General Bike Chat

October 31, 2020

Tips for winter?

Tips for winter? Started riding a Honda CB500F as a learner since June and already had my fair share of near crashes due to gravel, dead animals on blind bends and other stuff on the road from farmers. Just looking for any advice that will make my first winter on the bike a smooth […]

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October 31, 2020

Good car parks for practising

Good car parks for practising Anyone know good car parks in Dublin that will be closed or quiet for practising: Tight turn from stop Full lock handlebar turn Counter weight, counter steer, balance Figure 8 Source: Good car parks for practising

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October 29, 2020

zzr600 load problem

zzr600 load problem Guys i have just noticed a weard problem,when i turn on main beam and dip on my bike,when off idle,s at 1500 rpm but when turn on light drops to 1000,900 rpm.Also at low revs while riding the bike hesitates below 4000rpm?i have ballanced the carbs,new oil,plugs,filter,cleaned the carbs and the […]

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October 29, 2020

EU changes to A2 licence, not on RSA website?

EU changes to A2 licence, not on RSA website? FEMA reported back in May 2020 that “From 1 November 2020 it is possible to do the A2-licence test with a 250 cc motorcycle instead of 400 cc” https://www.femamotorcycling.eu/a2-motorcycle-licence/ An updated article from FEMA states “This means that from 1 November 2020 all European Union […]

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October 28, 2020

Bike cleaning for the winter

Bike cleaning for the winter Well, What are yis currently using to clean the bike for putting it away for the winter – Need a few new bits. Thanks Source: Bike cleaning for the winter

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October 25, 2020

Track Bike

Track Bike Was looking at a track bike there before the lockdown. No V5 but has the chassis number on the frame but no engine number on the casing whatsoever. Run a mile or is that the norm for track weapons Source: Track Bike

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October 22, 2020

zzr600 e5 fork oil

zzr600 e5 fork oil Guys quick question i have a 97 zzr600 e5,i was wondering how much fork oil does each leg take?Also would anyone have a manual for a e5,Thanks Source: zzr600 e5 fork oil

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October 21, 2020

Bike lessons under level 5 restrictions

Bike lessons under level 5 restrictions Anyone know if lessons are allowed under level 5. My instructor says he is waiting for clarification from the RSA. Got an appointment this morning at last for test next month and would like to get a couple of pretest lessons and I’m also depending on him for […]

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