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It's time for another Opie Oils competition! In something of a reprise of our competition back in June, we're giving away over £150's worth of motorbike care and cleaning products... but this time you stand more chance of a prize because there's the added bonus of 3 runners up prizes, each of a £50 voucher to spend at Opie Oils. Free to enter, no purchase necessary. Read enough? Scroll down for the link to the competition entry form, or read on for more details... It's a great prize, containing everything you need to get your bike looking the business! There's a wheel cleaning kit, polish, visor cleaner and a selection of aerosols - 16 items in all from Muc-…

Hey there everyone. I'm having a bit of trouble trying to find parts for my 1985 FZ400R. I need an air filter. Does anyone know if the one out of a FZ600 will fit? Any feedback or advice much appreciated. FOUR WHEELS MOVES YA BODY TWO WHEELS MOVES YOUR SOUL

I'm 19 and when I turned 16 I did my CBT so I could ride a moped. Obviously the CBT has now expired but when it was valid I passed my driving test. Do i need to do another boring CBT? I've heard different stories some saying I do and some saying I don't. Please help!

Hey peeps! Tomorrow is my attestation at RAF Halton, the day i start my basic training as a member of the armed forces, and i can't fekin wait! give it a few weeks i will probably try and weld a pair of wings onto the jawa... so yes... i will still be around on the forum... only slightly more northern than i was before...

Three elderly bikers were killed today, and another rider was taken to hospital in a critical condition, all were members of 'Motorcycle Touring Club of Europe' the crash happened in Mezzolombardo near Trento-northern Italy, the two couples were from the south of England, heard on the radio today sympathies to all of the families and friends of the victims.

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Copied this from one of the lads on the RD forum who posted it last night

I have just bought a Thundercat 2005 an american import. The only problem i have with this bike is that the indicators and dip beam work all the time and there is no side light as such. Will this pass an mot and do i have to convert it to u.k. spec. If so what do i need to do? Can anyone help??

today i thought i would give someone the horn,the silly sod swung in from the outside lane forcing me in to the first lane,and no i didnt shit my pants ,i tried to give him the horn .but it didnt work,so he got the wanker sighn instead.can horns be renovated or will they need replacing, they are the disc type.

Hey Guys, Been here a while now but not sure if i posted my bike up. so here she is Been kind ha By Baby Rossi Cheers Billy

anyone know what the fastest 125 is

Hey, I've been looking and shopping around for a pair of boots to buy myself and as i'm still of that age they have to look good aswell as give me good protection so the "Puma 1000 v2" have caught my eye and just wondered if anyone here has/had a pair and what they thought of them?? I'm open to any recommendations on boots aswell. Thanks

Hi all, Currently got myself a ybr125 and looking forsomething a little bigger when i pass my test next month (fingers crossed ) i have been checking ebay and found things like GS500's CB500's ZR550's etc... basically a big commuter style bike like the ybr. they all seem to be going on ebay for a decent looking bike for £600-1200 BUT will they actually work or am i going to ride one half way home and be on the phone to the AA? Any one got any helps? or know where i can get a decent one cheap? :D Cheers.

heard on the local radio this morning about a tragic accident in the north over the weekend. i looked it up and and there was more than one accident. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/8253049.stm stay safe guys and girls

is it worth having air con fitted to my bike,what would be the pro,s N con,s.

Does any one know of any motorcycle maintenance courses in Central Scotland Evenings or weekends? Thanks to all who reply

Hey hey, im planning a mammoth mission on my 125 does anyone know how i can get an internet routeplanner that i can choose to not use motorways (due to not being allowed on them) Cheers

Right peeps im all packed bike sorted and fuelled up (thanks to hubby) will be starting off at 9.30 ish going up the M6 to Edinburgh so if you see a very weird pink tutu and army uniform teddy on a B6 with a fazer 600 dressed in flourecent jacket and skirt then that will be us Please scotish peeps put your smiley flags out so the sunshine will be here at any time of the day so we dont get as wet as we did last year Speak to you all when i get back and hopefully will have lots of pics to show you

Stirling to Ullapool leaving the hoose Stirling on the A9 via Perth and over the the Drummochter pass taking in various sites on the way, and on the way back, got a B&B at a bonnie wee croft near Tore on Friday 4th the web address for this if its of use to anyone looking for a base to tour this area is www.newtoncroft.co.uk , rode round the Black Isle to Cromarty and back the other side on the Saturday (didnt see any Dolphins tho' _watched Scotland-Macedonia game in the 'Mallard' at Dingwall station the wee guy is Stevie one of the club members(aka Smudger stunt monkey) -got well an truly 'rinsed …

I was just researching some stuff (actually 14 days ago I passed a mobile camera at <70mph, and I've been expecting a NIP ever since.) and came across this site -> http://www.motorlawyers.co.uk/index.htm I've checked out one or two of there Q&A's and they appear to be pretty acurate in what they say. I do have a couple of challenges to what they say, but we'll see if they respond to my emails... Anyway, if you are looking for some guidence for your offece, give it a whirl.