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  1. Started by ron34,

    Hi anyone got a sump for a 99 4xv,last job on a year and a half streetfighter re build and it cracked undoing it.. gutted! my moby is 07810007713 I manage the Motor Vehicle/Motor cycle departments at a college, i have just purchased a 20k superflow dyno with all the trimmings. Thinking of putting a power run day on in new year, anyone interested? college is near B/pool. Paul

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  2. Started by choppernorgate,

    i just started playing motogp on xbox well 3weaks now had it long time tho well im getting good at it and would like 2 know what ps3 bike games r good as getting 1 on the 14th

  3. Started by pilninggas,

    this one is also doing the rounds due to the stoopidity of the OP: http://www.106owners.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=68729

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  4. Started by Gas up - Let's Go!,

    I'm doing some updating of my website, long overdue I've been told! Anyway, I'm working on a few ideas to go along with the update to my trip through the summer and I'm wondering : In one sentence, can you describe why you are a biker ? I've been trying and it's bl00dy difficult, so come on, lets have it,, why ?

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  5. Guest FZ6 GEOFF S2
    Started by Guest FZ6 GEOFF S2,

    hello again. Right this is going to sound really dodge but I was watching Last of the summer wine (yes i no i am only 20 but...... wat ever) And i have decided i want Motorcycle and side car. had a go on a Ural a few months back (see pics below \/) And i have decided I want one. Can any give me advice on them? Or anyone know people who are selling them??

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  6. Started by Goff,

    A little girl walks into a pet shop and asks the owner “Do you have any widdle wabbits??” The shopkeepers heart melts, so he kneels down so that he is on her level and asks, “Do you want a widdle white wabbit, a thoft fuffy bwack wabbit or like that that widdle bwown one over there..?” The little girl blushes, rocks on her heels, puts her hands on her knees, leans forward and says, . . . . . . . . . . . . . “I weally don’t fink my pyfon gives a fuck!!”

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  7. Started by Mark J,

    I'm a Warcraft man myself but also play Enemy Territory (free online war game using the old Quake engine).

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  8. Started by jeepurz,

    those cats in the netherlands turn out some awsome garage builds, this guy took it a step further, "road trip" http://www.nimbustripinjapan.blogspot.com/

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  9. Started by blackhat250,

    Quick reminder for u travelers [ Gas up & the like] tmorrow night [sunday 30th.] Sky travel 9.00 pm EAST COAST OF AMERICA BIKE RIDE [ series] also on +1 hr if u miss it... lets dream of the summer months [-5 here]

  10. Started by Goff,

    Can you please turn on your PM function - and contact me when you have done it. Cheers

  11. Started by Goff,

    This thread is absolute CLASS LINKY LINKY

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  12. Started by Goff,

    Some of you might have seent his already as it was out last year, but i think its class - and very clever indeed, so brought it back for anotehr showing SMIDSY

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  13. Started by Goff,

    Found these and thoguht they were quite good. Should keep some of you occupied for a while and stop you from being naughty LINKY LINKY

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  14. Started by jonnie,

    not sure wether to get a fazer or thunder cat , whats best ?

  15. Started by wild foamy,

    hi there all. im looking to build a simple 6VDC to 12VDC step-up transformer for using things like phone chargers and camera chargers from the 6v supply on my bike. i know i wont get high outputs but i am looking to get something like 400mah out of it. i have basic knowledge in electrical engineering but i need a bit of help drawing up a schematic diagram. anyone have any ideas? regards Steve

  16. Started by Brands Hatch Yamaha,

    Just thought would say hello : , we are a Yamaha premier dealer based in kent, if you need any parts, advice please send me a message

  17. Started by mark h,

    Hi ya`all, Been out for first ride this morning, I KNOW I`M A STUPED OLD FOOL, With no front brake, BUT i just had to know if the clutch/gearbox were ok, because it`s going to be a long hard save before i can afford a brake, ( Did i mention the gaggle of offspring, Christmas, And all that), Now i can get on with other things, Lots to do yet, So don`t go away, Stay tuned, ILL BE BACK, So thank you all, Mark. P.S. She go`s like a true cruiser by the way, just the job.

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  18. Started by choppernorgate,

    was told synthitic oil clogs up eney tips

  19. Started by Gas up - Let's Go!,

    Last night (Monday 17th November 2008) the BBC Watchdog program run a report on Direct Bikes, and the scooters they sell, you can read about it here : One part of the report mentions speedo's and one guy had been told by Mr plod that speedos showing only km/h is illegal. Has anyone any knowledge about this, is it true? What about bikers from the continent coming into this country, how will it effect them ? I'm a little curious, as my TTR has km/h and no mph - but I didn't think it was actually a requirement to have a speedo (abide by the speed limits yes), and when I've comapired every speedo I've had with either GPS or RoadBook the speedo's are between 7 and 10…

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  20. Started by philpass,

    logged on as i found out a good mate was also a member,xs360,sadly not with us anymore,we never knew of his membership on here,we knew him from the various z750 sites he was in,thanks for your condolences,they will be passed on,