January 7, 2016

XR650L noisy in low revs

XR650L noisy in low revs Hey all, just wondering if anyone has an idea of what may be the cause of a noise that has started recently on my XR650L. When the bike is accelerating, at low revs in all gears, there is a kind of ‘skittering’ or ‘chirping’ noise. Once the revs […]

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January 7, 2016

SPOTTED: Stolen Bike travelling at speed – Gardai notified

SPOTTED: Stolen Bike travelling at speed – Gardai notified On my way home this evening about 20 mins ago. Looked to be a Transalp/DR/Africa Twin if anyone knows of one that has gone missing 2 young lads on it no helmets or gear on them Bike had no lights. They came from a side […]

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January 7, 2016

SPOTTED: Stolen Bike travelling at speed – Garden notified

SPOTTED: Stolen Bike travelling at speed – Garden notified On my way home this evening about 20 mins ago. Looked to be a Transalp/DR/Africa Twin if anyone knows of one that has gone missing 2 young lads on it no helmets or gear on them Bike had no lights. They came from a side […]

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January 7, 2016

Impressive Vmax – anyone know it?

Impressive Vmax – anyone know it? Lads, nice vmax but it is an unusual paint job. Will try and post link again but does not seem to work with the new done deal. Just appeared today on DD with dealer Classic Bikes and bits https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagebikes…-2002/11229741 Source: Impressive Vmax – anyone know it? […]

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January 7, 2016

For Sale : Loading Ramp

For Sale : Loading Ramp Bought a few months ago. No longer need it. Little wear and tear. Metal. Hinged in the middle. I have the hinge bolts. 50 euro Collect in Drumcondra/Fairview Source: For Sale : Loading Ramp

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January 7, 2016

New French laws regarding bikes from 1/16

New French laws regarding bikes from 1/16 was.drive-france.com/faqs/motorcycling-france/ Have to have a hi viz bib or jacket incl pillion (11e fine if spot checks) 135e fine if not wearing one on hard shoulder/breakdown Spare bulbs and a breathalyser 4 reflective stickers on helmet Wearing gloves is mandatory Compulsory headlights on day and night […]

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January 7, 2016

TT 2016 Parking

TT 2016 Parking We are coming over for the TT again for the 8th consecutive time I have tried the hotels / B & B / and the old fashioned camping This year we are bringing our little motorhome over Unfortunately I have left it too late to get electric hook up on any […]

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January 7, 2016

Video A lap of the Isle of Man with John McGuinness

Video A lap of the Isle of Man with John McGuinness SITTING comfortably? Got something to hold on to? Good, then let John McGuinness take you for a 2015 Senior TT-winning furious first lap round the Isle of Man. Sign up for Visordown’s weekly newsletter, Bugsplat, to get the best motorcycle news, road tests […]

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