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Hi I'm Loopy and I just wanted to say hello.. I've been riding for 3 years and bought a BabyBlade after passing my test and ran about everywhere on her for 2 years.. I got a 95 Urban Tiger Fireblade for Christmas this year and after finding the BabyBlade too small after the big blade I decided to sell her.. Her new owner collected and paid for her last weekend and on the Monday I agreed to buy a 97 Thundercat and we went and collected her from Bournemouth yesterday Here's my new 'cat and here's my Blade I'm one very happy girl this afternoon after taking a few rides out on my new 'cat.. I absolutely love her

Hi guys just got my TZR 3 days ago and when it's running the front right light is always on is there a reason for this and if not can someone tell me how to sort it out? Also I keep being told the turning circle on a TZR is terrible so for my CBT should I use a scooter instead of my TZR Cheers lads

After the shaft drive on my R1150R broke at 50k miles (a common fault I'm lead to believe) I'm thinking of selling the piece of German junk. Apart from the shit build quality and crap indicator switches that need 3 sepearte buttons to operate them the thing that irks me the most is the fact that I have to fill the tank every 160 miles, a real pain as it needs a fuel stop every day if I'm commuting to work or every few hours if I'm on a long run. being able to get 200 + from a tank full would be an advantage. Anyone got a XJR1200/1300 tell me how many miles it'll do to a tank? And any other problems the bike suffers?

Hello, just bought a xj600, only 3 of the 4 exhaust's are getting how. The far right holds no heat, Ive replaced spark plugs and yet no joy, have been told maybee coil. The engine sounds lovely with a good 4 beat burble. Im currently doing direct acess, so no huge road test done, but all who have been on say it seems fine. Chhers mitch

Does anyone know what year the law came in that brought the engine capacity down from 250-125cc's fro 17 year olds? Thanks Andy

. These are my favorite motorcycle commercials or at least the ones I remember the most ... what are yours? . If you have ever ridden one doing sixty mph peg the throttle Then the v boost kicks in and the rear tire lights up - WOW ! ! ! ................ . Who can ever forget ... Let the good times roll ............... . And I have to say this commercial is just A beautiful piece of artwork - pure Italian to its core ............... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4kJqTiL38k . Hope you had fun . Karen

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hi all iv just ridden an electric moped!!!! well its actually a pushbike in the shape of a moped but i was pleasantly suprised!! they have lights, indicators, a horn and it can do 70mph up hill!!! the main good thing is you dont need to pay tax, insurance and rising petrol costs! its something like 7p and 4 hours to charge the 24volt battery and you get about 28 miles out of a single charge but you can pedal the thing as well as use the throttle! iv had a blast and there great fun and quite nippy! i am seriously thinking about spending my hard earned cash on one of these! brand new they cost from £1000 to £1500 but when you compare that to a new 50cc scooter, insuran…

. WHAT REALLY HAPPENS WHEN YOU TURN THE KEY . It is not detailed by any means for there are many issues of physics, air temperature, elevation and so on which affect that which you are about to read ... furthermore for this example I are using a non-computerized, non-fuel-injected, general four stroke machine with a breaker-point ingnition ... such as a motorbike built within the 1960s ... as an example a 1968 Moto Guzzi V1000 Ambassador ... ... Thus consider this to be a general outline or overview of that which happens when ... you ... the rider ... get onto your motorcycle. . As you turn the key it must properly engage the ignition to move the pins into the c…

Hi everyone! My son just bought a 1986 Radian - loves it, running great but much to my embarassment I`m having trouble with the oil change!! For one thing, it is very difficult to tell the oil level from the viewer which is either too dirty or maybe so full that I can`t get a level. Next, where will i find the oil filterÉÉ rather not take the whole thing apart - I`m sure it is behuind the cover just above the filler cap but I`d like to be sure. Finally, what filter do you suggest and do we know the approximate oil capacityÉÉ thanks so much - Doc

,,, And proud owner of an '05 Yam YBR 125. Had it a week and loving it, great little bike Anyway just thought I'd say hi, looking forward to reading lots more about these Yams and having the pleasure of chatting to you all Thanks for looking!

Hi, Just wanted to say hello. Only recently stumbled onto your site and thought I'd sign up. My old FZR 1000 will be twenty years old soon and I suspect the newness may be wearing off, so I could be looking for brains to pick. The old girl's been with me for twelve years now so I have done one or two bits with her, as you do. Anyway, hello, and if you see a Marlboro coloured exup in the Yorkshire dales please give us a wave. Cheers

anyone on here get this little paper gem posted through their door ? the centre page had a cafe racer SR500 pic, could someone post this up, stunning bike btw

Hello, im new to the forum. i used to own a baotian 50cc 4 stroke ped but i got tired of it being so slow. So i sold it for £400 and put £100 towards it and bought one off autotrader. Now, there is only a small prob with it as it has manual choke. When i do not press the choke while riding the bike crawls to 30, but if i press it in say halfway the bike will shoot off and do a nice 55MPH. If i press the choke in on idle it will cut the bike out so im a little confused. How can i fix it so the bike will do a nice 55MPH without the need to choke it. Thanks.

well i did my CBT the other day and came away with that A4 paper that says i am ok to ride a 125cc motorbike it was a good bit of fun with the guys and not forgetting the lady instructor at motor tech at Manchester, i came away with some more knowledge and a little more experience, and was not made to feel that they were trying to teach an old dog new tricks they were serious but laid back a little with it, if folks did something wrong they were shown with respect how to do it the right way, they did not shout and ball at folks, they realy put folks at ease, i would recomend the folks at motor tech to any one who is looking to do there CBT. well i came out of the…

Howdy to ya yammi lot,, I'v just found an joined hoping for a little help with mi tzr,, its a bit ill and could do with some help! lol if anyone knows of where i could get hold of the loom or black boxes, as i'm not getting a spark and i'v been through everything,, It's been a great runner till tother day, it started fine but once i put it in gear it stopped,, I checked stand switch, neutral switch, it started then would just stop once in gear!! all fuses were fine,, checked ignition, a mate of mine tryed to help by putting a power in to what he thought was power on the ignition, only it was earth! something went pop! no smoke no burning smells just a POP!…

hi peeps. iv eosld my DT, i want to try and contact the owner and find out if he still has the bike and how he is getting on with it. is there anyway (preferably free/cheap) that i can find out the details of the owner using just the information i have left (reg: G237MYA, Yamaha DT50 Blue) - Steve ... i really want it back now :'(

I've got to get one of those http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2pVtnz6C0Y&feature=related

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:rolleyes:HI im gary barber i own a 1991 fj1200 with 64,000 on clock.Im only getting about 33mpg for town and country riding combined,what should i be expecting? Plus any service intervals info would be usefull.Many thanks