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

  1. Started by fellrunner65,

    hi guys Just got this bike to replace my x-max 250.....How in hells name do you manage to ride this thing at 4000rpm (45-50mph) during the run-in period? It's like pulling teeth, can't wait to get the first 600 miles on it!! On the up side it is doing 80 mpg

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  2. Started by fellrunner65,

    I've picked up my new yammy majesty 400 last month, I love the bike but....from new it has had this little buzzing plastic sort of noise coming from what I thought was a panel. It has got a little worse now and I have tried to find it without any luck. It seems to be coming from behind the clocks..... Anyone else had experience of this? Cheers

  3. Started by Grouch,

    I keep my bike in the garden covered etc but it's still not good enough. Every time it rains I have to run out and cover it. I have been looking at sheds but I plan on moving house soon so it would be a waste. Also the only suitable place for a shed would block my outside tap and kitchen window. So now I'm thinking of alternatives. It doesn't have to be out fancy just a shelter from the rain and snow. I'm thinking of knocking a timber frame together as a starting point but then I thought about a gazebo type thing? Any ideas?

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  4. Started by barkwindjammer,

    http://www.hastie.org.uk/heatedjacket.html

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  5. Started by barkwindjammer,

    "What are you like"

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  6. Started by kearnsy123,

    Me and the family are moveing to scotland in the nxt cupple of weeks im heading over on Friday on my fazer fz6 to sort out accommodation so if anyone from there and is out friday between Cairnryan and Lockerbie b sure to giv a nod and say hello ...

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  7. Started by wild foamy,

    Hi everyone. ive got my school prom in June and some of us have started making plans already RE: Limos and transport and all that mumbo jumbo. but whats the best way to make an entrance?, something different preferably, but not OTT. Maybe i could sweet-talk Goff into giving me a ride on the back of her streetfighter

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  8. Started by <Dick>,

    Is Malibu and coke a girls drink? ive had quite a bit and it definatley works

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  9. Started by Grouch,

    Because of the constant rain lately I have been constantly on the look out for man hole covers, so I can avoid them. I nearly come off going over one a while back, so now I am very vigilant. I have noticed that they always seem to be on corners on junctions, so every time I am turning at a junction or going round the corner it makes it more difficult because there is always at least one man hole cover to avoid. Also they also always seem to be in clusters of three of four. I don't know what it's like in your town but in Bradford they are in the most ridiculous, hazardous places which make it very dangerous for bikers. Obviously the groundworks teams that situate them do n…

  10. Started by shaun_1990,

    Hey everyone, we'll being new to biking (other than a 50 which is not a long distance machine...) I finally got out for my first ride! Have to say that I loved it, got up to Buxton and around some B roads & A roads in the area before heading back to j&s with one of my mates and his dad on his new bike, still need to work on my confidence in the bends a little bit however this should come in time. Hoping to get out a lot more now, here is a pic from the day after I have fitted my renthal braced bars not so long ago, just need to get my Goodrich shadow hoses on next week. Comments welcome

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  11. Started by Radio909,

    Hey hey hey all I'm new here and was wondering if any of you lot are from Manchester, I'm in need of some biking buddies (how sad does that sound) anyway anyone up for a spin on saturday?

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  12. Started by Mallory1,

    Riding home from work today behind some chump on a BMW who : 1. Didn't acknowledge a single driver for pulling in to let him past - and there were a few and 2. When I happened to end up sitting on his wing at the next set of traffic lights - I looked over to give a wee nod - ignorant git didn't even turn his head :madflame: What is up with some bikers ???? I know we can all have a bad day and would gladly kick everything in sight while on 2 wheels but I've passed so many bikers recently who are either legally blind and don't see me or must suspect I've killed their dog & slept with their wife - or is itt the other way round? Rant over ! Som…

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  13. Started by drewpy,

    this is more like it

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  14. Started by hadley,

    Hi Can anyone help me find a users manual for a 02 v star 650 and a 04 v star 110 classic

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  15. Started by HarleyJay,

    I didn't get any owners manual with my bike where can I get one from ? Also where can I get a workshop manual ? My bike is a 2000 125 vsx dragstar

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  16. Started by blackhat250,

    Am off tomorrow , for a week, if thers any members going , look out for the DT250mx & the TS250 , Running about , will take video and pics,,

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  17. Just wanted to thank all of you that replied to my post regarding the concerns over the Yamaha YBR125 I had just bought. The low mileage on the bike seems to be genuine after researching it a bit more. I'm very happy with the bike and intend holding onto it for a while so will be about the site and no doubt will be asking more questions in the future. Hoping to post a few photos of the bike as soon as I get a chance. Cheers Tony

  18. Started by mervin,

    A married couple was sitting in a fine restaurant when the wife looks over at a nearby table and sees a man in a drunken stupor. The husband asks, "I notice you've been watching that man for some time now. Do you know him?" "Yes" she replies, "He's my ex-husband, and has been drinking like that since I left him seven years ago." "That's remarkable" her husband replies, "I wouldn't think anybody could celebrate that long."

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  19. Started by NEwin,

    hey guys, Does anybody have any personal experience with Marushin helmets? I know the Tiger and Samurai models have 5* SHARP ratings but haven't found any reviews online, so was wondering if they're any good. cheers!

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  20. Started by mervin,

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