try to take it out to see what I could do. Here is a picture of the bar:
You can ...
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1987 Yamaha FZ700 headlights not working
I recently bought a 1987 Yamaha fz700, and the owner said the headlights didn't work, and I can't figure out what's wrong. We checked some of the wiring out, and the bulb connectors have no power ...
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What is the "gentlemen's-agreement" on the 600cc motorcycles
Today I was reading the news in a Dutch motor-forum and it was about the new Yamaha R6 2017. The article says that there is no further development in the engine because there is a "gentlemen's-...
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Motorcycle muffler is stuck
Trying to get my muffler off of my Yamaha L5T but am having no luck. Any tips or tricks to getting this off?
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Changing the exhaust on a motorbike
I have a Yamaha XJ6 from 2012 and I would like to change the exhaust.
But I have a choice.
Do I change only the muffler or the whole "line"?
Other than cost what are the pros and cons of changing ...
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1982 yamaha seca 750 engine wont turn over
my 750 seca will not turn over, my uncle gave it to me, its been sitting for a couple years, I put P B blaster in cyilinders, and removed spark plugs and tried to push it to get it to turn but... can ...
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1995 Yamaha virago 535 Fuel pump problem
On my 1995 Yamaha virago 535, why does the fuel pump click 10 or so times before trying to start? I've replaced the fuel pump and fuel pump relay. It still has the clicking issue and will not start.
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Requirements to use 55W Bi-xenon 6000k projector on yamaha r15 v 2.0
I have a problem with my vehicle headlights. Now I'm using a 35W 8000k projector for my bike. This is not having much light output as I wish. I'm really interested to see powerful light output from ...
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2013 Yamaha XT250 engine clicking/ticking noise
I just bought my xt250 as my first bike after getting my permit about a month ago. It's 2013. At 100 miles I dropped the oil and changed the filter. As a small woman I've also installed lower links to ...
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2000 Yamaha R1 Quick Action Throttle
I've 2000 Yamaha R1 that I'm racing in my local Clubman's Championship. At the moment the throttle travel is very long, ie. half a turn or more from fully closed to fully open. I want to change this ...
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Why would I feel disbalanced or thrown around when riding a motorcycle
I have a Yamaha XJ600N, and at various points of time when riding around in the city at 50 to 60 kph I have had this strange feedback from the wheels or suspension that makes me feel either slightly ...
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Remove battery panel on Yamaha Cygnus 125 2010
I have a Yamaha Cygnus 125 bought in 2010. I need to recharge / change the battery, but I am unable to remove the cover panel.
The battery is situated in the back, under the seat. The panel got two ...
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Yamaha F40F outboard boat engine continuous alarm when starting
I'm trying to start a very new 2014 Yamaha F40F engine on my dad's boat. The engine was used yesterday by my brother without issues but today it won't start at all, and I get a continuous alarm sound ...
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