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» Stiffening up the front end (so to speak..) |
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Jul 27, 2021 - 1:02 PM - by -alan-
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The forks on the recently acquired PC800 are too soft. My 80kg alone uses up about 1/3 of the free travel - and if you hit a speed bump at anything other than a crawl it bottoms out. If you miss spotting a pothole and hit the thing at speed - well that's pretty brutal altogether.
A quick google confirms that they came out of the factory like that. It's never going to be a taut handling thing, but I'd like to do something to stop the thing taking such a bang every time it bottoms out.
Rather than go chasing stiffer springs and playing with the fork oil, I was looking for an easier fix - and one with a certain amount of adjustability, so I can play about with the preload to a degree.
One option seems to be to track down and fit (or make up) a set... [Read More]
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» JP Motorcycles |
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Jul 23, 2021 - 1:43 PM - by The Road Runner
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Anyone know if hey are still in business...........nothing on Done Deal lately and not answering the phone......
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» Ibt dublin |
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Jul 22, 2021 - 5:56 PM - by Brrm!Brrm!
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As above,any recommendations who to go with for IBT in Dublin? (Tried the search function but 🤷
No preference north or south side,though I am based in rathfarnham/work near airport.
Edit: just seen the new riders section...
But fire away with any suggestions,thanks.
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» bike collection from Germany to Wexford |
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Jul 22, 2021 - 1:09 PM - by menapia dude
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folks looking to get a vintage bike picked up near frankfurt germany and delivered to wexford ireland
i have posted up on clictrans and shipley any other good site to use ?, or are any of ye over there
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» 1st August track day. |
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Jul 21, 2021 - 10:42 PM - by joe williams
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Well lads , just wondering if anyone has a spot for the 1st of August track day their willing to sell , tried to book but its full up :baby
Left a message with mondello, said I would try here as well . Thanks .
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» Hotel in Madrid |
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Jul 21, 2021 - 8:15 AM - by strontium_dog
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Not a bike topic but just wondered if anyone could recommend a hotel in Madrid for a few nights in September. I don't know the city at all but someplace central and not mental money.
Gracias amigos
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» Roads melting in that heat |
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Jul 19, 2021 - 12:07 PM - by chopper
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I was out yesterday for a good spin and theres planty of roads getting dodgy with melted tar .
Be careful out there all
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» Out for a spin on the new (to me) rothar |
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Jul 18, 2021 - 5:31 PM - by -alan-
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Never thought I'd catch myself on something like this..
Mine's the red yoke, that's the bror's beside it. Must be gettin' old  
Carries a wee bit more than the Triumph mind you..
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» Atgatt gone out the window |
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Jul 17, 2021 - 9:03 PM - by seano
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I've never seen more bikes out and nearly all of them were at least down to the t-shirt and lots wearing shorts, out of probably 30 or 40 bikes I passed I can only remember a handful in gear. Was funny seeing the Gs crowd not being clad head to toe in Rukka gear 
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» Rain Suit: 1 Piece Vs. 2 Piece |
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Jul 16, 2021 - 10:06 AM - by Return of the Kwack
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Hi All!
I'm thinking of treating myself to some waterproof overalls to throw on over the leathers when caught out in a shower. Was wondering if any of you have opinions/experiences on a 1 piece vs. 2 piece.
The main trade-off is probably between the 2 piece letting you down in the driving rain (leaking at the hip) and the 1 piece being a pain to get on/off? 
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» Road and occasional track day tyre |
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Jul 16, 2021 - 8:59 AM - by strontium_dog
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Hi,
just wondering what's the latest greatest tyre for road and trackdays. Not too worried about longevity but it would need to be ok in the wet.
Cheers
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» Seat upholstery |
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Jul 14, 2021 - 7:22 PM - by Honda boi
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Well lads
My gsx 1400 is in need of a seat upholstery badly.
My nuts get destroyed when I carry a pillion.
Seat is smooth as a babies arse.
Anywhere you recommend to get it done?
In Westmeath/Meath area
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» Deep arse thrombosis |
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Jul 12, 2021 - 9:09 PM - by sirius
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So I took the Strom on a wee spin at the weekend, 800+ kms, and I got a touch of the numb bum on a couple of occasions. I'm heading to France, hopefully at the end of next month for a few weeks and could do without the pain. Anybody use airhawk cushions or similar? Any recommendations.?
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» Ferry to Scotland |
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Jul 11, 2021 - 8:20 AM - by Rockster
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Anyone do the Belfast to Cairnryan sailing recently, just wondering is there any hassle coming in the UK side. In particular covid checks for vaccinations etc...
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» Paint masking |
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Jul 11, 2021 - 4:23 AM - by scorpy
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As with everything paint, take time. The best mask tape I've found so far is actually vinyl electrical tape
 
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» Ducati 848 valve shims and belts |
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Jul 10, 2021 - 12:15 PM - by menapia dude
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Folks anyone know a man who can do valve shims on Ducati 848 and the belts , IÂ’m in Wexford Adventure bikes in Gordy can do it but not for a month any local nuts do it near Wexford in next week or so
Thanks lads
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» Wide fitting boots |
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Jul 08, 2021 - 9:15 PM - by Frankkilty
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Right, decided to go all hipster and get myself a pair of work boot style boots for the bike to wear with my kevlar jeans.
I ended up buying a pair of Forma Legacy boots here. I got them a size up from my normal shoe size - i was warned to get a size up with italian brands. Anyway, they arrived this morning and they are too tight around the little toe area on both feet 
Really i should be trying stuff on in the shop but none of the shops have stock at the moment so it's fc moto and louis.de.
I've also been looking at the ... [Read More]
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» Fairing Repair made easy |
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Jul 08, 2021 - 8:13 PM - by scorpy
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We all have had that annoying little crack or even a major issue with a snapped plastic mounting tab and we have all heard of ABS welding which has its greater or lesser successes.
I recently saw some plastic repair tools for sale online but I hesitated to buy one because they were kinda expensive. But it got me thinking tonight while I was looking at a cracked TDR125 side panel that are hens teeth to find.
So I did this.
Remove the tip of the soldering gun, insert industrial staple, pull trigger, heat staple, press into plastic, release trigger, wait a couple of seconds... [Read More]
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» Ordering Stuff from the UK - Customs Charges |
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Jul 07, 2021 - 1:02 PM - by dukeboy2
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So, I've avoided ordering pretty much anything from the UK since the start of the year due to brexit (other than from Amazon, which works fine).
Normally I'd buy stuff from sportbikeshop and other online retailers but I've avoided it up to now just so I don't get surprsied by extra charges.
I ordered some case protectors from GB racing on monday and they were delivered today. (excellent service)
However, I got handed a bill for 90 euro by the delivery guy.
In fairness, gb racing had not charged any VAT so 62 euro of that charge was for Irish VAT
But the other 30 was made up of 9.55 for "customs charge" and 18.95 for "Other".
So should I just learn my lesson and not order... [Read More]
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» Thistles |
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Jul 04, 2021 - 12:56 AM - by ©-©
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Herself and I are fortunate to be living in rural West Cork, beside a ‘dual-carriageway,’ grass-strip-along-the-middle, boreen, 600m or so from a small cove where I keep a little punt secured above the high-tide line.
Aboard my Africa Twin, retuning from town today, decided to go check out the punt, so carried on past the house, down the boreen to the cove, arriving there to see some family cars parked up, their kids having fun swimming in the clear blue sunlit sea.
Side-standed the motorcycle, went and checked out the punt, all Ok.
Back to the Africa Twin, set off up the slope of the boreen, just as an elderly, recently widowed neighbour came into view, taking her slow afternoon walk down to the cove. So, it being the polite, West Cork way... [Read More]
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» Some "Wings" for the Silverwing |
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Jul 02, 2021 - 2:19 PM - by The Thread Rapist
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.....and a bit of Leo Vince SBK titanium too.
Had some fun trying to track this down,as LV don't produce this titanium system anymore.
Some Dr Pulley sliders,Malosi springs,and a few more bits if shyte to adorn the Silverwing.
Should make it a bit more pokey....🤘
 ... [Read More]
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» Unbelievable |
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Jul 01, 2021 - 6:55 PM - by Pumbaa the warthog
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I was looking through the part numbers on the Robinsons foundry website and looked at the prices of the brake pads, I just want to know if I am seeing things lads?!
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» Masters write up |
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Jun 28, 2021 - 10:03 PM - by Sleazy Rider
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Derek Sheils took a race win on the Roadhouse Macau BMW at the opening round of the Dunlop Masters Superbike Championship at Mondello Park on Sunday.
Derek Sheils took a race win on the Roadhouse Macau BMW at the opening round of the Dunlop Masters Superbike Championship at Mondello Park on Sunday.
Only one race took place at the Co Kildare circuit in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but the organisers are hopeful of running a full five-round series this year as restrictions begin to ease.
However, the first round was held behind closed doors at Mondello, where Ahoghill’s Luke Johnston took the spoils in the first race on Saturday.
Johnston narrowly held of Irish road racing star and former champion Derek Sheils to take the win on the full... [Read More]
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» And other beemer steamers? |
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Jun 28, 2021 - 7:18 PM - by dufferman
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Lads would anyone have a loan of a gs1200 oil filler cap removal tool while i service the bike. I will return promptly. don't want to open in an unorthodox manner and damage.
One on order online but not due for a couple of weeks and would like to get on with oil change.
Thanks lads
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» 10w30 oil |
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Jun 26, 2021 - 6:10 PM - by bandit blue
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So had to change the oil cooler on my gsx 1400 bought oil halfords filled her up then realised they had given me 10w30 instead of 10w40 will this be OK or will I have to change it???
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