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

  1. Started by the beast,

    hi guys im new so just wana say hi

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  2. Started by ginger0195,

    i'm shortly to become 17 and have heard all sorts of stories as to what licenses i can get and which bikes i can ride on them. i just need a bit of clarification over the issue. I have my provisional license and have done my cbt at the moment regards adam

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  3. Started by oldtimer,

    well today i thought i might get a set of heated grips and hein gericke had an offer on , have had them on other bikes but not on this bike, so off i went to get them, as i was buying them the guy looked through the window and asked me what size engine the bike was i replied its a 125 dragstar at which point he put the heated grips back on the shelf with no good for you mate they would drain your battery cant fit them on 125 bikes, as its a 12 volt battery i did not think it would be a problem? but he would not sell me any whos right?

  4. Started by pilninggas,

    Well iv decided after months of procrastination to buy a new bike. just put a deposit down on an 08 ZX-6R, take delivery in 2 weeks. great deal and £200 fully comp. looks like my fzr1000 will be going soon!

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  5. Started by dan holloway,

    wooo i can use my new bike i used it for the first time on thursday. I love it. i got my test soon i can't wait.

  6. Started by DaddyKool,

    Hi All, I have an old hardly used Yamaha Chappy, 80cc with about 90 miles on the clock from new sat in the garage all of its life very clean, needs bit of a tiddy as just been sat in shed. I have no idea of a value can anyone advise?? Thanks DK

  7. Started by 2ptjoe,

    Hi guys and gals. Newbie here. Bit a an old 2 stroke nut , i'm 39 , so if i smell of oil then sorry but i've just done a plug chop down the a14 Beers behind the bar

  8. Started by TheSaffer,

    Hi, This morning I took my bike for a wash at my usual hand washer. He uses a jet washer as well, but he knows to be careful as the local bike mechanic taught him well... Anyways, I have taken my bike there many times before, but today when I rode home, I noticed that my oil light is on and it is staying on. Got home checked the oil level etc. All OK. Now I've heard that this is only a low oil level indicator light and not a low oil pressure indicator, but I would just like to make sure. I have to work tonight and I think it might just simply be that a bit of water made it's way to the wiring and that the light will go out once the bike had some time to sta…

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  9. Started by Batifan19,

    Hiya everyone...Question for ya.. Im wanting to change the standard levers on my '99 R6, being a girly I find the clutch a little hard to pull in sometimes, especially after long rides or if its a tad cold...what do you reccomend? Pazzo's? Any help appreciated... Ta muchly

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  10. Started by motorsicklemorris,

    Hi everyone Ive got a mint 1972 200 Electric YCS-3E 3100 miles. Could some one give me a value on this bike. It is for sale. Thanks , Motorsickle

  11. Started by pilninggas,

    beats big brother with minime its a bike special tonite, should be fun! see how reactionary and pc the beeb is!

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  12. Started by mervin,

    taysiders in space NWS best washing machine commercial ever by danes NWS (nudity) The Roman galley was approaching its home port after a successful deployment. The captain could see the crowds on the jetty waiting to welcome the ship home and he decided to show off a little and ordered maximum speed. The beat of the timing drum gradually increased tempo and the oars picked up speed. Suddenly there was the sound of oars striking each other and the ship slewed to starboard and came to a stop. The slave master went through the rowing decks until he came to a slave slumped dead over his oar. Two deck hands came below, unchained the dead slave, carried the body u…

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  13. Started by golfdub,

    hi to you Happy Newyear !!! I'm new to this owners club but i've been into 1000exups for years ! at the moment i'm rebuilding my 89 model and so far its going well just have engine left to rebuild in nxt few mths so its ready for the summer ( yes i know we dnt get sunny weather in scotland ). Have a good year all !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Golfdub

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  14. Started by vic-fzr600,

    Hi Everyone! First - Happy new year to everyone! Thanks for all the help i received in 2008, all greatly appreciated. I'm keen to expand my knowledge about the different variations of my bike (3HE FZR600) and indeed the Yamaha range, cos I love my bike to bits! I've been tryin to find bits for my bike and am intrigued by the differences. Don't wanna just ride the bike, wanna learn bit more about it, was wondering if anyone can recommend good sources of info ? Thanks, look forward to any responses. Vic.

  15. Started by Lew,

    Hi , Can anyone enlighten me as to the reason bikers in France tend to stick their leg out after they pass you? Is this a form of thankyou? certainly a nice jesture. A lot of the car drivers over there could do with a few manners. Do not get me wrong I am not anti French I love the place that much I live there half the year. The country is a bikers paridise especially around southwest France. Lew

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  16. Started by chrissimmonds,

    Hello all , aint been on for a while and im looking for some help? Im looking to tart up my black BKS leathers with some sponsor logo patches (poser, i hear you all cry!!!) Im a huge rossi fan and i have a black winter test bike ive decalled myself, so would like to find all the relevent motogp patches to sew on. Does anybody have a scooby doo where i can find them? There are various sites, but for you who are familiar to rossi, i cant track down any of the patches except for the AGV one Please help

  17. Started by PabzYbr125,

    Hi peeps. I'm Pabz 27 years old, dragged up in south queensferry but now live in Edinburgh. As you can see from my screen name i've got a baby 125 as i'm totally new to the bike scene. Been riding for about 6 months and can't beleive i hadn't converted from 4 to 2 wheels sooner. totaly love it!!!! Probably going to get some experience on the baaby before I step up to something with some nuts. Speak soon

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  18. Started by G Beale,

    I've been loitering on here for a few weeks now & I only registered to contact a seller but being a Yamaha nut I thought I would stick around & say "oroight". I live in a pineapple under the sea... . No I don't, I live in a town just south of Birmingham but I'm not a brummie despite what people say. Name's Graham, I'm 38 physically, 18 mentally, own a TRX 850 which is my pride & joy, have my own business fitting glass to cars & lorries, mess with cars & bikes a lot in my spare time & I'm currently building a 26 year old Ford track car ermmm... . thing. Can't get to grips with uploading a picture of myself which is probably a blessing …

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  19. Started by KLB007,

    Hi. Just joined up and thought I would introduce myself. I am new to bikes and at 50 suppose should have done it earlier but heck better late than never. Live in Hereford and the proud owner of a 650 Dragstar custom. As mentioned very new only passed test three months ago and havent rode it much mainly due to weather but do get out when I can to build up confidence. Kev

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  20. Started by MIG,

    Hey guys n gals, Just got my first moto :-) A Second hand Yamaha Enticer, don't know anyone else thats got one in UK. Was wondering if anyone had any feedback on this bike. I've read some stuff, but all from India. Guess thats fine since the bike was aimed at the Indian market. I'm soon to be doing my CBT and my bike knowledge is retty limited, so need some reassurance that this was a good choice for my first moto :-) ?? cheers MIG

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