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Hi, My bikes missing a woodruff key but I don't know what size they are? Any ideas guys? Thanks, Ollie.

With quite a number of us keeping 'older bikes' on the road, I was just wondering what does everyone keep in stock in their shed/workshop/under the bed! I've got a lot of bulbs and a spare clutch cable, a spare set of indicator lenses for my DT and I keep a number of oil filters for my 400/4 with a spare throttle cable but thats about it. I know that there are many spares available on ebay and the like, but in a few years time it might not be the same. If i keep my MX for another 8 years it will be 40 yrs old. Buying and keeping a spare set of seals might not be such a good idea as over time the rubber will harden and perhaps start to perish and all the time th…

I just purchased a 2007 V Star 1100 Custom Midnight, my first bike without tach. Can anyone tell me approx how fast can go in each gear, trying to do it by ear but wondering if i am revving too little or too much. May get a tach eventually. Thanks for any help. Also, i read a lot about jet kits and hyperchargers .. why would/should i get either of these?

Damn noone help here. Have a good riding.. already done whatever have been written here.

first a numpty that has wrecked his R6 in 10 miles then a load pf crap in the general area what is going on here merv

Hi everybody, just a quick question. Used a impact wrench, to tighten up the 27mm nut that holds the basket on followed the markings to get it correct on torque however it stripped off Looking for a thread please so i can order another... Thanks part number is 90170-16326 thanks in advance Mark

30 yrs off road experience, 3 yrs on a FZ6 and now looking for something for longer trips and considering the FJR and Pan. I have £8k to spend and would welcome any comments or suggestions and what to look out for on a 2nd hand FJR. What could I expect for my money? Thanks

Hi all Obvious ones are contact police and insurance company. Anything else, with the hope I might retrieve it? Thanks!

I need a long distance runner in the collection as I don`t think the RD350 is right for that job. I prefer all my bikes having kickstarts as they stand quite a bit (try ride different one every day). Prefer to go for a Honda like CB550 or 750 four. Any suggestions what could make a comfortable and reliable long distance four stroke classic cruiser?

Hi guys, Im new to this forum and Motorcycles in general, so on here looking for general advice. Im in the process of revising before booking my theory before booking a direct access. Im more than likely after an R6,probably a 2004-2006 model. Im hoping some of you guys could answer some questions please: 1) What is the bike test like, is it difficult etc? 2) The R6, as a first bike good idea or not? Good bike in general? 3)how much should i look to pay for the direct access? Any other advice would be more than welcome with regards to the direct access, the bike and what to look out for etc when buying. Really appreciate any reply's in advance. Hello to …

Hi Noob here with a question. My previous ride got stolen and I am considering buying a very nice '04 XVS 650 Classic. It has only 40,000 km (~25,000 miles) on the clock, has a full service history and looks very well maintained. What should I look for before closing the deal?

hi all been a while since iv put a new topic up, the bobber is in bits in the shed ready for when i decide to get back to biking ...(passed my cage test and been using it since) ......plus im low on funds so cant afford to run both the car and bike..(devistated)... sooooo i thought about how i could make some extra dosh....and came up with a furnace at the mo iv got it all set up ready to melt down any aluminum that i can get my hands on! (gonna give it a test run tomoz night and take some pics) at 1st i was just going to melt it down, turn into blocks then take to the scrap yard......but metal prices have dropped to the point where it wouldnt be worth it. so im thin…

So I take my dt 125 up the woods every weekend nearly, what are the most handiest things to have?

Hiya guys Ive changed the chain & sprockets on my '99 R6...just bought some new bolts to go on the rear sprocket...does anyone have the torque settings?? I dont seem to be able to find them... Many thanks for any help...

well finaly picked my YZF 125 up on monday and love it, already clocked up 150 miles. Cant wait to get m test done in a few weeks to move on to a bigger bike. Been big on cars but now ive seen the light lol dont know why ive been putting it off for so long.

I was looking back at some of the old threads on here a while ago and came across an early Grouch thread which had tears running down my face it was so funny don't know if anyone remember's it, its the one where his neighbor put grease on his brake to stop it squeaking and I was just wondering if anyone else remembers any classics like that which I have missed

just thought of this after seeing jimmy's TT13 mine was in a car park outside local shops in liverpool the carpark to be fair is on a bit of a steep hill and it had been raining and I had only been riding a motorbike for a couple of weeks, anyway pulled away no problem, riding parallel to hill turned to head up the hill and must of just leaned that little bit to much, back tyer lost traction, went down like a sack of shit before I knew it and I tried to recover it by pulling the handlebars up but in doing so pulled back on the throttle this made the bike spin in circles while on the floor anyone looking on must have thought I was mental a brand new bike doing horizo…

ok forum members, get a piccy of yourself posted. here's my ugly mug

Hi all, i have a rare (or supposedly rare) tzr 4hw, its gettin the bigboy racing look with the twin 6pots etc, modified fairings paintwork etc, im doing all work myself while that strange cult that is the DVLA look after my licence, my question to the people that know is..... what wheels could i happily install without throwing the balance of the bike off and leaving me and me pretty new paintjob littered over the nearest A road. Many thanx in advance... Ryan

Man sat watching telly. Missus is doing one of them silly word quizzes. Man,' Here you go then give me a sentance that will make me really happy and really unhappy all at once, see if all that wordplay is doing any good' She looks up calm as you like, looks him straight in the eye and says 'You can screw far longer than your brothers'