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I've been looking online at the much needed oil filter relocation kits. There are several brands and types. Question is which one does the best, looks the best and the better at working on. Anyone have any comments on the one they got. I'd appreciate any and all comments. Thanks

hey people, a while since ive been on appologise. been busy with college work and the likes. you know you know. anyway. still on the bike every day rain, wind, ice and especially shine. got my chicken stripes down to near nothing WAHOO! and got a track day at donnington booked up at the ron haslam race school WAHOO some more. however my constant use of my bike is taking its toll on my tyres. what do you lot usually get out of your tyres? any factors which cause high wear other than skidding and burnouts. ive got michelin pilot sports which are brilliant tyres but there not looking like tere going to last much longer!! any high millage fast riding communter tyres available…

hi everyone anybody know how to derestrict my 54 plate dtr not long got it.Had one many moons ago and this one is nowt like it very slow!

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has anyone else put this motor on a quad frame? You cant belive the power of this engine and it still flies in more ways than one

I'm new to the site and would just like to say a quick hi to everyone one. So glad I stummbled across this site, it seems so full of help and info. My names Gareth, I'm from Leicestershire and I have a 2001 R6. If anyone is intrested in meeting up locally for a ride out with myself and a couple of my mates (R1's) don't hesitate to contact me. We're not pro's, just a decent small group who enjoy riding out.

I havent been on a motorcycle since 1980(1976 kx400).Found an old 1986 yamaha fzx700 fixer upper for $800.Runs good and fast when I can get it started.Also it has pretty cool looks,doesnt look out of style.Hope to be on the road soon. So,hello from a new "old" biker. Roger

HELLO! SO IVE JUST BOUGHT A NEW TDR 125. AWAITING DELIVERY NEXT SAT, I USED TO HAVE AN OLD TDR 250 6 YEARS AGO AND THOUGHT WHAT A GREAT FUN BIKE IT WAS UNTILL I FELL OFF IT AND BROKE SEVERAL BONES! VOWED NEVER TO GET BACK ON A BIKE AGAIN!! WENT TO CRETE LAST SUMMER HIRED A 200CC TOURING BIKE FORGET THE MAKE? AND GOT THE BUG BACK!!!! I SAVED UP FOR NEW BIKE AND SAW THIS TDR 125 JUST WHAT IAM LOOKING FOR! NOT AS FAST AS OLD TDR 250 BUT STILL FAST ENOUGH TO BLOW AWAY THE COBWEBS SO ANYONE OUT THERE GOT ONE??? IF SO LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK? PLEASE TELL ME THE BAD SIDES TOO!! SEE YA YAMAYETTY!

Hi there, just bought an xj diversion s 1998 (12500 miles) and i've noticed a very slight oil leak at the front of the head just below the where the manifold joins it, it dosen't seem to be affecting the bike's performance in anyway, but should i be worried and what could it be? its my 1st big bike, am i just over-reacting? cheers karim

Hi. gang. Recentley bought a 2000 w reg xjr 1300 sp. Although very pleased with the bike, looks, grunt, accelaration etc. Took the bike on a short tour of the cotswolds and shropshire, with my wife, tank bag and panniers. Found the rear shocks were not quite up to the job and found it to be bottoming out and even grounding the main stand in some uneven corners. Before we set of, id put the shocks on the hardest setting (2 clicks with the c spanners) and the circlip above the shocks is in the fourth groove. Any tips on stiffening further, or at 30,000 miles do you think the shocks are past it.

Bikers, you just gotta love em. even the ones riding in shorts and tee-shirts. gosh bless'em! im writing this post because of a few reasons. at the end of the month my insurance and tax are up for renewl on my hornet (no boo's please, im buying an r1 next so shurrup!). im now 18 and can't even drive (ill accept laughter there). getting to the point i jsut love my bike really. i couldn not even possibly consider getting rid of it. so the money im gonna have to fork out for tax and insurance is so worth it i don;t even care!! obvisouly ill ge tthe cheapest but its gonna be done! the other aspect is other bikers. i ride my biek every day obviosuly by myself, i used to ri…

And he's 45! have a good day Hillbilly!

Hi all, i've just started biking again after a few years off (too big a mortgage and no dosh for a bike!) Also suffering a mid life crisis, bought a cruiser 6 weeks ago and hated it so I changed it for a 2003 Fazer 600. A superb bike not too heavy on the insurance and great to ride. Just found this site today, looks good. Cheers

Where can I find a replacement kick stand that has the locking cam mechanism (or another locking device) that engages when the weight of the bike is leaned on it. It prevents the bikes kick stand from rolling up, if the bike is shifted forward, when weight is on it. I've seen other bikes with this feature and think its pretty cool.

First post just to say hello...after a fairly long line of bikes i've just bought my first Yamaha 2005 R1, can't stop riding it or looking at it!...absolutely mint when i bought it other weekend, never seen rain before but after this week it's minging but i bought it to ride!!....stay safe everyone, cheers Chris

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Hi all, as i've said in a previous post i've had my first bike delivered today, to be sensible i thought i'd get alot of good clothing etc, i bought Dainese Delta leather trousers and jacket, when i tried them on in the shop the jacket felt abit tight and the trousers were fine, apparently the jacket should be tight and you should just about be able to get your hands in your pockets which i can, now the fella also sold me a KNOX back protector, now when i put this on the trousers and jacket are really tight as i guess it adds a couple of inches as it goes into your trousers at the back and sticks out round your back. I don't want to take the labels out as it's £520 wor…

Hi peeps, I'm a new member in Scotland and I was wondering if anyone knew where to get turbo kits for the 1300. Any info on additional engine mods required would be most appreciated! Thank you all. Bobbyg

So its been 2 weeks since I completed my MSF basic course, and im going nuts waiting for the waiver to come in the mail so I can go out riding. Anyone know about how long it takes? Everyone tells me something different, one guy I knew said I would get it at the end of the class, another says 2 weeks, another 3 weeks another 4 weeks + Im just going insane, I can barely get out to ride now since my friends with bikes also have wives who never let them out. So until that waiver comes I can only ride twice a week to work and back if im lucky.

Just a little intro on myself. I rode while in college, then got married and stopped. (big shock) Now, I've gotten back to it with a little 88 FZ 600. It runs really well, and has enough power for me as I am just getting back into it. I'm interested in working on it so if anyone has any ideas of what types of modifications will work on this bike I'll look at them all, no matter how crazy. Especially exhaust, intake, front forks, swing arm ideas. It's great getting back on the bike!