General

my names matt im 22 and new to the bike world (the road side) looking to use you r6 owners knowledge looking to get an r6 i have 3.5k to spend i'm interested in low insurance all pre 2004 are group 14 witch is a bonus when your 22 2003 Love the 2003 the most upto date without going to group 15. The only problem i can see is its the first edition to have fuel injection (was this a problem) anything to look out for?? are the earlier carb'd models a better ride? thanks in advance matt

UP TO 25% OFF AT OPIE OILS Due to high demand we have extended our weekend special offer for up to 25% OFF EVERYTHING until midnight Monday 30th May. To get your 25% off use your members discount & get an additional 15% with the voucher code below: Voucher code: WEEKEND If you don't yet benefit from members pricing, you'll still get 15% off, simply insert the above voucher code into the voucher code box at the Opie Oils checkout to receive your 15% saving. The offer extends across all products, so whether its oil, cleaning products, waxes, spark plugs, filters or workshop products. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS OFFER HERE > > > &g…

hi i am after a rxs 100 fuel tank if you can help me can u give me a call on 07861749403 dan need one asap cheers

hi all im in need of some advice! iv been offered a honda vfr 750 1991 in white for £350 the problems:- its done just over 50k all the fairing needs new clips to attach it to the bike as there all snapped its got an underlining starting problem .....works then decides it dont want to work then works again. the rear tire has a slow puncture. im wanting to get it, spend 100 quid getting the fairing sorted and painted, then sell it on but for a total of £450 is it gonna be worth it? and how much would i be looking to sell it on for?

Aye lads, Tesco are selling 1 litre bottle , for £4.50 ... Its same bottle as Carlube [ prob bottled under order] , semi-synthetic, good stuff i used it all last year, smells great too. no point in buying £12.00 motul or £8.50 rock oil, any body beat this price ,,,?

sorry if this is the wrong section.. new to the forum. I hope someone can help.. I've got a 96 FZR 1000 which due to the loss of me garage has been stood outside undercover over the winter.. Recently easily MOT'd but have picked up a problem with tickover (have to keep the throttle about 1500RPM to avoid a stall).. Improved since new fuel was put in as previously the bike wouldn't rev over 4000RPM when warm. I've been told a to take it on a good long outing to get the cr@p out the carb bowls or to spray carb cleaner through whilst running (iffy about touchin carbs).. does this ring true with anyone..? Cheers in advance.

Can anyone help with suspension settings for a 2005 R6, I am 15 stone and the bike is still at the standard settings. The rear end looks a little low, unless this is normal just had the fork oil changed Thanks Ian

Guys when the time comes i am looking for a pair of tyres for my RS125 but something more modern than classic tread patterns... the one son at th eminute are Avon Supreme which maye or may not be original and i want something up to date.. Can you recommend a good tyre to use and the sizes are 275/18 front and 300/18 rear

I got up this morning, sun shining, said to the other half that today was going to be a great day. Got ready for work so on with my M/C trousers, I uncover the bike and off with the security whilst I have my last cuppa and ciggie, turn the key and.....................................nothing! I had left the parking light on all night. I don't have any jump leads so I plug in the Optimate to see if I can get a trickle into it and get it started (too old to push the bugger). The Optimate just looks at me, only the green light on and not even doing it's normal flashing lights routine. I guess there was not even enough power to show that it was connected. It is a new batter…

Hello, I have a 1998 Yamaha YZF-R1. I replaced the lid on the block, and hats that they are on top of the valves, they fell away. I put them back but I did not know the exact placement of the washers under their hats. Now if the engine start and then came the valve clatter. otherwise the engine starts and runs perfectly. whether it is doing something wrong? Thank you

LINKY

hi lads any ideas where i would find out colour code for my 87 fzr1000 gen.

Got the new tyres fitted to the SV today as planned. The bike seems to go where I point it better but that is not surprising seeing how squared off the old ones were. Nice and smooth ride home of about 20 miles whilst I start to scrub them in, but feeling good. I ended up getting Avon SP2 Sport on the rear and Avon SP2 Supersport on the front. Fitted at MTS in Nottingham and although I had to wait a fair while because he was very busy (not a bad thing in itself) I was pleased with the service, free tea and general biker chat with the other guys getting their tyres done. Based on today I would recommend them. Lets see how long they last!

ok, loads of us wear them but how do you stop yer shades getting scratched when you ain't wearing them. Have tried a soft bag, but the arms scratch the inside of the lenses, have now got a hard case but it's the size of a bleedin' suitcase in my pocket. There has to be an easier way.

I have the option to edit but not delete the whole post.

Hi folks, it amazes me how difficult it is some days to get past the stigma of a bad day for new riders. Today I got to listen to half a dozen stories of people getting injuried on a bike and that i should be wary or better yet not even try it. Ha, whats the point of living if your not going to chase your dreams and try to live to the fullest. my grandpa "borrowed" his first bike from a german officer during the war, road that thing till the end some 40ty years and im sure that there are many here that have gone years without incident and would never trade it up there time on the road to be closed in a moving box. i'd love to hear a few great bedtime stories …

Dear.... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Noah, We could have sworn you said the ark wasn't leaving till 5. Sincerely, Unicorns Dear Icebergs, Sorry to hear about the global warming. Karma's a *****. Sincerely, The Titanic Dear Yahoo, I've never heard anyone say, "I don't know, let's Yahoo! it..." just saying... Sincerely, Google Dear 2010, So I hear the best rapper is white and the president is black? WTF happened?! Sincerely, 1985 Dear Windshield Wipers, Can't touch this. Sincerely, That Little Triangle Dear girls who have been dumped, There are plenty of fish in the s…

http://forums.probetalk.com/showthread.php?t=1701300629

this looks awsome. Catch Drewpy on his xs400 doing 170mph at the TT ...

Hi, just looking for quick advice on whether it is acceptable to mix a few brands together, or whether I should stick to the same brand when it comes to leather jacket and trousers? I currently have this jacket >> http://www.daytona20...ganclaraevo.jpg but no trousers! I struggle to find trousers that fit me well as I am tall and slim. Do you think these will suit/match the jacket, and are they good quality? >> http://www.jsaccesso...f/t/ftl314w.jpg (black/white), http://www.mandsmoto...0002365_300.jpg (black) Thanks for your opinions in advance!