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hi anybody no of any good bike paint shops in the uk that doesnt cost a fortune. i just need my r1 painted back to blue .but either get quoted over a grand or they dont realise bike paint isnt the same as car paint , HELP

thought that would grab your attention, i mean tips, do you know any good ideas as to how i can spruce up the clocks and rev counter dials and plastics on my rdlc.the plastic is scratched and the dials have badly faded,

hello everyone, hope someone can help me out with this...on my dragstar 650. If i turn on the contact (key), i hear a kind of a "buzzer" sound. Goes away after a few seconds. I had it before, but only sporadic. Now it seems to do it every time i turn the contact key to on. thanks Peter

Hi, I was wandering whether its legal to ride with one earphone in and music playing?? thanx

I've noticed a lot of threads on whether a 125cc bike is capable of touring, so I thought I'd add my two penneth. Based on my last 7 days, yes they are. Over the last 7 days, I've covered 468 miles, none of it on motorways. I took a 4-stroke YBR-125 and I didn't have a single hiccup. Last Saturday, 210 miles in 6hrs 15. South Wales to North Devon. Problems: none except chain had to be tightened a bit the next day. Mostly A and B roads. Wednesday, 57 miles in 1hr 30, North Devon to South Devon. Problems: none. Mostly cross country A and B roads. No breaks. Friday, 198 miles in 5hrs 50, South Devon to South Wales. Problems: none. Half on normal A roads, h…

Hi, ive got a R6 2008 and want to remove pillion footpegs but cant find any blanking plates anywhere, anyone know where to get some? any help would be much appreciated,cheers Dave

Was out for a blat today, weather was great, thoroughly enjoyed myself its written all over my face

hi guys just wondering if anyone had any idea why my yzf 600r thundercat has started smoking none stope even when warm the colour of the smoke is white thanks

I was wondering if anyone could help me, The piston rings on my bike snapped and have scored the piston and cylinder, could I replace it with a bigger cc engine? Thanks.

you do not visit here much, too busy planning you're wedding we understand and want too wish you all the best But HAPPY BIRTHDAY GOFF all the best from me :hyper: :icon_mrgreen:

Good evening guys!!...and ladies <BOWS> ...my name is BIG ANT...well ant but aka BIG ANT... ;0) ...so here i introduce myself!...i am 33 live on the south coast ( lee-on-solent )...i have been rididng for one year exactly on a Gilera Cougar 125cc, to see if i liked biking and could handle all year round riding, as i go to and from work every day on my bike!...short answer YES!!!....i love it!!! so today i passed my last test MOD2...woooppp woooppp wooopppp!!!...yes im happy!!!... ;0) ....so i passed my test on a suzuki GS 500 and to me this was very quick, i quote for a newbie!..so as soon as i passed today i got straight home knowing my bike was ready to go, and of…

Awesome, hand-drawn, zoomable map of London. Instead of buildings, this guy has put in interesting facts about every neighbourhood and the level of detail is amazing http://www.bl.uk/magnificentmaps/map4.html

Hello, My name's Steve and im new I live in Derby and am looking into getting a new bike to get me from Derby to Nott's on the weekdays and then out for fun on the weekends. I used to have a Derbi Sender a few years ago but got rid as soon as i got my car license and now see that wasn't such a good idea. I'm potentially looking into getting a WR125X, thinking maybe in black or maybe white. Just looking for some opinions on them really, i will be mod'ing it a little bit, having quite a big background in car modifications so it wont stay stock for too long but im wondering what potential they have as well? Regards Steve

Came across this forum whilst looking for information on tyre pressures for my FZS 600, and a lovely place it is too Anyhoo My names Ray, had my fzs for about 2 months or so,, and just passed my test today , wooooooooo hooooooooooooooo lol Been out on the bike most of the afternoon covered about 80 miles or so and just love it to bitz. Bit strange moving from a 500cc to the 600cc fazer, couln't believe what a difference it is. Getting used to the bike now, just buzzing about Grangemouth, Falkirk, Bo'ness etc to get the confidence built up before the obligatory trek to the Green Wellie this Sunday, really looking forward to it. R.

Guys, any help at all with this would be most greatfully recieved. This is a fellow bikers post of XT660.com (Bullit). My Yamaha XT600E reg Q587UAR was stolen tonight whilst visiting a friend in Eltham, SW9. If you guys can please be on the lookout for it I would appreciate it. It has certain distinguishing features that makes this bike quite unique. It is completely WHITE, has an Acerbis long range tank, Aluminium rims, stainless spokes with TKC's fitted, Ohlins rear shock, aluminium bash plate, Renthal gold handlebars and Barkbusters handguards (White). Also a new Hepco & Becker pannier rack fitted recently after the photo was taken. …

Today I lost a dear friend, he helped me build my 400. he helped the scouts out in their time of need he even voluteered without complaint, to partner me in building my tracker, now he's gone and its....just....too......much so it's audieu to my 4 1/2" angle grinder. he will grind no more for me sad drewps!

to cheer up kev, i found his next bike does 5000 calories to the mile

RIGHT! i bought my first bike the other day from my girlfriends dads friend, i havent got my licence yet, i will be booking my theory on friday and buying a battery for it, it needs a new exhasut a think not to sure im 20 years old and my insurance qoute is £312 is that ok its a 400 cc a think its a fazer but a dont know nothign about bike can i have some help i know its got 31000 miles on in kph , its a 3 l palte and this is what it looks like i paid £400 that ok no tax and tested me

Its probably a good thing that our police officers ar not armed, this bunch of 'gung-ho'ers' have got this situation read as 'terrorist maniac out runs police stop' fail http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-10888435

well after being asked that many times if i was thinking of selling my bike would i give them first refusal, i have with much regret sold my 125 dragstar (nearly shed a tear)as anybody whos seen it knows it was mint. so my question is what next, bearing in mind i am in my sixties and also have a fz600 what should i get next, love the style and comfort of cruisers but also like the adrenalin rush of sports bikes. all suggestions welcome.