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The new KTM SuperDuke "streetfighter" ad is getting a lot of buzz on the information super hi-way this week. The 990cc v-twin powered bike is presented by KTM in sort of a music video format with bike and rider doing almost a litany of indescribably illegal acts on the street to a Megadeath-style soundtrack (with multiple F-bombs, by the way) and with even, dare we say it, borderline homo-erotic images of two shirtless men rolling around on the ground "fighting". All with nary a sole professional rider on closed course, always wear a helmet, etc" boilerplate stuck on it. Viable question: Does KTM even have a lawyer? :twisted: :shock: http://www.990superduke.com/medi…

Those of you who go live2ride will have read this But have you been getting any? I've been getting sexually explicit, threatening and abusive and disturbingly bizare ones! If the culprit is reading this go to a doctor coz you need help! :twisted:

I've just found out that the new XTs are made for Yamaha in Europe by MBK, the well known :shock: scooter makers. No wonder the finish is so piss poor. Yamaha say thet "the finish is acceptable for this type of bike". To which I say "acceptable to whom?" Even a Suzy GS 500 has a better quality "feel"' It's a good job that I love the XT and that it goes really well, with the peeling graphics blowing in the wind . This is my first Yamaha however and I am of the opinion that this is the worst finished bike I have ever owned. It is a great performer, but every time I clean it I notice another blemish - annoying. Are all Yamahas this bad?

This is an invite to anyone who wants to post and have a laugh on a newish forum as well as here and live2ride. All welcome @ http://maximumbikes.com you will find that Unmutual and a few others already post on there.

Hi to everybody hope all are well and riding safely,thought i would share the pics of my bike with you,thats if i manage to get it to work, i might need some help if i don't .Anyway as Luke Skywalker said "Here goes nothing" http://www.bikepics.com/pictures/205772/ http://www.bikepics.com/pictures/205770/ http://www.bikepics.com/pictures/205773/ :oops:

=D> well nice to see him back =D> kevin finished 34th overall his number is 34 :-k makes you think if it was just a publisty stunt :-k he looked good out there,whos next doohan foggy :roll:

Anybody know what happened? It just says: IPB WARNING [2] main(./ips_kernel/class_db_mysql.php): failed to open stream: No such file or directory (Line: 153 of /index.php) ACKKK !!

Max Biaggi and Loris Capirossi have blamed each other for their first lap collision at Estoril on Sunday, which saw Biaggi crash out and Capirossi run off track. After making perhaps the best out of all of his 100 premier-class Grand Prix starts, Capirossi took the holeshot from eleventh on the grid only to be passed a few corners later by Valentino Rossi. As Capirossi was forced wide, Biaggi also tried to sneak through the gap forged by Rossi but had nowhere to go as Capirossi closed the door. Biaggi began his description of the incident in diplomatic fashion but later laid the blame squarely at the feet of the Ducati rider. "Obviously I’m disillusioned with …

Last year MCN did exhaustive tests on all the chain lubes and the clear winner (by a country mile) was the Wurth Dry Chain Lube. It was found to have excellent lubrication qualities and very fling resistant. So I gave it a try. Cleaned up the chain and sprayed it all over, which is quite difficult cos there's no trace of where you just sprayed cos it's completely clear and dries instantly. Very odd. Anyway, I drenched the bloody thing in Wurth, rode it about 10 miles, and when I got back I couldn't find any fling. Have to test it a bit more when I get the Bandit, but from what I've seen so far, I reckon you guys should check it out.

the yammie owners people are still signing up you know.

Well, for all you 2-Wheel Addicts out there....... & a few Yam-defecting members :shock: ....(You know who you are :wink: ).......here's a New Forum to have a look @...... http://www.live2ride.co.uk Make sure you register as this place is brand-spankin' new 8)

In a few short weeks, many riders will be putting their bikes away and riding only on those odd days when it doesn't rain and when the roads aren't covered in salt. What a waste! Hereabouts, from September on, the holiday makers and day trippers stop clogging the roads and the cafes. I get to have Wales all for myself until Easter. Question: How do you keep your bike looking showroom while riding through the rain and the salt? This is what I do and it works. Be warned! It takes at least 10 hours to get your bike ready. 1- Clean and polish the bike to perfection. Polish everything: even under the engine and around the rear suspension. Crystal Glo is a great do everyw…

Hi, I'm in the middle of a debate on the TT Forum. When I suggested that Ricky Carmichael, good as he is, just might not be the greatest motocross rider on earth, the reaction was the same as if I had suggested that Bin Laden should get the Nobel Peace Prize. Being the only European taking part in this "discussion" has been interesting. I reckon that the only true test in Motocross, as in any sport is World Championships. What do you all think? Is AMA Motocross better than the World Champs? AMA road racing isn't close, but maybe Motocross is different.

The second biggest tourist attraction in Delaware: http://www.mikesfamous.com Is building a 6 million dollar "tourist destination" as the company rep called it :roll: in my town up by the new super stop and shop Oh yea, i guess they will sell a few cycles, never near MSRP i hear... My town will be the epicenter of motOrcyclin in the North East USA 8) On sunny summer sundays thats iz :wink:

Hello, all. Haven't visited for some time now, but I'm all excited 'cause yesterday I bought a beautful 2002 silver R1. After riding my YZF750 like a loon I hope it's not going to be a rude awakening! :shock: I'll have to have some self-discipline for a while! :twisted: The YZF was a great bike, but now I'm glad to shot of her after 4 1/2 years, I needed a change. Hope your'e all well, I'll drop in again soon. Ian

......well, for us Yanks anyway :wink: The Sports Car Racing Association of the Monterey Peninsula (SCRAMP) and Dorna Sports, the Spanish-based company that holds the commercial and TV rights to the FIM MotoGP World Championships, have reached an agreement in principal to bring MotoGP, the pinnacle of international motorcycle racing, to Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca beginning in 2005 for a five-year run. Following the initial agreement, Dorna will include the U.S. Grand Prix in the 2005 MotoGP pre-calendar to be presented to the Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) for its approval. “The support from fans and sponsors has been of great encouragement in…

After I bought my new boots, I realised what a mish mash of makes I wear. I am a fashion disaster. Boots - Forma (new) or Gaerne (5 years old). Leather Pants (7 years old)summer) - J&S. Cordura Pants (3 years old) winter) - Hunter. Jacket - Shoei (4 years old), Gloves - Akito(6 months old summer) and Spada (2 years old winter). Helmet - (6 months old) Nolan. Kidney Belt - Sinisalo (new). Best piece of kit - Shoei jacket. Worst piece of kit - Leather pants - comfy but falling apart after all these years. What do you all wear? What is good? What isn't good? Motorcycle clothing has improved beyond recognition in the last 30 years, both in quality and function.…

.....it's very difficult to say no to this deal: THIS...... PLUS.... £600 EQUALS A brand new Limited Edition Bandit 6 on a 54 plate! :shock: What would you do....especially when you consider that the XT only stands me £2.7K. So I'd get a brand new bike for £3.3K. :shock:

Why is it that just as I decide (but haven't got enough money) that a guy comes in our shop today with a mint condition RD500 that's for sale??? #-o

Now that I am venturing off road with a purpose, I have found that my excellent Gaerne road bike boots are simply not up to the job. They are much too fragile and do not offer enough support. I have been on the look out for some dual purpose boots for a few weeks and until today was frustrated. I have looked far and wide. All there was around were either full on MotoX boots or, almost as ridiculous on the road, Enduro Boots. Very heavy and not designed for walking. Also the steel toe caps on all these boots are a bit too Mad Max for me. The Gericke boots that look Adventure Sports were too weedy for serious mud plugging. Today I found the answer: The boots worn by Trial…