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Hey Guys just thought i would pop up randomley and say hello. Been a while on here. How you all doing? Geoff

The US ( and Aus ) standard railroad gauge (distance between the rails) is 4 feet, 8.5 inches. That's an exceedingly odd number. Why was that gauge used? Because that's the way they built them in England, and English expatriates designed the US railroads. Why did the English build them like that? Because the first rail lines were built by the same people who built the pre-railroad tramways, and that's the gauge they used. Why did 'they' use that gauge then? Because the people who built the tramways used the same jigs and tools that they had used for building wagons, which used that wheel spacing. Why did the wago…

When running at idle and low rpm in traffic or pulling away, my thundercat runs rough, splutters and has little power. It happens when the throttle is just cracked open. Once through this and opened up its fine. I believe it started when i left it standing over winter ( I put it down to petrol gone off) I have cleaned out carbs, checked sync, changed plugs and checked for air leaks, all to no avail. Has anyone had similar problems? Is there anything else I could try?? Thanks - rosie

Does anyone know any racing clubs local to somerset that a 16 year old could join? I'm rather interested in maybe taking up racing as a hobby or such like not as a professional sport just as a hobby so if anyone has any helpful info could they please share it Cheers

I have spent some time on the net looking for a set of covers to cover the space left when removing the passenger foot pegs but can't seem to find them anywhere. They are for a 2008 graphite grey R6. Can anyone point me in the right direction?? Thanks

Hi Guys/Gals, I am new to the world of bikes after spending many years and money on sports/performance cars! I have recently passed my Mod 1 bike test and have got my mod 2 in the next week. I have already been biten by the biking bug! I'm just after a bit of advice on my first bike purchase. Im 29 yrs old and have been looking at some nice 07 plate r6's. I know that these are high performance bikes but have had mixed advice from my mates who own bikes. Some have said get a fazer/hornet to start with whilst others have said go for the r6 because I will only end up changing bikes after a short period of time because I will end up bored of a fazer/hornet and potentiall…

Okay, I'm not going to say who is arguing what point but here are both sides. Side A ) Buy a cheap bike, learn how to ride on that bike, sell bike, buy wanted bike. Side B ) Simply buy the bike you want, and learn how to ride on that. What do you think?

Hi all, can someone tell me what the difference is between a XT600Z Tenere 1VJ and 2RW ?

Yesterday i wantead to try the electrics on my fz 600 to see if every thing was ok after a year of not running, i replaced both coils with new ones, new re/rec, ing switch , i used one of the jumper packs to put some current in and every thing looked ok,i put a new battery on it today and have nothing working, checked earths, put old ing switch back on checked fuses and checked amps on new battery,what should i check now. solonoid if so how do you check them,what elese can i check, any help would be welomed.

Hi Everyone, Just popped in to say hello I am new to this and biking I just bought myself an second hand Yamaha Tw 125 in purple (love the colour) on a 53 plate which I love to bits. I have only done 76 miles so far on the bike and touch wood nothing happend . I no its not the fastest 125 out there but its fast enough for me 50 mph .Just a question may I ask, I want to but a top box on to fit my bike cover / chain for when I take it to work do I need to fit a bike rack or the three bolts on the back mudgared work with just the top box ... It because I dont have a manual yet .... Plus the seller did not give me a key for the steering lock can you get one from Yamaha its se…

hi everyone just signed up today as ive converted from cars to bikes lol for my 1st bike im waiting on taking delivery on a 10 plate yzf r125 in white im hoping for it to be here by the end of the week i will get pics up as soon as i can any tips on modifying and common problems would be helpfull having a quick look on ebay a tail tidy and angle eye head lights are on the shopping list as well as deristricting it with more power eventually planning on doing my full test by the end of next year and that means a r6 will be planned thanks for any help hints or tips guys billy

I used to use this stuff when I had an older car, was wondering if anyone has used it or something similar in their bikes? http://www.amazon.com/Lubro-Moly-Motor-Oil-Saver-300/dp/B003U4QILS

Me and my dad have both just got bikes and have our CBT on sunday and we would both like to go out together is it possible to have headset communication between two bikes? We both have full face helmets so im not sure if boom mics would be applicable unless you no otherwise mine is a shark S900 and my dad has a Marushin im not sure what the model of it but anyway we are looking on a budget as well so if someone could tell me a good system I would be highly greatful

I have a '72 and a '74 DT 400. This may sound stupid, but I can't figure out how to remove the seats. Can anyone direct me to someplace on line for an exploded view or just tell me how? Thanks. Mike

n e body know an easier way to start this monster when killed after it is hot?

Hello all. New here, so please pardon my ill manners if this isn't the right place for this. Nothing much to say at this point than just introduce myself after joining and sitting a bit. Haven't actively ridden in more years than I care to think about (pre-kids). However, my daughter got her learner's permit a little while back, so I'll be trying to resurrect an old CT3 of mine and my brother's '91 FZR600 so that I can teach her to ride this summer. (Biggest lesson- unless things have changed, everyone on the road wants to kill you, so paranoia is just good sense.) I used to practically live on two wheels, so am looking forward to getting back in the saddle. I'm am…

Have 1997 Royal Star. Throttle is hard to hold open. Hurts my wrist and arm after a few hours. No problem otherwise. Ideas anyone?

Man sat watching telly. Missus is doing one of them silly word quizzes. Man,' Here you go then give me a sentance that will make me really happy and really unhappy all at once, see if all that wordplay is doing any good' She looks up calm as you like, looks him straight in the eye and says 'You can screw far longer than your brothers'

Im 16 years old and want to get a bike, i've ridden a manual before a couple of time but not much, however i want to get a manual bike first because then when im 17 i will be confident doing gears and so can do my full test. Ive found a Yamaha FS1 50cc for sale, does anyone know any faults that i should look out for on this bike? Or does anyone have a 50cc manual bike for sale with M.O.T? Thanks, Andy.