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Hi All I wonder if anyone can help, I'm looking to buy a new FJR and Keith Dixon Motorcycles in Accrington are offering a cracking deal. Trouble is Accrington is about 240 miles from me, so I can't just pop up there and check them out to see if they're kosher. From their website etc. it looks like they're an established reputable dealer. Before I part with a grand of my hard earned over the phone for a deposit, could any of you kind folks confirm that they're ok and not likely to stitch me up? I'm sure someone on here must know/use them. Many thanks for your help Dave

hey all, planning to ride up to good old nuneaton, need to be there on 3rd july.. Im familiar with the roads and stuff up there, and got a few friends in cov, so no probs with that, BUT for the past however long ive been going up there and coming back, its been in my cars (over the years).. For the first time, i plan to go by bike, got a ybr125 (yup, im a 'CBTer'), and so the route is not so bad, the A5 goes straight up there.. What worries me is... -What things to take with me?? -How long should it take me?? *clicky* my proposed route *clicky* -What to watch out for on a bike riding for so long? - but the rider (me) - what to watch ou…

Just joined your forum, and though I would say hi. My son has just purchased a 1994-5 YZF600R that has seen better days, so we are in the process or rebuilding it. Where is the best place to get spares, for example engine sprocket nut (somehow missing?) exhaust gaskets and fairing fixing rubbers. Many Thanks

Hi I have just purchased a ybr 125 and saw a sie with the best lookinh panniers for it. Can anyone enlighten me as to where to get these metal panniers for my yamaha ybr 125 this is the site with the pic its the 2005 ybr 2nd pic http://www.re-moto.com/the_motorcycles.php?lang=eng

i have a dtr 2001 model and i just put a new engine in the and the only problem i gt is i cant remember where the oil line goes into the carb and i cant see enywhere it can go can eny1 help

here is a local case that has been going on for a while: http://www.highlandradio.com/news.php?articleid=000004299 i know the speed was mad but good on them local cops must be going mad now

A happy birthday to Glen Webster the big 4 '0' , this is the age when you start to 're-gress' , a mid life crisis is the bonus part ! have a good day ya'all

It has been announced by Writebike (Chris Pearson) on the Rd club forum that Rod Gibson editor of classic motorcycle mechanics has passed away this weekend , i will for sure miss him a whole lot more than a certain other person deceased this week merv :cry2: :cry2:

I have just met up with Cynic and wanted to say a big thank you. I sourced some parts for the DT and talked bikes for a while. A really nice guy. Thanks Cynic

Greetings, Took a dive in the wet over the weekend and luckily the only damage to the bike was the front right indicator was totalled However for the first time in years the internet has let me down and I can't find anywhere to get a replacement. I can't find a part number, can't find 'indicator' listed on any yamaha ybr125 site, I'm tearing my hair out! It's an '06 YBR with huge clunky indicators. That doesn't bother me in the slightest. A direct replacement would be best but even if I could find a pair to replace with I'd be happy, but I've already tried some random generic indicators but I think the volts/wattage is wrong. Can anyone point …

Is there anyone here from N.I? I would like to get out for a few runs comming into the good weather and was wndering is there a big Yamaha Owners Club following over here?

set off at 4pm to meet with a friend at Tebay. as its bedlam on the motorway (and shit) we head down the A6 and join M'way at preston, boring ZZZZ here's my bike set and ready damn windy out there and when we reach tebay, my Mike (cb750F1) was complaining of weaving on the truck ruts, i had no problems. When in Tebay and waiting for Dave (VFR750) I noticed either Mike's back wheel was in a dip or he had a flat, guess what, it was a flat. Mike was real pissed off. Dave turned up and we went round the carpark to find someone to lend us a pump as we could'nt find any puncture. eventually we gave up and Mike called the rescue. …

Does anybody have or know anyone with a 'Da jiang X-treme 125', a guy from work bought one and is in need of help with it (I suggested petrol and matches, he was'nt into that), just wondering if Foamy and his mates, who are into their 'exotic flowersbikes' would have any info? thanx in advance

Westcountry Bike Show 25, 26 and 27 September 2009 for the 4th year running at Newton Abbot Race Course A fun family day out! Live Music Friday Night: Morris Brothers Band Live Music Saturday Night: The New Machine Bike Competition: Trophies for best categories sponsored by The Star Inn, Liverton Entertainment by Steve Colley and Football on Bikes Trade Stands, Camping, Licensed bar open til late. For all the information visit the website: www.westcountrybikeshow.com

Hi, I have just got a thundercat and want to clean up very small areas of rust to swing the arm, have you guys any tips of what to use and where to get the proper touch up paint ?.

Hi All, I was wandering around Tesco's earlier. It was nice to stand by the fridges to keep cool. Anyway, as I was shopping for food I decided to go down my favorite aisle. I saw the following and took a picture with my phone. Is it just me !!!!

Hi everybody, I'm new to the forum and I am enjoying the friendly nature of the site. I currently have a 1998 Thundercat, bought it as an impulse buy in 2006 (normally people get clothes and i got a bike, lol). After a few months of riding it, I committed a sin, I left the bike in the garage for couple of years. I know need to get rid of the bike and have had it serviced so that its in working order for a buyer. What I'd like to know is what is the best way to sell it. I don't want time wasters, I bought it off ebay without a test drive and I'm looking at doing the same thing selling wise. As it was my first bike, it has been dropped a few times, resulting in a fe…

Hi, Let me introduce myself - My name is Hasan and I'm from the East End of London. I've got two RXS100 (the '88 one is my spares bucket and the '90 is the daily runner) but I seem to be having slightly problems with power... Now I know these machines are not built for speed, but Ive read of people doing at least 75 whilst mine struggles at 65-68 (even with my head down)... Ive pulled the whole exhaust off, cleaned the baffle and ran some injector cleaner to help with the jets, but I still can't get power I want from her. Also, the power band doesnt kick in until 5000 revs, is that normal? Can you think of anything for me to check which might help? …

ok, so, barkwindjammer suggested this idea to me. I put about 2 hours into it, and had a bunch of fun. thanks for the idea bark! later in time, around the turn of the century, steam power took over: (this one I worked for over 3 weeks on. over 25 different pieces went into this. it was for a competetion at a photoshop site that im part of, to make an everyday object look like it came from the steam era.I started with a pic of my dt175. the only thing that remains from the original pic is the tires and the front shocks which i colored to look copper, the kickstand and shifter. oh, and the pavement)

Heard this on the radio today and nearly crashed A young single mother from Coatbridge in Scotland was a little embarassed this week after attempting to register her new-born baby girls name as,,,,,, Chlamidia, apparently the young woman had overheard the name a couple of times and genuinly thought it was the name for an "exotic flower" (she has a point there I suppose) when you say it several times it does have a 'ring' to it? poor kid