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So what tyre was the more rubbisher Merv ?

Its £9.99 ?

No, thats Billy big cock your thinking about

The Inland revenue like to take 'lump-sums' nowadays Johnno, it saves on admin costs, they save it up then hit you with a 'bille de grande proportion' its an EU thing

I had wallpaper with pictures of bikes from that era on it - for the young uns ("wallpaper"-a decorative paper pasted onto the walls of dwellinghouses using paste-a type of old fashioned glue )

Welcome to the nuthouse GarryGazza , nice intro m8

Good find there DDT, the seller wasn't 'youneedhans' by any chance ?

Have you checked the chain tension lately ?

Hi, and welcome to the 'ward' maff

I have Bridgestone Bt45's on the old Diversion and BT 021's on the XJ6, not had any issues in the wet and they wear well too they are a 'sport touring rated tyre' and last, yep service her at 6000-another DIY job unless you want to sell it and have a wee book of ink stamps to pass on to the new owner

Welcome to the Y-O-C Mark

Hi and welcome fritz

Update : http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bridgestone-Battlax-BT021-R-160-60-ZR-17-M-C-rear-tyre-/230599274200?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item35b0c9aed8

Good shout Paul take it away Mark Knopfler an astounding guitarist(bastard) and fellow 'weegie'

Hi and welcome to the 'ward' Hectic-Wild Foamy (not his real name) is a DT50 fan, he's probably lying under someones chopper as we speak he's in the RAF so dont get out much

This is what I have on mine David http://www.busters-accessories.co.uk/productinfo.aspx?catref=566310&tier1url=Tyres&tier2url=Road-tyres&tier3url=Bridgestone -have a go at fitting them yourself, plenty of 'you-ya-tube' vids on 'how to'

Many happy returns Paul

Hi Pete and welcome to the 'ward' , a confusing place where some Noobs who 'introduce' themselves are completely ignored, and other Noobs who dont introduce themselves but post a 'help' question (with some tasty pics) get answered by members who've aired their opinion on Noobs who 'barge' in with a 'help' question on their first post - its a proper nuthouse

Hi and welcome to the Y-O-C Mike

Sounds like carbs are out of balance-you need to get them air screws sorted and get it balanced on all 4 , also have a feel at the downpipes from a cold start-are they all hotting up ?

Hi and welcome to the 'ward' Mick

Put your Googles on

Well, you've put your hand up at least-that says a lot, making a rip-roaring-kunt of something is one thing, admitting it is another, good posting Kato should be invaluable for those that learn by watching others make mistakes, your a good sort

ATTENTION, ATTENTION , this is the Noobs section,where polite newcomers may submit an introduction of sorts, there is a 'workshop section' for your delectation and further enjoyment of all things challenging

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