General Bike Chat

February 25, 2015

Icon 1000 New Jack

Icon 1000 New Jack I know there’s a fair amount of nostalgic bike resurrection at the moment, and classic race bikes are top of the list. However, this is one of the best looking such efforts I’ve ever seen. The Icon 1000 New Jack Katana: http://www.icon1000.com/bike/new-jack/ [Swoon] Source: Icon 1000 New Jack

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February 24, 2015

Gear oil as chain lube?

Gear oil as chain lube? Just wondering has anyone tried using gear oil for chain lubrication? What results did you get? Source: Gear oil as chain lube?

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February 24, 2015

Interesting kickstarter project

Interesting kickstarter project Looks useful, even if the 0 sounds a bit steep for what it does. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects…ead-up-display I do have some concerns about the safety aspect of sticking a block to the back of the helmet, but it’s no different to sticking a GoPro I suppose. Source: Interesting kickstarter project

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February 24, 2015

Full Test day coming up

Full Test day coming up Alright lads! So I’ve booked my test for April when I’m home next. I’m going to do a dry run through Galway with my IBT instructor but was wondering if anyone has any advise or tips for the test in general, or parts of the route in Galway that I […]

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February 23, 2015

Track day tyre?

Track day tyre? Well I’m going to get a set of race tyres for the r1 to do a few track days ,I havent a clue where to start with race tyres ,any suggestions and rough price guide? Source: Track day tyre?

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February 23, 2015

are these really worth this much?

are these really worth this much? http://www.donedeal.ie/view/8761322 Source: are these really worth this much?

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February 23, 2015

Bike ran for 30 seconds without oil! opinions please!

Bike ran for 30 seconds without oil! opinions please! One of the ladies in our group decided to try an oil and filter change for the first time last week. (Kwaker er-6 parallel twin) Anyway, she fits a new filter, sump plug in and starts the bike. At this stage remembers that the oil isn’t […]

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February 23, 2015

CBR250R restrictor ???

CBR250R restrictor ??? So I just got off the phone with liberty and they gave me a quote of 832 for a 2011 CBR250R but only if I get a restrictor put on it. Seems a bit overkill getting a restrictor put on a bike that can go 85mph pinned so i was just wondering […]

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