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Well i have brought an old Mk3 Golf 16v, cant believe how slow it is compared to my old Mk2. But anyway was cheap and needed a car, now its been pi$$ing it down everyother day. To get to the point for the insurance to be valid for theft, i need to provide a VSIB certificate to prove i have an alarm fitted. The car has a clifford concept 300, but i dont have the certificate and do not know who fitted it. I spoke to my local clifford dealer and they tell me they cant issue me a new installation certificate because the no longer make that alarm. But the insurance company say it doesnt matter i just need to provide proof i have one. And they will only take a VS…

Hi guys. I've topped a lead acid battery to the upper level, stuck it on trickle charge till fully charged. It's fallen to the lower level now... When I top it up to the upper now do I have to charge again or should I be alright? Bye for now, Louis

I want to repaint the 2 sidepanels on my 1981 XT250 but am struggling to get a code, prefer a RAL so I can get an aerosol made up. Have tried Ford Diamond white but is a mile away from the tank white. I presume the white on the tank has faded after 32 yrs so it may be prudent taking it to my local paint place and doing a physical match against the tank. Any other ideas folks? Also, a picture I've got shows YAMAHA decals to both sidepanels but cos its a b&w pic can't tell colour etc. Are these still available? All suggestions most welcomed.

Just want to know what model this is? I saw it last week and took this pic. The engine was Yamaha, :s. Thanks

just out of interest, seen it on ebay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/YAMAHA-MOTORBIKE-PROJECT-2-STROKE-BARN-FIND-1971-CAFE-RACER-STYLE-/200993290100?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item2ecc223774

Hi Peeps, I'm after someone who can cover/sew etc the seat on the Gilera. seat is this one; It's gonna need red piping and material bought and ribbing done on the seat. I have bought the closed cell foam I was thinking of the whole seat covered similar to this;

well my looms finally arrived (iv got 2 just incase got them cheap so had to be done) basically I cant work this loom out and its driving me nuts, I'm not the most patient person and I'm literally 10mins away from dropping a match into the tank, can anyone come help me install this loom? I don't care about lights or clocks or any of that, itll probably just get daytime mot'd anyway, so all I really need is the bike starting. as iv said iv got two looms so one can be stripped down to just what I need for it to start and I can keep the other for if I ever have lights etc put on it. I really am lost, I thought it would be straight forward but obviously not... any…

hi all just got a yamaha tenere dt125 its a j reg good condition with the yvps engine can find any anywhere to compare the value or find out what i should be selling it for lol gotta be worth more than i paid i snapped it up soon as it was listed http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/120789946380?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_500wt_949

hey guys is there anyone on here from around the bucks area? i wana know if there is any local meets or if anyone rides around here?

Anyone on line at the mo? Sat here watching the comedy awards :? sipping a celebratory glass of fizzy wine as I have passed my end of year degree exams before I get any slagging off at being a student I am a mature student.....buggered it up the first time in a haze of drunken nites :wink:

i was, and my knackers are still suffering :shock:

it's a bit cold aint it! if the ice clears a bit i'll hopefully get out a run later on. what about you lot?

The 'new' one I mean? I've fallen in love with the looks (my 70s thing again.) Any good?

HI y'all, I have enjoyed 500 miles on my xj600 this year but decided that I want to make a few mods, so it is time to pull her apart and make some changes over winter.... I have looked on xjrider.com and a lot of the diversion owners are swapping for fzr front ends and swing arms, so I am looking to do the same to the earlier model... was wondering whether anyone with a 3HE would mind taking a few measurements and letting me know. Prior to having an ebay buying session, I would like to get an idea of what I am likely to have to chop and change..... I really only wanted distance between centres of the forks at the top, overall open length of forks, distance between fork…

Hi, I was wondering if anyone on this forum owns, runs or works in a Yamaha Dealership, or motorcycle garage in the North East. I live in Durham, have a 1998 Yamaha XJ 600 N. Being an old bike, its always got bits and pieces wrong with it, and I want to learn more about how to fix them myself. I'm a postgraduate student at Durham University, Booo! I know, but you can't call me a tax dodger, coz we get no loans, and I get fully taxed on any job i get to pay for the course! Anyway, I'm looking for somewhere were I can go along on a weekend, or the odd day to watch/learn whatever I can. I know its an inconvenience for whoever I'm watching, I'm definately NOT lookin…

Found this site after searching around on Facebook. Seem really well priced especially saddlebags. Seem a little too good to be true, has anyone had any experiences good, bad or indifferent ? thanks in advance

This is a tough one.... bought a show plate for my tracker as it had the 333 in the reg. I would like to know what the japanese writing means as I have no way of copying the images for google translator. cheers

I think these were in vanden plas cars and jags etc.

Anyone seen or heard from Jim*Jimbo? Hasn't been on since early April. Hope all is well and he's just out having fun.

Has anyone tried Philips X-treme Vision bulbs? They're supposed to be 130% brighter than standard H4 bulbs, and a lot easier than trying to do an LED conversion. I've just ordered a set from https://www.powerbulbs.com/au/product/philips-racingvision-h4-twin and got 20% off with NEWBIES coupon. Interested in how they are going to perform if anyone's tried them, before going down another route. Alex