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A laid-back spot for off-topic conversations, mingling, and building camaraderie among motorcycle enthusiasts.

  1. Started by dan28,

    i cant post this in classifieds as i m not a paid member i have pair of bars i dont need so they are free to anyone that needs them approx 2-3 inch rise 3/8 diameter collection from leeds there the bars seen in the pic in my avatar

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  2. Hi all, Hope everyone is well and hope it’s ok to post this…not selling anything or looking to spam anyone! I have a quirky and fairly urgent request for help please…and hopefully I can give something in return! I know this is a bit of a long shot, but I am looking for a Yamaha XSR 700 to record the audio for, for a videogame. I work in games, and have recorded quite a few bikes now, for a Moto GP game a few years back, and a more recent Ducati game, so have done this sort of thing before. This is for a new game – Ride 2 by Milestone. They are making efforts to make their games sound better, so we have recently been drafted in to help! My company is called TheAudioG…

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  3. Started by drewpy,

    been in this for a few years now and gets you into shows for a £1 if you come on your bike. Costs just a stamp

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  4. Started by dt502001,

    I hear alot about ppl needing a stove to bake parts to cure parts/paint and the wife wont let you . Soulition check your local paper or net source and get free stoves,people are giving them away weekly I got 2 in a week other parts might be broken but as long as the stove works then a few bucks to go get them is ,,well free IMO if you can run a few parts through them and then scrap the stove collect your $$ for the metal For ppl who live on this side of the pond try KIJIJ free stuff under the clasified every day someone seems to be giving 1 away Likie this one http://london.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-home-appliances-stoves-ovens-ranges-stove-W0QQAdIdZ543200239

  5. Started by barkwindjammer,

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  6. Started by drewpy,

    just been made aware that people of my age (under 26) can get free theatre tickets. this is a govt scheme launched in feb this year and lasts till 2011 when i'll be 25 you can get the info HERE ps I look under, but I'm really over 26

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  7. Started by blitzit,

    Have a look at this - www.BeMyVIP.com ..... can't see any catches...must be worth a pop. Somebody has to win, so its worth passing on if you know your mates...or girlfriend well enough!!!

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  8. Started by Grouch,

    (Sorry about all these tech posts) Turned on my laptop and on the bottom icon bar there was an unfamiliar Windows symbol. I clicked on it and it's a free Windows 10 download. It's the full system as well. I read about this ages ago and was waiting for t but forgot all about it. Was debating whether or not to get it as I like and am used to the one I have but thought I might as well move forward as I'm currently on Windows 7. Check your computers.

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  9. Started by shed hermit,

    just wondering what your thoughts are on this subject have you heard about the american DJ that is banned from the UK by the home secetary as he speaking his mind on various issues like same sex marriage, illegal imigration ect.? i know he has said things about autistic kids ect. that i dont think is right but how many comediens have told jokes on these subjects and are not put on a list of murderers and terrorists? will a terrorist be allowed in if he is mute??? i thought the UK allowed freedom of speech? look out the thought police are coming!!!

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  10. Started by Twisted2004,

    I ride to and from work on my bike everyday. My only problem (other than cars who are stuck in traffic not moving anywhere who block up the gaps so i can't filter through)....is my fingers and damn near falling off by the time i get to work or home. I'm on my bike for about 45mins, most of the journey is at 40-50mph and the rest is filtering through traffic. i wear a pair of those wind proof/thermal gloves and a pair of thicker waterproof gortex type gloves. I also have hand guards on the handle bars. I almost pray to come to a stop and traffic lights so that i can warm my fingers on the exhaust manifold!! what am i doing wrong? is it just me or is bloody free…

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  11. Started by finnerz89,

    Think it's the coldest morning so far this winter, just arrived home from work. Luckily I've borrowed a nice toasty Furygan jacket from my old man, kinda as payment for storing his bike for the winter! Thought I'd just say I hope everyone's safe out there this morning!

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  12. Started by Jeremy01,

    Hello just joined 10 mins ago.I am Jeremy and just bought a xs400 1981. turning her into a hard tail . Wanted to say hi.

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  13. Started by drewpy,

    http://www.kongregate.com/games/ArmorGames/obey-the-game have fun foams

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  14. Started by drewpy,

    enjoy http://www.rathergood.com/small_worlds

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  15. Started by Rider,

    Hi there to everyone im new to the club, i ride an xvs125 my pride and joy lol. Only thing is some little B*@^%$D threw a brick at my rear light and smashed it and as usual the coppers prve there worth but doing swet F.A. Neways thats my rant over lol Ride safe.

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  16. Started by oldtimer,

    well i can honestly say i have never been as frightened! i took my bike in for some work on the alarm and the guy lent me a automatic scooter , i have rode bikes since 1963 but never ridden a scooter before let alone an automatic i will not be riding one again respect to all you young lads and girls but if that was my only alternative to 2 wheels ! i think i will walk.

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  17. Started by Lukyboi,

    Luke please use the correct section to post. in this instance its the wanted section. non-subscribers won't be able to post there.

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  18. Started by webtmc,

    Hey guys, I was out riding my '82 XS400J today (has been on road now for 4 days after sitting for 10 years) and out of nowhere i feel like im losing power. Mind you im following the president of my club, so this is not a good thing. We come to a red light, and my front caliper is smoking, bad. It seems the entire caliper siezed, the piston and the slides. went to take it apart to lube it up, and cant even get the bracket assembly off. looking for advise on how to get it off so i can clean and lube it.

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  19. Started by Heyjude,

    Help needed! The sight glass on my trusty Dragstar Custom needs replacing, but doesn't seem to be available without having to buy whole master cylinder. Second hand units are hard to come by and mostly seem to be available from the US as V-Star version. Can anyone tell me if this is a suitable replacement please? It's also been suggested that the oil sight glass could be used. This is available as a separate item to buy, again does anyone have any knowledge of whether this could be used? Thanks in advance Jude

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  20. Started by mykeee1880,

    I have a XVS 650 Dragstar classic. When I apply the front brakes at slow speed they are very snatchy and I come to a stop in jerky movements. I took it to a mechanic and said I thought the brake disc needed changing - he tested the brake disc and said no it was fine. Neither myself nor the mechanic can think of what could be causing this problem - he has now said he is going to take the wheel from another dragstar and try it on my bike to see what happens. Just wondering if any of you can think of anything that could be causing this. Thanks Mike

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