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  1. Started by kearnsy123,

    Looking to sell my fazer fz6 could anyone tell me any food web sites to advertize it here in the uk Thanks

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  2. Started by dand,

    Well as the title suggests, I am thinking of upgrading from my 1yr old XJ6 to an FZ8, as my local dealer are offering a pretty competitive deal and on 0% finance again. Wondered who has an FZ8 and if they can be honest about the good bits and bad bits. (I have also booked a test ride for 3 weeks time) just wanted others opinions too. Cheers in advance

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  3. Started by jeddy,

    Hi i was looking to trade my bike in but think im being offered very little its a YBR 125 08 plate 9k on clock with the square front its just been MoT had 2 new forks (chrome flaked off) new exhaust and a new battery (not for MoT) its got a top box fitted too ! no damage Picture linky How much do you think this bike is worth i see so many price ranges on mcn ect ??? i was expecting around £1200 thanks james

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  4. Started by Dom1878,

    Morning Sorry to ask, but as I mentioned before, I can no longer start a topic in the For Sale section, that's because your not a paid member

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  5. Started by kenDAWG,

    well im going to fix up my dt and sell her in the next couple of weeks, im looking at a change of riding style so more the 2 stroke racing look rather than enduro!! got a few options so ill throw ones im looking at see if you lot have any ideas on the best choice!! derbi gpr125r honda nsr jc20 aprilia rs125 cagiva mito anymore i should consider? im looking at spending in region of £1.5k im leaning more towards the nsr jc20 ive always liked them cheers ken

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  6. Started by djb1972,

    use the for sale section please

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  7. Started by Dave.42,

    Hi all I have looked but can't seem to find any info on this. I have just picked up a Virago 535 1997 and want to service it, in the hand book it say's use sae 20w40 or sae 10w30 api se or sf I would like to use semi sin as have been told this is better for the engine but will the wet clutch slip ? so in short can I use semi sin or stick with the hand book ? Hope all this makes sense Many thanks Dave

  8. Started by Cruza,

    For about a year I'd been using a cheap headset in an attempt to communicate with my pillion passenger, but just last week I upgraded to the Sena SMH10. Wow, what a difference. There is a huge improvement in sound quality and reduction in background noise. The SMH10 is also very easy to use, I really like how easy it is to change volume with the dial knob. I have a full-face helmet and so I used the wired mike and not the boom mike. My previous headsets cost about $70 each, bought at a bike show, but were more of a frustration than a benefit. The wind noise, road noise and engine noise were amplified together with voice so that it was difficult to make out voice and resul…

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  9. Started by Beezkneez,

    virtual drinks to me for saturday 21 again

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  10. Started by Charlie28,

    Hello Guys, Just a quick question... Im getting a Yamaha YZF R125 on 1st Decemeber and wanted to know what sercurity you guys use or your bikes? What do you recommend? Cheers, Charlie

  11. Started by skiddkid,

    Does anyone know a website where i can type in the serial number of my yamaha pw50 and find out what year model it is?

  12. Started by Alex,

    Hi everyone sorry the site has been down today, someone thought they would be clever and hack my server. All users details, passwords etc are entirely safe and weren't compromised. They hacked my server and replaced a few files which brought the site down but there was no access to any of the databases. Anyway after a lot of work it's all back up and running! Ahmen.

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  13. Started by Alex,

    Well firstly to apologise for all the MYSQL errors everyone is getting!!! The site was moved servers and everything in the end was fine apart from losing a days worth of posts. Then some moron decided to change the MYSQL settings on the server which has screwed up more than one of my sites. Once one was fixed it was screw up the other one... and so on. This site appears to be fine but ive had to back it up to my copy which is from last week hence the missing posts. I am still waiting on the backup to be implemented from the 15th. This is so frustrating and i cannot belive a server migration could have been implemented before all the correct modules for…

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  14. Started by grampy,

    Can anyone help. I have recently purchased a 1981 XJ 650 maxim and would like to change all the bikes oils. I am having difficulty finding out what grades to use . Thanks Grampy :

  15. Started by kearnsy123,

    ive just bought a yamaha tdr 125 deltabox its 2003 fella i got it if saying its bin garaged afew years ive drained petrol and it drives ok but want to service it was just wondering wat oil .coolant .and sparkplug etc to use ??

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  16. Started by kearnsy123,

    hi i want to change the oil in my tdr 125 its 2003 model ive bought 1ltr of putoline se 80w90heavy gearbox oil ... and 1ltr of putoline ttx 100% synthetic 2 stroke oil for injector and pre mix both wer recomended in bikeworld store 1st are they right for the bike ?? 2nd what oil goes were and how much do i use ? id take it do a shop and get it serviced but really want to get to no the bike and do the job myself i also got sum halfords coolant 50/50 mix wud that do ? any advice would b great thanks

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  17. Started by Skidz,

    Hi I'm rebuilding my FZR 600R and I'm looking for a good shotblaster and powdercoating services and metal fabricators in Shropshire or there abouts I've tried Google but most sites just give details on how shotblasting and powdercoating works, I would rather use someone who has done a good job rather than take a chance and end up with a poor job. If anyone has recommendations it would be appreciated. Thank you Ryan

  18. Started by surrey chad,

    Hi All, My YZF 600 Thundercat is due its annual service 22k, this will be the first time I will take a bike for an MOT and service so does anyone know what I should be looking to pay? Getting estimates from £200 plus vat through to £350 plus parts and VAT Ta Surrey

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  19. Started by Spike101uk,

    Hi guys I've got myself 125 2002 virago and been advised to get it in for a full service , anyone know how much this would cost, assuming its a good idea to use a main Yamaha dealer ,

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  20. Started by Splinter,

    Hi, I've recently got a Thundercat YZF. Lovely bike. Having spent winter riding it through the rain and muck to and from work, it's now making a noise/vibration that I suspect is the brake disks rubbing on the pads (the back caliper recently stuck but I managed to free it up). Can anyone recommend anywhere in Birmingham, UK area I can take it to get looked at? Thanks