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» M&A Motorcycles
Sep 20, 2023 - 4:28 PM - by Mailiam
I was wondering whether anyone could tell me if M&A on the North Strand are still going? I’m looking to get my bike serviced and have used Alan in the past. However the last few times I’ve driven by the shutters have been closed. Thanks in advance.
4 Replies | 191 Views
» TN reg Triumph in Julianstown today
Sep 19, 2023 - 8:49 AM - by jic44
Anyone here riding the TN reg triumph through julianstown. If so is it for sale?
12 Replies | 277 Views
» Not gone to the dark side yet, but......
Sep 18, 2023 - 2:52 PM - by My First Suzuki
Honda CMX1100 Rebel. Any opinions/personal experiences......?
14 Replies | 278 Views
» Should Tommy Bridewell be banned from racing after endangering riders at Oulton Park?
Sep 16, 2023 - 11:00 AM - by gipi
Quest channel is showing live BSB from Oulton Park tomorrow. Programme starts at 1pm.

It's a free to air channel, so you should be able to get it on your tellybox no matter what system you use!

Michael Dunlop will be racing in the Superbike class, replacing Josh Owens.

25 Replies | 441 Views
» R.I.P moss greaney aka allsortsandoddjobs
Sep 13, 2023 - 9:51 PM - by choppergirl
I'm absolutely gutted after being messaged about moss passing on .
He was such a great character on her for 15 yrs or more and was always great craic and positive .
I've never heard a bad word about the man .

when I was going through absolute hell he was there supporting me . He rang and picked me up on some very dark days and I believe this was typical of him . It's a sad loss for so many :-(
33 Replies | 605 Views
» New CB1300 and nods
Sep 10, 2023 - 6:06 PM - by Tonio50
After riding on an XJR 1300 and a VFR 1200, I had to change to a Burgman 650 due to a problem with my elbow and using the clutch.

In the 5 years on the Burgman, I only got about 3 nods from bikers.....old timers on classic bikes

Now that I'm back on a CB1300, I'm now going to nod at every single scooter I see

Thank you to the bikers who gave me the nods....it meant the world to me as I felt completely ostracised


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9 Replies | 269 Views
» Pedrosa today.
Sep 10, 2023 - 5:48 PM - by jic44
What a ledgend.
2 Replies | 121 Views
» Insurance - Query
Sep 09, 2023 - 9:21 AM - by SUGS
Need advice Folks.... I have a family member who comes over from Australia once every two years to traverse our fine roads and those of the UK and Europe over a 30day period. He has a 2004 bike which I store for him. His problem is insurance and his current provider will no longer accept his Aussie license. Does anyone know if there is a company that offers temporary cover?
4 Replies | 188 Views
» Bilbao 6th September
Sep 05, 2023 - 7:41 AM - by Olaf Maxwell
Anyone travelling Rosslare to Bilbao tomorrow?
3 Replies | 167 Views
» To the big lad in the spill off the Rocket 3 on the M50 today..
Sep 04, 2023 - 6:55 PM - by -alan-
(Or anybody who knows him - please pass its on)

Looked painful. Must have been about 2 minutes behind you. Saw there were some paramedics onsite almost immediately. Hope you're ok fella.

(So much for Slow Down Monday or whatever the f*ck it was called.)

Be careful out there chaps.
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» Paul Bird has died
Sep 02, 2023 - 9:33 AM - by Kavo
https://www.motorcyclenews.com/sport...aul-bird-dies/

Love him or hate him he put everything into the sport of motorcycle racing and produced great teams and promoted so many great riders over the years RIP Paul and condolences to you and all your family and friends you’ll be greatly missed big man from the BSB paddock
3 Replies | 183 Views
» Pre test Waterford area - recommended trainers
Sep 01, 2023 - 6:24 PM - by Brrm!Brrm!
Hi lads, looking for recommendation for a trainer to do some pre-tests as I'm booking the test in the next few days.

(Can no longer get away without the L vest,got pulled the other week, thankfully didn't do me for it though! But my card is marked and about time anyway.)
Need to get rid of my shitty habits anyway!

A quick search is showing:

Road craft
Paddy Russel/preferential training
And a bit further out,two wheels Training in enniscorthy.

Anyone input greatly appreciated.
2 Replies | 53 Views
» documentary tonight, worth a watch
Aug 31, 2023 - 10:02 AM - by joe mc gonagle

worth a look declan is a good friend and works with me,since making this he has completed around the world trip,
14 Replies | 261 Views
» Seat recovering
Aug 30, 2023 - 10:51 PM - by choppergirl
Anyone got good recommendations, someone who does good work and could maybe do logos /embroidery?
1 Reply | 99 Views
» MGP on ITV4
Aug 29, 2023 - 3:54 PM - by gipi
Highlights of the Manx GP are on ITV 4 tonight (Tuesday 29th) and tomorrow night (Wednesday 30th) at 8pm

I hope they have footage of MD on the parade lap, using a travelling marshall's bike (and doing a 128mph lap on it!)
6 Replies | 141 Views
» Honda SP2 Tank Any For Sale White
Aug 26, 2023 - 8:55 PM - by The Road Runner
Hi Guys , Im looking for a good TANK in White 2004 model Honda SP2..... They are not
an easy find it seems.............Any leads much appreciated..


15 Replies | 323 Views
» Honda CROSSTOURER VFR1200X DCT
Aug 24, 2023 - 8:58 AM - by 2shea
Guys where would be the best place to ht the Crosstourer serviced? Basic enough service only 8000km on the clock. Based in the Lucan area. Thanks
3 Replies | 142 Views
» Mototuning
Aug 23, 2023 - 6:40 PM - by 2shea
Has anyone use these lads to service their bikes rather then tuning the bike?
1 Reply | 100 Views
» Yamaha Tracer Gt
Aug 23, 2023 - 11:22 AM - by bandit0
Anyone running a Yamaha Tracer GT? The newer model post 2021 I think? Thinking about pulling the pin on one.

Thanks
7 Replies | 186 Views
» Breakers.
Aug 23, 2023 - 10:32 AM - by Dexy
Hi Folks,

Any breakers around the midlands, I'm looking for an air cooled twin guts not needed.
2 Replies | 102 Views
» WTF ... West Cork Big Brother ?
Aug 22, 2023 - 10:59 PM - by ©-©
West Cork Big Brother ?



At 51°35'21.11"N 9° 6'49.96”W, 51°35'21.11"N 9° 6'49.96”W, besides the N71, between Connonagh and Leap.
4 Replies | 140 Views
» Vrt
Aug 22, 2023 - 1:24 PM - by blackdog
Hi,am looking at bike in Northern Ireland,it has 5000km on clock,can I drive it around for 1000km to bring it over the 6000 mark before I registered for vrt,or will the mileage be on the documents.
Cheers
6 Replies | 139 Views
» French and Spanish Tolls - how to organise
Aug 22, 2023 - 1:09 PM - by gcos
Hi all,
Would appreciate some guidance about road tolls on a proposed trip starting in Bilbao and finishing near Toulouse.
What way would ye recommend arranging payment for the inevitable tolls - prepaid, rock up to the booth and hand over cash / card, or avoid altogether? Don't think avoiding them is a realistic option.
TIA.
18 Replies | 213 Views
» 96 Jap Market XJR 1200R New to me just landed
Aug 20, 2023 - 6:09 PM - by The Road Runner
This image is a library photo........discs are different, and my bike has what looks like a carbon fibre silencer original and same brand....will post photos in a few days...

Been lusting after one of these RareJAPAN Market only ..... beauties for about 20 yrs...
Well i just got this model deliivered on Saturday......
I Have yet to meet anyone in the bike business here who has actually seen one in the flesh....

These left the factory decked out with a number of tasteful parts as standard
maybe because the new model XJR 1300 was soon to be launched...



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» Best PAINT STRIPPER Pre Powder Coating
Aug 20, 2023 - 5:12 PM - by The Road Runner
Hi Guys,
I have a mainstand and small carrier that are a bit worse for wear.......1996 parts
I Need a serious paint stripper, before taking it to powder coater.......theey will want it back to bare metal.......................Iv 'e heard Nitromors is not doing it these days with new recipe..... so any experienced users here please...

or am i better off using abrasive wheel in 4inch angle grinder.....any advice...

RR
2 Replies | 101 Views
» Finally a Fazer!
Aug 15, 2023 - 1:28 PM - by mikeH
So after many many years, many bikes, and many makes and models....
I got me a Fazer.............so far I am in love.
17 Replies | 294 Views
» Leopardstown Bike Show is back!
Aug 15, 2023 - 7:16 AM - by DUBLINCHRIS
Yes there is a show make a note in your diary
5 Replies | 177 Views
» Old Vstrom 650 vs old versys 650 vs old Tiger 800
Aug 11, 2023 - 5:19 PM - by jic44
Wee man is starting preschool in September so I will have a bit less driving him around to do. I should be able to go back to using a bike a bit more, maybe 2 or 3 days a week Drogheda to Swords and back so I am half looking at bikes for the job.

I am leaning towards a Vstrom / Versys 650 type of thing. Have ridden neither but have ridden SVs and ERs. Prefer the ER but maybe thats irrelevant.

Ive only about 4K so it probably rules out the 1000's?

Anyway opinions on vstrom vs versys of the 4k euro era.

Last night I came across a tiger 800. I had never even thought of one and that deffo looks like an option too. Opinions please

Leaving out the varadero purely based on hearing the others are miles ahead.... ?
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» Ducati V2S
Aug 09, 2023 - 8:44 AM - by evok
Howdy

The Ducati V2S has been grabbing my attention recently and having never owned a Ducati, I am curious as to what peoples opinions are. Bearing in my mind that other than a Triumph Speed Triple all of my bikes over the last 32 years have been Japanese

while I know Ducatis have made huge improvements in terms of service schedules, reliability etc., and not being based near a Ducati dealership I would been keen to hear peoples experiences and thoughts
10 Replies | 270 Views
» Track day.
Aug 04, 2023 - 1:56 PM - by pedrosixfour
Anyone at Mondello tomorrow?

Could be more of a paddling than riding experience, but it'll be my first anyway.
34 Replies | 470 Views
» Bike Purchase.
Aug 02, 2023 - 8:18 AM - by auldfella
Hi Lads, can anyone tell me what are City Spares Motorcycles like to deal with. I would be very grateful to hear what you think. Thanks Auldfella.
10 Replies | 279 Views
» Armoy Road Races.
Jul 31, 2023 - 10:46 AM - by Dexy
Highlights on ITV4 8.00 pm 14th & 15th August.
21 Replies | 348 Views
» New to me
Jul 30, 2023 - 9:33 PM - by croaker 1000 k1
finally managed to pick up a GS1000.. Needs a bit of work and tidying but it's all there and runs OK..




8 Replies | 173 Views

 

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