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Well after a mad moment i sold my fazer 600, and after a gpz 900, scooter, and a bandit 600 i am now back on a 52 reg fazer, and my first question is WHY DID I SELL well i am back for better or worse so i would like to say hi to all and as i am planning a big trip next year i will be asking for advice in the future, thanks, Kev.

I passed my test today and rode my Virago 250 for the first time, wow!

Hi, As I said in my introduction,I am soon to be a learner,and quite like the XVS Dragstar,it was what brought me to Yamaha(love v-twins). What I would like to ask of you more experienced folk here,any oppinions on the XVS 125,is it a worthwhile first bike and if I may ask,what weak points do they have,something I should look for when buying? I have a friend with a Thundercat,who promises to help me with the buying,but this style of bike is different to his,is there any real difference apart from the obvious engine and style?

Hi, I have XJ 900 58L -89 and I changed oil today; but why does the stick in the little window shows that it´s full after 1 liter? Can I fill up with 1,5 liter or what...? TIA /Raster

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The lawyer and the duck A big city lawyer went duck hunting in rural Wales. He shot and dropped a bird, but it fell into a farmer's field on the other side of a fence. As the lawyer climbed over the fence, an elderly farmer drove up on his tractor and asked him what he was doing. The litigator responded, "I shot a duck and it fell in this field, and now I'm going to retrieve it." The old farmer replied, "This is my property, and you are not coming over here." The indignant lawyer said, "I am one of the best trial attorneys in the United Kingdom and, if you don't let me get that duck, I'll sue you and take everything The ol…

George Bush has a heart attack and dies. He goes to hell where the Devil is waiting for him. "I don't know what to do," says the Devil, "You're on my list but I have no room for you, but you definitely have to stay here. So, I'll tell you what I'm going to do. I've got 3 people here who weren't quite as bad as you. I'll let one of >them go, but you have to take their place. I'll even let YOU decide who leaves." George thought that sounded pretty good, so he agreed. The devil opened the first room. In it was Ted Kennedy and a large pool of water. He kept resurfacing over and over and over, gasping for air. Such was his fate in hell. "No!" George said, "I don't think…

George Bush has a heart attack and dies. He goes to hell where the Devil is waiting for him. "I don't know what to do," says the Devil, "You're on my list but I have no room for you, but you definitely have to stay here. So, I'll tell you what I'm going to do. I've got 3 people here who weren't quite as bad as you. I'll let one of >them go, but you have to take their place. I'll even let YOU decide who leaves." George thought that sounded pretty good, so he agreed. The devil opened the first room. In it was Ted Kennedy and a large pool of water. He kept resurfacing over and over and over, gasping for air. Such was his fate in hell. "No!" George said, "I don't think…

Hi Guys Myself and 8 other collegues are riding from John O'Groats to Lands End to raise money for Cancer Research UK. We're all Sportsbike (ish) riders, myself on an R6. We plan to complete the ride in 3 days, covering just over 1000 miles and not using any motorways. As a regular on this site I thought I'd post the link on here so people can have a look and get more info and hopefully use the 'DONATE ON-LINE' section to donate some money! http://www.thrape.fsnet.co.uk/jogle1000forcruk/ Also the MSS Discovery BSB/BSS Team have kindly donated a VIP package for us to auction against costs. If this is something you would like to bid for here's the Ebay link …

A married couple was sitting in a fine restaurant when the wife looks over at a nearby table and sees a man in a drunken stupor. The husband asks, "I notice you've been watching that man for some time now. Do you know him?" "Yes" she replies, "He's my ex-husband, and has been drinking like that since I left him seven years ago." "That's remarkable" her husband replies, "I wouldn't think anybody could celebrate that long."

Hello people, getting a new XT660R tomorrow, probably the 25th+ bike, Ive had over the last 25+ years Ive been riding. Had all sorts, will use it every day for commuting and having a blast in the Dales (Yorkshire, UK). Ride all year round in all weathers, one of my first was a DT 175 stroker, loved the thing hope I enjoy the XT as much. Also had diversion 900, fazer 1000, suzukies, hondas (have also a cb1300 currently), kwakas, harleys, aprillias, could say im a bit of a bike nut, oil in my veins dont you know. Absolutely love the smell of 2 stroke, and hot engines. New to the forum so this is really an introduction to say hello to like minded bikers of all ages. …

Just wanted to say Hi, I'm a newbie

Greatings. Just recently moved to Perris, CA. The previous tenant of the house we are renting left behind a '77 KX750D. Looks like it sat outside for a year. Covered with dust and Black Widow spiders. It seems to have good compresion and only 8,250 miles on the clock. Should be an interesting restoration (my other projects are Honda CB's) and a nice sidecar setup.

I need some touch up paint for my 1977 Yamaha XS3602D. I've searched the internet with no luck. Does anyone know how I can find the color code ?. It appears to be a medium Maroon color maybe metalic.

Hi All!! I recently passed my full license via DAS in June and have bought a Yamaha YZF600R Thundercat for my first bike...its a superb ride and looks good too! I got it nice and cheap (almost half price) as it needed some work on it and a bit of TLC...done virtually all of the work (which only cost £200) and may need upto another £100 spent. Now the nice weather is coming I'm looking for any fellow Thundercat owners, any bikers for rideouts or a drink in the south east i.e. Essex, Kent, London, Surrey etc...and maybe even a nice biker babe lol! Steve

Right been looking at things and I have now decided that I intend to have the licence fingers crossed for the easter bank holiday weekend. Theory test is now booked and I will be provionally booking the lessons tomorrow. The dates for the practical can then be confirmed upon passing the theory. Next thing is what first bike after completion of the test? I assume insurance will play a big part but going to be looking at the 600cc market. I am 26 with a clean driving licence and full no claims on the car. Any thoughts on what is suitable. I would prefer a sports style bike. Something with a compromise on speed and insurance but also that I wil…

I just got a 2001 vstar 1100 classic. I didnt expect it to have the ghost flames. I do love them, however I noticed that they are NOT on the front fender. Does this seem right. They are on the tank and rear fender. I dont really trust what the dealer might tell me. PS howdy this is my first post.

Hi all, just wanted to take a moment to introduce myself even though I have already posted. I have a 2007 Vstar 1100 Silverado. I am in the process of making the following modifications: Cobra 2 into 1 HP Pro exhaust, hypercharger w/stinger. I plan to make a few more mods. One get rid of the computer module that governs the engine, and going to put some hard bags on it vice the leather that came stock. Anyways I live in Honolulu Hi, and ride most days rain or shine. I am in the military in my 21st year right now with plans of retirement next May. At that time I will return to the lovely state of florida. Tampa more specifically. If anyone has similar in…

I just ordered cobra dragpipe slip-ons for my 1100 classic. Has anyone gotten these. Will I need to re-jet?

I have taken my 07 1100 and bought a new Cobra 2 into 1 HP Pro exhaust system with a hypercharger and stinger. Of course I am having engine rejetted for this mod. Has anyone else tried this configuration? If so how is it working out? I am curious to see if there will be a performance increase. Also I hear that the engine is governed electronically. Does anyone know of a computer replacement to remove this governor. Thanks in advance Jim