Seeking more first hand, real world experience of DRZ400 ownership, I joined a certain SingleCylinder forum. Have to say that this XRV.ORG.UK forum seems a far more helpful, friendlier and tolerant place to be when asking novice/newbie questions. So, Thank You All for your assistance with my...

Hi guys, after being enticed to ride a friend's xr250 this Summer I have taken the plunge and bought my own:) (1998 yr model) Big service to start with for a clean sheet, air filter was falling apart (!) and oil black but heh ho, all good now. Last few jobs to do this w/e (replace brake...

Hi guys Had my xl for a while now and after many hours of reading around, it seems that many of us have been plagued with this "bog" occuring once you snap open the throttle. A few questions first though I think that the model i have is an "RD" model but what is the difference between this and...

1.The thread of drive shaft which the front sprocket goes onto has started to shred and I want to replace it - would this entail a full engine strip down to remove and replace it or can it be knocked/screwed out? 2. Rear light wont work and I cannot adjust the little nut by hand which alters...

Hi all, I have just purchased a 2004 650 transalp and think it could be the best bike I've ever owned and I only had it a weekend.:p The only problem I have is the engine vibrations. I test rode a 2000 650 locally and it was smooth. I found a 2004 transalp with half the k's out of town so...

Hi, im new to this site, so hi to everyone! I've just picked up a new 2007 pre-reg transalp and am wanting top box / pannier rack and panniers. Im prepared to buy 2nd hand - i'd rather buy 2nd hand ! Anyone know of any bargains out there, certain 'auction sites' appear to be a total mine field...

Ok, one; Triumph Tiger, been off road for winter, I run it for half an hour every month but this month there's a pool of coolant under the bike as it heats up. About two egg cup fulls, then nothing. The coolant is still above the min so topping up will resolve. I just wondered if there might be...