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as im turning 17 in may (ages i know but had my bike i have now before this time last year) i have chosen to get another bike instead of a car don't ask wjhy but hey. my dad and brother in law (both bikers) have a crazy idea of me getting a 600 as then i can keep it longer and it will last me. anything more and i think it would be stupid really. also as most 600's are fairly small ish. im used to the weight as my tzr is a very big and weighty machine. have also ridden larger bikes. is it a stupid idea? i wanted to know what you people thought and any tips really. want to know the field before buying so that i no ive made the right choice and won't regret it. i …

Hello there; I'm doing a feature for MCN called `Why I had to have a 2004/05 Yamaha R1' and wanted owner opinions on handling, performance, reliability, mods made and of course, why you had to have that particular model. MCN would also like to see owner pics - head n shoulders type of thing - plus pics of R1s, especially those with modifications made. If you can spare 10 mins to chat, email me a contact phone number, or email your views plus pics to; [email protected] the deadline is Feb 27th 2006 by the way. ta v much alastairw freelance bloke

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Lost the kley to my DTR 125 steering lock the version where the locks on the steering coloumn not with the igniction, tried screwing a screw into the barrel to wrench the whole thing out but wont budge does any1 know how i can do it other than throwin my baby on the floor and jumping on the wheel like its sum sorta piece of #@&$. msg me bak plz. Dazz

Hello everyone. Can I start a discussion/ argument/ fact finding tour on the Tmax as im a returning biker from the late 60s early 70s (yu Know tribsas /goldies and other things that leaked oil all over me parents drive) and apart from pure facts which are very useful always finds the real stuff comes from people that ride the new beasts. Thanks guys and dont spare the horses .

...Stay away from 4-Wheels these days! When an opportunity to experience speed presents itself to Valentino Rossi, the Italian isn´t one to waste it. Last Friday, after returning from Yamaha´s Qatar Test, he spent the day driving a Maserati MC12, a car which last season took part in the Italian Touring Car Championship. At the request of Rossi, there is no footage from the session at Misano. However it is evident that the MotoGP star once again showed his adaptability, having previously turned his hand to WRC and Formula 1. Back on two wheels this week, Rossi will continue with the preseason alongside the rest of the MotoGP teams in Malaysia. Money…

I'm going!!! Just thought I'd share that with you all. My mate's in the RAF and he's based out there for four months so we're gonna visit. Myself and two mates fly out there on Wednesday 5th April and come home on the Sunday night. The racing should be magic and apparently Doha (the city my mate's based which is home to Losail Circuit) is just like Dubai - party central! I cannot wait.

I need to know if anyone in here knows where to get a turbo manifold for an 06 r6. I need asap. If I can get soon I can put my bike back together.

Not sure if ive seen this before or not? Looks awesome! http://www.confederate.com Ultimate streetfighter!

Good Morning/Afternoon/Evening All, Some of you new to the club wont remember me I am the Insurance man. I work for Yamaha Insurance. (Ride A Yamaha insure with Yamaha you can see where this is going!!!) I just want to offer my help and or assistance with any insurance related issues you may have. I can also do insurance quotes for you as well. The contact number 08700 747374 ask for Ryan Hancox, (Insurance man is just my weekend name). I look forward to hearing from you.

My little lad took this for me the other day, just for Sh*ts & Giggles ...... I'll have to get him to repeat the task for me when I get the Daytona sorted.

Well just realised why im getting around 2000 uniques a day to my portfolio site...... Tesco Value Valentines Cards Thought they may be of use to save some money for bike parts

Morning all. My first visit and post here. After being in the US for 8 years now, and missing biking from back in the UK, I have the hankering for a bike again. MY good friend, a non biker, has just got a nice second hand HD Sportster thingy. Now let me just say that if you like that sort of thing...fine with me, BUT, it aint my cuppa tea! So have been thrashing around, wondering and pondering what to get and am sort of narrowing it down. Went to a local dealer that had a cpl of '06 ST's. After my '93 trophy, they felt way too sporty for me. Little did I know, DUH, that there arent any Trumpet Trophies any more. There didnt appear to be much wind protect…

Hey Everyone, as you know im only new to the forum and it seems alot of you know each other well. how about you let me know what you do for a crust ect and wot interests you have as it wolud be good to find out a bit more info on everyone. I work as an Mechanical Fitter/ Machinists in a nickel processing plant on a 2 day 24 hour break 2 night and 4 days of roster. very good coin too. have lots of time to play on all things that go offroad. also like to get up to mischief with the kids as well. got a bike im rebuilding for the oldest one now, its a ( dont laugh at the brand) honda QR 50. picked it up for a carton of piss and only needs a new set of rings but have stripped …

Hi folks just joined and though that I would spread the word about winter riding, . . . . wet roads and DIESEL do not mix, in case you did not know!!!! Managed to high side my Divi at fairly low speed on some diesel left by taxi cabs turning at a rank. Luckily only bent tha bars and smashed an indicator, main cost was a new helmet, as the last thing I saw was the roof of a parked car before hitting the street. . . . . . . live and learn.. live and learn.

...When it's Super Bowl Sunday, & you've got a house full of Grid Iron crazed maniacs.... A sharp knife from the kitchen A case of Tequila A few limes & 1 Very patient Cat?

Hey hey hey all I'm new here and was wondering if any of you lot are from Manchester, I'm in need of some biking buddies (how sad does that sound) anyway anyone up for a spin on saturday?

alex pm me your number im coming upto lancing next weekend to see dani new baby........you can buy anything at lidl

"Let's see, Rossi pulls on something down here before he goes out .."

Hi guys, always fancied joining a forum for my bike and thought i'd sign up today. At the momment im riding a 98 R6 which im loving and have been for the last year and a half. Think though i may be upgrading to an R1 as im in need for a little bit more speed