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  1. Started by bigste,

    I've cureently got a little yamaha sr125 need abit of help. thinking of putting drag bars on it with "brush guards" like what off road bikes have to cover their levers n hands. Anyone got any advice to offer Also was wondering how to possibly De-restrict it get abit more speed from the sod HELPPPPP!!!!

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  2. i have toled the comunity oficer i think i know wo it is

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  3. Started by drewpy,

    stick with it, it gets better http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utxRD414F3A&feature=player_embedded

  4. Started by drewpy,

    especially for the engineering types among you http://www.kongregate.com/games/TwinkleStarGames/electric-box-2

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  5. Started by Zircon,

    Okay so im quite new to biking been, on my TZR for about 6 months Just got it back on the road yesterday and with all the excitement neglected to do some checks ( yes I know .... I'm an idiot ) The chain was so loose im guessing it caught on something .... but the back wheel locked up completely and i skidded around 30m down the road with the back end right out to the side...... Managed to stay on her .... luckily but definitely given me the shock i need !

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  6. Started by drewpy,

    and it doesn't and it doesn't do anything MIAOOOOOWWWWWW!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d53OviDxQHs&feature=player_embedded

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  7. Started by drewpy,

    gets darker as it goes....

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  8. Started by barkwindjammer,

    And they all look the same to me ? "TOKNABOOT"

  9. Started by Alex,

    Hi guys, we've been making some changes to the membership options to provide much better value to all our dedicated members. And to help invest in newer technologies to allow us to keep on improving the reliabilty, speed and functionality of the club. There will now be a much more simple membership choice for all new users, and existing users will be much happier for sure :-) New options are: Sponsor - Removal of advertising, Classifieds Access, Access to live Chat £5 - No expiry Standard - Removal of advertising, Classifieds Access, Access to live Chat, Use of the Garage, Use of the Gallery …

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  10. Started by teen builder,

    Hello i am a high school student that is very interested building a motorcycle. just recently i found one in a junk pile so i was allowed to take it but i have no idea how to tell the year and model number.right now i am dissasembaling the engine and found a somewhat small crack on the crank case wat should i do? and where could i find good reliable parts when i am ready to start the assembally?

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  11. Started by mattlowe,

    Hi people im new on here.Ive not had my R6 that long.Its 2000 model.Can any one help.I dont know what the pressures should be in my tyres.Can anyone help??? Thanks Matt

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  12. Started by streetfighter,

    Hi I'm building a streetfighter FZR 1000 EXUP with YZF rear and R1 front. I need a set of discs for the front are there any other models/makes that fit. e.g R6 http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/9284/cimg0695n.th.jpg' alt='cimg0695n.th.jpg'> des

  13. Started by chronofirefly,

    Right heres the score, The thread on the bracket of the clutch mount, that screws the wingmirror in has been threaded. I have bought the new clip but need some sort ofguide on how to remove the old one(and everything in the way) also fitting the new one. ANY idea what to do, where to start etc.

  14. Started by Johnny Lo,

    Hi all, Hope I am doing this correctly it is my first time on any forum ever. Just a quick question, I have a 2003 yamaha R6 and was wondering if this bike has a clock. Ride Safely John

  15. Started by Gas up - Let's Go!,

    Chaps, There is a new E-Mail scam that is doing the rounds. It is a mail message from your bank (any bank realy, it might just look like your bank) that is claiming you have recieved a refund from HMRC (the Tax Man). Attached in the mail is a .HTM document (it looks like a web page) that will be the undoing of you, should you click on it... so don't Here's what the mail looks like: From: Service HSBC [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 15 September 2010 12:21 Subject: HSBC Notification : Incoming funds ! Dear Applicant: You have received a tax refund payment of 302.25GBP from HMRC (HM Revenue & Customs) into your Internet Banking Account. Please acce…

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  16. Started by rollsroyce,

    hi all am moving to spain in 12 months time, will need to get the headlights changed, can anyone point me in the right direction, obviously they need to dip to the right, to pass the spanish iva (mot), you wanna see the price of s/h bikes in spain and also second hand car rubbish, its a f**kin joke, cheers -- rolls

  17. Started by webi,

    does anyone know what bike the wheels on my bike in my profile are from as i need another disc brake for an mot cheers webi

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  18. Guest CardBoardDave
    Started by Guest CardBoardDave,

    Swapped for Why do you ride? Where do you want too ride and would you keep riding if you could ie just go

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  19. Started by drewpy,

    A story about how two brothers stole their father's 1969 Norton Commando motorbike, had it restored and then gave it back to him for Christmas. If you have a spare 15 minutes, it's a great video.

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  20. Guest monkey12
    Started by Guest monkey12,

    hi i been sorting out my pre dive xj600 just cleaning the choke and managed to pull the end of the end choke plunger can i buy a new one anywhere? and do you need to split the carbs to get at them? lucky the end one may be ok with a socket but they made of very soft metal and will bike fire up if only 3 choke plungers are ok ? does anyone know how far out they supposed to be pulled out? thanks for any replies hope i dont need a new set of carbs

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