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Recently I watched a thred that poised the ? Is it better to do it yourself or pay? Big can of worms you answer!

HELLO !!!! Been away for a while, so here I am again, saying hello. Still got the trusty Tenere, still riding her in lots of rough and dirty place, but alas the TT600RE has a new owner, or at least once the bikes gets to ,,,, New Zealand !!! A couple of weeks ago I picked up another bike to replace the TT600RE, a Triumph Tiger 800xc, and here she is: She's not as good as the Tenere in the twisty narrow lanes of the Lakes, and can't touch the Tenere on dirt, but Mrs GULG will be happier to sit on the back of the Tiger.

Just got a pair of Bridgestone BT023's for the SV. Anyone else using this tyre?

Well Christmas is on its way. Whats on your list this year? I normally have something bike related but this year I have only asked for one thing, a nice watch box (I like watches so something that holds a decent number safely). What are you hoping Santa is going to bring?

Sorry to say (from a resident's point of view) that next years T/sprint will be held at the Anglesey Racing Circuit. The entrance fee for spectators has gone up from 'FREE' to £10 !

Hey peeps. the cold nights are drawing in now and with one mini sold and the other one near completion im starting to look at cracking on with my other projects The XJ turbo is coming along nicely, the engine has been welded and requires only shotblasting, painting and a fresh set of fasteners before it can be refitted and the rest of the bike assembled. As for the DT, its a bit of a different story, all the parts are there and it would (hopefully) take a lot less time to strip, clean, paint and reassemble, the part-assembled wiring loom is hung up on the back of my wardrobe door and most of it is back together, but i have already started to think about modificat…

Its something that i said at work and then wondered what everybody else thinks. Having finally broken and put the winter lining in my jacket i accept its cold. Thing is i would far sooner ride in a dry 0 deg c or less, than 10 degrees and rain. What about you lot?

right then been trying to make sense of/find appropriate information about mod one on a motorcycle, everything i have found so far is far less then helpful... soo what i need to know is.... : do i take my own bike or is one provided? :if i have to arrange my own bike what spec does it need to be? : also any other information that might be of use or just good to know before hand would be very much appreciated! thanks for your time! i am 20 by the way and am trying to get my restricted license before the laws change . if that makes any difference

Hi all, I am new to chat room as well to motorcycles. I have a problem hopefully someone can give some guidance on. I was using my cruiser to do the license test and it requires slow movements using clutch and rear brake. All was good at start clutch in good position and working well, but after test I noticed clutch taking right at top end, if that term makes sense, and when accelerating it was slipping. Almost the take point had moved to immediate depression of the clutch handle, even maybe being engaged a bit when handle released. Not sure if there is possibly damage or is all I need to do is make adjustments to cable tension near clutch handle. Any advice would be appr…

Someone please help in a rush this morning i filled my bike with £4 worth of diesel so to be acurate i can fill my bike with nearly £14 so filling up £4 of diesel then £6 of unleaded meanin there was approx £3 of unleaded in the tank already... I feel its right to drain the tank now but a guy who knows a thing or two about bikes has said it should be ok. Help is much required and appreciated... When i smell the tank i cant smell diesel just petrol.

Well guys after taking and passing my CBT I have had a couple of lessons on the 500cc machine now and found it easier than I had expected. Being a bit of a lightweight myself (7 1/2 stone wet through) i was a bit worried about man handling the machine but it was surprisingly light and the seat was low enough for me to touch the floor with both feet. I was also a little concerned about how sensitive the throttle would be with being a more powerful machine but needn't have worried as it was pretty docile. The last bikes I rode were British ones back in the seventies which were mostly gutless and I was fearing the worst. Did a few slow manoeuvres and practice stopping and se…

hi guys. I'm looking for a bit of info i'm looking to buy a second hand diversion xj900 so brings me to my questions what to pay and how many km's is to much

hi all i work next to a T-shirt printing factory and was wondering if anyone wanted a t-shirt with the YOC logo and there screen name ? im open to ideas on T-shirt design but i was thinking something like the YOC logo on the back and sleeves (like the patch) with peoples screen names across the shoulder blades? not sure on price il have to get a quote

Hey everyone. As I am sure you are aware you can already order YOC the-shirts customised with your name and slogan, well brace yourselves... We can now order mugs, pens, post-it notes, memo-pads, hoodies, hats, mousemats, coasters and soon possibly lingerie. Enquire within, stick your BIC pens where the monkey sticks his peanuts and order yourself a YOC pen instead, you'd look badass rocking up to the office with a YOC pen wedged behind your ear, your female coworkers will be drooling with desire and your male coworkers will feel inferior as you take a windswept slow-motion walk up to your desk. Want to look like a badass biker in your car aswell? Why not orde…

Hi. This is my first post, I tried to put this in WANTED but I cannot start a thread in that section? Im looking for a workshop[ manual for my XT200 (1982) which i have just bought to fix up. Can any point in the right direction to get started.. Thanks Bryan Adelaide South Australia

The teacher was telling the kids about the birds and the bees and she explained that when a man and a woman meet and fall in love, nine months later the stork usually brings them a little baby from its nest. Little Gemma at the back of the class put her hand up and asks the teacher, are you sure about the stork, miss? I think you're getting your birds mixed up 'cos my big sister just got a little baby and she said it was from a shag at the beach..!!!

some cool ideas http://siriuslymeg.tumblr.com/post/33738057928/99-life-hacks-to-make-your-life-easier

Sorry, posted in wrong section.

hey guys, I got some used carbs and they worked fine for a while than I discovered the Ethanol based fuels is destroyed the brass jets and needles in less than a year Any idea of any up to date carbs or after market carbs that I could buy to replace these with? 43mm outside measurement to connect to the manifold bushings. Ethanol is a bane to older bike carbs, fuel tanks lines and petcocks. It also causing water inmy fuel tank and rust. Is there any type of fuel conditoner I could buy to solve this problem? Still stationed in the Philippines so limited on what is available.

I just got an email from Dave, Free shipping until 5 pm tomorrow evening( friday 19th oct ) so get in there with your orders quick lads