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Hey all. I would appreciate some advice concerning luggage racks. I have never bought luggage for a bike before, they were usually used for getting dirty on or getting to work. Now i find myself a singleton im gonna start enjoying it!! So, please could you advise me as to the best looking (and most practical) luggage rack for my XJR 1300 '02 model. I plan on buying soft panniers and a hard topbox (52l Givi most likely) which will of course only be on the bike when touring, so the rack needs to be easilyish removed. I like the look of the SW Motech rack but it aint, cheap so before i buy i would like to hear from people more experienced. Many thanks

Hi i am rebuliding my fz600 1987 forks, i want to make the front springs a bit stiffer i have heared that i can put some spacers to stiffen the springs as i do not want to buy new ones does any one know how thick the spacers can be i was told 15-20mm should be ok and thicker oil will help thanks dave.

hi all just started the engine rebuild on my 89 1000exup today so far i ain't found any scary damage / serious wear ( yet ) so far so good so i recon within a month including waiting for parts it should be backup and running sweet here's a pic ov the bike anyway golfdub

I was in Homebase the other day pushing my trolley around when I collided with a young guy pushing his cart. I said to the young guy, "Sorry about that. I'm looking for my wife and I guess I wasn't paying attention to where I was going." The young guy says, "That's OK. It's a coincidence. I'm looking for my wife, too. I can't find her and I'm getting a little desperate." I said, "Well, maybe we can help each other. What does your wife look like?" The young guy says, "Well, she is 24 years old, tall, with blonde hair, big blue eyes, long legs, big boobs, and she's wearing tight white shorts, a halter top and no bra. What does your wife look like?" I said, "Does…

A woman's husband had been slipping in and out of a coma for several months, yet she had stayed by his bedside every single day One day, when he came to, he motioned for her to come nearer. As she sat by him, he whispered, eyes full of tears, 'You know what? 'You have been with me all through the bad times. When I got fired, you were there to support me. When my business failed, you were there. When I got shot, you were by my side. When we lost the house, you stayed right here. When my health started failing, you were still by my side... You know what?' 'What dear?' she gently asked, smiling as her heart began to fill with warmth. 'I think you're bad luck... Get …

VATICAN HUMOR >>> >>> After putting all of Pope Benedict's luggage loaded into the limo, (and >>> he doesn't travel lightly), the driver notices the Pope is still >>> standing on the curb. >>> >>> 'Excuse me, Your Holiness,' says the driver, 'Would you please take >>> your seat so we can leave?' >>> >>> 'Well, to tell you the truth,' says the Pope, 'they never let me drive >>> at the Vatican when I was a cardinal, and I'd really like to drive >>> today.' >>> >>> 'I'm sorry, Your Holiness, but I cannot let you do that. I'd lose my >>> …

Hey does any1 no were i can get an apprenticeship in cheshire

Hi folks! Have found pics of an FZR identical to mine (pre-accident) so thought i'd share, let you see what my pride & joy looks like! Has anyone any recommendations on where to get graphics for my bike? Cant wait to get it back on road! Need both sides of fairing plus screen unit though will buy full set if easier. Thanks for looking!

i want a WR450F 2008 or 09 model thats all.

hi folks, a quick question. i have two bikes with northern ireland plates on them. is there any way i can register the bikes on the mainland and keep the plates on them? i phoned the DVLA a while back and the guy was very helpful basically he didnt have a clue. the thing is they are private plates in the north, *** 750 and *** 7337 it would be a shame to give them up. any ideas? thanks

when i take out the 2 stroke oil gauge in the bottle the red light comes on but when in as normal and i turn the key the test signal should light up and then slowly fade away it does not show test light when i turn the key anyone know what the prob might be??

> * What's the capital of Iceland? - About £3.50 > > * How do you define optimism? A banker who irons five shirts on a Sunday > > * Why have estate agents stopped looking out of the window in the morning? > Because otherwise they'd have nothing to do in the afternoon > > > > *What's the difference between an investment banker and a large pizza? The > pizza can still feed a family of four. > > *As a surprise, a chief exec's wife pops by his office. She finds him in > an unorthodox position, with his secretary sitting in his lap. Without > hesitation, he starts dictating: '. . . and in conclusion, gentlemen, > c…

when it snows like this and u cant get to work i think it remineds the boss how much u r needed who tryed to ride in today ?????? im still off since 24th dec hope ill b going back in 2w/ks miss the ride ride safe

WHY MEN SHOULD NEVER WRITE AN ADVICE COLUMN; Dear Larry, I hope you can help me here. The other day, I set off for work leaving my husband in the house watching the TV as usual. I hadn't driven more than a mile down the road when the engine conked out and the car shuddered to a halt. I walked back home to get my husband's help. When I got home I couldn't believe my eyes. He was in our bedroom with the neighbor's daughter. I am 32, my husband is 34, and the neighbor's daughter is 19. We have been married for ten years! When I confronted him, he broke down and admitted that they had been having an affair for the past six months. I told him to stop or I would leave him. …

Hi I bought my R6 back in November and I am looking for an R6 owners club, as I would love to go out on some meets. I look for any reason too ride. At the moment I'm riding with a few blades, a ninja, gxr and cbr6, but as I'm still new to riding this beauty I'm out a lot more than they are. Just wondering if any of you might know a good R6 owners club. Or alternatively any motorbike club that meets up around Halesowen, (Bridgenorth/Stourbridge/Birmingham). But looking at this website, I'm expecting a lot of replies saying this is the place to be. Thanks Marc

I came across this today, figured you might get a kick out of it. (at least she's wearing one)

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HI all and thx for having me on the forum, Had a few Yamahas in my time, FS1E RD250 and RD400, just got a TT350 for offroad fun, hope to find some info on the bike in here Best

Cold temps don't bother me - I've gotten on my bike when it was 19°F. (That's -7°C for those that use that weird scale. ) But two wheels and slick roads just don't mix. If I get out tomorrow, it'll be in the Jeep!