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The continuous insurance enforcement scheme will provide a new fixed penalty for people who ignore official reminders that their insurance has expired. This will apply to vehicles that are not declared as being off the road through SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) and not insured. Continuing offenders will risk having their vehicle seized and destroyed. Where a motor vehicle isn't used on a road or other public place, there’s no requirement to purchase insurance cover for 'on road risk' as long as a SORN declaration has been made. The continuous insurance enforcement scheme is expected to come into force during 2011. more information http://www.direct.gov.uk/e…

Did anyone have the misfortune of seeing the 6 o'clock news...there was an article on there about biking summer fatalities, JEEZ..lets just say that we are the scum of Britain and that we should be all shot, i've never seen so much 1 sided journalism in my life :evil:. Nice one to the geeza from Sussex when asked what could be done about biker deaths on the road, he replied teach the car drivers how to drive...or something to that affect.

I'm a newbie so just a little note 2 say a quick 'Hey' 2 everyone. Go gentle with me, I'm pretty fragile

Just to say Hi to everyone. I'm Paul - 50 years young. Been riding for over 30 years... (well, I get off to have my tea!!) Mainly Yamaha's - Started with a FS1-E in Purple - then a DT175 twin shock White - RD200 Orange - RD400 DX Maroon I raced that one - TA125 Race bike, raced that too - DT175 MX Blue - SR500 Black - XS1100 Silver - LC 350 White n red - YPVS 350 White n red - SRX600 Silver... and some other Jap stuff and a Sportster 883 ...... But my heart is with Yamaha and right now I have an MT-03! oop's... in Red! (Colour is important to me... well it is!) I live in sunny Stockport nr Manchester UK. Two grown kids and no ties. (never did like them …

So whats your thoughts on this ?? http://news.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/hi/technolo...000/7886427.stm

Is there anyone here from N.I? I would like to get out for a few runs comming into the good weather and was wndering is there a big Yamaha Owners Club following over here?

Just thought I'd share my first real 'idiot moment' that I had today. 5pm, bikes warmed up ready to leave work and the workshop floor's wet as it's peeing down near Old Trafford. Gets on the bike and about to leave. My right foot slipped enough on the wet floor to put me off balance and my rather weighty FZR (around 181kg I think) starts to go over. I fought hard to keep it up but it beat me in the end. To make matters worse, as it went down, I couldn't help but rev it so everyone was alerted to my antics in time to see me drop the bugger! It's not too bad, corner of the screen is now missing (was gonna replace it at a later date anyway) right front flasher lens was ri…

I woke up this morning with my alarm sounding and by the time I got out the front door the culprit was gone. I just woke up, so I didn't think of taking pictures at the time. After I lifted it back up and checked for visual damage I only found damage where the engine, fairing and road met this morning. I had it covered with good cover at least! I think I know who it was. I was parked on the street with my nose to my front door, about 4ft behind a 4x4 Merc and on my left a white Ford. My left mirror was bent flat as the vehicle reversed into my bike. The other thing that makes me more sure that it was the 4x4 is that the car that was parked in front of the Merc was …

Hi guys, about to try and register my DT125R but looked on the headstock today (which is where i was told vin was?) and theres nothing there. Pleeeease tell me its stamped somewhere else as i dont want to have bought a ringer! Getting worried now..... done dvla vehicle enquiry and gives me this The vehicle details for F490 GTU are: Date of Liability 01 10 2011 Date of First Registration 07 01 1989 Year of Manufacture 1989 Cylinder Capacity (cc) 124CC CO2 Emissions Not Available Fuel Type Petrol Export Marker Not Applicable Vehicle Status Licence Not Due Vehicle Colour WHITE Vehicle Type Approval Vehicle Excise Duty Rate for vehic…

Hi all, well first off im new to this here site so hello. Ok ive bought myself a 1992 Xj600 pre diversion with 28.000 miles but need some help. I bought the bike with no mot and i need some advice on this bike. First off i have noticed the bike seems to have a notch in the steering at dead centre, now im thinking head bearings but its smooth everywhere else in the turning. second oil, which viscosity and where is the sump plug? and three anything that is common on these bikes i should check for the mot? No doubt you will be sick of the site of me on here but ive found these forums very handy in the past. Cheers folks.

Hi everyone I recently had a moment of clarity whilst unloading my recently aquired DT out of the back of my lpg converted kia... stako currently make a 7 litre lpg tank which is roughly the same size as a topbox, and i have also aquired a second DT for parts, but now I'm thinking, could I convert a DT to lpg? How would a two-stroke engine react to the change? As ever, any input appreciated -foamy

Hey guys, I'm on an absolute high at the moment - just come back from my Mod 1, and PASSED!! I can't even begin to tell you how nervous I was about this particular test. Out of the CBT, Theory and looming Mod 2, it was the Mod 1 that worried me the most. So, I can breathe a sigh of relief now, enjoy the rest of my day and focus on Mod 2!

finnally sealed it today and pick it up on sat i cant wait ma new ride

I brought my bike initially for commuting and to escape the ridiculous price of public transport. I did a practice run today to and from work, with my boyfriend driving in front/behind (acting as my wing man), and apart from a few minor things, I was doing really well (for someone who has only had about 4 days of riding experience). Pretty confident with my gear shifts, stopping & starting, slow riding in traffic and hazard perception - all were basically spot on. I was almost home, and I got up to some lights, and I must have forgotten to check my gears (I must have been in third gear, I think) as when the lights went green, I added some throttle and the bike…

Hey guys - I've taken the opportunity to go camping this weekend - first time with the F800GT. Absolutely loving the fact it has luggage (compared with my Street Triple). Left Surrey this morning and took the minor roads up to a regular campsite of mine near Buxton. Weather is holding out so far. I've not had the greatest start to 2017 - so quite frankly it's just nice to chill at a campsite today, but tomorrow I'll head off for a bimble around and about (so any of my lovely Mancunian-based buddies feel free to give me a shout!). The bike is performing well so far - I was able to pack for a somewhat luxurious camping trip (chair, walking gear, all my food/drink …

have just been looking at spark plug caps for a Thunderace. prices are £60+ each, around £250 for 4 plug caps. i was quite shocked to be honest. does anyone know of cheaper alternatives?

Aghhh nooooooooooo just put the advert in MCN, cost me £40!!! for one week. They are a scam the prices from £24 for a photo add is for 12 words, and out of that you have to have the make and model, and your phone number so you get a lot of words not :evil: Anyway posted a link to www.yamahaclub.com/yzf which links back to the forum, so hopefully if i dont sell my bike at least there will be a few more members 8) The annoying thing is the add doesnt go in this week, goes in on the 16th which means i have EXACTLY 2 weeks to sell the bike :shock:

Im feeling really down......... :cry: H

im sure many of you out there when we get off our pride and joy, you wonder when you come out of a shop will it still be their... as a new be biker and a newbie to the forum i was wondering on my tzr is it worth getting any security devices. i have a disc lock and a chain but is it enough?? should i invest in a datatag or smartwater device or an alarm??

hey people. it came into my mind the other day when liquid said "youre wise for a youngun" that am i the youngest on the board? if you don't mind me asking but how old is everyone else? i have no idea! just a wierd thought really and would be quite interesting to know. then we can finaly work out the average time that it takes pete to get bored of his bike and get a new one. i'll start off im 16! by the way sorry if i offend anyone for asking such a bizare question.