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» wanted: gsxr 750/600 srad fuel tap urgently |
Dec 07, 2019 - 12:21 AM - by sharpbikes
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as above, in search of a gsxr 750 srad (600 srad would do too) fuel tap, will try the usual breakers tomorrow but if anyone near midlands or further afield has one handy id be very interested as i need the bike running asap.
TIA 
Sorry admins, meant to post in buy and sell section but somehow ended up here.
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» Nice chap on a Bonneville |
Dec 06, 2019 - 2:55 PM - by glxfr
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Stopped next to a nice chap on a bonneville yesterday on my commute home on the Sth circular road near the coombe hospital X road.
Nice from time to time to come across other nice riders...
Had a brief chat until the lights changed...
Noticed lately that the old nodging tradition btw bikers is fading away...
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3 Replies | 122 Views
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» Advice |
Dec 05, 2019 - 9:18 PM - by glxfr
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Hi,
Need to sell my current bike first but looking to get a more powerful bike next.
Really like the Tuono 1000R 2009-2011 model.
Not sure I can take a pilion though and it seems hard to find a kit to fit a top box. I know it won't look great on that bike but I need one for the gear.
I Like the KTM 990 SMT too but hard to find on my budget.
What would suggest?
looking for a good bit of grunt, a good sound from the exhaust to be heard in traffic but not so much on idle to keep my neighbours happy
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23 Replies | 355 Views
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» Casey Stoner PODCAST interview - Rusty's Garage |
Dec 05, 2019 - 11:24 AM - by Duke RR
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Casey's not feeling to well , some complicated health issues.
a fairly candid interview in 2 parts.
PART 1
Casey Stoner part 1 - he escaped the limelight in post race life but here Casey Stoner shares his incredible story of sacrifice and single-minded determination to make it to the to the top in the gutsiest form of racing - MotoGP.
https://omny.fm/shows/rustys-garage/...garage!podcast
PART 2
Casey Stoner part 2 - compartmentalising his rivalry with Valentino Rossi, the reason behind his shock decision to stop racing and a new battle to get back to full... [Read More]
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7 Replies | 151 Views
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» Unusual Passenger |
Dec 03, 2019 - 6:12 PM - by sinster
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Saw a lad this morning on the N11 - rides a GS1200 and has a small black dog in the rucksack with the heading poking out. He looked happy out, brightened up my commute.
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10 Replies | 402 Views
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» Lights Lads, it's winter |
Dec 03, 2019 - 2:34 PM - by Southern Rider
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Lads, check yer rear lights, I drive the South Ring in Cork, early morning & late evening, both in darkness, and I see every day, and I mean everyday guys with no rear lights.
I appreciate bulbs can go anytime, but what I see is not that, just be careful, it's hard enough to spot a bike in the dark that has working lights.
Why can't manufacturers make bikes more visable from the rear, and worse, top boxes usually overhang rear lights.
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18 Replies | 395 Views
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» Bike restoration seat re upolestry |
Dec 02, 2019 - 11:31 PM - by rayray nc30
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Returning back on two wheels after nearly 8years off them.
Restoring a little 2smoker from my youth.
Need the seat done to finish it off.
Anybody decent in leinster
Cheers biker. Ie
Never mind found it in work shop section..
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3 Replies | 141 Views
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» Tyre advice |
Dec 02, 2019 - 8:19 PM - by yama3
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Hi lads I bought a 2001 R1 lately and I want to buy new tyres. I will ride it in all weather types and all kinds of roads and we all know how bad the roads can get. Looking at sport touring tyres. Would like some feedback.
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7 Replies | 267 Views
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» Voting: Bike Pic of the Month November 2019 |
Dec 02, 2019 - 4:23 PM - by Admin
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Voting: Bike Pic of the Month November 2019
Choose your 5 favourite pics (does not have to be in any order) for the Nov 2019 entries, hit reply below and list them like so :
Do not vote for your own picture !

Novembers's winner will again receive a €50 voucher for Cotter Motorcycles - thanks lads !
... [Read More]
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19 Replies | 220 Views
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» chasin the racin podcasts |
Nov 29, 2019 - 10:38 PM - by featherduster
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one of the buddys sent me on a link to chasin the racin podcast two Geordie bike racers Dominick Herbertson who does the roads and Chrissy Rouse who does the British superbikes on a stock BMW chrissy is a school teavher and Dom the bomb Herbertson is a tree cutter .
Great to listen to if your interested in bike racing and gossip
They currently have 30 episodes , i downloaded the 30 of em onto my phone and listen to em rather than the bad news on the radio ,
last few they are filming and putting up on utube , they have guests on to from
peter hickman, Maria costello,kieth farmer, glenn irwin and loads more
really enjoy em
check out their latest episode 30
... [Read More]
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» BMW GS ESA rear shock |
Nov 29, 2019 - 11:16 AM - by RobZZR
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Is there anyone one in Ireland about to rebuild a Showa rear shock for a BMW R1200 GS?
Few places in the UK, but rather have done in Ireland.
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4 Replies | 174 Views
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» 1998 driving test v Current test , Licence |
Nov 28, 2019 - 10:50 PM - by hornet224
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Question on passing the test 20 years and what you could ride
What were the requirements for riding a big bike back 20 years ago different to today.
How many riding test were they back in those days. Was it a single test on 125 or was their a second test on the big bikes after that.
I know a person who passed his 125cc A1 about 1998, rode for a few years on the 125 and now wants to get on the big bikes.
Was there a requirement to gain two years riding experience before you could ride the big bikes.
His Licence only shows A1 Marked on pink licence
Is he required to do a test now on the big bike?
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» Brake fluid damage |
Nov 27, 2019 - 6:20 PM - by Rockster
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Just noticed my master cylinder has been leaking (probably for some time as havent driven the bike in a while) and there is a kind of a white streak mark in the fairing panel where the dot 4 has dripped down damaging the paintwork.
Short of bringing it to an expert or buying a new fairing is there any over the counter products that might work?
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5 Replies | 244 Views
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» Bikes get a recommendation (at last) |
Nov 27, 2019 - 12:44 PM - by FJRLEE
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On the Sean O'Rourke Show, Anton Savage recommended using motorcycles as an eco friendly, efficient means of commuting.
That is a first for RTE
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39 Replies | 787 Views
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» Honda CBX |
Nov 24, 2019 - 8:35 PM - by Pumbaa the warthog
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Anyone here ever own one, or rode one, what are they like to ride etc.?
Thinking of getting one.
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24 Replies | 605 Views
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» Africa twin xrv 750 engine build |
Nov 24, 2019 - 7:33 PM - by DavyH
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So this is one with a bit of a difference....it’s being (for the majority),built by my 12 year old son.
It’s very much an unloved lump,but not beyond redemption. Was a solid daily runner till the output shaft let go on it...managed to source a complete sound gearbox,and he has shown interest in getting his hands dirty so we got stuck in.

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25 Replies | 413 Views
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» Nifty fifty 2020 |
Nov 22, 2019 - 10:46 PM - by cb400sf
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Lads, is the nifty fifty going ahead next year? Haven't seen anything about the entry for it yet.
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2 Replies | 176 Views
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» Gsxr1100 wp engine paint code |
Nov 22, 2019 - 9:54 PM - by soccersmyth
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Like a numpty I didn't get a colour match before I got the engine soda blasted.
Anyone have an idea of the colour code.
Google is not my friend in this instance.
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6 Replies | 141 Views
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» Paint |
Nov 22, 2019 - 3:42 PM - by doohanno1
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Anybody use the chap on Donedeal who offers resprays....Bernard from Dundalk..?
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2 Replies | 174 Views
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» Learner vest wanted |
Nov 21, 2019 - 3:56 PM - by chopper
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Anyone got a spare. A friends looking for one and cant get one locally.
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2 Replies | 119 Views
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» OXFORD Advanced Heated Grips |
Nov 20, 2019 - 8:38 PM - by The Road Runner
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Just bought a set of OXFORD Advanced Touring Heated Grips ( Latest Model )... from Bray Honda, at a very good in shop price , at 89 euro, they were 115 in Ballymount.....So if you are looking for a set before the freezing temperatures hit , you could give them shout.... 
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13 Replies | 507 Views
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» Glenn Irwin set for TT debut with Honda Racing for 2020 |
Nov 20, 2019 - 10:30 AM - by Admin
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Glenn Irwin will make his Isle of Man TT debut in 2020 as a Honda Racing rider in a new-look international road racing line-up with hot prospect Davey Todd.
Irwin, who also joins his brother Andrew as Honda’s British Superbike riders next season, will finally tackle the Mountain Course next June after the 29-year-old made no secret of his desire to one day take on the unique challenge of the TT.

The Carrickfergus man has already made his mark with four Superbike victories in a row at the North West 200, while Irwin is also a winner at the Macau Grand Prix and a rostrum finisher in the Supersport class at the... [Read More]
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7 Replies | 251 Views
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» Cookstown 100 road races in trouble ! |
Nov 19, 2019 - 4:01 PM - by Admin
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Organisers of the Cookstown 100 are concerned for the future of the road race after losing £20,000 at this year's event.
The Cookstown & District Motorcycle club said poor weather and rising insurance costs led to 2019 losses.

"If the trend continues, our heritage will fade away," said a club statement.
Last month it was revealed the Ulster Grand Prix's future is in doubt and the Enniskillen 100 will not take place next season.
Next year's Cookstown 100 is set to take place on 24 and 25 April, and BBC Sport... [Read More]
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» william dunlop remembered |
Nov 18, 2019 - 11:33 PM - by featherduster
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I missed this when it was broadcast on BBC 1 a year after Williams passing
eventually found it last night .
William was the smoothest and most natural rider i have seen and I loved to watch his style . spoke with him a few times and he was a true gent
Good to see BBC gave him the recognition he deserved too
a credit to his partner Janine his two girls and the Dunlop family and of course his mum and the late Robert & uncle Joey
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x7bxk7t
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