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

  1. Started by budwsr25,

    Hello every one

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  2. Started by hobbo,

    hi,just joined site having been on other sites but to clicky for me unless you have a 2/stroke hope this site is more friendly and reply to your post when you need help.

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  3. Hi im new to this site so i like to start by saying hellloo to all .... rite im not a biker but taking my full bike test in a few weeks time and i have all ways loved to 2001 to 2003 r6 but some many people are telling me not to buy one for my first bike.... so my reason for asking is what bike should i be looking at buying for a first time rider thats has been driving cars for the past 11 years?

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  4. Started by mickb,

    Hi, I am new to this site, can anyone tell me the best place for genuine RD250LC spares etc, Mick.

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  5. Started by xjamaha,

    just thought i'd say hi. just been and bought myself a 1999 xjr1300. read alsorts about tham and have fancied one for a while so i've took the plunge. went far enough for it tho, lancashire to london to get it. anyway, looking forward to reading hte site now and seeing what you guys get up to.

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  6. Started by maxi,

    Hello everybody! I am a new person so i dont know what i am doing really lol. just got a yamaha yz 85 2006 from www.colinappleyards.co.uk and it is ace. went up to the flappit in denholme. cheers maxi

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  7. Started by needles,

    hi all, i'm needles and i live in a little town in lancashire called burnley. i have a yam xjr 1300 and have today aquired an xj550, dont know what model it is tho.

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  8. Started by bigste,

    New to the yamaha club but an old owner lol I currently have a Yamaha SR125 2000 model Two yamaha DT50MX 88 and 92 models the 92 model is a project bike owned since i was 12 runs well just needs a few bits doing to it. I had a yamaha EW50 Slider. (crashed in 2007) uploading pictures soon. but currently looking for a diffrent exhaust for the SR as the original is abit crap. cheers for reading ste

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  9. Started by mikeygtir,

    greetings folks! I'm mikey... 25 going on 18 and just signed up yesterday. found the site off google while i was searching for info on R6's.. I've not got a bike yet, but got my eyes on a '01 R6 that one of the lads back home is selling.. One of my mates went round last night to check it out and take it for a ride and said it was alright so looks like its the bike for me (i'm out in india working just now so couldnt check it for myself) However, ive still to pass my test, but having a bike sitting will push me to get it done, as ive always wanted on a bike since i was 17.. just always put off getting lessons... time and money etc. but now i'm in the position …

  10. Started by Danny Jones,

    Hi All, I have only just joined this site after buying my Dragstar 650 classic at the weekend, is there anybody out there who can give me helpful tips, advice or anything useful about the 650? Any good link shops..... I am based in Wigan, so if there are any rides/meets please inform me. Yours in biking, Danny

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  11. Started by Conrad183,

    Hello all. My name is Conor. I am 17 and live in Southend on Sea, Essex. I currently ride a Gilera Runner 183cc. I have been driving and riding from a young age. Booked my theory test recently for my bike licence. Looking to buy a '98-'02 R6 and spend about £2300. Cheers.

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  12. Started by Clinton bennett,

    Hi All Just a quick hello to you all, at the moment I ride a 99 FZS 600, in gold, very nice bike indeed, other bikes are 650 v3 transalp Aprilia Falco then a Aprilia Caponord, then on to my current bike the lovely FZS 600, looking forward to many miles on the lovely roads we have up here near Inverness

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  13. Hi All, New to the forum and saying hi. Technical question to follow in the relevant sub-forum

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  14. Just joined the forum as i've just bought my Yamaha TZR50 today. Just thought i would share it and see what you have to say any tips on anything to do with it are welcome, thanks (i don't know if this is how you post pics) My link My link My link My link My link

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  15. Started by Baz23,

    [Have just put it back on the road - had full service and carbs cleaned - was a bit lumpy but running - now completely dead no ignition lights or anything - have put new relay in and still nothing - has anyone had this problem or know anything that might help p.s. I have owned the bike from new and it has been regularly maintained at authorised dealers - never had any problems before this

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  16. Started by GarethR6,

    I'm new to the site and would just like to say a quick hi to everyone one. So glad I stummbled across this site, it seems so full of help and info. My names Gareth, I'm from Leicestershire and I have a 2001 R6. If anyone is intrested in meeting up locally for a ride out with myself and a couple of my mates (R1's) don't hesitate to contact me. We're not pro's, just a decent small group who enjoy riding out.

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  17. Started by thunderdream,

    Hi there everybody, I have just purchased a 98 thundercat, This is my first bike of this class as I have been riding a sr 125 up to now, passed the test and reached the dream !!! Is there anything I should be aware of with regards to looking after my new machine. Many thanks

  18. Started by xjxxx,

    Hi All, i recently bought an 84 xj750 seca, and i love it. only problem is that i bought the bike from someone who dropped it so i will need some parts, hopefully some of you may be able to help me. This is my first bike, and i want to keep it!! So I'm in the need of buying parts for my 84 xj750 seca Instrument Cluster Fairing Let me know what you guys have Thanks

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  19. Started by jim9097,

    Hi all, just wanted to take a moment to introduce myself even though I have already posted. I have a 2007 Vstar 1100 Silverado. I am in the process of making the following modifications: Cobra 2 into 1 HP Pro exhaust, hypercharger w/stinger. I plan to make a few more mods. One get rid of the computer module that governs the engine, and going to put some hard bags on it vice the leather that came stock. Anyways I live in Honolulu Hi, and ride most days rain or shine. I am in the military in my 21st year right now with plans of retirement next May. At that time I will return to the lovely state of florida. Tampa more specifically. If anyone has similar in…

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  20. Started by gazzaroo,

    hello, I am trying to help out a friend who isnt the best on computers. Does anybody know the fork lengths of both the FZ 750, C Plate and a FZ750 H Plate Genisis If any body could post those details i would be eternally grateful

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