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  1. Started by Georgiev,

    I'm happy to share the news - I finally passed my Mod 2 test. And a quick question : Am I entitled to ride a bike bigger than 125cc before i actually receive my full license? That's in case I manage to find a new bike for me in next couple of weeks. I tried to find any related publications online, but didn't find anything useful. Thanks Georgi

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  2. Started by drewpy,

    great post war photos http://bubblevisor.blogspot.com/2011/12/velobanjogent-color-flash-back.html

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  3. Hi all, A lot of us import parts from overseas evilbay sites. We know we may get charged import and VAT but do we really know how much? This calculator may help you and it is smart enough for you to enter the item number. Remember Post office collection charges are not included. As a tip, click "Car parts, DIY and tools" in the first selection box and motorcycle parts will show in the next selection. LINKY

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  4. Started by sniff6,

    See if you can find out what he did wrong?? Hell hath no fury like a woman who knows where you park your scooter.

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  5. Started by DirtyDT,

    Ho ho ho everyone. Not too many sleeps left until that fat bloke squeezes down your chimney and visits your kids bedrooms in the dead of night - a bit worrying that!! Has anyone put any bike bits on their list, or am I the only sad one? My list is nothing but bike bits with a new pair of shocks heading up the list. Not being able to wait until Christmas I just treated myself to a NOS swingarm with the tophats and the 3 spacers. £50 plus postage, bargain as the tophats and spacers cost more than that on their own LINKY What's on your list?? PS - Don't forget to keep your eyes on the Halfords website as they normally have a 50% off tools promo at this time …

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  6. Started by sniff6,

    http://www.next-gen....e-bawbag-appeal Please help Remember * £7.00 buys 20 B&H and a box of Swan Vestas to calm the nerves of a grieving ten year old.

  7. Started by DirtyDT,

    Not sure if this has been posted before but this site shows accident reports in the UK from '99 to '10. It can be filtered for types of vehicle. LINKY You can see just how safe your ride to work really is.

  8. Started by daveye,

    Just wondering if this annoys anybody else or maybe i've overlooked something but is it possible to make every link open outside of the site? instead of just straight to that link and having to page back to get to the site again Cheers Dave

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  9. Quick get your bids in now!!! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/270860318788?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_5000wt_1235&clk_rvr_id=292455120582 AAAAAhhhhh too late lol

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  10. Started by joke-art,

    Anyone know where I can get a bore up kit and sports exhaust for a Yamaha Chappy LB50? Thanks John

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  11. Started by Joe Smart,

    Hi There everyone. I baught my Yamaha Ybr 2 months ago from the Hampshire motor cycle centre in Southampton and have yet to recieve my Log book. I have gone to the post office and got myself a v62 and one of the questions is "Tax Class?". I know its £16 a year but is it under motorcycle or does it have a certain name to it? Any help would be great!

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  12. Started by Joe Smart,

    Hi there, I own a Yamaha Ybr 125 custom and i am planning on selling it Hence why i have another forum about the Logbook. Now the bike was sold to me and i was told by the Hampshire motor cycle centre Southampton that the Mileomiter reads in Km's. It is was registered in 2008. Now when i baught it i was told the 17000 miles were in fact kms and it only had about 11000 on the clock. Please any help would be amasing! Thanks! Joe.

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  13. Started by sniff6,

    http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/82007105/?lt=em

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  14. Started by Beanz,

    Hello all....... Just sharing this with you all as fellow bikers we never know when we may need help from these guys https://www.justgivi...m/Corrina-Hynes Well what can I say....... It all started with a winning raffle ticket for a trip in a glider, personally that is my worst nightmare as I hate heights and have never flown for the reason that I think only birds should fly and was planning to give it away. After sharing the news with some friends, one bright spark came up with the idea to sponsor me for doing it, so peer pressure it is and the challenge has begun. The glider flight will take place after Christmas/New year a…

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  15. Started by drewpy,

    cool Soviet helicopter not used in Afganistan but great paint job

  16. Started by sniff6,

    A practical example of how the human mind works. Analysis of the above picture can tell us a lot about how different people think. - For young men, it's a picture of a lady with a nice arse but only the most observant will notice that she is crossing a street. - The really observant will notice that she is wearing a thong. - For older men, she appears to be a respectable woman - with a nice ass - on her way to work. - The perverts among them will imagine her naked. - Wiser men will ponder the presence of mind of the photographer to take the shot in the face of such beauty and be grateful that they shared it with humanity. - For half of the women, this is an…

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  17. Started by sniff6,

    Scientists have created a silicone-based spray that makes phones waterproof, clothes completely stain-proof and window-cleaning a chore of the past. http://news.sky.com/home/technology/article/16110853 Ok so how do you wash your jeans?? No more bike cleaning!!!

  18. I became a Granddad for the first time yesterday morning. Does this mean I have to give up riding bikes.......................... ...........................or do I start saving for her first 2 stroke?? Born to my eldest son and wife, a baby girl called Freya.

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  19. Started by littlej,

    As and when i am permitted to buy parts (without getting kicked out to live in the shed or threatened with divorce), and actually start doing my bike up, I would like to change its number plate to something more suitable. Its currently on an age related 1983 plate. What can i go for and wheres the best place to look? whenever i look at a web page the price for the one i fancy is for some reason the most expensive. Anybody been down this road?

  20. Started by sniff6,

    Some great ideas for Christmas in there......Jet pack anyone???