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» 1959 BMW R69, Sunrise photoshoot |
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Nov 27, 2021 - 11:34 AM - by bogman
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Jimmy's son Ian and myself headed to Cuskinny for some sunrise photos, baltic and I mean just that, didn't stop several plucky women swimming from.7.30am on, not a brave man among them, myself included, I'd have died almost immediately.
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» Birmingham bike show |
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Nov 26, 2021 - 5:41 PM - by allsorts&oddjobs
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Going over to this on the friday, just wondering are they still doing the free entry for furriners (us) ?
Often got in free before so hoping its stil a thing, helps take the sting out of it 
And im a tight bugger 
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» Decent cheap(ISH) gore Tex gloves |
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Nov 22, 2021 - 11:38 PM - by Brrm!Brrm!
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As above,any recommendations for cheapish gore Tex gloves?(have seen a few pairs on fc-moto in the €130-180 range) any one point me in the right direction?
Have a pair of alpinestars sp-365 drystar,picked up the scooter to bring it back from Dublin to Waterford on Saturday,soaked through by the time I got to baltinglass...water proof me hole!
Was drizzling with one or two heavy patches but nothing really too bad, pretty disappointing really.
Recorded the trip on Strava,if anyone wants a giggle...not bad for a 21yr old 50cc scooter 😅
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» XL moto.ie customs charges? |
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Nov 20, 2021 - 5:29 PM - by jic44
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Does anybody know if there are extra charges at delivery when buying from xlmoto.ie. I know its a .ie site but I dont think its based here.
Want to buy a few bits but not going to bother if there are vat or duty or whatever other charges to be applied later.
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» Motorcycle show in Milan |
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Nov 19, 2021 - 10:56 AM - by dermy
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Did any of ye ever go to the motorcycle show in
Milan ? I’m heading over there myself next week.
Am Hoping to pick up a few bits but was told they don’t be anything for sale at its expedition only. Is that true ? I thought it would be like the show in the NEC in Birmingham
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» Gore-tex Alterations - Pants |
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Nov 18, 2021 - 12:58 AM - by CodeJACK
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Anyone ever had their Gore-tex pants altered to allow a larger waist/hip pour in to them?? 
What are the chances of the gear still being waterproof?
Any recommendation for alteration places that would be worth trying based on previous experiences?
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» Tyre Ageing |
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Nov 17, 2021 - 12:00 PM - by Big H
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I was always under the impression that anything up to 5 year old tyres were just fine to use on the road, but it seems this isn't necessarily still the case.....
Of course tyre technology has come on in major strides over the past 10-20 years even and tyre ageing seems to be less and less of an issue. It comes as no surprise therefore that how a tyre is stored is probably more important than how old it is, which makes perfect sense.
Would people be happy enough to use a 5+ year old 'new' tyres on the road ? I've no problem up to 5 years old (once stored correctly) for sure.....
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» Honda XLV 1000 Varadero seat height question |
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Nov 16, 2021 - 11:49 PM - by Born2Survive
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Folks....THINKING of a Varadero 1000 (03) as next bike but at 5'7 and a half " just wondering if someone of my stature can get on and off OK?
I believe can get a lowering kit for them but be spending every cent on bike in couple of weeks and need to use bike as soon as I get (if) it.....checked online but getting different answers so thought ask the experts on here. Cheers.
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» kids chinese 50cc motocross |
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Nov 15, 2021 - 4:59 PM - by Budthewiser
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Lads, my eight year old has me driven mad asking me for a little motocross bike.
Are these kids chinese 50cc motocross bikes really that bad. Ive build bikes for years so i could probably fix it no problem if it brakes. But are they worth it?
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» Question re. Carol Nash recovery |
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Nov 13, 2021 - 5:50 PM - by Brrm!Brrm!
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Hi guys, wondering if anyone here can shed a bit of light...
Scooter was recovered through the insurance (ended up with the motorbike doctor in Dublin-im based in Waterford,no one down here was willing to work on it) it'll be ready to collect this week.
My question is...will the recovery insurance cover it's return down to Waterford?
I've read the policy,it says I'm covered to take it somewhere local for repairs and costs for collecting the repaired vehicle.
But given that the bike is now running does that cancel it out I'm wondering?
Anyone any idea?(I'm trying to figure out before I ring them incase they say nope,I can get a mate to pick it up,then ring the recovery from his address,don't want to have them say no then do just... [Read More]
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» Motorcycle Escort for Jimmy Ellis in the morning |
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Nov 11, 2021 - 8:22 PM - by bogman
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Motorcycle Escort for Jimmy Ellis requested by his son Ian in the morning (12th) from Fords funeral home at the South Gate Bridge to SMA Church in Wilton. We will meet at Fords Funeral Home just after10am departing for Wilton at10:20am.
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» Rest in Peace Jimmy Ellis |
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Nov 09, 2021 - 7:41 PM - by bogman
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Just heard the very sad news that Jimmy Ellis passed away last night, Jimmy was well known in motorcycling and photorally circles and an expert when it came to anything BMW, Jimmy and myself went back to the mid 1970's when I started biking first, Gerry Christie asked me to post this photorally picture of Jimmy which I took in Toe Head over a year ago.
Rest In Peace Jimmy and my condolences to his Son, his family and his friends.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilis.
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» Looking for a tankbag base (magnetic bit) |
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Nov 07, 2021 - 8:22 PM - by allsorts&oddjobs
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Hi lads, ive an old tankbag , no makers tags so i dunno what it is but I dont have the bottom section with the magnets in it, it zips on but that doesnt matter, I could make another one fit if anyone has an old one lying about or even a complete knackered bag would be fine , I could cut the arse off it.
The bag i have is in perfect condition, otherwise id just chuck it out and buy another but all it needs is the magnetic base.
Happy to pay for it btw so long as its not silly 
Thanks lads.
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» importing a UK 1997 Fireblade |
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Nov 01, 2021 - 5:01 PM - by Dymag
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Hi
What's involved in getting this imported?? does it fall under classic and not liable for post Brexit taxes???
thanks in advance
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» fork pinch bolt cracked... opinions? |
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Oct 24, 2021 - 8:35 PM - by jic44
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A friend has cracked one of his forks on a 125 piaggio scooter while refitting the front wheel. its a daily driver and going to take a week or more for a new one to come. What do yis think drive it on till then? or get the bus?
Axel is tight and pinch bolts are tight but the outer one has cracked the casting.
I vote bus, he votes drive on.
Looking at that pictiure again it looks like its also cracked on the inside
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» Wes Cooley Dies aged 65 |
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Oct 22, 2021 - 7:57 PM - by Unfazed
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Anybody remember Wes Cooley on the Yoshimura Suzuki GS1000 in the AMA Superbike in the late seventies and early eighties, taking AMA title in 79 and 80. He won the first new style Suzuka 8 Hour in 1978 with Mike Baldwin on one and won again in 1980 with Grame Crosby.
https://www.roadracingworld.com/wp-c...1634845655.jpg
Those old big 4 cylinder 4 strokes were brilliant to watch with him, Eddie Lawson, Freddie Spencer and Grame Crosby
He died at died at home in Twin Falls, Idaho, on October 16, after being reportedly suffering from diabetic complications. He was 65 years old.
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» Best Padlock you can BUY...??what one |
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Oct 22, 2021 - 2:45 PM - by The Road Runner
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Hi Guys ,Im looking for a qood quality lock , not a ulock,i have a couple of those, i have a good chain but without the right padlock im taking a chance of having the bike nicked.......So experienced opinions appreciated.....
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» New Roadblock N.I. Imports Re: VRT |
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Oct 22, 2021 - 1:43 PM - by The Road Runner
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Hoping to inform members on here about something new with VRT, I fairly recently purchased a bike in northern ireland .And didnt have to jump through these hoops.
So if you are lucky to find the right bike for you, condition , price, mileage etc, VRT ARE NOW ASKING FOR SERVICE HISTORY , MOTs Etc. Before they will sign off on the paperwork .. you now have to prove that your new purchase was born in Northern Ireland........and has been there throughout its life......fffs. If you buy privately and there is no service history you are at a standstill. delaying you for months. Extremely frustrating when you have done everything correct, they are again moving the goal posts.
Please comment on your experiences to confirm if you are experiencing this problem.
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» Bandit Down |
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Oct 21, 2021 - 1:34 PM - by Hightower
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Right had an issue with fuel cap ... Water gathering around top, open fuel cap gush any water went into tank!!
Pulled off tank ... Traced drainage pipe blocked - Unblocked and reinstalled tank.
Out for an evening blast - Caput on back roads of airport! Bike just ran out on steam!! Would start but ran erratic ... Spluttering.
I guess it was the water?
Any suggestions welcome - H E L P !!!!!!
Had to push the beast home... [Read More]
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» Classic british parts outside of uk ? |
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Oct 20, 2021 - 11:33 AM - by choppergirl
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I know this came up before but i cant find the thread.
Anyone know wheres good for brit bike parts outside of uk ? Decent prices and reasonable delivery times ?
I used to use lfharris but its fucked with brexit now .
Looking for triumph pre unit engine parts .
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» Alpinestars boots fit |
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Oct 17, 2021 - 6:19 PM - by sub zero
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How's it going lads. I'm going to upgrade my boots to a decent pair of Alpinestars and was just wondering if anyone here has a pair and if so what is the fit like? Can I order in my normal size or will I have to go up a size? Thanks
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» Irish Superman's third British Supersport Championship title |
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Oct 17, 2021 - 5:12 PM - by Admin
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Dubliner Jack Kennedy dominated all Quattro British Supersport races at Brands Hatch this weekend and matches Karl Harris' record to become only the second rider to win three British Supersport Championship titles.
After a red flag crash that almost wiped him out, Kennedy came from LAST PLACE to finish 2nd in a restarted final race 3, to finish just 3/100ths of a second behind serial Moaner Mouth Currie, and make a total kunt of the pack in just 5-laps as he looked to consolidate his race two win earlier that secured the championship and his Bournemouth kawasaki team, running an older spec and under powered 636, the 2021 SuperSport... [Read More]
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» Fuck me! |
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Oct 14, 2021 - 10:39 AM - by jic44
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Any know how much it is in Spain France Germany etc at the moment?
1.49 in Estonia i am told.
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» Tyre fitting-Waterford |
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Oct 13, 2021 - 5:19 PM - by Brrm!Brrm!
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Hi lads,anyone know where to get tyres fitted in the Waterford area?
I'll be supplying them myself,asked in one shop(not gonna name them obviously) no dice,only fit what they supply.had also called that morning to see about getting the scooter's front brake looked at, absolutely no interest but that's another story...
So any leads on who to go to?
Thanks in advance.
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» mark 1 Aprilla Tuono sprag clutch |
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Oct 11, 2021 - 9:26 AM - by menapia dude
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folks i have a 2004 mk1 tuono i need to replace the sprag,has anyone got a loan of the tools to do it, need 22mm bolt with 1.5 thread have pullers
any help or guidance be great thanks
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