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got nthis from the birds site http://uk.news.yahoo.com/5/20100122/tuk-speed-camera-fines-driver-of-parked-45dbed5.html

I'm thinking of buying an 09 650 vstar silverado. My wife and I like to ride together but our combined weight is around 270 lbs. Do you think that the 650 will be able to haul us at 65-70 mph. We don't do much highway riding usually roads at 40 mph speed limits. Do you think that this bike would be right for me?

Would anyone in the UK buy one of these? My link I know sports bikes are losing there appeal what with all the speed cameras and that but really why would you want something like that

Im looking for a set of FZ600 carbs. Can anyone help. Tried EBAY with no luck.

Hello Just nearing completion of the DT175mx project and having great difficulty in sourcing a decent seat foam. (or entire seat) I have tried to make one but the fact that the originals are moulded is the very thing that forms the original look and shape of the seat. Amyone got a spare foam or make recommendation on where to get one? Cheers Nick

hey people i don't really no if i have done this right or put this post in the right place so if I'm wrong sry :-) i own a ttr 600 re that i am having trouble with starting really getting on my nerves now i do have the bike up for sale at the min i will put the link on http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/YAMAHA-TTR-600-RE_W0QQitemZ110487872917QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Motorcycles?hash=item19b9972595 i have explained to people that i am having trouble starting this bike but i only think its because i haven't rode it in like 2 years hopefully some on here can tell me what to do to start it i had it running on Wednesday 27/01/2010 with no problems like i say its done 2 miles in 2 years Ive be…

hese are actual comments (?) made on students' report cards by teachers in the New York City public school system. All teachers were reprimanded (but, boy, are these funny!) Some might even apply to someone you know... yah, sure: me... will you get a reprimand! 1. Since my last report, your child has reached rock bottom and has started to dig. 2. I would not allow this student to breed. 3. Your child has delusions of adequacy. 4. Your son is depriving a village somewhere of an idiot. 5. Your son sets low personal standards and then consistently fails to achieve them. 6. The student has a 'full six-pack' but lacks the plastic thing…

Hiya, Apologies to everyone, I've just been informed by Paul that the PM system is down. I'm currently looking into it now and should have it back up within the next few hours.

Happy Birthday dear Batifan, Happy birthday 2 U hic hic Hooray

Went to collect the rebuilt XR lower-end from my mate's on Friday night.....was enjoying a beer & a good chat session with him in his shop.... & then he brought up the fact that a mutual friend (who recently moved due to being damn near homeless & jobless for awhile & then finally scoring a decent job looking after a Water treatment facility up in the Columbia River gorge (Beautiful place!)... was having a Helluva time coming up with enough cash to get himself a bike again after being bikeless for over 6years.... This friend is alot like me in the fact that him being around bikes all his life & going crazy not being back on 2-Wheels soon.... W…

THE TAXMAN COMETH At the end of the tax year, the Tax Office sent an inspector to audit the books of a Synagogue. While he was checking the books he turned to the Rabbi and said, 'I notice you buy a lot of candles. What do you do with the candle drippings?' 'Good question,' noted the Rabbi. 'We save them up and send them back to the candle makers, and every now and then they send us a free box of candles.' 'Oh,' replied the auditor, somewhat disappointed that his unusual question had a practical answer. But on he went, in his obnoxious way: 'What about all these bread-wafer purchases? What do you do with the crumbs?' 'Ah, yes,' replied the Rabbi, reali…

I just picked up a complete 1974 YZ 125, for $300, and it runs! Its in Pretty Good Shape, most all parts useable. Im having a hard time finding info on it, and parts. I need a gasket kit, and so far only bike bandit sells gaskets, and their individual (around $5-$10 EACH) which will get expensive real quick. I would like to find just pictures, so far ive only found a red/silver one, and mine is yellow. Any help would be much appreciated.

Just joined, I haven't even got the Yam yet, pick it up Thursday. A 97 diversion 900. I will probably have some questions then. I do my own maintainance, so will probably need some advice for a while. Bit of a departure for me, first 4 cylinder bike I have had for 30 years. Been riding a long time. It is all touring and doing bike rallies. My other bike is a 2001 Guzzi Jackal, I have had from new.

After reading a thread on here and thinking about it, i have decided to tour East Anglia on a small bike . Why use a small bike i hear you say? well because it`s a challenge and a lot cheaper than using my ZXR and i dont trust my XS400 yet plus i am unemployed so i need to keep costs down. i have been reading up on this and some people have done some impressive tours on little bikes, like Lands End to John O`Groats or to spain and back!! I am going to start off small, ie 100 mile overnighters and see how it goes? if things go well i will then start to branch out into bigger tours that are further away from my home. i`ve been looking for weeks for a …

Hi i have just joined your site and i hope it will be quite useful. I have a 1979 xs650se my first 1 and i love this bike. Just looking for a few tips 1st clutch cable easy to do but will oil pee out of casing once removed. Can you please give me some tips ajusting/fitting so i can find neutral ok. I have had several bikes from Big Kawas Chops FJs and so on but nothing and i mean nothing can capture the beauty of this wonderful machine...And shes loud This would be much appreciated Oh and the best oil to use. Thanks G.

A plane carrying Ethiopians has crashed into shark infested waters in The Med. Early reports say that at least 40 sharks, 12 jelly fish and an octopus were eaten alive before rescuers could reach the scene.

Ok so some of you guys know that I own a xs400 and I bought new tires for it. I was trying to find the lowest price and shopped around. Certain places asked 30 for each tire balance and mounting and installing bearings bushings etc in the wheel would cost me 60 per tire and plus the rear bearings would cost me 190 not including tax. Berts megmall beat that by 10 dollars. Now I sent the wheels at 01/07/2010 since I have seen my wheels and its going to cost me 210 dollar total because the front took them a lot "more time than expected" which amounted of 90 dollars. Now it is 01/23/10 and its still in the shop! They also found that the front bearing dust seal I gave them was…

Hi I have recently purchased a TDM900 and wanted to know what the best exhaust is to put on it in order to increase the performance, would prefer road legal so as not to be hassled by police,. does anyone know of any good manufacturers, prices etc Thanks Saggi1

Tired of constantly being broke & stuck in an unhappy marriage, a young husband decided to solve both problems by taking out a large insurance policy on his wife with himself as the beneficiary, and then arranging to have her killed. A 'friend of a friend' put him in touch with a nefarious dark-side underworld figure who went by the name of 'Artie..' Artie then explained to the husband that his going price for snuffing out a spouse was £5,000... The husband said he was willing to pay that amount, but that he wouldn't have any cash on hand until he could collect his wife's insurance money. Artie insisted on being paid at least something up front, so the m…