Considering moving to Baileborough and commuting to Dublin on my bike. I see the roads from Baile are gritted during the winter(according to cavancoco website). So would it be safe to do so? Once i get to the n3/m3 i would consider it safe.
I've been watching all these US videos and kids around there have tons of wide open, empty parking lots and industrial spaces where they can freely practice their riding skills without interference. Ireland is not to generous on space, but I was wondering if anyone around here knows any good spots where we coud go practice being a hooligan instead of doing it on the roads!
Hi all
I'm trying to sort a friends bike out and am just looking for help before I buy some parts
He has a 87 gsxr1100 that won't start. Sounds like the starter doesn't turn the engine over. It spins etc just doesn't turn the engine. If you hold the starter button in for ages eventually she will change note, spin engine and start.
So after pulling off the left crank cover, where the starter clutch is, and taking out the crank bolt, there was the remains of a plastic collar on the bolt, barely there. Is this important to the setup? Would I get away with ordering a bolt with the collar on it? Or does it sound like I need a new starter clutch altogether?
Obviously there's no spark until the crank starts spinning and as this doesn't spin till the starter clutch... [Read More]
Hey guys, juts wondering is there anyone here who knows of any decent trails around with jumps and decent places for practising wheelies, the fields are too wet at the moment! I have heard about the track in tubbercurry but i dont know if it would be too wet at the moment? A few of us were going to Silver strand beach the last few weeks (great spot) but wouldnt mind a change, even another beach with dunes or a forest trail!. Any info appreciated!! Cheers
Found one in the UK with every conceivable extra and more.
Lowish mileage, looks clean from pics in good condition and has a service history with receipts to match along with all keys and manuals. It's cleared a bikecheck online and has it's mot's.
But none of the original parts that have been guccied up are still with the bike.
The V5 states 3 previous owners of a 3 year old bike, 2014 reg. The seller being the 4th and possibly me a 5th owner in 3 years. Current owner took possession in Feb of this year.
Everything seems to check out but it seems awful high number of owners to me.
Should the alarm bells be loud enough for me to walk?
How many is too many?
bit of a rattle recently coming from the engine, I had it down to 2 things the cam chain a bit loose or a valve too loose,
I popped into CB's today to ask John would he have a listen and he said defo the cam chain and gave me a well bit of decent and money-saving advice,
take out the tensioner bolt and spring and pull the spring out to about just under 4 inches and put it back.
Done that today when I got home and boom worked like a charm
just posting in case anyone else has the same problem like a dude on bookface and I messaged him and he is going to try it so hopfully it will work too for his Bandit 6 and thanks very much Johnny in CB's sound... [Read More]
I'm looking for the above for a 07 zx6r rear break
I'm looking for either OEM if possible and want avoid the shop with big glass window.any ideas lads
Thanks
Hello people who know stuff about bikes.
Anyone ever get this, Pan running temp normally builds up to three bars and sits there.
Last couple of days my temp display is four flashing to five.
Even after bike sat for hours.
Turned ignition on, it done it on acess.
Started and driving perfect
Fan kicks in normal when idling without driving for a while.
Topped up coolant level.
Done it this morning,then when drove for a while and built up to normal operating temp. Just sat at three bars as normal.
doing the valve adjustment on the bandit 12, its the lock nut type no fucking abound with the shims and swapping them and all that only downside to them is they have to be done more often than the bucket and shim heads.
easy job yes and no , a bit time consuming but and here the but,
The head has not been off hear in at least 5+ years so what way would the gasket be, bad me thinks and the head bolt oil seals and the oil rod o-rings would prob not be great too,
None of them are leaking oil now but after taking them out and putting the same ones back in there is a good chance of it, aint there once the air gets to them and so on?
Seen the videos and lads do not replace them and they seem to drive on after no leaking but I would prefer to do it... [Read More]
Hi All, I have a 2001 bandit 600 with a stubby Viper end can. It makes a nice rumble but lately the noise has started to get on my nerves, I generally wear ear plugs all of the time because it is quite loud once you go over 30 mph.
I was thinking of downgrading to a standard can to bring the noise down, but upon searching the net I came across a few options including getting a DB killer. As far as I can tell there isn't one in my current Viper can, has any one used these? They are significantly cheaper than getting a new end can but do they actually make any difference and can anyone make a recommendation?
Folks about 20 of us going to a rally in Wales next August is there any deals u can get with the ferry company’s like a group booking ?,planning on going on a Friday back on a Sunday thanks
OK - looking at renewals now that Cornmarket(RSA) have exited the bike insurance business and handed their customers over to Carol Nash:
CN have quoted.
AXA same quote as CN.
MCE - off the charts, nearly dropped the phone in shock.
Liberty - most competitive quote. Anyone had any dealings with Liberty?
Well another season down hope all are not to broke or broke up. Had a bit of a mad season myself was winning the championship then lost a driver and became a free agent in the sidecar world
Anyway the reason I'm on here is to just acknowledge the people behind the scene who do so much and without them we wouldn't be out there. One man in particular I would really like to thank is Jim Cray who for those of you unfamiliar with that name if you have to travel outside Ireland for any event Jim sorts your start permission and insurance. He in with the MCUI in the Ulster Section.
Not very exciting I hear you say but if you haven't got them and you rock up to any exotic... [Read More]
Unfortunately due to not concentrating and being tired, ran out of talent on the last lap and had a little off in turn 3, but no damage to me or the bike thanks to soft grass.
Lads I want to get a new or nearly new DRZ400sm...
I can't find one newer than 08 in Europe.
I don't know what sort of fuckery has been going on that they never released it over here but the only place they seem to sell the bloody things is US, Asia and Australia...
Does anyone know how I can get one without getting absolutely raped with customs duty, VAT and VRT....
By the time I pay all that bolox I'd have myself a 701 SM/Enduro.
Have a 94 vn1500( project)looking for info on getting engine rebuilt who to go and see round dublin or could travel if there someone recamended .....what would be the cost i be looking at....or would it be a job a novice could take on .....thanks
Good oul spin to Mayo today, finally got me wheels done.
Watched the whole process from start to finish, prep, sandblasting (glass actually) and the whole spraying biz. Right craic. The fella Paul is some man for one man, absolute perfectionist and a gent provided plenty of coffee and a meal to keep the belly full the pics don't do it justice. (Pardon the insta wanks) was some experience well worth the spin up.
I have a little gt 80 that im forever messing around
i done a compression test on it and it read 50 psi and dropped straight away.. i know its supposed to read in and around 115 psi...
Its fairly straight forward to do a compression test or havi i missed somthing.... screw in tester and gauge... hold throttle open.... kick like fuck... read results... or have i missed somthing.
If i havent missed somthing whats the next step... im guessing its a rebore and new piston... in a two stroke do you need to replace crank case seals ect? Or will just doing the piston and rings be enough....
Just seen on Bookface that Mandp are doing sets of Continental sport attack for £99 delivered to UK address.
180 or 190 and a 120.
Anyone had them tyres lads?
Superduke due a set of hoops and to get delivered to Parcel Motel may make for cheap ones if they any good?
I was in Dublin City centre yesterday and there was two "Go Safe" money makers in 30kph areas.
Now dispite the fact most people could cycle faster than that stupid speed limit they both were parked JUST inside these zones.
Nobody flashing warning others.
Parked up in a line of cages so harder to spot with all the city distractions rather than easily spotted on a country road.
People jamming on when they notice them late was the biggest hazard not speed.
I reckon these things cause more more accidents then they prevent...
I thought the policy was to have these in accident black spots not cash collection points?
Or was that the lie to get them in innitially.
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but lately the noise has started to get on my nerves, I generally wear ear plugs all of the time because it is quite loud once you go over 30 mph. 
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