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  1. Started by niiick,

    well yesterday, i went out on my bike for a spin, decided to pick this girl up, was dropping her off by her friends house, as i was about to stop, was ghoing about 40 mph into a nasty bend, my brake pad decides to fall out, what a scary momeny when you have a girl on the back of you who has no helmet on, didnt crash tho, just skidddddded on my chunky monkey tyres, anyone know whast would have caused my break pad to fall out? thanks lovelys

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  2. Started by mervin,

    Scenario: You are riding your bike at a constant speed. On your left side is a valley and on your right side is a fire engine travelling at the same speed as you. In front of you is a galloping pig which is the same size as your bike and you cannot overtake it. Behind you is a helicopter flying at ground level. Both the giant pig and the helicopter are also travelling at the same speed as you. What must you do to safely get out of this highly dangerous situation? Page down - this cracked me up! Answer: Get off the children's Merry-Go-Round, you're…

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  3. Started by mervin,

    Teacher asks the class to name things that end with "Tor" that eats things. The first little boy says "Alligator", Miss. "Very Good, that's a big word." The second boy says "Predator", Miss. "Yes, that's another big word, well done." The third boy says "Vibrator", Miss. After nearly falling off her chair she says "That's a big word, but it doesn't eat anything." "Well my sister has one and she say's it eats batteries like there's no tomorrow."

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  4. Started by drewpy,

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  5. Started by KevtheRev,

    I'm thinking of getting one of these little beauts for my LC350 rebuild - http://www.scitsu.com/ , One o' those temp gauges would be nice too .

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  6. Started by 1960maryland,

    Just got a Vino! Can't believe how fun it is in city traffic. No shifting out of a stop sign on a hill, etc. Thought maybe I was too heavy (over 250 lb) but the thing scoots and handles like a dream. So much better than trying to use my Harley Heritage Softail in town or even the VStar 650. I originally got the 650 for city driving, but the Vino is much more fun. Also, talk about being visible; I get more looks on the Vino than I ever got on the 650. Everyone's trying to figure out what it is. Have to admit, it isn't for everyone. It's kind of like wearing a pink dress shirt; you have to be man enough to get away with it. Remember: the bigger the bike thi…

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  7. Started by swellis,

    Has anyone ever used the xena lock for your scooter? If so are they any good, I am thinking about buying one, and was wondering if anyone has one.

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  8. 30 squids and in my colours Thought good ones were like rocking horse poo

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  9. Started by gee,

    hi have put scorpion exhaust on yzf r125 and have lost about 8mph off top end and it is cutting out on starting help

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  10. Started by devildfor,

    sorry sent same message again

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  11. Started by devildfor,

    hi guys me again n now needin a bit of advice the bike i recently got ( 1st bike) a r6 on a t plate has a scott oiler on it now am i right in sayin this was a after thought or do they come outa factory with 1 .............. i decided to go to yamaha today to get the price for the 24000 service and apart from nearly being raped of 300 notes the nice bastard told me it was wired up wrong with the drip end ( ha ha ) on the top chain going to the front sprocket , not the bottom run going to the rear sprocket but the nice bastard told me how to re route this and so i did ........... whilst re routing the feeder pipe i noticed it had no oil in it so filled up the res wi…

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  12. Started by GrandpaYBR,

    Hi all - I'm new to this club. I’m riding a YBR125 since 2012 and like 'making good progress’ within the given limitations. I have a full licence, and have ridden bigger bikes, one of them a Divvy, but have now downsized. I’m a fit 78 (lots of cycling!), male, not looking for any kind of relationship except company on the road. May 15-25 or October 04-14 would seem good options to avoid the midges. Interested?

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  13. Started by king of the castle,

    ive got one fitted to my trusty ER5 and when i get my FJ back ill fit one to that to, cost a bit and need to keep check on oil level and bit at the chain end but boy there are saving me miles and miles of wear, the police (hope its not a dirty word on here) use them on all bikes, and that stuff in cans that used to be used to spray on is like grinding paste and music to garages ears, who else thinks a scotoiler is the way to go? or do you think its waste of space??

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  14. http://caledonianmercury.com/2010/11/16/couple-who-met-at-university-to-marry/0011924

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  15. Started by stevie9183,

    who is up for a meet at the show,ill be there when the door opens on first day.

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  16. Started by stevie9183,

    if your at the show on sat,ill be at the yamaha stand around 12.30/1.00,with a bag full of greggs the bakers goodies for lunch(i work as a delivery driver ) if your hungry see you there.

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  17. Started by ShoKz,

    The biggest biking event in Scotland and get ready for the MCN Scottish Motorcycle Show 2009 at the Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, 14th & 15th March. i will be going, as press AAA. Who is all going, if you are we can all meet up. let me no.

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  18. Started by barkwindjammer,

    20th and 21st March, anyone goin ?

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  19. Started by ShoKz,

    Hello, for everyone that is going to the bike show tommorow i will be meeting up with some of ya. i will be leaving around 9.30 so i will be there around 10.30/11 look out for my bike silver one* i will be with a friend on a 2000 green ninja zx6r feel free to give me a buzz when you are there 07926175607 should be a good day let me no if you are going. in this thread or chuck me a text cheers, dave

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  20. Started by fras1,

    Guys /gals ,just had to get this off my chest : Certain Scottish motorcycle dealer's appalling behaviour. Now, I'm new to this forum and I'm well-versed in the ways of libel law-suits,but here goes Friend of the neighbours' son took his XVS250 Dragstar to a certain Scottish dealer .Symptoms:bike starts and runs ok until throttle opened up,then starts 'bogging'. (Obviously it's a coil failing,but to continue.....) Remember,this is a young lad who knows nowt about bikes. Dealer asks him 'How much are you willing to spend on us doing diagnostic checks?' ' Well,I've got about £200' The bill came to (surprise,surprise £195 ) - for 'diag…

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