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Hi everyone, I just wanted to let you all know about the latest edition of Influx Magazine, the motoring mag put together by us here at Bikesure. Last month we headed down to Pendine Sands to look at the UK vintage hot rod scene, whilst this month we jetted off to California to speak to our American cousins about alternative bike culture. Earlier this year we ran an edition about the bike scene here in England, including the alt. bike event Dirtquake. This month we attended the Californian equivalent, filming the dirt track in Perris, and chatting to bikers about what makes the event unique. We’ve also got articles on Bud Ekins, arguably the king of Cali bike cult…

Hi all I'm a newbie to this site and will appreciate any help anyone can give. Right, here's my problem, a while back my speedo went to zero whilst riding, a few kilometres later it came back to normal, it happened twice, same thing. Last week it packed in totally, I am not a techno wizard or an ace mechanic but will have a go. Is there any way or test to find out if the speed sensor is working before I buy a new one? I've checked all fuses, no nipped wires and the toothed cog seems in good order eg no visible signs of being loose. Bike in question is a 99 xvs dragstar 1100 Thanks in advance.

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hello everyone I'm new here! I have just recently bought my self a Yamaha t50 townmate! I got it for £500 and it's all fully working just need to decide what to do with it cafe racer??? And can anyone tell me the speed this will do many thanks.

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Narrowly avoided being taken out by a Audi TT doing an unannounced U turn from the kerb on my way home tonight. I was gratified to see he had a 'Think Bike' sticker on the car. Plonk

I just spent the day clearing/tidying out my shed getting ready to stick the bikes back in for their winter rest. Got around to pulling apart my tool chest and fixed the runners (2 of the drawers were hanging off). Some small tinkering on my auld Speedtwin and generally feeling all is good in the world. Shed therapy......Well recommended

Well I knew its been coming for a few weeks now, my dog Chunk hasn't been well for a while, we got a ultrasound scan on his kidneys about three weeks ago but the results suggested they were ok, but his blood & urine tests confirmed some sort of kidney damage, we thought it was early stages and just a change of diet would do the trick. But he's been getting steadily worse, he stopped eating a couple of days ago and I knew it was time to end his suffering its the toughest decision I've ever had to make, my whole family are in bits, he was a brilliant dog and loved by all who knew him RIP Chunk.

Maby anyone knows how to make my xmax 125 more powerful?:)))

Just returned from Birmingham, my daughter enticed me to visit her to help with some DIY with the promise to take me to the National Motorcycle Mueseum. Wow what a collection of British bikes, I didn't realise that back in the early 1900's that there were so many British bike manufactures many of whom I had never heard of. I even saw an example of a BSA Golden Flash which I haven't seen since I sold mine 1950 model back in 1969, I thought these could come in handy to sort out some of the nutters on the road today. Didn't know Wilkinson sword made bikes Not seen a Norton like this on the road Kinda liked this folding bike from the early 50's

ellie may clampet RIP. died today of a ruptured spleen. she's the one on the left, it hurts like eck..

I seem to have a thing for Suzukis at the moment, went to my local bike shop to get a puncture repaired and guess what bought 2 TS models that have been sat in a garage for some years. Not in the best of condition but I have most of the parts and they are 2 strokes, which I wanted to play with so look at the pictures and weep, what was I thinking? One on top is a TS150 and the one on the bottom is parts of a TS100 got a box of parts that belong to it. Not sure what I will do with them at the moment but shall take the engines out and have a poke round to see if I can get them running, should keep me busy through the winter. SWMBO was not thrilled that I again go out wit…

Been a great Sept,, and no rain ,for two week ,...

Gotta say if it can lift off with 3 24volt batteries it can lift of with an engine and a few gallons of petrol !!! Now that would be worth riding. https://youtu.be/H0epgrI4CDs

Started with a standard Thunderace but after some old bloke knocked me off, a project has developed... Subframe cut and welded For the R1 5PW tail Tank re shaped for the new seat Fairing panels slimmed down R1 forks mated to FZR1000RU yokes ZX12R rear shock and Ducati dogbones Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Hello everyone, I have gotten myself a Yamaha XS400L (that is what it officially say on the paper) but found it might be also called XJ 400 Maxim. It seems a bit special at least what the local shops in Denmark tell me. I have been looking in vain for a luggage holder so I can mount a top case. I tried already ebay and several other accessory vendors. however I have seen a couple of picture on the web of similar machines which had such a thing mounted. So if anyone has a tip or recommendation where to get one I would be thankful. I have some pics and I hope that works Thanks a bunch, Werner

Been off work this week, grafting around the house, painting exterior etc yah boo. Bit titted off that I couldnt make to Matlock last Friday, so fuck it, Im off out tomorrow, first thing, Derbyshire Dams/Buxton/Castleton area, on the Fazer

I have a dt50mx, have no v5 and want to register it! All matching numbers can anyone help?