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

  1. Started by drewpy,

    enter your height, preferred arm reach and choose your motorcycle, and see how you look on the bike!.

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  2. Started by escie,

    The time has come where im booking my bike test and moving up to something bigger. I am liking the KTM 625/690 SMC's, Suzuki dr-z. had a look in to the xt660x but couldnt find much positives on it. so might have to move from a yamaha. Any ideas or recommendations. p.s i would use it to commute aswell. cheers

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  3. Started by mervin,

    T'WAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS, HE LIVED ALL ALONE, IN A ONE BEDROOM HOUSE, MADE OF PLASTER AND STONE. I HAD COME DOWN THE CHIMNEY, WITH PRESENTS TO GIVE, AND TO SEE JUST WHO, IN THIS HOME, DID LIVE. I LOOKED ALL ABOUT, A STRANGE SIGHT I DID SEE, NO TINSEL, NO PRESENTS, NOT EVEN A TREE. NO STOCKING BY MANTLE, JUST BOOTS FILLED WITH SAND, ON THE WALL HUNG PICTURES, OF FAR DISTANT LANDS. WITH MEDALS AND BADGES, AWARDS OF ALL KINDS, A SOBER THOUGHT, CAME THROUGH MY MIND. FOR THIS HOUSE WAS DIFFERENT, IT WAS DARK AND DREARY, I FOUND THE HOME OF A SOLDIER, ONCE I COULD SEE CLEARLY. THE SOLDIE…

  4. Started by drewpy,

    ever wondered where your poo's go when you flush? well ponder no more with this snazzy poo tracker. watch its journey from crapper to the "works" Kev will especially like this one, even though its got nothing to do with motorcycles other than his riding style (which is poo) flushtracker

  5. Started by Fat Tone,

    Hi new to the site - I have just purchased a Yamaha XJ900f on a 93 plate as a project bike; I need some help with sorting the engine - its been painted black & gold and looks a real mess! so I have been considering my options 1/ strip it down and get it Auqa Blasted removing the paint or 2/ buy a replacement engine - I found a really nice XJ900 Diversion 1999 but was wondering if it would fit the XJ900F Frame

  6. Started by mike1949,

  7. Started by barkwindjammer,

    Just think its usefull to pass these things on-so other peeps can pass it on to their Nana for example, or any other vulnerable types PLEASE PASS ON TO YOUR FRIENDS & FAMILY. I received a call from a 'representative' of BT, informing me that he was dis-connecting me because of an unpaid bill. He demanded payment immediately of £31.00, or it would be £ 118.00 to re-connect at a later date. The guy wasn't even fazed when I told him I was with Virgin Media, allegedly VM have to pay BT a percentage for line rental! I asked the guy's name - he gave me the very 'English' John Peacock with a very 'African' accent - & phone number - 0800 0800 152 0800 0800 1…

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  9. Started by wilchop,

    Hi All! Just joined as I have purchased a 2007 R1 with 1500km's on the clock...have not taken possession or signed for anything yet!!! The bike was bought from a parallel importer/dealer in Johannesburg, I have been warned that it could possibly be an engine restricted model...especially if it comes from California. The bike definitely comes from the States...but where exactly in the States who knows? I have been guaranteed from the dealer (large and reputable) that it is not a restricted model and not from California...but an angel on my shoulder is saying "are you sure?" Can anyone help me with what I should look for? I have heard stories about black motors…

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  10. Started by anley111,

    hi all. i seem to be having trouble selecting 2nd gear, every time i go to select 2nd it selects neutral instead. ive been told that its the selector inside the gear box and that i would have to have the engiene split to access it. could anybody help with some good advice on what to do?cheers guys

  11. Started by mervin,

  12. Dear OldGitonabike OMG (bicycle repair man), many happy returns Paul so thats why you were allowed to stay up late last night ! Slanje var 'auld een'

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  13. Started by mervin,

    watch these cheeky bloody sand N*****s -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Also CHECK YOUR RECEIPTS BEFORE LEAVING THE CHECK-OUT I bought a bunch of stuff, over £150, & I glanced at my receipt as the cashier was handing me the bags. I saw a cash-back of £40. I told her I didn't request a cash back & to delete it. She said I'd have to take the £40 because she couldn't delete it. I told Her to call a supervisor. Supervisor came & said I'd have to take it. I said NO! Taking the £40 would be a cash advance against my Credit card & I wasn't paying in…

  14. Started by christofeser,

    Did my module 1 test yesterday, no mistakes, passed it Now I've got my mod 2 on december the 7th (I tried booking earlier but it's all they had) Honestly, I'm crapping it. I know I'm good enough to pass I can just see myself making a f**cking silly mistake I'll kick myself for afterwards. So, are there any tips/usual suspects to avoid getting caught out on the Mod 2? If anyone is from round here - I'm taking it in Farnborough, which has like 2 billion roundabouts in... Chris

  15. Started by eduardo,

    YAAAAAAAAAY full licence at last..... how long is it till next summer

  16. Started by barkwindjammer,

    This isn't stop motion stuff its real, these little guys have been around a couple of years now - and are getting spookier every year here they are doing the Y-O-C dance

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  17. Started by drewpy,

    this is more like it

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  18. Started by barkwindjammer,

    This isn't stop motion stuff its real, these little guys have been around a couple of years now - and are getting spookier every year

  19. Started by mike1949,

    I need a few jobs done on my Divvy 600 before winter sets in. i.e. brakes, tyres, etc. The place I went to in Melksham doesn't do bike repairs anymore, shame really, because they were brilliant. What I need is somewhere where I can go with the bike beforehand, discuss what I need doing then arrange a date/time so I can leave the bike and pick it up later in the same day, or if necessary the next day. Any help would be apprecated. Cheers Mike

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  20. Started by TIGS,

    hello any help would be great My son has a spanish bike with a ybr125 engine in it,as you all know this engine is air cooled. He ran the bike low on oil,i mean low less than a 1/4 of a litre,which has brought on a tapping from top end tappets are fine,cam and bearings are ok,i have put oil straight on to the inlet tappet,ran the bike and the noise has gone,but 10 minutes later,it returned,so it can only be that when he ran low on oil,he brought some crap up from the sump.. So my now for my question...is there anyway of clearing the blockage without sripping the head off,can i use a oil flush or would that do more damage,,