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  1. Started by Grouch,

    My speedo is knackered and if it can't be fixed I will have to get a new one. The problem is the speedo is digital and it had the mileage on it. How will this affect me when I insure the bike again or sell it?

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  2. Started by NEwin,

    hey guys, Anyone have idea about where I can get hold of a speedo drive for a DT125 LCMk3? I've tried ebay, wemoto and a few local places with no lucky. cheers!

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  3. Started by radian600 mark,

    hi do any of you know how much a speedo drive for a yamaha yx600 radian. do you also know where i can get them from thanks.

  4. Started by sid,

    hello everyone new here and need a favour already can anyone tell me wether an electronic speedo drive will fit and work in my xv 1100 front end if not what is the drive ratio on the mechanical drive the weathers here and I need to finnish me bike and get out there.Thanx

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  5. Started by Spike101uk,

    Ok so I noticed yesterday on my XV125 the speedo states Km/h on it and has the usual speeds up to 100, obviously at first you would assume the numbers are in Km/h but they don't as I've checked with phone trackers and such, anyone know why is this. Doesn't say MPH at all on speedo

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  6. Started by Umberto,

    As a new member to this forum can anyone help. Basically my speedo stopped working the other, i don't know how fast/slow i'm going or how many miles i've done. Cheers Bert.

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    Started by Guest Tomg,

    on my tzr the speedo reads in kph. im wanting to convert it somehow but don't know whats best. i have come up with a few things but don't no whats best at the moment a mechanical converter sounds good. any recomendations???

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  8. Started by Michaelh,

    Just got my new Midnight Star 1300 over here in Dubai. Anyone tried the Speedstar drag pipes yet?

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  9. Me toys are costin me a bloody fortune at the moment. Fighterblade. All panels sent away for smoothing and spraying a nice shiny black. £200.00 paid (not bad!). New front tyre needed BT014, 7K miles minimum. Got to get it done on Saturday £100.00. New wiring loom £50.00 paid Thunderace. New downpipes from DK. £150.00 paid. Throttle position sensor from same. £35.00 paid. New C+S kit, got to order them this week. £110.00. K+N Filter, got to order this week. £40.00. Sports rack got a couple of weeks to get that, £45.00 Skoda Superb All belts, cam belt kit, tensioners, filters, oil, full service. £350.00 paid. 2 new tyres. £160.00 paid. New t…

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  10. Started by Grouch,

    I have just realised just how much money I have spent on my bike. Everytime I see something on eBay I cannot resist buying it. I have just bought a new bash plate and foot pegs. Really I didn't need either. I am selling my bike in March so the person who gets it after me will be getting a really good bike which has had no expense spared. I have nearly spent what I paid for the bike in parts, extras and labour. I want ti to be a really nice bike to look at, ride, and to function perfectly, but all my time, expense, and hard work is just going to benefit the person who gets her next. I think I'm finished buying extra's for her now. From now on it is just needs must basis.

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  11. Started by YamaHead,

    Genuine Roberts Machine 8)

  12. Started by russellj,

    Hi guys new to the forum just bought an 1100 dragstar (54plate) I still have a brand new spike air filter which I never fitted to my 650 dragstar anyone know if it will fit the 1100 also a chrome radiator guard from the 650 thanks

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  13. Started by pedguy,

    3 attemps at putting new spokes in the dt 80 mx wheels and i give in,looked easy on the you tube video,going to take them to someone, as new stainless steel spokes cost me £160 might aswell have it done properly

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  14. 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

  15. In August of this year, myself and a group of work mates arranged and obviously participated in a sponsored motorcycle ride from John o'Groats to Lands End, using no motorways ... (some of you may remember me posting details of it up before hand) Well MCN have finally decided it was worthy of a mention and it's in this weeks issue (6th Feb 08). We get a 2 page write up (page 46/47). Not the best bit of editting on the full report they were provided with but at least we made it in! We raised £12,595 between the 9 of us for Cancer Research UK !

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  16. Started by bippo,

    Can you guess what I did today?! Yep. Mod 2 complete!

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  17. Started by drewpy,

  18. Hi all Spotted this for sale near me - thought i'd share just incase someone was interested RD250LC for sale Also seen this too... RD350RR Powervalve

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  19. Started by barkwindjammer,

    Saw this guy in Barcelona a couple of years ago, pretty kOol ! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QSJVihpRDw

  20. Started by 2enjoi2,

    after alot of consideration of some of the prices people have quoted for their resprays i have decided to get mine done. i live in the south west, bristol. does anybody know anyplace i could go to get a top dollar paint job done to my r6? much appreciated david just incase ur wondering im thinking black with white, but dont quite know where to put the white yet, maybe around headlights and seat cowel? and posibly red? yes, i am a fan of Haga! lol

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