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  1. Started by 2 Wheels,

    Be Jaysus,,,, how long did this take,,,,,,,,and at the end of it all there's only 1 holding it from been nicked ! ! !

  2. Hi all I have a dt125 Re 04 the power valve bush end cap on the right side has snapped off somehow I think due to vibration my question is would it be ok to ride without it for a few days while I wait for the part, it’s realising exhaust gasses and also sound really tappy any help would be greatly appreciated

  3. well i only have to wait till friday! but i have purchased a 2010 FZ6, S2! chuffed to bits - has givi topbox and rack, twin leovince evo 2 cans, included are the origs, heated grips and a few other bits and bobs. all mine for a smidgen under 4k. so happy to be back onto a yammy, and hopefully (touchwood!) this baby shouldt let me down. honestly couldnt be happier! more pics to come when i get her GLAD TO BE BACK GUYS! Matt

  4. Started by kenDAWG,

    Well after messing with my bike and putting it together with a few tweaks to carb a new set of clocks she won't start ill give you breed description. Turn key Powervalve cleaning cycle completed Choke on Kick It fires once, fumes out of exhaust Stops This happens every time I kick tried bumping etc Am I right in thinking there is a break in the circuit from the stator? Maybe pickup? Ideas anyone? Just fitted a new battery aswell Cheers Ken

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  5. Started by paul-666,

    Can you fit panniers to any motorbike I was looking on line and I'm a bit confused at how they fit ? I'm not going crazy and wanting to fit them to my YBR or any thing crazy like that lol I'm just looking into how they go together on a bike any info would be great

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  6. Started by choppernorgate,

    Hi guys, I own nowdays a Yamaha TDM 850. It has a 2 to 2 aftermarket (think it is nexxus) exhaust sytem. I want to change from 2-2 to 2-1. I bought the necks of the exhaust that bring the 2 outlets into 1 just under the engine. I also got myself an aftermarket viper can. I need a garage/shop to create a link pipe and install the whole exhaust system. Had a look online, couldnt find anyone. Any suggestions? The place where I service my bike said they couldn't help unless I had the whole exhaust. Many thanks, THIS IS FOR A FELLOW BIKER, ITS NOT MY BIKE, THOUGHT WHO BETTER TO ASK

  7. Started by forddude,

    Althog iv had my bike licene for 5 years iv not done a lot off miels so think off myself as not a exprienaced reider. so when i bought my virago my second bike( the vfr soon for sale i thnik lol ) The guy where id bought it from asked had i ever riden a shaft drive befor i no he then said dont change down at speed slow with engien and then change down or you will lock the back wheel up. but would it be safe to change down to over take say from 5 to 4 at duel carage way speeds. Im just not shure and dint wont to try just in case i lock up Thanks Andy Ps how do i get the spell checker to work

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  8. Started by Gas up - Let's Go!,

    Guys, I know you get innundated with requests such as this, daily, so all I am asking is for you to read this, and if you feel you want to - follow the link, if you feel you would like to help then please do so - every little bit helps no matter how small. In August this year I'll be leaving the comfort of my home to ride my XT660Z Tenere 9000 miles through 24 countries in around 25 days - ALONE! I'm sure I don't need to tell you that's Iron Butt territory. It's pretty much a run against the clock, so I'm not going to be able to enjoy many of the sites Europe has to offer, that is my sacrifce. During this trip I'll be raising funds for ChildLine, this is a …

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  9. Started by 2 Wheels,

    It took me a while to see what they were looking at

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  10. Started by ben1342uk,

    hi i have just purchased a dtr125 about 4 weeks ago it has a full dep pipe on it and goes very well i find it very fast, i have not wheelied a bike before and wondered if there is a best way to atempt it on this style of bike i do not beleve it will do it on just throttle so what would i need to do with my clutch ps i would like to speak to mozzy about his because i have heard he nos alot about the dt125s thankyou for your time ben

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  11. Started by vayduh,

    Just when I thought I was in the clear. CN ask me to send them the insurance certificate back as I cancelled it!!! That will be the 19 page off that they emailed then. I'm not printing a copy of that to stick in the post when I haven't printed it out in the first place. I sent them an email saying printed copies have been destroyed. Now I wait for the red tape to strangle me.

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  12. Started by BMac,

    I am restoring my 1972 XS2 650cc but need the correct paint code for the Cany Orange colour. Can someone help.?

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  13. Started by sparkysm,

    hi everyone, i`m new on here and have just purchased an 04 model r6 (its awsome). but it has the standard can on it so i NEED a race can but on a budget ant ideas would be helpful. many thanks

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  14. Started by chris66,

    i took my yzf750 for a spin today, i was going up a hill near my home, i took first up to about 9ooo revs and as i changed into second the front lifted a little causing the bars to go all light. This often happens so no problems, but this time the front wheel only being 1 inch or so off the ground hit a bit of bad road and turned my bars completely to the right. The first response to any dangerous situation is to brake but to brake in this situation would have been an instant off. As a forty four year old having passed my test at 17 i consider myself reasonably experienced, but i still amazed myself. My instinct was not to brake but to yank the throttle fully o…

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  15. Started by j&t4ever,

    hey ppl i got this bike when i moved in to my new house the guy left it cuz he went to jail and didnt want it no stickers or plastics so i need to know what size it is but idk how plz tell me how i can find it on my motor text me ***************

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  16. Started by twincle,

    Parked the bike outside the house today after work and a hfskdfhsih hafs ihuf ihoe ieh b1tch reversed i to it and knocked it over Snapped the side stand, scraped the top box, cracked the rear hugger and scratched the r/h fairing I dont want to go through insurance as for the next five years i'll have to answer yes to the question 'have you made a claim even though not your fault' not a happy bunny and am feeling it

  17. Started by iandouglas,

    I'm absolutely fed up with plastic covers - anybody know where i can get an old school large green canvas one please? from 2nd hand ads (which is a route I don't want to go down) there are two firms that do them protectorl and calibre but I can't trace them thanks

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  18. Started by Boozehound,

    Guess who the Captain is in this video....

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