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Posts posted by Dom1878
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Hi
I steamed straight in with a question and never introduced myself. Thanks for the feedback on the tyres btw.
So I used to ride up until 12 years ago when I had a big off in the Isle of Wight. Used to be a bit of a scooter boy and folded my Vespa P200 into the drivers door of a VW Passat - his fault - and between that and moving around for work, I never got back on.
Roll on the years and I'm finally back on two wheels again and loving it. Managed to pick up a 2003 125 Dragstar with 4500 miles on it for £1100 so was made up. Had her imported from Northern Ireland by a guy called Phil from Acceleration. If you ever need a bike shipped, this guy is spot on, I'll forward his details.
Looking to move up to a 650 or bigger in the future but want to get a year or so of riding back under my belt to iron out any old bad habits and the 125 does all I need. Will probably keep her regardless.
I'm also a drummer and have toured UK and Europe over the years, you can find some recent noises here:
https://soundcloud.com/bifteck-1
https://soundcloud.com/bundleofid/charlotte-charlatan
https://www.facebook.com/bifteckuk
Looking forward to posting further inquiries which are probably simple but I'm a shit mechanic, thanks for checking in.
Cheers
Dom
(PS - On the look out for some leather/TEK panniers if there is a good site?)
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Cheers for that. Heard a lot of negativity with the Roadriders so will go viz ze Germans
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Thanks for the info.
Has a look at the Heidenau's, may go with them.
Cheers
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New to the forum so go easy if its a dense question!
I recently bought a 2003 XVS 125 and although in good condition elsewhere, there is quite distinct cracking in the tyre walls front and back. Any 125 Dragstar riders out there able to offer a suggestion of a good tyre to replace them. The Yamaha dealer has suggested steering clear of Continental?
I don't really know much when it comes to tyres, but I commute 30 miles daily in all weathers and do longer distance over the weekends. Any suggestions???
Thanks.
Dom
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I'm new to the group and I'm just in the process of buying a 125 Dragstar. I have about 7 years riding experience from 1997-2004 nut haven't been on a bike or the scene since. I don't have my full bike license yet and have just retaken the CBT and theory to get myself ready again.
I was wondering if anyone had any tips on good insurance companies, and who to avoid?
Any help is much appreciated.
Cheers
Dom
A proper hello
in New Members Welcome Area
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Thanks for the responses guys. Happy days.