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

  1. Started by christofeser,

    Well, it has come to the 11th November again and I'm sure all our hearts and minds are with all those in the armed forces, past and present. I thought I'd start the topic off by posting a picture of my buddy Paul, 3 Commando Brigade, Royal Marines, who is serving today. If anyone else has any friends, relatives, etc, that are serving right now, or have served, and wants to post something, then here's the place to do so. We Will Remember Them. Chris

  2. Started by Dave.42,

    Hi all I have looked but can't seem to find any info on this. I have just picked up a Virago 535 1997 and want to service it, in the hand book it say's use sae 20w40 or sae 10w30 api se or sf I would like to use semi sin as have been told this is better for the engine but will the wet clutch slip ? so in short can I use semi sin or stick with the hand book ? Hope all this makes sense Many thanks Dave

  3. Started by drewpy,

    Come on peeps, only a quid! http://www.silentsingle.com/Store/DII-46-5-2+minute+silence.html

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  4. Started by Cynic,

    Is it me or does the forum seem like its running in treacle at the moment. I use a couple of others and they are fine so i don't think its the PC.

  5. Started by FussFree,

    Hi i am looking at a Yamaha DT 125R trouble is it needs a bit of work and i dont know anything about motorcycle mechanics is there anyone here in the Taunton area that would be willing to lend a hand and could do the work that would be great. I think the bike needs a new gearbox so not sure if it is a big job then it needs a service and a bit of a smarten up and we should be rocking if any one is interested then email me [email protected] cheers Tony.

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  6. Started by anley111,

    hi to all. had my dtr afew weeks now seems wenim in higher gearrs that ther isnt as much power unless im thrashing it at 8000 revs. this is my first bike is it normal? cheers lookin forward to hearing from somebody with a bit more knowleadge that me lol

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  7. Started by webi,

    i was just wondering if anyone could help me with this i was wondering if i can set the dwell angle on my yb100 using this as it only says 4, 6 and 8 cyl? thanks webi

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  8. Started by drewpy,

    KH 750

  9. Started by drewpy,

    Hi Guys, bit of a downer, just been told I'm redundant last day = 31st October 13 years with the company, great just before xmas

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  10. Started by barkwindjammer,

    Young man, there's no need to feel down. I said, young man, pick yourself off the ground. I said, young man, 'cause you're in a new town There's no need to be unhappy. Young man, there's a place you can go. I said, young man, when you're short on your dough. £ You can stay there, and I'm sure you will find Many ways to have a good time. It's fun to stay at the Y-O-C. It's fun to stay at the Y-O-C. They have everything for you peeps to enjoy, You can hang out with all the toys ... It's fun to stay at the Y-O-C. It's fun to stay at the Y-O-C. You can get yourself cleaned , you can have a good meal , You can do whate…

  11. Went out and did some more work today. tim http://s499.photobucket.com/albums/rr360/97hw/more%20old%20bikes/?start=all

  12. Started by Dave.42,

    Hi all just passed mod 2 and loose on the road at last ) Just picked up new bike Yamaha virago 535 1997 with 3k on it, been in a garage for 10 years unmoved. rode it 120 miles home with no problems. service in the morning then off for a nice long ride. Dave

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  13. Started by sumdawgtwigg,

    Hello there I'm james and since I own a old yamaha I decided I'd see what was going on here. I'm also saving up for a street bike for next year but not decided on what to get, probably whatever is cheapest that runs lol.

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  14. Started by drewpy,

    fantasic food, I especially like the buttered Apple, similar to what Kev did for me once

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  15. Started by drewpy,

    well you know how it goes. managed to talk the wife around this as a bike for my son when he is 16(in 3 years) so i got meself a gilera 50cc thingy, looks cool and will be my next project when I finish the tracker! meanwhile I can start collecting parts info etc. anyone know what model it is?

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  16. Started by drewpy,

    simplz but brilliant

  17. Guest CardBoardDave
    Started by Guest CardBoardDave,

    Evenin all Im looking for some ideas what to get for me winter hack cause they dont grit these roads and id rather not drop me tdr even though its a shed to look at but ive grown quite found of her. Im looking for 125 or less Chunky rubbers dual sport type of bike so i can hit the moors some times too 4 stroke would be nice for good mpg been trawling ebay under £500 on the road but not much other than china seen this made me laugh Motor roma looked good and its a yam engine Ty

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  18. Started by jarjetward,

    Can anyone help with my centre stand dilemma?? Recently purchased an lc350 been in mates shed 20 years and anyway 3 grand later and loads of testicle ache...i decided to fit a centre stand...the bike has a metmachex alloy swinging arm and when i put the bike on the centre stand it dont lift the bloody back wheel off the floor?? does anyone know if these swinging arms make it impossible to be used with a mainstand?? Help before i sign myself into some kind of clinic lol Cheers Graham

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  19. Started by mervin,

    I was in the pub the other night, telling the old joke about what to do if an epileptic has a fit in the bath..... throw your washing in! when a guy behind me tapped me on the shoulder, and said that he didn't find that funny, because his cousin was an epileptic and had indeed died in the bath. "Drowned?" I asked "No, choked on a sock!" --------------------------------------------------------- Two couples on holiday in Newquay. The husbands, Paul and Dave decide to try and get thier ladie's to too wife swap. Amazingly they agree but Paul knows his wife is on her time of the month so he has got one up on his mate Dave. They agree that at breakfast they'll tap on …

  20. Started by mervin,

    us ebay harley helmet

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