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  1. Started by jimmy,

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  2. Started by tobi evans,

    I dont really get all the areas? Is general for me to say i generally love my bike?

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  3. Started by slice,

    Just a quick query, has anyone used this stuff? As I now have the FJR and want to keep it in the best condition I can I was considering using this stuff but don't know enough about it to make a decision. Any thoughts on it would be appreciated. Oh and one other thing it is an expensive option but does last (they say) about 20 years plus it has no corrosion in the engine thus keeping it free from the usual crud that builds up over time even with the best anti-freeze.

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  4. Started by meatloaf,

    Meet 10 day old Ben the newest member of the meatloaf family, he is my great nephew which must make GREAT uncle meat.

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  5. Started by drewpy,

    got an LG 42lg3000 and need to repair it. Are there any TV engineers who can identify what the issue is with this TV? hopefully its the T-Con Drewps

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  6. Started by Dollovee950,

    Does anyone know somewhere I can get a fork shroud for an xvs950a for under £150

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  7. Started by Katie1,

    Ok, have decided to get rid of the Benelli Trek and now have my eye on: Triumph Tiger 800 Honda Crossrunner 800 Honda CBR600F (new version) Anyone have experience with any of those (Bippo ) that they'd care to share? And yes, I know the Crossrunner looks like a jetski in pictures, I haven't seen one in the flesh yet!

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  8. Started by krisjaanis,

    Hello motorcycle racers! I am new to your group! So I decided to buy 125ccm enduro motorcycle (I'm 16 years old). I fell in love with Yamaha DT125. So I have a few questions. 1. Which of the model is the best? (year and model) 2. What is the cost of repairs? 3. What is the fuel consumption? Sorry for mistakes, and thank you for your patience!

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  9. Started by sunsprie,

    Ok put the new battery in my brothers 125 virago and then started her to roll her out of the garage but the fucking thing not go back at all, brakes week fine. Really confused?? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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  10. Started by Callyspoy,

    Hello folks, You may have seen that i have been restoring a 1976 V50, the project is now complete. The plan was to sell my CB125 once the Yammy was finished but my wife has thrown a large spanner in the works. She has intimated that for my 30th birthday (January) i may be allowed to do a DAS course. I'm wondering whether it would be better to keep the Honda so i can maintain and hone my skills on a motorbike rather than on a moped. If i passed, i would sell whichever bike i had at that point anyway in order to buy a bigger bike, i just wonder if it makes more sense to sell the wee Yam whilst it's the good time to sell and rebuild is fresh? The Honda is a bit ratty b…

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  11. Started by sunsprie,

    Hi folks. I know I'm asking questions a good bit on here recently and I apologise lol I just like to be sure. I'm trying to get my brother who's in work a new battery for his virago, guy was hesitant to sell me one as I didn't have the code. I can't get the code cause my brothers in work and my drags in the garage getting the breaks looked at so I can't ride over to look. Is the code for the battery really important or should I absolutely wait until I get the right code? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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  12. Started by sunsprie,

    I'm wondering about the front breaks on the dragstar. When I pull on the break it's feels strange, it's like it stops, goes abit, stops, it's sorta hard to explain. When I bought the bike there was 6000 miles on her. I'm wondering should I get new break pads? How are dragstar breaks generally? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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  13. I love my dragstar 650 but today I was out on her and it just felt different from usual. I don't really know how to explain it. I'm pretty certain nothing is wrong with the bike just some days it feels different from others lol. This ever happen to anyone else? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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  14. Howdy people ! I'm pinching myself ! I just got my new wheels . After 20 odd years of biking everyday , business and pleasure , I picked up a 4 year ban due to an unfortunate incident involving a car , a hedge , police and a judge . I took it on the chin and did my 4 years and was delighted to get my licence back . I wasn't so delighted to to discover that it now had a "Licence Endorsed" stamp on it and 10 penalty points left for good measure . Well , not much point talking to the insurance people just yet, I thought . So , that was three years ago , the points are gone and the endorsement should come off in a bit . , and I'v…

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  15. Started by Alan- hydrodip,

    Hi guys I am a newbie on here I have a few ongoing projects, but my recent one is a rd350 ypvs rolling chassis I have just purchased, but unfortunately the owner has lout the v5 :-( is there anyway I can obtain the reg with just the vin number only? As I would like to keep it as original as possible, Many thanks alan :-)

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  16. Started by Geewhite,

    Ok, its not a bike but hey, shoot me! This is though, And this, kind of, 400t in the lounge, Me on the RF900 The GPx600R, very comfy, The St1100, I just love the torque. Nial McKenzie on an RD LC at Knockhill last year, My Rona admiring the LC's, The Fs1e meet at Squires last year, we had a great time......on the ST1100, I hope you enjoy some of our pics and our bikes. Graeme (Gee)

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  17. Started by chefspud,

    Hey all I'm looking to take my MT 125 down to the isle of Wight to see my mum this summer any ideas on the best types of panniers ? I have the tank bag just need panniers for the back [emoji2] Any tips on cameras to I'm thinking of filming the journey. Thanks [emoji2]

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  18. Started by Guitar618,

    Hey guys, I am a new to this forum. I have been racking my brain with this. Here is my dilemma: I just bought a Yamaha Seca xm400j. My problem is 2 fold. I am having an issue finding a new gas tank for it, either used, oem, or aftermarket. The tank has a hole in the right side that the previous owner fixed with JB Weld, and it looks shotty at best. Holds fuel but cosmetically unappealing. I am also having a problem with the charging system. A new battery was installed after sitting all winter, but the bike will not charge the battery. Stator is good, and a new regulator was installed. Anyone else out there have this problem or know of anything else that might help?

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  19. Started by mcferreira100,

    So needed some parts so picked this up for cheap. Interested in the exhaust for the XT250..engine cover for the XL185. Non runner but still got nice clocks and most things seem to be there..so will probably be a future project.

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  20. Started by slice,

    Off to Norfolk tomorrow morning to pick up the FJR, really looking forward to the ride home, 200 miles or so and that should blow the cobwebs out of it and me. Will try to do a vid of the ride but hopefully it will be all sweet. Staying off the M25 and M4 going to use the A roads to give it a bit of a workout, if it's anything like my 1200 I might just fill it with fuel and never go home !!

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