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  1. Started by Harv,

    Well, I thought I posted this but I guess it got lost. I attemted to add an avatar by going to My Photobucket "Copy" the picture, went to My Controls, Edit Avatar and "Paste" in the area for the picture. It didn't work so I'm missing something and being fuzzy headed doesn't help.. Thanks for your help..

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  2. Hello all, I have recently purchased a 1987 TZR 250 that has just been put back together as a on road bike from being tracked. After each run out on it one of the spark plugs goes down. I have reduced the in tack mix to 110mm of comp2 oil per galon of petrol, as the bike running too rich would be the first obvious diagnosis. However this does not seem to have made any difference. Still eating those plugs ! A couple of people have told me that the coils may need replacing, and if i am to replace them i should replace them with Dyna coils to also act as a performance up grade. Apparently i need to give the supplier the ohms rating in order for them to be matched up. …

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  3. Started by xcelr8,

    IF ANY ONE IS INTERESTED IN CAR PARTS (GLOWPLUGS, SPARK PLUGS, COIL PACKS, FILTERS etc) GIVE ME A SHOUT WITH CAR DETAILS AND REG, BECAUSE MY MISSUS IS IN THE CAR TRADE AND CAN GET THEM AT LOW PRICES!

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  4. Started by Airhead,

    Im going and i Have two spare seated tickets, will sell for face value, PM me if youre interested

  5. Started by crano,

    Hello is the dtr engine and the dt engine simular as I have a manual for a dt 125 and was wondering if I could use the dt manual for tdr settings?? like torque .

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  6. Started by pav,

    hi guys & gals... dose anyone no as to where i can buy some H7 blue xenon bulbs for my R1 2008 modle? thanks

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  7. Started by ShoKz,

    Any idea what the connection type is for the indicators ( rear ) i messed up my undertry so im going to put a tailtidy on it, i got the fittinng but i am waiting before i buy indicators incase i buy the wrong ones anyone help me ?

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  8. Started by 6545george,

    I have recently brought an rd 350lc and it runs on premix but i am unsure of the ratio of oil to petrol i should be useing ?? it is a standard set up. Can anyone please help as i dont want to ruin my engine by running it with to much or too little 2 stroke oil. Does anyone no the standard factory mixture ratio ?? thanks george

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  9. Started by Cymraeg_Atodeg,

    I fancy buying an Arai Corsair RX-7 Haga replica helmet. Is it a good or bad helmet? (I have fit tested one and it is really comfortable...) Also, what helmet do you wear? And why that helmet?

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  10. Started by alza,

    hi everyone i was trying to put the speedo onto my dt125x..with the small black 3 pin plug..but when i turned on ignition the oil light & neutrel light went on but speedo didnt light up..can the speedo be opened & is there a bulb that can be changed or do i have to get a new speedo..cheera alza

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  11. Started by wild foamy,

    hi everyone. bought this fuel tank for my Yamaha DT50MX but it doesn't seem to fit (it overhangs the frame too much and catches on the exhaust expansion chamber. the blue tank in the pic is the one from my DT50MX, maybe someone could help identify the black tank? im pretty sure its from a trials bike as it looks remotely like a Suzuki TS tank.

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  12. Started by YBRLondon,

    Is anyone here a member of this scheme? http://www.lock2lock.co.uk/ Do you think it's a good idea worth signing up for? I don't know of anyone who's had their bike taken from a row of others, but I'm sure that it happens - perhaps being anchored to the bike next to you could help. I might be inclined to sign up if I thought that there were enough people out there doing it, but to be honest I've never noticed the stickers on any bikes I've parked next to... Not that I've looked very closely mind you. Any thoughts? H )

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

    Right, hot on the heals of the trans-european trip, I'm considering a trans-america trip now..... Has anyone out there got any idea on shipping costs for a bike of say 180Kg's, to air frieght it from the UK to maybe Vancover or LAX ??

  14. Started by Simon and Jill,

    Can anyone tell me the difference between Vance & Hines "Cruzers" exhaust and "Straightshots"? I'm looking for some pipes that will give me the really powerful sound but not "too" loud - I'm about to get a Dragstar 650 Classic. Any other recommendations? Thanks.

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  15. Started by Alex,

    Oh my god is all i can say... http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7636577.stm

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  16. Started by forest,

    is it me or am i getting old. but every time i see someone blasting down the road on their bike wearing shorts and t shirt i want to chase after them and give them a peace of my mind. especially when there are some cracking deals on leathers and all other types of bike clotheing. but thats just my veiw on it. wot do u all think about it?

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  17. Started by YamaHead,

    ...from that side of the pond....... have had the pleasure to see this bloke in action? ....... Appearantly, he & his wife are NOT doing any US dates anymore.......due to the takeover of PACE....by SFX I've seen Gary 3 times live here in Portland........Truly something to behold!

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  18. Started by R1Virgin,

    Hi guys When I get my broadband set up at home I'll post a pic of our wedding cakes..........they both had motorbikes on the top of them LOL!! We had a lovely day, didn't go on honeymoon, we're going to the GP in Valencia in October We went to Hein Gericke on Sunday...........I now have a new set of leathers to match my new boots..........I am now a Black & White Power Ranger Just need to pass my test! Got an Aprilia 125 to ride when I pass my CBT. It was a race bike so we need to get some lights for it and register it. Maria

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    Started by Guest FZ6 GEOFF S2,

    Does anyone use Facebook???

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  20. Im looking for accomodation for myself and 4 of my university lecturers (all a right laugh!) on the 9th October (a week on Thursday) in Surrey. We will be arriving about 10pm and leaving first thing Friday morning to go to the Animal Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery centre in Eashing. There will be a financial contribution to anyone who can put us up too! If you can help please PM me. Cheers !

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