I've bought a Hagon rear shock for the CCM! The shock is actually for a 'onda CRF 230, but as I've just bought a standard one of those off Cap'n Paul as an experiment, which really worked: lowered the bike by 40mm, and really felt much better sprung, even though the shock has NO damping, it's well worth doi...
Saw this outside a pit tent in the paddock area at the most recent BSB at Cadwell Park, 23rd May 2010. The missus had her new digi SLR I bought her for her B'day so I told her to take some snaps for 'Those that like it old Skool' here on this forum. It was a minter. Question for those who don't know (inc. me!): Wh...
Hi all, By the time you read this, i'll be driving to Gatwick tonight..... and flying at 9.15 tomorrow morning to Mexico, yipeeeeeee Hope to get in a jungle trip on the ATV's while i'm over there...... lets see what the mexican green lanes are like !!! if i get chance i'll write a small run report and pho...
Found the Gassers range 8 (miles per litre) = 30.2832943 miles per gallon or 68ish miles on a tank to reserve, mixed roads / riding Never been on reserve before - XR250 How does that compare with yours? Biff
Hi guys, Just wanted some opinions on the CRF450x model, Ive been offered a low use one at a good price, its only got about 10 hours on it. Its an 07 model and is road reged etc. Just wondering what the maintenence would be like on it if i did buy it, How often would i be having to check the valves and change the o...
At the end of last year I did a 2 week ride across Cambodia, I am planning to go back either at the end of this year or early next year. Depending on how many people I can get arrange the cost is upto $150 per day which includes bike hire, accomodation, food, petrol etc, the only extras are beer tokens and the...
........to pick up a small childs motorbike if I win it on ebay (CRF70, 70Kg). Would be able to pay towards pickup costs but wouldnt be cost effective if over £50. Just on the off chance that someone could be passing here..................
looks like i have broken my colar bone spent all morning up geralds farm then decided to go up language to be crashed into by somone else on a bike worst painn iv ever felt could be miss my bike already only been 3 days got to go to the fracture clinic tmoro hop its not to bad
Afternoon all. Only went and passed my theory this morning. Full marks on the multiple choice and 63/75 on the Hazard Perception. I am ECSTATIC. Couldn't stop smiling on the ride home. Going to book my A2 restricted test over the weekend. Also going to visit GT Motorcycles again to have a look at the Nin...
Finally got a new rectifier in the post this morning. Had to go out so I couldn't fit it straight away. After getting back, changing it round and making sure everything was okay, I turned the key and got nothing (usually I get a nice little neutral indicator...it's digital! No flipping fuel light on th...
Dartmoor Motorcross Club will be having a practice day at Yarnacombe farm this Sunday. All riders welcome. Its 4 x 15 min sessions! Postcode PL21 0SJ. Will be sign posted from A38. Food van, toilets and medics on site. Open to anyone and all abilities. Great day out and a great way to test what your bikes...
Looking on Fleebay again tonight..... This just looks right - if you know what I mean, I recon Xtrip will like it as he seems to like the same stuff as me.... Waaddooyyaatthhiinnkk? -- Edited by doug9270 on Tuesday 18th of May 2010 07:34:40 AM
Had to change the one behind the front spocket this morning.....all done but it was a right beggar getting the old one out. Is there a knack/tool for the job as I have struggled before with them on wheel bearings/swingarms and stuff - was paticularly nevous this morning as did not want to damage gearbox...
I'm planning to do a weekend tour around Devon in June. I'll be taking my own tent and sleeping bag (only weigh 3kg) and intend to eat brekky at campsite, lunch on the hoof and tea at the pub next to campsite, so not too much to carry. Both campsites will be next to pubs to get maximum refreshment from the day...
Amazing, just amazing...........I'm not going to mention names as you know who you are Else where on here is a thread about a problem with my bike, well in the last day or so I have had the offer of the loan of:- 2 welders 3 trailers 2 vans A bike to ride while mine is off the road A man to weld A man and van to tran...
Just refitted a CRD bashplate on TTR and its singing like a very singy thing The original foam pads that sit betwixt the frame and the ally guard need replacing but darned if I can think of where to get such material. Can anyone advise please? I guess I need about 1" x 1.5" x 3-6mm thick - I guess...
Now cancelled due to lack of entries . Yes, I am damned angry due to reasons I won't go into here. Next meeting is Sunday 13th June. Lets hope we get the entries and support then. Ho-hum ....... I reckon a day or two trail riding will calm me down. I feel sorry for the old Krapasaki tomorrow ! --------------...
Well just like to say what a cracker of a meet last night great turnout Well done TTR and L'ORANGE JAFFA excellent I just hope i have taken in all that info if not i no where you are
A little moan and praise if you don't mind. I bought a new RST jacket from sportsbikeshop.com last week as a birthday present to myself (I feel well old now at 18!! Going grey, forgetting myself and where I'm going!). Now, because I'm still at school (2 and a half weeks left), things I order are quite ofte...
Its not very often that i get on my high horse but recently i have noticed that guys put run reports on here without informing the group that there was a potential rideout on in the first place. It would be nice to have the opportunity especially if its local moan over. -- Edited by doug9270 on Monday 1...
Kevin King, BigKev to those that know him on this forum and the DTR one has had a very bad Accident whilst riding his Ducati road bike yesterday morning. Kev apparently lost the bike on a bend and hit a metal road sign. Things are bad for Kev, he is in a Coma and has suffered severe head and chest fractures. K...
taken from the tbm forum and posted by 'dunkman' kinda of sums it up really Before the TFR, riding byways was really difficult for a lot of people but then some bright sparks got together and realised that the way forward was to create the TFR and lo and behold the TFR was born. After the creation of the TFR...
