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» Priests Leap |
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Sep 23, 2021 - 8:21 PM - by R.M
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Was off today so got out for a few hours. Took the back roads from NCW to Kanturk, Killarney, Kenmare over Priests Leap, Bantry and Schull. Came home same way except avoided the leap. Cracking day for it.
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» Wanted givi monokey bottom plate |
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Sep 21, 2021 - 7:22 PM - by allsorts&oddjobs
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Hi lads, i have a nice aluminum box that i want to use as a topbox so if anyone of ye have an old broken givi monokey topbox id be delighted to take it off ye for a few beer tokens, I have the baseplate, so i only need the bottom of a box so no matter how bad it is itll do fine for what i want,
Cheers peeps 
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» Radiator repair |
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Sep 20, 2021 - 6:09 AM - by Rockster
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Having driven over a lot of loose chippings (Wicklow) on Sunday I now have a hole in my radiator and when the bike heats up water is pissing out of it.
Questions are 1. Is it worth repairing, 2. Anyone know best place to do it. Oem part is between 600 - 900 yoyos, and spurious part is about 80.
Also, before I start scouring the Web, anyone know a breakers with a cb 1300?
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» Michelin pilot road? |
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Sep 19, 2021 - 12:26 AM - by 2shea
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Anyone running MICHELIN PILOT ROAD 3, 4 or 5 on bigger bikes like the VFR Crosstourer 1200, R1200GS, Tenere1200 types.
I had PR3s on the Deauville and found them to be a great
tyre.
I do all road riding.
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» Tyres |
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Sep 18, 2021 - 7:24 PM - by 2shea
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Where the best place to get tyres and have them fitted in the Dublin area? I'm thinking getting a set of MICHELIN PILOT ROAD 4 for the Crosstourer.
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» 2014 BMW R1200rt right hand radiator |
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Sep 18, 2021 - 6:13 PM - by martell
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HI All, stone just popped a hole on my right hand side Fillercap side water radiator,Anyone out there have one for sale from a Damaged bike .Tryed really good repair shop but leakin badly again .Many Thanks in Advance
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» Practical sportsbikes mags |
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Sep 17, 2021 - 12:50 PM - by johnny b
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I have issues 12 to 125 that are becoming endangered in my house due to spring cleaning wife.... I told her it was fucking Autumn but she isn't a good listener. 
Dublin/kildare area looking for 20e for the lot just to get a tank of juice out of them.
There may be some other mags like PB in the pile as a bonus.
I don't have the early money making issues unfortunately i was late to the party.
These will be great for someone in our next lockdown
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4 Replies | 204 Views
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» 6,000 Kilometers rule in the VRT |
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Sep 13, 2021 - 11:41 AM - by The Road Runner
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Hi guys , since the uk bike buying scene is out of bounds for buyers , with the customs duty plus vrt thing, what im wondering is, does the 6,000 klms rule still apply as well, i see something that interests me in the north but well short of that limit.
If it is i doesn't make it value..
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14 Replies | 593 Views
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» Recommissioning a scooter |
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Sep 11, 2021 - 10:47 AM - by Brrm!Brrm!
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Howya lads,
I'm recommissioning a 50cc scooter that's been sat for around 14 years😬
(got it started handy enough,cleaned the carb,drained the tanks and filled it with 33/1 premix.carb cleaner direct into the carb and away it went after a couple of boots)
Question is: I'm looking for caliper seals for the front brake,I can buy a repair kit including the pistons but I don't need them,it's only done 3800kms,still meat on the pads so I'm full sure the pistons are fine,just that I wouldn't trust the seals after that long sat.
Any recommendations on where to buy just the seals?have been looking but can't find them without the full repair kit.
Thanks in advance 👍
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» Jarvis transport, top class |
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Sep 09, 2021 - 1:12 PM - by jeo77974
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Got a 1290 superduke brought over by Jarvis trans delivered to my door in Waterford from Frankfurt.
Top class service, kept in touch with how the progress was going and all went smooth.
Would 100% use them again.
If your thinking of buying in europe hit them up for a quote!
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» Grumpy bastard rant |
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Sep 08, 2021 - 12:50 PM - by jic44
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How is it that every single time you lend something to someone, if it comes back, it comes back broken. The worst is fuckers that give it back broken and say nothin.
Lent out a v*n yesterday and the the fuckin state it came back in and not a drop of diesel in it.
Pulled out a welder I had lent out and the earth clamp was broken off it and left in the box
Previously lent out an obd scanner and it came back in its case with a broken screen and damaged cable.
Lent a bike to a lad to do a road race arrived in the paddock and he had it stripped and the engine out of it as he preferred his frame.. Then when I got it back off the wanker every nut and bolt was hanging off it and the front MC was missing. And this is a very well known... [Read More]
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» Stubbies or originals |
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Sep 06, 2021 - 4:58 PM - by croaker 1000 k1
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what do you guys think .. stubbies sound wicked but look shit... originals look good but quiet ish
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16 Replies | 258 Views
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» 4mm pilot jets |
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Sep 06, 2021 - 2:10 PM - by jic44
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Would anyone have some 4mm jets of the type in the picture to suit a dellorto. Something in the 38 to 42 range should do. Seem very hard to source online. only place ive found the has a E160 min order and the other is E16 postage for one jet. There is currently a 50 in it and it wont run near right with it.
Thanks
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» Nearly met my maker........ |
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Sep 05, 2021 - 9:01 PM - by R.M
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Was out for a blast on Friday evening on a road I know well. In fairness I was pushing on at a fair clip on a N road.
I was on a straight with a minor road junction to the left. I could see a van was sitting there waiting for clear traffic so he could get onto main road.
I said to myself he must see me, but backed off slightly anyway...as you do.
With probably 100mtrs to junction, my fucker pulls out.
How can I explain this, as it doesn't make sense. Everything happened so fast, but also in slow motion.
I remember thinking to myself, pick left position or right. I knew going right would put me into oncoming traffic, so opted left. I grabbed brakes (thank fuck for ABS) aimed left. At the same time the van was coming out... [Read More]
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» Brake lines. |
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Sep 04, 2021 - 5:01 PM - by pedrosixfour
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Best place to talk to someone about making up a set of longer S/S lines brake lines for me Raider?
Would need a new line from M/C into a splitter and then two extended lines from that to the calipers.
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2 Replies | 138 Views
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» 1st birthday present |
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Sep 03, 2021 - 8:18 PM - by jic44
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It was the young lads 1st birtday last friday. I fucked my back big style so only managed to give him his present today.
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» New (to me) Bike time!! |
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Sep 03, 2021 - 10:15 AM - by charlieIRL
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Picked this up on Wednesday, very happy with it so far. No interst in sportsbikes anymore and was looking for something after selling on the trackbike. Good friend of mine had it for sale and couldn't let it pass.
Full set of genuine honda luggage, all keys etc.
Loving the V4 sound too!! It has a Bazzaz system fitted to smooth out the power delivery as well.
Haven't decided whether to sell on the baby Gixxer yet, not riding it much lately.
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» NcGee out of Cookstown 100 |
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Sep 01, 2021 - 12:55 PM - by Sleazy Rider
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What a bummer. Hope you get well soon Mr. McGee.
One of the leading riders entered for the 2021 KDM Hire Cookstown 100, Derek McGee, the Mullingar Missile has had to withdraw his entry for this year's event, following a training incident last weekend.
McGee, a past winner over the Orittor circuit, and the rider who finished closest to Michael Dunlop at the recent Armoy road races broke his pelvis in seven places when he was high-sided from an off-road machine.
Derek, who missed last year's event, so that he could start the 2021 season, injury-free, was due to ride in five races at this year's Cookstown event.
This no doubt will be a major disappointment for many race fans, but our thoughts are with Derek, as we wish him a... [Read More]
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» no registration paperwork |
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Sep 01, 2021 - 10:06 AM - by menapia dude
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Folks,
i have the chance to buy a 2008 vstrom 650 from American with 6k on her,
the issue i have it was never registered over there, i can get a comissioner of oaths to sign a form saying what it is over there,
how much hassle will i have this end with no taxbook,
i cant find any info on it
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» Wanted 2021 Cookstown 100 Entry Ticket |
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Aug 31, 2021 - 2:10 PM - by Roses
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Long time road racing fan looking to buy an entry wristband for the road race in September. Logged onto their website today to book a spectator pass, all gone.
So if anyone has spare spectator pass please reply here or send me a Pm.
I'm in Dublin but can travel to collect.
Thanks,
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» Yet another VRT / VAT import puzzle - any info ? |
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Aug 29, 2021 - 9:39 PM - by -alan-
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Gentlemen,
I've a friend (really) who wants to bring a GB registered trike into the country.
It's a 1200cc engined trike, and is about 12 years old. Was trying to do the sums to work out what the import duties and taxes are likely to be (roughlly) for him.
Does this sound right ..?
A quick look at some info online suggests the trike would be treated similarly to a 2 wheel motorcycle, so
VRT:
€2 per cc for the first 350cc so - €700
€1 per cc for the remaining 850cc. - €850
Total. = €1550
Reduced by age related discount
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» MUPO shocks |
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Aug 29, 2021 - 8:52 PM - by scorpy
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Never heard of these before but the original unit on the FJR 13 packed in. They are known for weak shocks so I shelled out for one of these to replace it as the bike is nearly perfect otherwise.
Very nice piece of kit. Fully adjustable.
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» NDM made the bike feel superb |
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Aug 29, 2021 - 6:45 PM - by Meepmeep
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Folks,
I've long heard great things about Steve in NDM but, despite living in Skerries for 10 years, I never actually got them to do any work on a bike for me.
I've been meaning to pop to them for a while now to have a chat about the Gixer and to look at maybe upgrading suspension and brakes.
Went there for a spin yesterday and chatted to Steve. He told me the best thing to do 1st was to set the suspension up for me properly and to get the most out of what was already on the bike as it is before spending on upgrades. Makes sense.
He then decided he had time before the next guy and his V4S were due in so he and Lee set about setting the suspension up for me and Steve took it for a spin himself too to see how it felt.
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» Dirty Nelly |
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Aug 29, 2021 - 6:34 PM - by scorpy
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She's still alive after extended storage.
Hard to believe that engine is 40 years old.
Good bit of work still to do but at least the chrome is still perfect. I was worried that the forks and wheels might have pitted but it's all good.
Testament to the quality of the work Ger had done on her.
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» Cork |
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Aug 29, 2021 - 9:14 AM - by thecelt
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» exhaust gaskets |
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Aug 28, 2021 - 7:06 PM - by croaker 1000 k1
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hello lads and lassies.. any place in Ireland sell exhaust gaskets .. the ones that attach the end can to the collector box... had a set ordered from flea Bay but seems they got lost
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8 Replies | 106 Views
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» Digital Wiferepair |
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Aug 28, 2021 - 4:42 PM - by baz
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As above,looking for someone to have a look a Wife of derbi mulhacen 659 ,was working perfectly now when switch ignition on ,nothing happens just blank ,had an auto electrician look at it and power is going into Wife so problem must be internal.
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» North East Irish Vintage and Veteran Motorbike Club needs you! |
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Aug 25, 2021 - 2:02 PM - by gipi
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well...they probably need your money as well!!
Saw this in my local freebie newspaper today, might be of interest to some here
The NE branch of the Irish Vintage and Veteran motorbike club are scouting for new members, and they are running a recruitment morning next Sunday, 29th August. Recruitment is in the Valley Inn, Mullary (north of Drogheda on the R132), if you sign up and pay membership fee, you get a free brekky!
I can confirm that the brekkies are savage in the Valley Inn, whether you decide to join the club or not!!
More details in the attached pic.
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» Will Claiming on Bike Insurance affect cage NCB??? |
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Aug 24, 2021 - 8:56 PM - by manbearpig
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Hi Lads,
Attempted theft of my 990 smt has left me stranded. Ive no claims protection on the bike (claiming wont affect my NCB).
Ive rang the cage insurer but they were very ropey about their answer "It shouldnt affect your car NCB" was the answer.
Anyone make a claim on a bike and how did it affect the other insurances (NCB and loading etc)?
Just making sure that I won't be totally screwed down the line
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