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

  1. Started by barkwindjammer,

    Just a suggestion so 'flame me if you will', as it seems that a lot of new members join up all the time, and by far most are polite/friendly enough to make an 'intro' either as an intro or as part of their first post (which is usually a 'fix-it question), would it not be possible to make the existing FAQ section into a 'New members' section, and, incorporate the FAQ's as a sticky 'inside' this new titled section ? as a noob must have a look at the main page 'looking for the door' and not see one ?

  2. Started by Yamanoob,

    You will probably guess from my username that I am new to biking ,I have bought a 79 xs 250 off ebay ,its a bit of a dog at the moment but I am hoping to give her a good seeing to and ride her like seabiscuit . Anyhoo I have to fill out a V5 ,and need the frame number only thing is I cant seem to find it ,can anyone tell me where it is ,it looks as the the frame has had a lick of paint at some point but I would have thought I would have been able to find it . So after paying 132 quid for the bike (I am not cheap just things are a little tight for us all at the moment) I got it home and tried to fire it up ,needed some juice in the battery so hooked it up to the car…

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  3. Started by chunk,

    Hello from sheffield, ive just got my 1st big bike a fzs600. So ive joined here in the hope of a bit of biking banter.. hello to 1 n all Matt

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  4. Started by ST3V0,

    Hi guys it my first time on this forum just thought i would pop in and say hi i bought my first Yamaha yesterday 2004 FZ6s sorry about the Honda poster BUT i still own my fav bike ever 1987 VFR750F

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  5. Started by yammie girl,

    I'm new to biking, i live in norfolk and dont really know many people to go on a ride out with anyone in norfolk???

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  6. Started by YamaHead,

    ....looking Better than ever IMHO

  7. Started by finnerz89,

    Has anyone on here done it? I have a week off from the 21st August. There's a pre planned route available on the website but you have to be a paid member to view it.

  8. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-11814608 It looks like North Wales has ceased it's offensive on the motorist........ Will bikes be welcome too.....?

  9. Started by liquidcooled,

    i'm supposed to be there staying with my uncle! but couldnt get a ferry ticket in time, as they're all booked any forum members there? to make up for it i'm going to donington in july! 800 mile round trip on the vfr, cant wait so if any of you lot are there give me a shout and i'll come say hi

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  10. Started by baker pea,

    Hi peeps ..thought i would join yet another bike forum I ride an 07 r6

  11. Started by jimmy,

    As the Southern Softies appear to be getting their act together and organising a meet, what about the Norn'ers and Jocks doing the same

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  12. Started by mervin,

    Has anyone used this bag of sh*t and got it too work with windows7, if you are buying a new computer avoid it like the plague, i have now installed it 4 times on my new laptop and every time it updates it stops working and you cannot open the pogram again to sort it out, now going back too free AVG and zone alarm and gonna take it back too Pc world and tell em where they can stuff it merv

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  13. 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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  14. Started by Girl Racer,

    Hey guys....I was wondering if there are any regular meets/rides in Norwich? I'm a new rider and want to gain experience and confidence and ride with like minded people

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  15. Started by drewpy,

    its only at £8k ATM http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/YAMAHA-RD250-BRAND-NEW-CLASSIC-/121078540319?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item1c30d7e81f

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  16. Started by forddude,

    Come lunch time today i went to the bank as i had to, and thought buger it take a 10 put it in the tank. and off i went down a small road id never been down befor turns out its a nice ried id dint have time to follow it to see where it ends but id had fun

  17. Started by Alex,

    Well i know its not a bike but i have just found my second favorite dream car, the first being the willies version but even rarer :cry: http://www.boydshop.com/34HiboyCoupe/index.htm

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  18. Started by barkwindjammer,

    Been trying my hand at DIY, being a Scots kite tunt-to save a few pounds-you kno-recession and all that, today I was flooring out the loft, gonna be a good space for my homebrew wine I accidentaly made a new hatch into the master bedroom I've not got the balls for this stuff anymore !

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  19. as IT SAYS ,, Tried to reply to newbe post,, and it dosnt work ,, Edit, . it worked tonight ,

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  20. Started by Sluffy,

    For some reason i'm not allowed to post in the for sale section

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