Monthly Archives: March 2016

March 31, 2016

Athlone area bike shops

Athlone area bike shops In Athlone in morning! Any good bike shops in that part of the world? Source: Athlone area bike shops

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March 31, 2016

Just got screwed on insurance…my fault

Just got screwed on insurance…my fault Like this.. Had 7 yrs NCB. Went off bikes for 3 yrs, so lost my NCB. Got back on in 2014 on VRF800 for €500 After 1 year got renewal with Principal for €300 Changed to Blade 1 month into policy & paid €200 extra for remainder of […]

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March 31, 2016

954 hrc ?

954 hrc ? HRC blade for sale in Cork on DD is there such a thing, can’t find any reference to a 954 HRC version or is it just a set of Chinky fairings? Source: 954 hrc ?

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March 31, 2016

Looking at buying a CB500, any thoughts?

Looking at buying a CB500, any thoughts? As the title says, I’ve been looking at a CB500 as an upgrade from my dodgy Chinese 125, it’ll be my first big bike. I’m on the provisional a2 so will have to restrict it to 47hp, does the CB cope well with restriction? Insurance has […]

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March 31, 2016

Ah bloody typical

Ah bloody typical So I finally reassemble the 750ss after a big overhaul & tank relining. Reach for the jerry can to turn her over for the first time since november & no petrol. Herself at work & kids in bed, can’t sneak out to buy some…..grrrr been looking forward to it all day […]

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March 31, 2016

Vfr clutch bleed.

Vfr clutch bleed. How’s things lads, I was doing a general tidy up of me 98 Vfr and had the clutch slave cylinder Off the bike when the three year old pulled the lever expelling the slave cylinder piston. I’m no expert mechanic but I said I’d have a go at putting it back […]

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March 31, 2016

Off to Spain on the piss tomorrow

Off to Spain on the piss tomorrow ….for the weekend with my 3 brothers. One of them is 50 on April 01st. 2 of them living in the UK for nearly 30 yrs. Good to meet up annually & cut loose. Cheap beer & some sunshine. Happy days!:thumbsup2: Source: Off to […]

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March 31, 2016

Seized Engine

Seized Engine I just bought a bike for restoration, the lad i bought it from says the engine is weather seized, the motor is a 650cc single cylinder. My first thoughts are to spray wd40 into spark plug hole to see if this will free piston. The engine is probably going to be rebuilt/rebored. […]

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