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Yep, it's snowing. 3-4" deep, more in other places, cars are backed up, there's grit everywhere, people are absent from work, all the local schools are shut....... ......And I'm sat here at work, having ridden all the way here in 2nd gear. The snow wasn't a problem once I got onto major roads. However, I still haven't gotten around to buying any Pro FST yet, so my carbs are icing and I stall at every fecking red light!!! Who else has been brave/stupid this morning, then?

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. …

Ok - so now i got me a nice new bike i was wondering what - if anything - i should be doing. Yes ive had "new" bikes before and i am quite capable of looking after them but i have never actually owned a brand new-zero mileage-straight-out-the-showroom bike - so in your opinions - is there anything i should be doing to keep her tickety boo or do i just keep on doin what im doin? Cheers! Goff (not too proud to ask for help )

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

AIN'T IT THE TRUTH!!? Joe Smith started the day early having set his alarm clock (MADE IN JAPAN) for 6am. While his coffeepot (MADE IN CHINA) was perking, he shaved with his electric razor (MADE IN HONG KONG ). He put on a clean shirt (MADE IN SRI LANKA ), designer jeans (MADE IN SINGAPORE ) and tennis shoes (MADE IN KOREA ) After cooking his breakfast in his new electric skillet (MADE IN INDIA ) he sat down with his calculator (MADE IN MEXICO ) to see how much he could spend today. After setting his watch (MADE IN TAIWAN ) to the radio (MADE IN INDIA ) he got in his car (MADE IN GERMANY) filled it with PETROL (from Saudi Arabia ) He …

> * 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…

Don't know if any of you guys have seen this but take a look - " URGENT ACTION NEEDED - by YOU! Apparently Transport for London are receiving very few comments from motorcyclists about the new London-wide TfL trial of motorcycles in red-route bus lanes. The latest news is that as part of the evaluation of the scheme 'users views' will be taken into account and 'numbers responding' will play a part in this. Clearly none of us want to see a situation where 5,000 cyclists have protested and 200 motorcyclists support. It's this kind of thing that would shift the political balance against us. However, cyclists campaign groups are steadily orchestrating a build …

I got an xs450, but there is nothing securing the seat to the frame. There are some tongues that the seat slides into, and there is another vertical *thing* that the seat has a tongue slides into... but it just rests in there. I tried putting a screw/bolt in there and it got stuck. Is something supposed to go there?

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I've seen this rack on a CB1300 at a local dealers, I like this rack as the black pad rotates to sit down as in the picture, or turns to form a more upright backrest. The dealer has no idea where it came from (was on the bike when they got it), but I realy like it (as will the missus). The problem is that I'm not buying the CB as I've got a better deal on a XJR1300. Has anyone got any idea what make this is, where I can get one, something similar - it's the spinny back rest I really like, so the tail fin things from Givi aren't really it.

can eneone tell me if they know of what fults the fjr has as im thinking of getting one ive read the review s and they seem ok if u got one or know of em thanx ride safe

probs the wrong place for this, but when will there be an arranged ride out around the Lancashire area?... If any1 wants me to try arrange something, let me know whos interested... Weathers looking crap this weekend :-( Last wkend was great!.. got out on sat and sunday, totalled about 4hrs I'd say, also had to use the reserve tap for the first time as my brother must've re-set the mileage at some stage... duh!.. and of course, it had to happen at the worst place... (roundabout junction) lol Just out of interest, what range is there on reserve?... (assuming you're riding economically!) regards, -Mits-

1. Teaching Maths In 1970 A logger sells a lorry load of timber for £1000. His cost of production is 4/5 of the selling price. What is his profit? 2. Teaching Maths In 1980 A logger sells a lorry load of timber for £1000. His cost of production is 4/5 of the selling price, or £800. What is his profit? 3. Teaching Maths In 1990 A logger sells a lorry load of timber for £1000. His cost of production is £800. Did he make a profit? 4. Teaching Maths In 2000 A logger sells a lorry load of timber for £1000. His cost of production is £800 and his profit is £200. Your assignment: Underline the number 200. 5. Teaching Maths In 2008…

The FJR is a great bike - brought me back to Yamaha after many years... The standard seat is OK, but need something comfier for long trips. Anyone know how to get a comfort seat without having to be without the original for several weeks? Incredible that these things can't be got off the shelf given that the FJR has 28% of the US touring market and is pretty popular throughout europe too. Its possible to buy a comfort seat from the USA (Yamah make one and sell it there), but the cost including duty is £420 - too steep for me. If anyone has either an original 06 on seat or a bagster etc for this model, I'm interested in buying... Thanks Hedgehog

Are there any places where bikers tend to "congregate?..."

Hi guys i need help please I have a 51 plate fazer 1000 and the clock and trip doesn't keep time or milage. Every time i turn ignition off trip sets to Zero and clock sets to 100 but the main milage is ok. I have spoken to a yamaha dealer and they say that there is no lithium battery to hold the memory Does anyone know any different Help appreciated Thanks Dave

Taking shots of Eastern Cities from the same angle as wartime pics and blending the two. people are going about their present day business, when 60 years ago there were bodies lying there! http://fima-psuchopadt.livejournal.com/2564781.html

hi a newby here, broke a clutch bolt on my 1971 yas1 yesterday and the only ones i've found were on an australian site (which i now can't find again anyhow). can anyone suggest a place that might have them before i try to find that aussie site again or should i try and get one made up at an engineering shop? p/no is 90149 - 05147

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??

Giant russian ground effect plane/hovercraft/seaplane thing. http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=AOBfrj-MQFM